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Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya shared his reaction to his UFC Saudi Arabia main event booking.On Saturday, the UFC officially announced that Adesanya will fight Shara Magomedov in the headliner of UFC Saudi Arabia, which takes place on December 5 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Israel Adesanya…
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently announced its main and co-main event for the upcoming UFC Saudi Arabia mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza on Sat., Dec. 5, 2026 at ANB Arena in Riyadh. Topping the Paramount+ fight card is the middleweight showdown between former 185-pound champion Israel Adesanya and…
Chris Weidman steps in to wrestle Khamzat Chimaev on Saturday
Colby Covington is out against Khamzat Chimaev at RAF Abu Dhabi. “Chaos” was set to compete this Saturday November 14th at Real American Freestyle’s big debut in the U.A.E., but the former UFC interim welterweight champion was forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury. Stepping in to replace him will be former…
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder Khamzat Chimaev insists he’s the “real champion.”
Israel Adesanya will get his hand raised for the first time since April 2023 at UFC Saudi Arabia, according to opening odds.
UFC 335 has added a big fight between two of the promotion’s best up and comers
Israel Adesanya and Ian Garry will look to make big statements as the UFC returns to Saudi Arabia next month.
Striker’s delight. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced during the UFC Vegas 124 broadcast that former two-time Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will return against “Shara Bullet” Shara Magomedov in the five-round main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Sat., Dec. 5, 2026, inside ANB Arena in Riyadh. The…
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya opened as the betting favorite to win his main event fight at UFC Saudi Arabia.On Saturday, the promotion officially announced that it is going to ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 5 for the penultimate UFC event of 2026. In the main event of the evening,…
On December 5, the UFC will hold an event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the main event, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to the Octagon. He takes on Shara Magomedov. It’s the third time the UFC has held an event in Saudi Arabia and the second time Adesanya headlines the card. The […] The post…
Two big five-round fights are set for UFC Saudi Arabia
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Saudi Arabia with a couple of exciting fights.
Israel Adesanya makes his return against a fellow dynamic striker in the UFC Saudi Arabia headliner.
Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev made it clear what he wants next, which is a title shot at 185 lbs.Chimaev has not fought since he lost his belt via split decision to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in May.But despite that loss, Chimaev is still hungry to get his belt back, and he wants […] The post…
Caio Borralho shared his honest thoughts on the pressure that fighters face to entertain UFC fans, saying entertainment has become a priority. The post Caio Borralho Shares Honest Take on Pressure to Entertain UFC Fans appeared first on HEAVY.
UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho believes that UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland could be stripped of his belt.Strickland has not fought since he beat Khamzat Chimaev via split decision to capture the middleweight title for the second time at UFC 328 in May, as he is currently in a contract dispute…
Khamzat Chimaev is ready to fight whenever the UFC offers him something.
Israel Adesanya opens up about life after City Kickboxing, his new training camp and rediscovering his love for fighting.
Khamzat Chimaev wants his UFC middleweight championship back and he’s willing to wait on the sidelines to get it. It’s been nearly six months since Chimaev suffered a massive upset loss at the hands of Sean Strickland at UFC 328, but the wound is still fresh. That’s because Chimaev was expected to handle Strickland in…
Caio Borralho could see the UFC stripping Sean Strickland if he doesn't agree to defend his title soon.
The UFC has reportedly added an absolute banger of a bantamweight fight between Mahammadli Osmanli and Pavel Andrusca to UFC Saudi Arabia.
A bitter feud will reportedly come to a head at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s final numbered event of 2026.
A battle of middleweight prospects is headed to UFC 335.
After a quick finish earlier this month, Damian Pinas already has his next fight booked in the UFC. On December 12 in Las Vegas, he takes on the undefeated Baisangur Susurkaev in the middleweight division. The fight takes place at the T-Mobile Arena during UFC 335.Multiple sources have confirmed the fight to Heavy.com…
UFC 335 has reportedly added a huge middleweight fight featuring the undefeated Baisangur Susurkaev and Damian Pinas.
Fan favorite middleweight JunYong Park, nicknamed “The Iron Turtle,” will make his return to the Octagon at UFC Saudi Arabia.The UFC Saudi Arabia card takes place on Saturday, December 5, at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is rumored to be headlined by a five-round middleweight matchup between strikers Israel…
“Demolidor” has a new home. Former ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Michel Pereira will make his first post-UFC appearance against former Contender Series hopeful In Soo Hwang at ZFN 5 on Sat., Dec. 19, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea. Z Fight Night (ZFN), the promotion founded by former UFC…
Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal are reportedly scheduled to meet in a submission-only grappling match on Dec. 4 at The Agenda in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The matchup is expected to headline ALF League’s inaugural event.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is reportedly close to the first title defense of his second reign. MMA Junkie’s Mike […]
Former middleweight titleholder Robert Whittaker will make his second light heavyweight appearance opposite Bogdan Guskov in the co-main event of UFC Sydney.
Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal square off in December
The betting odds for the upcoming middleweight bout at UFC Cleveland between Joe Pyfer and Bo Nickal have been revealed.Pyfer and Nickal were originally set to meet at UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.However, Nickal recently broke the news that his fight against Pyfer has been moved to…
Abus Magomedov had no idea Nate Diaz hit a similar celebration when he let it fly at UFC 333.
“Smilin’” Sam is back. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight-turned Karate Combat champion Sam Alvey has booked his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut. Alvey will compete at BKFC Fight Night Hershey on Fri., Dec. 4, 2026, inside Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The promotion…
Earlier this month, Sean Strickland had fans talking after taking his frustrations with the UFC public. The middleweight champion raised concerns about his contract on social media, with his planned title defense against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 failing to materialize. Strickland didn't hold back on X, openly…
Israel Adesanya has all but confirmed a rumored UFC Saudi Arabia main event fight with Shara Magomedov.
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is more motivated than ever to turn around his career.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is expected to defend his 185-pound title against No. 3-ranked title contender Nassourdine Imavov in early 2027. I guess Khamzat Chimaev was too busy beating up grandpas on the RAF circuit. “It’s going to be Imavov next I heard, it may even be signed or close to being signed…
Sean Strickland will likely make his return to the UFC after all.