Once the baddest man on the planet, Fabricio Werdum has reportedly decided to call it a career after 25 years. Brazil’s Werdum had the perfect run to the UFC heavyweight title in 2015, winning five-straight fights and the interim championship before tapping out undisputed champ Cain Velasquez in Mexico City.
The 2025 PFL World Tournament officially kicks off tonight (April 3) when featherweights and welterweights meet for their first-round matchups at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando.
While coaching on The Ultimate Fighter in Russia, Aljamain Sterling was choked unconscious by one of his fighters. TUF has produced some of the greatest fighters in UFC history, but their spinoffs in countries outside the United States are often overlooked.
“King of the North” stopped the first four opponents he faced in ONE before coming up short in his last outing. Ahead of his return, Carrillo spoke with MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré about life in a new division, training with MMA legend Georges St-Pierre, and some stunning results at ONE 172 last month.
‘The Great’ looks to kickstart his second reign as the featherweight champion in Miami on April 12. Alexander Volkanovski has already got plans to regularly compete as the 145-pound titleholder following his return at UFC 314 where he fights for the vacant title.
Joe Rogan has opened up about what one of the greatest of all time did that separated him from the pack. In his career on the mic, the popular analyst has been around some of the best fighters to have ever lived.
‘Funkmaster’ didn’t receive a rematch after losing the bantamweight title at UFC 292. Dana White recently confirmed the news that in the main event of UFC 316, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face Sean O’Malley in a rematch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov confided in a teammate about what really happened when he got into the famous fight with Conor McGregor’s team after beating the Irishman.
On the same night that Khabib Nurmagomedov unified the lightweight titles against Dustin Poirier, his teammate took on a debuting opponent. Between his Octagon debut in 2019 and his second main event at UFC Vegas 105 on April 5, Lerone Murphy has achieved a lot.
Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominant UFC champions, currently holding a 15-fight win streak. He also holds the position of the pound-for-pound number one.
Jose Aldo is widely regarded as the greatest featherweight fighter in MMA history. The Brazilian legend enjoyed a decade of dominance before Conor McGregor knocked him out in 13 seconds at UFC 194 in December 2015.
Despite all odds, Sean O'Malley is getting his bantamweight title rematch with Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of UFC 316 later this year. O'Malley
Josh Emmett will hope to set up a title fight with a win in his clash with Lerone Murphy on April 5 as the UFC bring Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy to Las Vegas.
‘The Baddy’ has been a somewhat controversial star for several years, even before he was in the UFC. Whilst he may have shared a friendly exchange with Ilia Topuria in London, Paddy Pimblett is certainly no stranger to drama.
Chuck Liddell knocked out his biggest rival with a massive barrage of punches in April 2004. ‘The Iceman’ is fondly remembered as one of the best light heavyweight fighters in MMA history.
Chael Sonnen has given himself a pat on the back after Carlos Prates was announced to be the main event of UFC Kansas City. Carlos Prates was set to fight Geoff Neal in April.
The dangerous Brazilian had to overcome his fellow countryman in order to secure his spot in the UFC. Saturday night sees the return of the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with Lerone Murphy looking to keep his undefeated record intact when he faces Josh Emmett in the main event.
Josh Emmett’s ungodly punching power was on full display when he fought Michael Johnson in 2019. The longtime featherweight veteran is widely regarded as one of the biggest hitters in the UFC.
Islam Makhachev is the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, but that hasn’t stopped allegations that he’s ducking Ilia Topuria. Ilia Topuria vacated his UFC Featherweight title on the promise of a title match with Islam Makhachev, moving up a weight class to face the champion.
Sean O’Malley went against Merab Dvalishvili last year at Dana White‘s $20 million project inside the Las Vegas Sphere. It was O’Malley’s second bantamweight title defense where he lost the bout via unanimous decision.
The Global Fight League has lost another marquee name after a former UFC champion declared his withdrawal. GFL has now announced their initial run of events with the first and second cards set to take place at the Shrine in Los Angeles on May 24 and 25.
Ian Garry remains one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC welterweight division, showcasing skill, confidence, and determination. Despite initial fan support, controversies outside the octagon shifted public perception, affecting his popularity.
The duo had been booked to clash in January 2023 after a feud that broke out a year earlier though Danis backed off a week before the contest. KSI also withdrew from a recent bout calling off the event that was scheduled for March 21.
The Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley rematch has been announced, taking place at UFC 316 on June 7. The bout will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as Dvalishvili hopes for a repeat victory over O’Malley.
Sometimes, the rubber meets the road. This time, Drew Dober just happened to be on the wrong end of a horrible stoppage. Miguel Torres pummeled Drew Dober into submission.
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