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Highlights! Bashi Viciously Chokes Out Octagon Newcomer
Austin Bashi returned to the featherweight win column earlier tonight (Sat., Nov. 7, 2026) at UFC Vegas 124 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, stopping Octagon newcomer Carlos Calderon with a dominant first-round submission (rear-naked choke). Bashi, who lost his last UFC appearance to Jose…
Why Ilia Topuria Won’t Rematch Alexander Volkanovski
Former UFC featherweight champion and lightweight champion Ilia Topuria explained why he won’t rematch Alexander Volkanovski.Topuria knocked out Volkanovski to win the UFC featherweight title back at UFC 298 in February 2024. But while he already beat him once, the Georgian says he has no interest in fighting…
Aaron Pico sees clear frontrunner for shot at Alexander Volkanovski
Aaron Pico thinks Jean Silva's activity and availability should pay off.
Austin Bashi vs. Carlos Calderon prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 124
UFC Vegas 124: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker continues on the prelims with a featherweight fight between Austin Bashi and Carlos Calderon. Check out our UFC Vegas 124 odds series for our Bashi-Calderon prediction and pick. Austin Bashi (14-2) steps into the Octagon after a unanimous decision loss to Jose Delgado in July.…
Violence! Yair Rodriguez returns against knockout artist Steve Garcia at UFC 335
Featherweight fireworks are headed to “Sin City.” Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez will finally return to action against all-action, No. 14-ranked contender Steve Garcia at UFC 335 next month (Sat., Dec. 12, 2026) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
Dan Hooker on rushing into UFC Qatar fight after third straight loss: 'Surely I can beat Brian Ortega'
More than two months after his first-round knockout loss at UFC Paris, Dan Hooker is ready for his next assignment.
UFC newcomer steps up on four days’ notice for UFC Vegas 124
UFC Vegas 124 lost a fight, but the matchmakers found a replacement. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight prospect Austin Bashi was scheduled to face Lucas Brennan this weekend (Sat., Nov. 7, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, Brennan withdrew after suffering a complete ACL tear. Bashi…
Aaron Pico eager to rematch Lerone Murphy: 'I know I can beat him'
Aaron Pico wants to right his wrong against Lerone Murphy.
Movsar Evloev ‘Mentally Checked Out’ Against Alex Volkanovski
UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev “mentally checked out” against Alex Volkanovski at UFC 333, according to a former UFC champion. Evloev entered the fight against Volkanovski with a perfect 20-0 MMA record, including a 10-0 mark inside the Octagon. But he lost his 0 when Volkanovski knocked him out in the…
Twice-cut Julian Erosa offers advice to fighters released by UFC — ‘Keep pushing’
Some hard-earned advice from “Juicy J.” Always-exciting Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight Julian Erosa starched Jeong Yeong Lee in just 91 seconds during the final fight of his career at UFC Halloween this past weekend (Sat., Oct. 31, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada (watch highlights). It…
UFC releases official poster for UFC 335, Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes BMF title fight
UFC just released its official fight poster for UFC 335
Julian Erosa Explains Retiring From UFC
Long-time UFC featherweight fan favorite Julian Erosa explained why he made the decision to retire from mixed martial arts.Erosa laid down his gloves in the center of the Octagon following his first-round KO win over JeongYeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123, as he officially retired from the UFC with a final record of 10-9…
Arman Tsarukyan Sends Harsh Warning to Alexander Volkanovski
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan sent a harsh warning to Alexander Volkanovski ahead of a potential fight between the two. After knocking out Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 to defend the UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski has made it clear that he wants to move up to the lightweight division and chase a second…
Marwan Rahiki vs. JooSang Yoo featherweight scrap heads to UFC Sydney
A fun tilt has been signed for the UFC's return to Australia. It's for Yoo. But unlike the song, not *only* Yoo.
Julian Erosa Retires After UFC Vegas 123 KO Win
Long-time UFC featherweight fighter Julian Erosa retired following a knockout win over JeongYeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123. Erosa was the underdog against Lee, but he managed to make quick work of his foe with a brutal first-round knockout to end his UFC career on a high note. Julian Erosa Retires From the UFC Erosa […]…
UFC Star Prefers Gaethje vs. Volkanovski Instead of Tsarukyan
UFC lightweight star Renato Moicano says that he would prefer to see Justin Gaethje fight Alexander Volkanovski rather than Arman Tsarukyan.After knocking out Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, Volkanovski called out Gaethje for a lightweight superfight between two current champions. But Tsarukyan is the rightful No. 1…
Jean Silva Chooses UFC Featherweight GOAT
UFC featherweight contender Jean Silva provided his choice for who he thinks the GOAT of the 145 lbs weight class is.In the wake of UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski’s destructive TKO win over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, there has been plenty of online discussion about Volkanovski’s place as the GOAT of…
UFC Legend Rips Potential Justin Gaethje vs. Alexander Volkanovski Mega Fight
This ex-UFC champion is disappointed in Justin Gaethje's next potential fight.
UFC Vegas 123 weigh-in results: One fighter badly misses weight for Halloween card
Francis Marshall tipped the scales at 148 pounds for his undercard bout against Dakota Hope — two pounds over the featherweight non-title limit.
Jean Silva: Jose Aldo is featherweight GOAT – and Alexander Volkanovski would agree
Jean Silva says people forget Jose Aldo's history when discussing the greatest featherweights.
UFC 335 Adds Another "Fight of the Night" Candidate to Oliveira vs. Lopes Undercard
A fan-friendly strawweight matchup between Angela Hill and Shanelle Dyer has been added to UFC 335.
Jean Silva Not Thrilled About Team Volkanovski’s Comments
UFC featherweight Jean Silva isn’t thrilled about Team Volkanovski’s recent comments about him not deserving a title shot at 145 lbs.Silva was in attendance at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski’s successful title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC…
Full thickness tear of ACL forces UFC Vegas 124 featherweight out of bout
UFC Vegas 124 is taking some hits.
Aljamain Sterling More Deserving Than Jean Silva, Says Champ
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski believes that Aljamain Sterling is more worthy of fighting for the belt than Jean Silva.Sterling takes on Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar next month, and if he wins that fight, Volkanovski believes that the former UFC bantamweight champion should be next in line to fight for…
Alexander Volkanovski Battled Two Nasty Staph Infections Before UFC 314 Fight Against Diego Lopes
Cody Thicknesse reveals Alexander Volkanovski has battled far worse health issues than the flu, including two staph infections before UFC 314.
Between the Links: UFC 333 fallout, Justin Gaethje vs. Alexander Volkanovski chatter, UFC 336 title fights
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Why one UFC analyst doesn't care for Justin Gaethje vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Michael Bisping says a superfight between Justin Gaethje and Alexander Volkanovski would put two divisions in limbo.
Alexander Volkanovski Predicts UFC Sydney Main Event
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared his prediction for the upcoming main event at UFC Sydney.The UFC Sydney card takes place on February 7, 2027, at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. The main event of the card features Australian rising star Quillan Salkilld taking on French finisher Benoit…
Alexander Volkanovski has another target if Justin Gaethje retires
Alexander Volkanovski wants another chance at the UFC lightweight title with or without Justin Gaethje.
Alexander Volkanovski believes Aljamain Sterling deserves title shot over Brazilian knockout artist — ‘In a great position’
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski has one eye on a retirement fight against Justin Gaethje and the other on the next wave of Featherweight contenders. “The Great” successfully defended his 145-pound title at UFC 333 last weekend, handing the previously undefeated Movsar…
Alex Volkanovski Would Give Up Belt to Fight Arman Tsarukyan
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski says that he would give up his belt at 145 lbs to fight Arman Tsarukyan up at 155 lbs.Volkanovski knocked out Movsar Evloev in the second round of their UFC 333 main event fight to defend his UFC featherweight belt once again.In the wake of that impressive victory,…
Alex Volkanovski pivots to 2 new options if Justin Gaethje fight can't happen next: 'That excites me'
Volkanovski still wants Gaethje more than anything else. But a lightweight title bout against Arman Tsarukyan or a featherweight defense against Aljamain Sterling? Now you have his attention.
UFC Legend Takes Huge Stance on Islam Makhachev-Alexander Volkanovski GOAT Debate
Is Michael Bisping onto something regarding Makhachev-Volkanovski?
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.
Alexander Volkanovski Keeps Defying Age at 38: What Other UFC Greats Were Doing at the Time?
With Alexander Volkanovski knocking out Movsar Evloev at 38, what were UFC legends like Jon Jones & Georges St-Pierre doing at the same age?
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.
UFC lightweight contender supports Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje
Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight Justin Gaethje, and Renato Moicano loves the idea.
Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski explained why he had so much urgency to finish Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.Volkanovski finished Evloev via second-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 333 to defend his title for the second time during his second reign as the UFC featherweight champion.It was…
Aljamain Sterling Dismisses Claims He’s UFC ‘Rankings Merchant’
UFC featherweight contender Aljamain Sterling is dismissing claims from divisional rival Aaron Pico that he is a UFC “rankings merchant.”Pico made a comment after his UFC 333 knockout win over Losene Keita that he wasn’t thrilled that Sterling didn’t want to fight down in the rankings against him when Arnold Allen…
Featherweight rankings
UFC.com →- CAlexander Volkanovski
- 1Movsar Evloev
- 2Diego Lopes
- 3Lerone Murphy
- 4Aljamain Sterling
- 5Jean Silva
- 6Yair Rodriguez
- 7Arnold Allen
- 8Youssef Zalal
- 9Kevin Vallejos
- 10Steve Garcia
- 11Aaron Pico
- 12Melquizael Costa
- 13Brian Ortega
- 14Patricio Pitbull
- 15David Onama