Stephen Thompson, former UFC welterweight title challenger, explained why he turned down a fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov. According to "Vanderboy," he asked the league management for a fight with a puncher just like himself.
Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion, accused Islam Makhachev of dishonesty. According to Oliveira, Islam is not completely honest when he says he was fighting Charles in Brazil.
Merab Dvalishvili responded to the criticism he faced after his fight with Jose Aldo. According to a number of fighters, as well as UFC president Dana White, Dvalishvili should not count on a title fight after such a poor victory over the legendary Brazilian.
UFC welterweight prospect Hamzat Chimaev mocked his former manager Ali Abdel-Aziz. "Borz" posted on social media a photo of Ali in a hospital bed and accompanied the photo with the following text:
Dominant UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya reacted to an early loss to Kamaru Usman in a bout with Leon Edwards at UFC 278.
Islam Makhachev, a contender for the UFC lightweight championship belt, backed the organization's former welterweight champion Kamaru Usmanwho recently lost by knockout Leon Edwards.
UFC is developing a duel between two top lightweights Rafael Fiziev and former interim champion Justin Gaethje. It is expected that this fight can take place at the last numbered tournament of the promotion this year - UFC 282, which will be held on December 10 in Las Vegas. ...
In a recent interview, UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns stated that the former contender for the organization's champion belt in this weight had Colby Covington health problems appeared after a fight with Jorge Masvidal. UFC President Dana White commented on this information.
Former UFC champion in two weight divisions Daniel Cormier shared his thoughts on a potential third fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman.
Former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson expectedly opened with a clear outsider duel with Lee Jingliang, which will take place on December 10 at the UFC 279 tournament in Las Vegas.
