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Davey Grant vs. Elijah Smith prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC Fight Night 293
It's 24 vs. 40 in this main card bantamweight clash. Will youth or experience prevail?
UFC 334 Card Gets Late Booking
The upcoming UFC 334 card received a late booking as the promotion found a new opponent for top bantamweight prospect Juan Diaz.Originally, Diaz was supposed to fight UFC veteran Adrian Yanez, but with Yanez out due to injury, the promotion found a new opponent for Diaz and kept him on the card.Juan Diaz Fights…
UFC Books Talented Bantamweights in Saudi Arabia
The UFC holds an event in Saudi Arabia on December 5. In the ANB Arena in Al-Rayyan, the UFC has booked a fight between Mahammadali Osmanli and Pavel Andrusca. The fighters will meet in the bantamweight division. Multiple sources have confirmed the booking to Heavy.com after an initial report by MMA Junkie. Osmanli…
UFC books bantamweight hot prospect showdown in Saudi Arabia
Two rising UFC bantamweights will collide in a prospect vs. prospect showdown.
Beneil Dariush surprised 'really freaking good' Usman Nurmagomedov isn't in UFC already
Beneil Dariush believes Usman Nurmagomedov is destined for UFC greatness.
Merab Dvalishvili, Marlon Moraes set for wrestling rematch at RAF Abu Dhabi
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili will meet Marlon Moraes in a wrestling match at Real American Freestyle’s Abu Dhabi event on Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena. The promotion announced the matchup Wednesday for its first event in the Middle East.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Marlon Moraes set for RAF Abu Dhabi
Merab Dvalishvili wrestles past rival Marlon Moraes
Merab Dvalishvili books Marlon Moraes rematch for RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14
Former UFC 135-pound champion Merab Dvalishvili will collide with ex-UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes as part of the upcoming RAF fight card on Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi. Their bout serves as a rematch from their UFC 266 matchup, which saw “The Machine” unplug Moraes in the second round. Dvalishvili is coming off…
Bryce Mitchell wants Pride-era face stomps legalized in MMA
Bryce Mitchell believes mixed martial arts bouts should be more like street fights.
Highlights! Watch Raul Rojas Jr. tap trash-talking Colby Covington in 40 seconds (and on super short notice) | Hype Italy
Three days to prepare. Forty-three seconds to finish. Surging Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star Raul Rosas Jr. made the most of an unexpected opportunity earlier today (Tues., Nov. 3, 2026), submitting former interim UFC Welterweight champion Colby Covington in the main event of Hype Fighting Italy from…
Hype Italy: Covington vs. Rosas Jr. live results and round-by-round updates for today's card
Follow Colby Covington vs. Raul Rosas Jr. live results and match-by-match updates for the Hype Italy fight card Tuesday in Rome.
Joshua Van Open to Petr Yan UFC Superfight
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van revealed that he is open to a superfight against UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.Yan is the best MMA fighter in the world at 125 lbs while Yan is the best in the world at 135 lbs. So, could these two potentially meet up for a superfight between two of the […] The post Joshua Van…
Khabib Nurmagomedov's Undefeated Cousin Usman Is a Free Agent, and His Team Already Wants Ilia Topuria
Usman Nurmagomedov is a free agent after PFL's exclusive window expired. His team rejected a $2 million offer and wants Ilia Topuria for his UFC debut.
Welcome to the UFC, Usman Nurmagomedov: Will it be that simple?
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov officially can sign with a new promotion – which in this case, all but certainly means the UFC.
Sean O'Malley: Song Yadong could 'definitely' beat Merab Dvalishvili
Sean O'Malley sees Song Yadong as a tough matchup for Merab Dvalishvili.
UFC Legend Daniel Cormier Clarifies Sean O'Malley's UFC Title Fight Positioning
Daniel Cormier addressed apparent confusion toward Sean O'Malley after Petr Yan defended his title at UFC 333.
Aljamain Sterling takes issue with Yan vs. Dvalishvili scoring at UFC 333
Aljamain Sterling doesn't "feel like we got a definitive answer" in the UFC 333 main event.
Sean O'Malley: UFC champ Petr Yan knows 'I'm a tough stylistic matchup'
Sean O'Malley believes he poses the biggest threat to UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.
Aljamain Sterling struggles to call Petr Yan bantamweight GOAT after UFC 333
Aljamain Sterling needs to see more from Petr Yan before declaring him the greatest of all time at 135 pounds.
Sean O’Malley: There’s no ‘debate or an argument,’ rematch against Petr Yan is next
Sean O’Malley is confident he’s getting a title shot next
Daniel Cormier explains to Sean O'Malley why his name wasn't mentioned at UFC 333
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier explains to Sean O'Malley why he didn't mention him as a potential challenger for Petr Yan at UFC 333.
Sean O'Malley says Daniel Cormier reached out after UFC 333 drama, admits feeling past suspicions of 'bias'
O'Malley's longtime coach, Tim Welch, previously questioned whether Cormier had been biased against "Sugar" throughout his UFC run.
Sean O'Malley's coach takes umbrage with Daniel Cormier 'pushing' Song Yadong title shot
Tim Welch was surprised to hear no mention of a Petr Yan vs. Sean O'Malley rematch after UFC 333.
Sean O’Malley says don’t come to UFC to get rich: ‘It’s not gonna happen’
There’s been a lot of talk about fighter pay lately. 2026 MMA news has been dominated by fights that haven’t happened and fighters that refuse to fight because the UFC isn’t willing to pay them a little more. Now former bantamweight champion and UFC star Sean O’Malley is coming out and … not complaining, really, […]
Highlights! Former UFC fighter destroys fellow veteran in 63 seconds
“Vandetta” is back in the win column. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight Vince Morales needed just 63 seconds to stop fellow UFC veteran Daniel Lacerda in the main event of Tuff-N-Uff 158 this past weekend (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026) inside Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas,…
Sean O'Malley's coach believes Daniel Cormier may have a personal issue with 'Sugar' after UFC 333
"It's always seemed like 'DC' has a little something against 'Sugar,' and he doesn't like seeing him win," said Tim Welch, O'Malley's longtime coach.
Spinning Back Clique: Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan win big at UFC 333
On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses the results of UFC 333, plus the new interim title booking in Prates vs. Morales.
Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan solidify their greatness
Facing tough tests, the champions at UFC 333 proved their all-time mettle in their respective divisions.
MMA pound-for-pound rankings (Oct. 2026): Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan leave voters with an impossible choice
Volkanovski and Yan both delivered statement performances at UFC 333, but with each champ making compelling cases for their place among MMA's very best, who came out ahead?
MMA pound-for-pound rankings (Oct. 2026): Alex Volkanovski, Petr Yan battle for supremacy after UFC 333
Volkanovski and Yan both delivered statement performances at UFC 333, but with each champ making compelling cases for their place among MMA's very best, who came out ahead?
Sean O'Malley Sends Huge UFC Message Ahead of Possible Petr Yan Rematch
'Suga' is focused on regaining his UFC bantamweight title.
Merab Dvalishvili Eyes Quick Turnaround After UFC 333 Loss to Petr Yan
Ex-UFC titleholder Merab Dvalishvili claims he doesn't need much time to recover after falling short in his trilogy fight with Petr Yan at UFC 333.
Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan cemented GOAT status in their respective divisions at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan are the best ever in their weight classes.
'Healthy and motivated' Merab Dvalishvili promises quick return after UFC 333 loss
His trilogy with Petr Yan is in the rearview mirror, and Merab Dvalishvili has to look forward without immediate title prospects.
Is Petr Yan the UFC Bantamweight GOAT? Dana White Thinks So
Is UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan the best to ever do it at 135 lbs? UFC president Dana White seems to think he is.Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili in the pair’s trilogy bout in the main event of UFC 333 in what was one of the best fights of the year, with the pair winning $100,000 […] The post Is Petr Yan the UFC…
UFC 333 post-event facts: History made in both championship fights
The UFC 333 title fights won by Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan led to new history in the record books.
Sean O’Malley Wanted Petr Yan to Call Him Out After UFC 333
UFC superstar Sean O’Malley said that he was hoping that UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan would call him out after UFC 333.In the co-main event of UFC 333, Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in an amazing fight that won Fight of the Night and earned both men a $100,000 bonus.Afterward, UFC…
Dana White Has Latest Update on Usman Nurmagomedov to UFC
UFC president Dana White shared the latest update on former PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov potentially signing with the UFC.Nurmagomedov recently became a free agent following his final fight in PFL, a knockout win over Archie Colgan at PFL New York in July. However, that free agency came with a…
Yan completes trilogy with gritty win over Dvalishvili to defend title
Petr Yan beat Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 333, completing their trilogy with two straight victories.
Bantamweight rankings
UFC.com →- CPetr Yan
- 1Merab Dvalishvili
- 2Sean O'Malley
- 3Song Yadong
- 4Umar Nurmagomedov
- 5Mario Bautista
- 6Cory Sandhagen
- 7Payton Talbott
- 8David Martinez
- 9Aiemann Zahabi
- 10Raul Rosas Jr.
- 11Marlon Vera
- 12Deiveson Figueiredo
- 13Marcus McGhee
- 14Raoni Barcelos
- 15Bryce Mitchell