about 1 month ago

Glover Teixeira Says Coaching Alex Pereira Sharpened His Own Striking

Teixeira said coaching Pereira improved his own stand-up, joking he wishes “Poatan” had arrived a decade earlier. The former UFC light heavyweight champion said, “I wish I knew you when I was 30. My striking and my career would be so much more.” Teixeira retired in 2023, then helped guide Pereira’s rapid rise to UFC titles in two divisions.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Renato Moicano Eyes Statement Win in 20th UFC Fight Against Chris Duncan

Moicano said it’s “another time to shine” as he heads into Saturday’s UFC Vegas 115 main event against Duncan. The No. 10 lightweight called it his 20th UFC fight and said winning matters more than headlining. After back-to-back losses in 2025, Moicano wants a statement, then hopes to chase another bout if a Brazil card happens.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Jiri Prochazka Faces UFC Gold and Fatherhood in Four Defining Days

Prochazka faces two life-changing dates in four days: a vacant UFC light heavyweight title fight with Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 on April 11, then the expected birth of his first child around April 13-15. The former champion said he accepted the timing only for a “big fight,” turning April into a career-and-family crossroads unlike any of his own.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Adin Ross Defends Dana White, Blames Tom Aspinall Camp for ‘Propaganda’

Ross backed White amid online backlash, calling UFC criticism “weird propaganda” and alleging Aspinall’s manager is behind it. The streamer, who said he and White will do an IRL stream next week, praised the UFC boss as “an amazing human being” and “really good at what he does.” Ross framed the backlash as a stunt, not organic criticism.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Chris Duncan Admits Renato Moicano ‘F*cked Me Up’ at ATT Before UFC Clash

Duncan admitted Moicano used to “f*ck me up” in early American Top Team sessions, but says five years of growth now make the matchup different. The Scottish lightweight meets his longtime teammate in Saturday’s UFC Vegas 115 main event, Duncan’s first UFC headliner. Moicano enters ranked No. 10 at 155, with Duncan riding a four-fight win streak.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Merab Dvalishvili Says He will Skip Broken Nose Surgery Because Recovery Can Take a Year

Dvalishvili revealed X-rays showed his nose broken in two places, but said he will skip surgery because recovery can take a year. The former UFC bantamweight champion joked the injury will leave it “even more crooked” than before. Known for fighting through damage, he now faces a choice between cosmetic repair and staying active in the title picture.

By Afnan Chougle

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