UFC insanity as Volkanovski is DENIED a late callup to replace Conor McGregor while Robert Whittaker's opponent pulls out of Saudi slugfest
9 months, 1 week ago

UFC insanity as Volkanovski is DENIED a late callup to replace Conor McGregor while Robert Whittaker's opponent pulls out of Saudi slugfest

Daily Mail  

UFC Saudi Arabia and UFC 303 are in shambles, with two Australian fighters at the centre of the chaos. After days of speculation, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Conor McGregor will not compete at UFC 303 due to injury. Conor McGregor's UFC returned had been much hyped, but he withdrew late through injury Aussie Alex Volkanovski offered to step in to replace McGregor but was denied the shot Volkanovski stepped in last October on 11 days' notice to fight UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, though he was knocked out in the first round. Meanwhile, the UFC Saudi Arabia card, scheduled for June 22, has also been heavily impacted with Australian Robert Whittaker's opponent Khamzat Chimaev withdrawing due to a severe illness. Aussie fighter Robert Whittaker has a new opponent after Khamzat Chimaev withdrew through illness Chimaev's replacement is Russian prospect Ikram Aliskerov who boasts an impressive record.

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Belal Muhammad injury plunges Shavkat Rakhmonov and UFC 310 into uncertainty
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Belal Muhammad injury plunges Shavkat Rakhmonov and UFC 310 into uncertainty

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Meet Khamzat Chimaev, the scariest fighter in UFC history
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet Khamzat Chimaev, the scariest fighter in UFC history

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Robert Whittaker breaks silence after gory jaw injury in Khamzat Chimaev loss
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Robert Whittaker breaks silence after gory jaw injury in Khamzat Chimaev loss

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Khamzat Chimaev shatters Robert Whittaker’s jaw with rapid submission at UFC 308
5 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev shatters Robert Whittaker’s jaw with rapid submission at UFC 308

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UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues
5 months ago

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues

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UFC: Robert Whittaker on the Khamzat Chimaev twist and the performance of a lifetime
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC: Robert Whittaker on the Khamzat Chimaev twist and the performance of a lifetime

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UFC Fight Night: Whittaker secures first-round KO win over Aliskerov; Volkov beats Pavlovich in co-main
9 months ago

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker secures first-round KO win over Aliskerov; Volkov beats Pavlovich in co-main

The Hindu  

Robert Whittaker built upon his new found form in the middleweight division as he secured a first-round knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov in the UFC Fight Night at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Sunday. Read our other UFC/MMA stories - HERE Whittaker wanted to make a statement in the UFC’s maiden voyage to Kingdom Arena and he certainly did …

Robert Whittaker bulldozes Ikram Aliskerov on UFC’s Saudi Arabia debut
9 months ago

Robert Whittaker bulldozes Ikram Aliskerov on UFC’s Saudi Arabia debut

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Khamzat Chimaev: UFC suffers fresh blow with ‘violent’ illness ahead of Saudi Arabia card
9 months, 1 week ago

Khamzat Chimaev: UFC suffers fresh blow with ‘violent’ illness ahead of Saudi Arabia card

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Conor McGregor Out of UFC 303 Due to Injury
9 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor Out of UFC 303 Due to Injury

News 18  

Conor McGregor will not fight in UFC 303 due to an injury, UFC chief executive officer Dana White announced Thursday. The new UFC 303 headline fight will be the light heavyweight title clash between Jiri Prochazka and champion Alex Pereira. In another schedule change, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill is out of his slated fight against Carlos Ulberg. …

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury
9 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor, long the face of the UFC, is injured and out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las Vegas that he was scheduled to headline. Organization President Dana White announced the change Thursday night on X, saying light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will face top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka in UFC 303. McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael …

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY

Daily Mail  

Award-winning MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return fight at UFC 303 is 'extremely unlikely' to take place. Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return at UFC 303 is looking 'extremely unlikely' UFC chief Dana White is yet to give an update amid all the skepticism surrounding the fight While there has not been a word directly from …

UFC 303: Conor McGregor fight gets new co-main event as Carlos Ulberg steps in to face Jamahal Hill
10 months ago

UFC 303: Conor McGregor fight gets new co-main event as Carlos Ulberg steps in to face Jamahal Hill

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Jamahal Hill to face Khalil Rountree booked at UFC 303; Conor McGregor to face Michael Chandler
11 months ago

Jamahal Hill to face Khalil Rountree booked at UFC 303; Conor McGregor to face Michael Chandler

The Hindu  

While the bruises he suffered against Alex Pereira are still getting patched up, light heavyweight fighter Jamahal Hill has another duel in his hands. Conor McGregor | Photo Credit: Getty Images Hill fell backwards onto the canvas despite the champion’s lack of a perfect landing. UFC CEO Dana White, within a week after the proceedings of UFC 300, announced that …

UFC Saudi Arabia cards announced: Whittaker vs Chimaev to headline event
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC Saudi Arabia cards announced: Whittaker vs Chimaev to headline event

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s long-awaited opportunity to host the Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally become a reality as former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will take on Khamzat Chimaev on June 22, the promotion’s CEO Dana White announced on Thursday. Whittaker is coming off a bounce-back win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298, while Chimaev’s last outing saw him outduel former welterweight king …

Francis Ngannou’s next MMA opponent will be Renan Ferreira vs Ryan Bader winner
1 year, 1 month ago

Francis Ngannou’s next MMA opponent will be Renan Ferreira vs Ryan Bader winner

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UFC: Israel Adesanya vs Khamzat Chimaev fight ‘leaked’ on Saudi ticket website
1 year, 1 month ago

UFC: Israel Adesanya vs Khamzat Chimaev fight ‘leaked’ on Saudi ticket website

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UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results
1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results

The Independent  

✕ Close Jake Paul mocks KSI after loss to Tommy Fury Islam Makhachev stunned Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout on Saturday, retaining the lightweight title in their rematch at UFC 294. In February, Makhachev outpointed Volkanovski – who holds the featherweight belt – in the latter’s native Australia, in a competitive clash that left many fans desiring a rematch. …

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round
1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round

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UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt
1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt

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Russia’s Islam Makhachev scored a stunning first-round knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at Saturday’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi, handing the Australian his first KO loss in over a decade. Reigning featherweight champ Volkanovski stepped up a division to fight Makhachev for the lightweight title in February and lost by decision, and when Makhachev’s …

UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats
1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats

The Hindu  

The UFC 294 main event features a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC lightweight title with Islam Makhachev defending his title against Alexander Volkanovski for a second consecutive fight. FOLLOW | UFC 294 Makhachev vs Volkanovski LIVE Key stats: Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski Age 31 35 Height/weight 178cm/70.3kg 168cm/70.08 Reach 179.1cm 181.6cm Record 24-1-0 26-2-0 Recent form W-W-W-W-W W-L-W-W-W The …

REVEALED: Why taking up mega fight with Islam Makhachev on just 11 days notice could be an ADVANTAGE for Alex Volkanovski ahead of UFC 294
1 year, 5 months ago

REVEALED: Why taking up mega fight with Islam Makhachev on just 11 days notice could be an ADVANTAGE for Alex Volkanovski ahead of UFC 294

Daily Mail  

Aussie's dietician is adamant his fighter can still stun the world Alex Volkanovski's dietitian has declared taking a fight on just 11 days notice against Islam Makhachev could actually work in the Aussie's favour this weekend at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Alex Volkanovski's dietitian has declared taking a fight on just 11 days notice against Islam Makhachev could actually …

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws
1 year, 5 months ago

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws

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Aussie UFC king Alex Volkanovski lands last-minute shock rematch against Islam Makhachev - but there's a HUGE catch
1 year, 5 months ago

Aussie UFC king Alex Volkanovski lands last-minute shock rematch against Islam Makhachev - but there's a HUGE catch

Daily Mail  

Aussie UFC star Alex Volkanovski will be stepping up to face lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 after Charles Oliveira was forced out with injury - and the championship fight is less than two weeks away. Alex Volkanovski will step up to face lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 The fight is just ten days away and will …

UFC 284: Dana White hits back at Islam Makhachev over ‘promotion’ claim
2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284: Dana White hits back at Islam Makhachev over ‘promotion’ claim

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UFC 284: Alex Volkanovski outlines key to victory over Islam Makhachev
2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284: Alex Volkanovski outlines key to victory over Islam Makhachev

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Islam vs Volkanovski confirmed with lightweight fight headlining UFC 284 in Perth
2 years, 4 months ago

Islam vs Volkanovski confirmed with lightweight fight headlining UFC 284 in Perth

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UFC 280: Fights to make next as Islam Makhachev ascends and Sean O’Malley steps up
2 years, 5 months ago

UFC 280: Fights to make next as Islam Makhachev ascends and Sean O’Malley steps up

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Khamzat Chimaev opponent hints at retirement after first-round loss to UFC star
2 years, 6 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev opponent hints at retirement after first-round loss to UFC star

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Daniel Cormier brands Khamzat Chimaev the 'biggest LOSER' from UFC 278 fallout
2 years, 6 months ago

Daniel Cormier brands Khamzat Chimaev the 'biggest LOSER' from UFC 278 fallout

Daily Mail  

Leon Edwards' shock UFC welterweight championship win over Kamaru Usman is the highlight of the Englishman's career with Edwards becoming the division's undisputed champion. UFC hall of fame inductee Daniel Cormier labelled Chimaev as the 'biggest loser' in the fallout of Edwards' latest success when speakjng on his YouTube channel, insisting that the Swedish fighter's future is up in the …

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev to fight for vacant UFC lightweight title
2 years, 8 months ago

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev to fight for vacant UFC lightweight title

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‘You have no other choice’: Khabib Nurmagomedov makes demand to UFC president Dana White
2 years, 10 months ago

‘You have no other choice’: Khabib Nurmagomedov makes demand to UFC president Dana White

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Khabib tells Dana White he 'has no choice' but to give Islam Makhachev fight vs Charles Oliveira
2 years, 10 months ago

Khabib tells Dana White he 'has no choice' but to give Islam Makhachev fight vs Charles Oliveira

Daily Mail  

Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Makhachev must be next for Oliveira Brazilian is running out of top challengers but Islam Makhachev is an option He had his title stripped for missing weight but remains dominant in the division Charles Oliveira proved himself again as the best lightweight in the UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that his protege Islam Makhachev must fight Charles …

Khamzat Chimaev surges up UFC welterweight rankings after epic win over Gilbert Burns
2 years, 11 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev surges up UFC welterweight rankings after epic win over Gilbert Burns

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‘You’re out of your mind’: Dana White addresses Khamzat Chimaev doubters after UFC 273
2 years, 11 months ago

‘You’re out of your mind’: Dana White addresses Khamzat Chimaev doubters after UFC 273

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Conor McGregor launches tirade against ‘pitiful’ Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC comeback
3 years ago

Conor McGregor launches tirade against ‘pitiful’ Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC comeback

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UFC 271: Five fights to make next as Israel Adesanya edges past Robert Whittaker to retain middleweight title
3 years, 1 month ago

UFC 271: Five fights to make next as Israel Adesanya edges past Robert Whittaker to retain middleweight title

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UFC 271 results: Israel Adesanya overcomes rival Robert Whittaker again with narrow decision win
3 years, 1 month ago

UFC 271 results: Israel Adesanya overcomes rival Robert Whittaker again with narrow decision win

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With victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 271, Israel Adesanya proves he is the UFC's unsolvable middleweight riddle
3 years, 1 month ago

With victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 271, Israel Adesanya proves he is the UFC's unsolvable middleweight riddle

ABC  

In beating Robert Whittaker for a second time, Israel Adesanya is running out of worlds to conquer, while condemning the Australian to title purgatory. In their title rematch at UFC 271 in Houston, Adesanya's technical skill, ability to control the distance and excellent takedown defence helped him navigate the challenge of Whittaker and retain the belt he claimed back in …

UFC rising star Khamzat Chimaev has ‘Conor McGregor X factor stardom’, rival claims
3 years, 3 months ago

UFC rising star Khamzat Chimaev has ‘Conor McGregor X factor stardom’, rival claims

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UFC 267: Khamzat Chimaev talks to Dana White while holding his rival in MID-AIR
3 years, 4 months ago

UFC 267: Khamzat Chimaev talks to Dana White while holding his rival in MID-AIR

Daily Mail  

There's been plenty of talk about Khamzat Chimaev and the UFC phenom decided to continue the conversation inside the Octagon as the 27-year-old put on another stunning display at UFC 267. And Chimaev proved that the hype is real as the Russia-born fighter swept past Li Jingliang in just one round, all while speaking with UFC president Dana White. Khamzat …

UFC 267 PREVIEW - Jan Blachowicz, Khamzat Chimaev and Islam Makhachev all in action on Fight Island
3 years, 4 months ago

UFC 267 PREVIEW - Jan Blachowicz, Khamzat Chimaev and Islam Makhachev all in action on Fight Island

Daily Mail  

Fight Island has been laying dormant for months now but it is ready to erupt into life once more with a huge UFC 267 line-up. UFC have dusted off Fight Island in Abu Dhabi ahead of a stacked card on Saturday night JAN BLACHOWICZ vs GLOVER TEIXEIRA LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT With a combined age of 80, these two headliners have …

Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege Islam Makhachev tipped to take on Conor McGregor
3 years, 8 months ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege Islam Makhachev tipped to take on Conor McGregor

Daily Mail  

Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege Islam Makhachev may be set for a 'dream fight' with Conor McGregor to settle 'leftover business' between both camps. Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege Islam Makhachev has been tipped to fight Conor McGregor Nurmagomedov beat arch rival McGregor in 2018 but tensions between the camps are high The highly-rated Makhachev is one of the prospects under his stewardship, and …

UFC 259: Fights to make next as Israel Adesanya comes up short in pursuit of Jan Blachowicz’s gold
4 years ago

UFC 259: Fights to make next as Israel Adesanya comes up short in pursuit of Jan Blachowicz’s gold

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Khabib vs Gaethje result: Champion submits American in second round to retain lightweight title at UFC 254
4 years, 5 months ago

Khabib vs Gaethje result: Champion submits American in second round to retain lightweight title at UFC 254

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Robert Whittaker beats Darren Till by unanimous decision in the final show on UFC Fight Island
4 years, 8 months ago

Robert Whittaker beats Darren Till by unanimous decision in the final show on UFC Fight Island

Daily Mail  

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker earned his first victory in two years, winning a unanimous decision over Darren Till on Fight Island overnight. Robert Whittaker beat British fighter Darren Till by unanimous decision in the main event Whittaker lands a punch on Till in a tactical encounter, for his first victory in two years Whittaker won his middleweight belt …

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov refuses to fight at UFC 249, says he won't break quarantine
4 years, 11 months ago

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov refuses to fight at UFC 249, says he won't break quarantine

Firstpost  

UFC didn’t immediately comment on Nurmagomedov’s decision, which had been expected for several days since the MMA world learned Nurmagomedov was in Dagestan instead of California, where he typically finishes his training for his fights. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says he won’t leave quarantine in Russia to fight, dealing another blow to UFC President Dana White’s determination to hold …

UFC 243 results: Israel Adesanya finishes Robert Whittaker to become middleweight champion and company’s newest star
5 years, 5 months ago

UFC 243 results: Israel Adesanya finishes Robert Whittaker to become middleweight champion and company’s newest star

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UFC 243 result – Adesanya finishes Whittaker for middleweight title: Stream, updates, undercard results and more from Melbourne
5 years, 5 months ago

UFC 243 result – Adesanya finishes Whittaker for middleweight title: Stream, updates, undercard results and more from Melbourne

The Independent  

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