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Josh Emmett Seeks Lightweight Foes Late in Career
With Josh Emmett having lost three bouts in succession, he says a switch back to lightweight is the right move for him in the latter portion of his career
Paddy Pimblett blasts Arman Tsarukyan's win streak
Paddy Pimblett is no fan of Arman Tsarukyan and has just launched a wave of criticism aimed at his fellow lightweight's divisional run.
Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Ilia Topuria Fought with Compromised Vision After First Round vs. Gaethje
Merab Dvalishvili shared new details about Ilia Topuria's condition during his title fight against Justin Gaethje, claiming the former champion fought most of the bout with severely impaired vision.
Rafael Fiziev's future path: Stay at lightweight or cut to featherweight?
Rafael Fiziev is at a crossroads, and a tough decision may be what he needs to reinvigorate a career that has lacked positive consistency for years now.
Rafael Fiziev gets candid about unfulfilling past in law enforcement
Rafael Fiziev once worked as a police officer in Kyrgyzstan but quickly grew disillusioned with work in law enforcement due to alleged government corruption.
After DWCS Success and Dillon Danis Brawl, Magomed Zaynukov Finally Gets UFC Debut
Generally speaking, fighters earn attention through highlight-reel knockouts.
Rafael Fiziev Makes Emotional Justin Gaethje Confession After Knockout Win at UFC Baku
As it appears, Justin Gaethje didn't just reclaim UFC gold when he defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250; he gave another fighter a reason to believe again.
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira: Who should face Justin Gaethje next?
Both Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira are gunning for a crack at Justin Gaethje and his UFC lightweight title, but only one of them deserves the title fight more.
Belal Muhammad makes stunning claim about Yair Rodriguez's fighting future
Belal Muhammad took to X with a curious claim about training partner and friend Yair Rodriguez, suggesting that the latter's days at featherweight are over.
Dan Hooker argues Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement wasn't family-related
Dan Hooker has just shared his thoughts on what he thinks was the real reason behind Khabib Nurmagomedov's decision to retire from MMA back in 2020.
UFC Baku Caps June Slate with Awesome Main Card!
UFC Baku takes place in Azerbaijan this weekend. We examine Saturday night's main card.
Paddy Pimblett outlines path to victory against Benoît Saint Denis
Paddy Pimblett is set to face Benoît Saint Denis at UFC 329 on July 11, and he believes his skillset presents a unique problem that his opponent won't solve.
‘I’ll Fight You Right Now’: Bodycam Captures Dustin Poirier’s Atlanta Airport Arrest
Whether it was five-round wars, championship heartbreaks, or improbable comebacks, former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier always seemed to find a way through adversity.
Michael Chandler was never UFC championship caliber: Dismantling the myth
Michael Chandler is one of the most entertaining fighters on the planet, but not always for the right reasons, and it has come at the cost of career success.
UFC Baku: How to Watch and Full Fight Card
UFC Baku takes place Saturday. Hank Strandberg presents this handy viewers' guide: