about 2 months ago

Arnold Allen Draws Returns Against Melquizael Costa for UFC Vegas 117

UFC has booked Allen against surging Costa for UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, matching an #8 contender with one of featherweight’s hottest risers. Allen returns after a January decision loss to Jean Silva and a 2024 win over Giga Chikadze. Costa enters on six straight wins, most recent first-round stoppages of Morgan Charriere and Dan Ige.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Aljamain Sterling Lands Youssef Zalal Fight After Calling for Contender Matchup

Sterling will face Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, a featherweight clash matching two recent winners. The former bantamweight champion beat Brian Ortega by decision in August 2025 after earlier wins over Calvin Kattar and a loss to Movsar Evloev. Zalal rides an eight-fight streak, highlighted by victories over Josh Emmett, Kattar, and Jack Shore.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Gina Carano Responds After Sean Strickland’s Rant About Her and Ronda Rousey

Carano addressed Strickland’s recent rant targeting her and Rousey, suggesting the UFC star’s comments reflect deeper pain. “I think his words are sadly coming from a hurt place. Hurt people hurt people,” she said. Carano added the former middleweight champion is “being exploited and that pain is on full display,” concluding, “All you can do is pray for that man.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Alexander Volkanovski Questions Future of UFC’s BMF Belt After Holloway vs. Oliveira

Featherweight champion Volkanovski cast doubt on the BMF belt’s future after Holloway-Oliveira, suggesting UFC could quietly drop it. “Don’t be surprised if the BMF belt gets taken away,” he said, arguing the title is “losing its purpose.” While stressing he was “not trying to throw shade” at Oliveira, Volkanovski said the belt should reward fighters known purely for action.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Colby Covington Rips UFC White House Card as ‘Piss Poor’

Covington blasted UFC’s planned White House card, saying it has fallen far short of the hype. He claimed fans “hate it” and mocked the lineup for delivering only one undisputed title fight plus an interim belt after early talk of six or seven championship bouts. The comments add another loud public critique to the event’s already polarizing rollout.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan Puts Muhammad Mokaev to Sleep at Hype FC

Tsarukyan dominated former UFC flyweight Mokaev in Wednesday’s Hype Brazil main event, finishing the submission-only match with a first-round rear-naked choke in Rio de Janeiro. The late booking replaced Georgio Poullas after a withdrawal. Mokaev had pitched the bout as a path back to UFC. Instead, Tsarukyan extended his strong grappling run and handed him a setback outside MMA.

By Afnan Chougle

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