At 38, Alexander Volkanovski continues to rule the UFC featherweight division, pushing age boundaries with an unwavering passion for mixed martial arts. Despite speculation, the Australian champion reaffirms his…
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01Alexander Volkanovski, 38, UFC featherweight champion, has no plans to retire and reaffirms his passion for MMA.
02His next title defense is scheduled for October 2024 against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
03With 26 wins and 3 losses, he embodies longevity and dominance at the highest level.
The Dagestani prodigy makes a statement at UFC 330, crushing Ian Machado Garry to extend his unbeaten streak to 17 consecutive wins, surpassing Anderson Silva’s mythical record. His coach, Javier Mendez, already sees…
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01Islam Makhachev dominates the UFC with a 17th consecutive win at UFC 330 against Ian Machado Garry.
02He smashes Anderson Silva’s unbeaten record in professional MMA.
03His coach, Javier Mendez, states that two or three more wins could be enough to crown him GOAT.
Islam Makhachev enters the history books by breaking Anderson Silva’s mythical record with a 17th consecutive win at UFC 330, against Dustin Poirier. This new feat cements his supremacy in the lightweight division and…
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0117 consecutive wins in the UFC, Makhachev smashes Anderson Silva’s record.
02Dominant victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 330 , confirming his reign in the lightweight division.
03Daniel Cormier calls this performance "absolutely insane" , underscoring the magnitude of the achievement.
Carlos Prates, a Brazilian outsider, claims a promised UFC welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev before February 2027. This announcement, which leapfrogs Michael Morales—who was set as the official…
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01Carlos Prates claims a promised fight against Islam Makhachev before February 2027, despite his underdog status.
02Prates says he is ready to face the Russian champion to test himself , sidelining Michael Morales , the official backup.
03A preliminary bout against Belal Muhammad is being considered for Prates, shaking up the title contender hierarchy.
Iwo Baraniewski, undefeated in MMA with a 9-0 record and ranked 15th in the UFC, faces Alonzo Menifield on September 19 at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. This fight, opening the main card, promises to be an explosive duel where the Pole relies on his power to cement…
On October 3 in Salt Lake City, UFC 332 promises an explosive heavyweight clash between Johnny Walker and Mick Parkin. Two offensive styles could lead to a stoppage before the limit, delivering an intense spectacle for…
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01UFC 332 features Johnny Walker vs Mick Parkin in the heavyweight division on October 3 in Salt Lake City .
02Walker, a light heavyweight veteran, aims to bounce back with a KO to revive his career.
03Parkin looks to rebound after his loss to Marcin Tybura in March.
UFC 333 is shaping up to be a historic event with two must-see fights: Alexander Volkanovski faces Movsar Evloev for the featherweight title, while Petr Yan looks to avenge his loss against Merab Dvalishvili in an…
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01Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev clash for the featherweight title with identical odds at -113 , reflecting a rare parity.
02Volkanovski, the double champion, defends his title against Evloev, who is undefeated in 17 fights .
03The co-main event features Petr Yan (-170) vs Merab Dvalishvili (+132), promising another strategic battle.
The Cameroonian Ateba Gautier , undefeated in the UFC Octagon with 11 wins and just one loss, will make his return on October 3, 2024, at UFC 332 against Russia’s Roman Kopylov . This showdown promises an intense…
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01Ateba Gautier , undefeated in the UFC, returns on October 3 at UFC 332 after a two-year absence.
02He will face Roman Kopylov , a Russian fighter with an explosive style and 15 wins, including 12 by KO.
03Gautier is relying on his power (82% finish rate) to dominate his opponent.
Carlos Prates, the No. 1 UFC welterweight contender, dismissed Michael Morales’ accusations, claiming he could defeat him quickly. The Brazilian reaffirms his priority: a title fight against Islam Makhachev, an…
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01Carlos Prates firmly rejects Michael Morales’ criticism and says he’s ready to fight him right now.
02The Brazilian, ranked No. 1 in the welterweight contenders, prioritizes a title bout against Islam Makhachev.
03Prates states: "If the guy has two arms and two legs like me, I can fight him" and calls a first-round KO win a formality.
Islam Makhachev, the undisputed lightweight champion, recently defended his title in the welterweight division against Ian Garry, reigniting debates about his adaptation to this new weight class. Joe Rogan highlighted a…
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01Islam Makhachev successfully defends his title in the welterweight division against Ian Garry, reigniting the debate about his adaptation to this new weight class.
02Joe Rogan notes a difference in his level of ground dominance in this new division.
03His reign in the lightweight division remains legendary, with standout wins over Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira.
With 13 straight wins in the UFC and a record five lightweight title defenses, Islam Makhachev establishes himself as a major figure in the organization. Yet, his GOAT status remains contested by some legends, who point…
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01Islam Makhachev sets a new UFC invincibility record with 13 consecutive wins.
02Chris Weidman and Jorge Masvidal criticize his title defenses against opponents from lower divisions, such as Ian Garry or Alexander Volkanovski.
03Others, like Dustin Poirier, favor Jon Jones for his unmatched resume and longevity.
Dana White hinted that Khamzat Chimaev could make his UFC return at the Abu Dhabi event in October 2026, following his loss to Sean Strickland in May 2026. An opportunity that reignites the Swede’s ambitions.
The Dana White’s Contender Series, launched in 2017, has become an essential springboard for fighters aspiring to join the UFC. With over 300 athletes securing contracts through this program, it has generated more than…
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01Over 300 fighters have earned a UFC contract via the Dana White’s Contender Series since 2017.
02The program has generated more than $225 million in cumulative revenue for athletes.
03Damian Piwowarczyk takes his shot on September 22 to secure a UFC contract.
Joshua Van turned his crushing July 2024 defeat to Charles Johnson into a springboard toward renewed dominance. At just 24, the flyweight champion now boasts seven consecutive wins and defends two titles with flying…
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01Joshua Van suffered his first KO in the UFC in July 2024 against Charles Johnson, a loss that marked a turning point in his career.
02At 24, he has come back stronger with seven consecutive wins and two titles under his belt.
03That defeat forced Van to refocus his training on the essentials, eliminating distractions for iron discipline.
On August 18, 2026, Las Vegas pulsed to the rhythm of a historic fight. Roman Puga and Taner Trembley delivered a rare clash of intensity at Dana White’s Contender Series, totaling 374 strikes over three rounds…
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01Roman Puga and Taner Trembley deliver a historic fight with 374 strikes over three rounds in Las Vegas.
02Their intense clash earns them both UFC contracts, a first in Dana White’s Contender Series history.
03Roman Puga wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27) thanks to his strike volume.
