Covington accused Harry of lying
May 8, 2024, 5 a.m.

Former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington denies that the promotion's management offered him a fight against undefeated prospect Ian Harry.

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Sandhagen named Nurmagomedov's main weakness
May 8, 2024, 4:26 a.m.

Top American UFC lightweight fighter Cory Sandhagen expressed the opinion that his nearest rival Umar Nurmagomedov has serious endurance problems.

It was previously announced that these fighters will meet on August 3 at a tournament in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

"From a strategic point of view, I really want ...

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Pantoja called his dream fight
May 8, 2024, 2:53 a.m.

UFC lightweight titleholder Alesandre Pantoja admitted that he dreams of one day sharing the octagon with the division's former dominant champion Demetrious Johnson.

"That's my dream. I don't like to say I have dreams as I want to experience everything in this life. According to me, it's better ...

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Puryear: "I had no option to turn down the fight with Makhachev"
May 7, 2024, 2:50 p.m.

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Porier spoke about how he took the bout with current full titleholder Islam Makhachev.

The American and the Dagestani will meet in the main event of the UFC 302 show, scheduled for June 1 in Newark, USA.

"As soon as Tsarukyan defeated ...

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Strickland's coach: 'UFC wanted to put Shawn and Chimayev together'
May 7, 2024, 9:59 a.m.

The coach of former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, Eric Nixick, said the promotion's matchmakers were hoping to set up a fight between his charge and Khamzat Chimaev.

"I know that the UFC wanted to put Shawn together with Chimaev. But I'm not sure if Shawn has the ...

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Porier: "If I strangle Makhachev with a guillotine, I'll put a monument in my yard"
May 7, 2024, 6:55 a.m.

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Porier has spoken about his love for the guillotine choke hold.

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Johnson: "Mokaev can beat Pantoja right now."
May 7, 2024, 6:21 a.m.

Former dominant UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson spoke out about this past weekend's bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg, and also assessed Muhammad Mokaev's chances in a potential fight with the current division leader.

"Erceg literally gave the fight away trying to fight a guy ...

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Hardy was skeptical of Chandler's chances of winning his fight with McGregor
May 7, 2024, 5:48 a.m.

Retired British mixed martial arts veteran Dan Hardy explained why he has little faith in UFC lightweight Michael Chandler winning his upcoming bout with the promotion's former two-division champion Conor McGregor.

"I can't underestimate Conor's skills. He has done exceptional things in the most intense moments of his ...

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Porier: "Sometimes it seems that Makhachev doesn't respect me"
May 7, 2024, 5:16 a.m.

Former UFC interim lightweight titleholder Dustin Porier shared his thoughts on the division's champion Islam Makhachev's remarks about himself.

"Sometimes it seems like Islam doesn't respect me. I'll go into the octagon to hurt him. And he said it's an easy fight for him. Maybe he feels that ...

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Johnson criticized Pantoja's performance at UFC 301
May 7, 2024, 3:32 a.m.

Former dominant UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has made it clear that he's not thrilled with the level of current belt holder Alesandre Pantoja.

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