Conor McGregor's coach reveals what UFC icon has said about retirement
Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh has revealed the UFC icon still wants to fight again, as he backs the Irishman to return after his latest injury setback in 2027.
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30-fight UFC veteran added to Charles Oliveira and Alex Pereira’s UFC 335 undercard
After spoiling the debut of a former champion, Angela Hill will hope to close out her 2026 with a second straight win. ‘Overkill’ will be...
UFC 334 Title Fight Gets Official Backup Fighter
The upcoming UFC 334 co-main event UFC women’s bantamweight title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes now has a backup fighter.The UFC sometimes books backup fighters for title fights as insurance, just in case something happens to either of the participants in the bout, so the promotion isn’t left in a situation where it […] The post UFC 334 Title Fight Gets Official Backup Fighter appeared first on HEAVY.
Alexander Volkanovski Predicts UFC Sydney Main Event
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared his prediction for the upcoming main event at UFC Sydney.The UFC Sydney card takes place on February 7, 2027, at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. The main event of the card features Australian rising star Quillan Salkilld taking on French finisher Benoit Saint Denis.Ahead of the fight, Volkanovski — […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Predicts UFC Sydney Main Event appeared first on HEAVY.
Stipe Miocic rates Alex Pereira’s chances of winning a third UFC title at heavyweight
Stipe Miocic thinks Alex Pereira has what it takes to make history. ‘Poatan’ is still chasing a third divisional title in the UFC after falling...
Losene Keita breaks his silence after being knocked out in 74 seconds by Aaron Pico at UFC 333
Losene Keita is remaining positive after a disappointing result in Abu Dhabi. The UFC’s latest numbered event featured a number of brutal finishes and first-round...
Conor McGregor's coach forced to address 'conspiracy theory' around freak UFC injury
Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh has been forced to address a conspiracy theory surrounding his freak UFC injury before his return fight against Max Holloway
Exclusive: UFC Legend Stipe Miocic Weighs In On Tom Aspinall Vacating, Alex Pereira's Ceiling, and Josh Hokit's Antics
Stipe Miocic opens up about Tom Aspinall vacating the heavyweight title, Alex Pereira's chase for a third belt, and Josh Hokit's polarizing persona in an exclusive Athlon Sports interview.
Alex Volkanovski’s Coach Explains How They Beat Justin Gaethje
Joe Lopez, the head coach of UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski, explained how they’ll beat UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. After knocking out Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333, Volkanovski called out Gaethje for a superfight between two of the sport’s top pound-for-pound fighters. While it remains to be seen if the […] The post Alex Volkanovski’s Coach Explains How They Beat Justin Gaethje appeared first on HEAVY.
New date emerges for Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov UFC title rematch amid pay dispute
Sean Strickland could have a new date for the first middleweight title defence of his second reign, according to reports. Strickland has been embroiled in...
Quillan Salkilld lands UFC Sydney headliner against top lightweight contender
Quillan Salkilld will get his chance to main event in his home country when the UFC returns to Sydney in February. 13-1 lightweight prospect Salkilld...
Alexander Volkanovski admits doubting how he’d fare against Movsar Evloev if UFC 333 fight went long
Alexander Volkanovski wasn’t sure whether his gas tank would be able to hold up. Volkanovski needed just two rounds to stop Movsar Evloev and become...
Top Prospect Quillan Salkilld Headlines at UFC Sydney
Top prospect Quillan Salkilld returns for the first time since his amazing win over Mateusz Gamrot in August. The Australian lightweight takes on Benoît Saint Denis on February 6 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The fight takes place at the Afterpay Arena. It’s the main event of UFC Sydney. The UFC announced the match-up […] The post Top Prospect Quillan Salkilld Headlines at UFC Sydney appeared first on HEAVY.
Joshua Van Fires Back at Manel Kape Before UFC 336
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van fired back at rival Manel Kape for the comments he made about their upcoming fight at UFC 336. The UFC officially announced this past weekend that Van will defend his belt for the third time against Kape in the main event of UFC 336, which takes place on January 30 […] The post Joshua Van Fires Back at Manel Kape Before UFC 336 appeared first on HEAVY.
Angela Hill Returns for 31st UFC Fight at UFC 335
Angela Hill has her 31st UFC fight booked. She returns on December 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. During UFC 335, she puts her spot in the rankings on the line against the up-and-coming Shanelle Dyer in the strawweight division. Multiple sources confirmed the fight to Heavy.com after an initial report from MMA […] The post Angela Hill Returns for 31st UFC Fight at UFC 335 appeared first on HEAVY.
Khamzat Chimaev Sends Strong Warning to Sean Strickland
Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev sent a stern warning to his bitter rival, current champ Sean Strickland.Chimaev has been chasing a rematch against Strickland ever since he lost his belt to him at UFC 328 back in May, in one of the biggest grudge matches of all time in MMA.But despite constant calls for […] The post Khamzat Chimaev Sends Strong Warning to Sean Strickland appeared first on HEAVY.
Jean Silva Sends Warning to Alexander Volkanovski After UFC 333
UFC featherweight contender Jean Silva sent a warning to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 333.Volkanovski beat Movsar Evloev via second-round TKO in the main event of UFC 333 to once again successfully defend his featherweight belt.Next up for the champion could be a matchup against Silva, who has made it clear that he […] The post Jean Silva Sends Warning to Alexander Volkanovski After UFC 333 appeared first on HEAVY.
Jean Silva Opens as Favorite Over Alexander Volkanovski
Perhaps surprisingly, Jean Silva has opened up as the betting favorite for a fight against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. After Volkanovski beat Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333, most people assume that Silva will be next in line to fight for the promotion’s 145 lbs belt. With the fight likely to […] The post Jean Silva Opens as Favorite Over Alexander Volkanovski appeared first on HEAVY.
Dan Hooker seemingly posts and deletes injury update weeks out from UFC Qatar return
Dan Hooker gave fans a brief glimpse into the effects of his current training camp. It was only last month that Hooker was stopped by...
MMA legend with a 2-2 UFC record vows to earn a shot at Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 333
Patricio Pitbull doesn’t want to finish his career without sharing the cage with Alexander Volkanovski. The featherweight champion continued to enhance his legacy by recording...