Leon Edwards was never a fan of Colby Covington getting the next shot at his title, and he wants to deliver a statement at UFC 296 to put Covington's contendership to rest once and for all.
Following the PFL's recent acquisition of Bellator, the next big question about the growing fight promotion concerned which platform would be their broadcast home for the immediate future. That answer was provided via an announcement on Thursday, with the PFL confirming that it has inked a fresh deal with ESPN.
Former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker both remain among the sport's elite, but both are looking for their next opponent after defeats in their last outings. Another former champ, Daniel Cormier, has one suggestion: book them against each other.
The fight card for UFC 294 received a second blow, then arguably a second upgrade, after Kamaru Usman signed to step in to replace Paulo Costa, who has been medically pulled from the fight card for Abu Dhabi.
Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov says he's too young, too fast, and too good for Brent Primus as he prepares to face the former champ at Bellator 300.
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has never been shy to put himself front and center, and he plans on doing exactly that when he returns to action at UFC 296 in December.
Following his antics all series, Dennis "The Menace" Frimpong had to back it up in the cage on this week’s episode of Oktagon Challenge: England vs. Ireland. And he did just that, as he delivered the knockout of the series so far.
A newly-crowned champion's first title defense is always a special moment, but for Alexa Grasso, it's a little more special than most.
Rising Australian welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena is charging towards the top of the UFC's 170-pound division, and plans on adding a big-name scalp to his resume on Mexican Independence Day.