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Former UFC featherweight champion and lightweight champion Ilia Topuria explained why he won’t rematch Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria knocked out Volkanovski to win the UFC featherweight title back at UFC 298 in February 2024. But while he already beat him once, the Georgian says he has no interest in fighting Volkanovski again. Here’s why. Ilia Topuria […] The post Why Ilia Topuria Won’t Rematch Alexander Volkanovski appeared first on HEAVY.
UFC lightweight Renato Moicano issued a statement following his third-round TKO loss against Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123. Moicano was dominating the fight with ground control, as he had Nolan’s back for most of the first two rounds. But late in the second round, referee “Big” Dan Miragliotta stood Moicano and Nolan up despite […] The post Renato Moicano Issues Statement After UFC Vegas 123 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
Alexander Volkanovski and the fans shared their initial thoughts on a big lightweight matchup. It was officially announced on October 27 that Quillan Salkilld will...
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.
Alexander Volkanovski shattered the UFC’s dreaded "over-35 curse" Saturday night, handing Movsar Evloev his first professional loss via second-round TKO. He also broke the record for the most featherweight title-fight wins in UFC history (nine victories), surpassing Jose Aldo's previous record of eight wins.
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is convinced that UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is ducking a fight against him.Tsarukyan is coming off a brutal knockout win over Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 that cemented his place as the lightweight division’s top contender. But he has not been booked for the title shot as Gaethje is […] The post Arman Tsarukyan Says Justin Gaethje is Ducking Him appeared first on HEAVY.
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...
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev opens the prelims with a fight between Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev in the lightweight division. Check out our UFC 333 odds series for our Dawson-Aliev prediction and pick. Grant Dawson (24-3-1) submitted Mateusz Rebecki with a third-round rear-naked choke at UFC 328 on May 9. That win followed a […] The post Grant Dawson vs. Nurullo Aliev prediction, odds, pick for UFC 333 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev continues on the early prelims with a fight between Kody Steele and Noah Gugnon in the lightweight division. Check out our UFC 333 odds series for our Steele-Gugnon prediction and pick. Kody Steele (8-1) steps into the Octagon after recently secured a dominant first-round finish against Dom Mar Fan, following […] The post Noah Gugnon vs. Kody Steele prediction, odds, pick for UFC 333 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dana White says there aren’t many Alexander Volkanovski pitches the UFC would turn down. Volkanovski certainly isn’t looking past Movsar Evloev as he prepares to...
Paddy Pimblett may already have his next fight booked. The likes of Joe Rogan have spoken highly of Pimblett following a statement win in his...
‘The Diamond’ will be in town for his longtime teammate’s next UFC outing. Before attention turns to Islam Makhachev’s title defense at UFC 330 in...
UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett revealed his current weight ahead of his upcoming fight at UFC 329 against Benoit Saint Denis.Pimblett returns at UFC 329 on July 11 when he battles Saint Denis in a pivotal battle between the No. 5 and No. 6-ranked lightweights in the organization. The main event of the card features […] The post Paddy Pimblett Reveals Current Weight Ahead of UFC 329 Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
Chase Hooper returns to action at UFC Oklahoma City. In the lightweight division, he takes on Mitch Ramirez. The fight takes place on July 18 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Multiple sources have confirmed the booking to Heavy.com. Hooper will look to return to the win column after losing his most recent fight. […] The post Chase Hooper Takes on Mitch Ramirez at UFC Oklahoma City appeared first on HEAVY.
MVP MMA 1: Ronda Rousey vs.Gina Carano continues on the main card with the main event fight between Salahdine Parnasse and Kenneth Cross in the lightweight division on Saturday. Check out our MVP MMA 1 odds series for our Parnasse-Cross prediction and pick. Salahdine Parnasse (22-2) has been an absolute finishing machine in KSW, knocking […] The post Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross prediction, odds, pick for MVP MMA 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Veteran UFC lightweight fighter King Green revealed who he wants to fight next following a fantastic performance at UFC 328.Green submitted fellow Octagon vet Jeremy Stephens in the opening main card bout to pick up his third straight win in the UFC. Green is having a late-career surge at age 39, and it’s great to […] The post King Green Reveals Who He Wants Next After UFC 328 appeared first on HEAVY.
UFC BMF champion Charles Oliveira has teased the UFC’s return to his native Brazil this fall, suggesting an event taking place in São Paulo.The UFC has not visited Brazil thus far in 2026, and there is no event scheduled for the country at this point. However, Oliveira believes the promotion is returning to Brazil this […] The post Charles Oliveira Teases UFC Return to Brazil appeared first on HEAVY.
Longtime UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush released a statement after he was knocked out for the fourth time in five fights.Dariush was brutally knocked out in the first round of his UFC Perth co-main event against rising star Quillan Salkilld. Now 36 years old, Dariush has suffered consecutive knockout losses and has been stopped by […] The post Beneil Dariush Issues Statement After Getting Knocked Out Again at UFC Perth appeared first on HEAVY.
Quillan Salkilld shocked fans by stopping Beneil Dariush in the opening round, delivering a statement win that could reshape the lightweight division landscape.
