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A light heavyweight bout between former champion Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree Jr. will headline the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi event.Vestnik MMA posted the news on social media that Ankalaev vs. Rountree will take place at UFC Abu Dhabi, which is set for Etihad Arena at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Ankalaev vs. Rountree […] The post Former Light Heavyweight Champion Headlines UFC Abu Dhabi appeared first on HEAVY.

Magomed Ankalaev reportedly set to fight another man Alex Pereira knocked out in Abu Dhabi return

May 22, 2026 @ 12:44pm

Magomed Ankalaev will reportedly be returning to headline UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. Ankalaev lost the light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in just...

Robert Whittaker says the Khamzat Chimaev that he fought wasn’t the same version that fought Sean Strickland

May 22, 2026 @ 1:00am

Whittaker was confused by Chimaev's performance.

Who Is Alonzo Menifield? Meet the Former College Football Player Who Turned Into UFC’s Most Dangerous Knockout Artists

May 17, 2026 @ 1:11am

Total Pro Sports

Before becoming a feared UFC knockout artist, Alonzo Menifield chased a football career at Texas A&M University–Commerce. Here’s a closer look at his MMA rise and upcoming clash with Zhang Mingyang.

Khamzat Chimaev doubted whether he could fight at UFC 328 after his body ‘shut down’ says brother

May 12, 2026 @ 11:00am

Khamzat Chimaev suffered from a ‘body malfunction’ due to his weight cut for UFC 328. Chimaev’s stock took a big hit this past weekend after...

Khamzat Chimaev Sends Message to Sean Strickland Following UFC 328

May 10, 2026 @ 9:21am

Khamzat Chimaev sent a message to new UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland after he lost his belt to him in the main event of UFC 328. Chimaev lost his belt to Strickland after he was defeated via split decision at UFC 328, which took place on Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The […] The post Khamzat Chimaev Sends Message to Sean Strickland Following UFC 328 appeared first on HEAVY.

Dana White Drops Major Update on Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC Future After UFC 328

May 10, 2026 @ 8:09am

Total Pro Sports

Dana White says Khamzat Chimaev asked to move to light heavyweight immediately after losing his middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 328.

‘Magomed Ankalaev beats Khamzat Chimaev any day of the week’

May 8, 2026 @ 8:19pm

During the media day leading up to the UFC 328 event in Newark, New Jersey, Sean Strickland gave his opinion on moving up to light-heavyweight. The former champion said he should move up to light-heavyweight because it is an easier division.According to Strickland, there is a massive skill gap between the middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions. […] The post ‘Magomed Ankalaev beats Khamzat Chimaev any day of the week’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Khamzat Chimaev hopes biggest career payday at UFC 328 is his last fight at middleweight

May 5, 2026 @ 7:45pm

Khamzat Chimaev recently addressed his future plans ahead of his first middleweight title defense. Chimaev’s coach said that he asked his fighter to forget about...

Khalil Rountree Jr. warns his division everyone is ‘screwed’ if Khamzat Chimaev moves up to 205lbs

May 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm

Khalil Rountree Jr. knows reaching the top of the light heavyweight division will become much tougher if Khamzat Chimaev arrives. The UFC middleweight champion is...

Jan Blachowicz Reveals Return Date to UFC After Undergoing Knee Surgery

Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:39am

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz revealed his ideal return date to the Octagon after recently undergoing knee surgery. Blachowicz was set to fight fellow light heavyweight contender in a rematch at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. However, he injured his knee while training and was forced to withdraw from […] The post Jan Blachowicz Reveals Return Date to UFC After Undergoing Knee Surgery appeared first on HEAVY.

‘It’s embarrassing’: Paulo Costa explains why he is frustrated with his UFC ranking

Apr 25, 2026 @ 5:00pm

The Brazilian star is not happy with the rankings.

Paulo Costa warns Khamzat Chimaev what’ll happen if they fight at 205: ‘Going to be tragic for him’

Apr 24, 2026 @ 6:00pm

Paulo Costa’s feud with the UFC middleweight champion shows no sign of waning despite his departure from the division. ‘Borrachinha’ has been going back and...

Jiri Prochazka explains why he was at ’40 or 50 percent’ in Carlos Ulberg loss when addressing critics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:00am

Jiri Prochazka has received some rare criticism following his recent loss in Miami. Carlos Ulberg recently underwent surgery for the leg injury he overcame to...

Magomed Ankalaev Challenges Khalil Rountree Jr. to UFC Fight

Apr 20, 2026 @ 11:37pm

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev challenged Khalil Rountree Jr. to a fight inside the Octagon.Ankalaev has not competed since he lost his belt to Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 320 last October in Las Vegas, Nevada. The loss to Pereira in their rematch snapped a 14-fight unbeaten streak for Ankalaev […] The post Magomed Ankalaev Challenges Khalil Rountree Jr. to UFC Fight appeared first on Heavy Sports.

UFC star Reinier De Ridder would fight after gaining 30lb in one day as a result of brutal cuts

Apr 20, 2026 @ 1:00am

Reinier De Ridder has opened up about his extreme weight loss and resultant gain after finally giving up on the cut to 185lb. The former...

Johnny Walker breaks his silence after losing UFC 327 snoozefest: ‘That wasn’t me’

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:00am

Johnny Walker had his UFC light heavyweight title hopes dented by Dominick Reyes in Miami. Last Saturday’s numbered UFC event at the Kaseya Center featured...

Jiri Prochazka announces birth of his daughter and addresses ‘bulls—’ about UFC 327 in the same post

Apr 17, 2026 @ 9:00am

Jiri Prochazka still had his recent UFC setback on his mind soon after the birth of his child. The former light heavyweight champion had an...

UFC champion LOSES belt just hours after winning it as ‘crazy whirlwind’ takes unexpected turn

Apr 17, 2026 @ 3:31am

The Sun Sport

CARLOS ULBERG waited his whole life to win a UFC world title belt – and then lost it within a few hours. The New Zealander, 35, clinched the light heavyweight…

Ben Whittaker vs. Braian Suarez: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:44pm

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Athlon Sports

Ben Whittaker returns to the ring this Saturday against Braian Suarez in a matchup that feels like a calculated step forward—but not a soft one. Suarez brings veteran experience, real power, and a willingness to trade, making this a meaningful test for Whittaker at this stage. Both fighters have ...

Video Of President Trump Lavishing Praise On ‘Beautiful’ UFC Fighter Paulo Costa For ‘Looking So Good’ Goes Viral

Apr 12, 2026 @ 6:24pm

BroBible

Despite a failing war effort in Iran and inflation still ravaging American families, President Donald Trump had plenty of time for leisure this weekend as he attended UFC 327 in Miami last night. A video of Trump lavishing praise on ‘beautiful’ (his words) fighter Paulo Costa has gone particularly viral. Costa, 34 years old, defeated […] The post Video Of President Trump Lavishing Praise On ‘Beautiful’ UFC Fighter Paulo Costa For ‘Looking So Good’ Goes Viral appeared first on BroBible.

Carlos Ulberg believes he was 75 seconds away from being stopped by Jiri Prochazka backed by doctor

Apr 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm

Carlos Ulberg was fighting the clock on Saturday night in Miami. After suffering a leg injury early on, Ulberg rallied to stop Jiri Prochazka and...

Jiri Prochazka vows to ‘destroy’ the part of him that showed ‘mercy’ in new statement after UFC 327

Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:30am