Zhang Weili is ready for the challenge that the unbeaten Tatiana Suarez will bring to the table at UFC 312. Weili (25-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) will attempt to make the third defense of her second strawweight title reign when she meets Suarez (10-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in the co-headliner of Saturday’s co-headliner at Qudos Bank
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-saudi-arabia-israel-adesanya-retire-loss February 4, 2025 1:25 pm ET Israel Adesanya is in a tricky spot. For the first time in his MMA career, Adesanya has suffered three defeats in a row, with his latest being this past
Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a legacy. Soon after defeating short-notice opponent Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311, Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) said he would
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/lfa-knockouts-submissions-ko-highlights-video-january-2025-ufc-mma February 3, 2025 4:15 pm ET Legacy Fighting Alliance stayed Stateside to get winter rolling at a pair of events at regular stomping grounds. The longtime UFC feeder promotion had events in California and Minnesota
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-312-preview-adesanya-imavov-page-live-stream-analysis February 3, 2025 7:30 am ET Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian
Chael Sonnen will have a UFC star in his coaching staff for Season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Sonnen coaches “TUF 33” opposite side his friend and podcast co-host, Daniel Cormier. The season debuts May 27 and will feature men’s flyweights and welterweights. Sonnen has coached “TUF” on two occasions, but for his third time,
Michael Page is ready for them all, but he does have his eye on a specific fight. Following his decision over Shara Magomedov in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 250, the flashy striker made his call for one of the biggest British fights you can make in MMA today. Page (23-3 MMA, 2-1
Shara Magomedov lost his undefeated record Saturday at UFC Fight Night 250. The middleweight sensation came up short in a unanimous decision against Michael Page in the co-main event of the Saudi Arabia card. Although many expected him to win, given he was the favorite and younger fighter, UFC CEO Dana White said he thought
Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images The ‘UFC 312 Countdown’ features both title fights next weekend at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis puts his belt on the line in a rematch against the man he dethroned a little over a year ago in Sean Strickland. Also, UFC
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-saudi-arabia-israel-adesanya-next-fight-matchmaker-knockout-loss Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan February 2, 2025 4:20 pm ET (ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Nassourdine Imavov after UFC Fight Night 250 win?) Israel Adesanya is uncharted territory in his combat
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-saudi-arabia-nassourdine-imavov-next-fight-knockout-israel-adesanya Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan February 2, 2025 2:40 pm ET (ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Israel Adesanya after UFC Fight Night 250 loss?) Nassourdine Imavov delivered the goods in the biggest
Sean Strickland appreciates having Alex Pereira in his corner for UFC 312. Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) challenges middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in a title-fight rematch, which headlines the Feb. 8 event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+). Strickland asked Pereira if he could corner him, and
