Beneil Dariush has had to wait patiently for an opportunity to fight for the UFC lightweight title, and on Saturday night at UFC 289 he faces a former champion believing that victory should eliminate all doubt over what’s next for him.
Amir Albazi showed that he belongs in the UFC’s flyweight title conversation with a split-decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74, then called for his next bout to be for the undisputed flyweight title.
All 26 fighters hit their contracted weights ahead of UFC Vegas 74 in Las Vegas.
Kai Kara-France has his sights set on the UFC flyweight title, but he’s not rushing to get there. When he gets his shot, he wants to know he belongs there.
The UFC’s BMF title is back in circulation, and two of the most exciting fighters on the planet are set to face off for the UFC’s unique championship belt on Saturday, July 29.
Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been seen in action in the Octagon for a while, but talk is starting to warm up about his potential return, with a possible matchup with former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
The Octagon is heading Down Under in late summer, with Sydney, Australia set to host UFC 293 on September 10.
The UFC has stacked the deck with an international lineup of fighters, with the promotion confirming a 13-bout lineup for UFC 290 as tickets go on sale for the UFC’s summer showcase.
New Zealand’s Dan Hooker is excited and ready to step back into the Octagon at UFC 290, as he prepares to face a fighter without the need for any trash talk or bad blood.
Jailton Almeida is one of the most dangerous new contenders in the UFC’s heavyweight division, and the Brazilian finisher clearly has his finger on the pulse when it comes to the big heavyweight talking points in the sport.