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Miller and Ngidi add to South Africa's injury concerns
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (410+ words) Ankalaev started 2025 by running his unbeaten streak to 14 fights while dethroning one of MMA's biggest stars, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Things were looking up for Ankalaev -- until ... South Africa's injury count ahead of next month's T20 World Cup continues…...
MMA Rank 50-1: Which stars could shine the brightest in 2026?
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1380+ words) Long-reigning UFC champions were an endangered species in 2025. Of the 11 current titleholders, one has a reign that began before the start of last year. But with volatility comes opportunity. The two 2025 double titlists, Topuria and Makhachev, head this year's MMA…...
Ilia Topuria to defend lightweight title in early spring or summer
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (181+ words) Ilia Topuria intends to defend his UFC lightweight championship in the next six months, according to a statement on social media. Topuria (17-0) announced he was stepping away from the sport late last year in order to deal with issues in…...
Eblen vs. Battle to headline March 28 PFL card
1+ week, 1+ day ago (233+ words) Eblen vs. Battle to headline March 28 PFL card'ESPN A middleweight bout between former Bellator MMA champion Johnny Eblen and Bryan Battle headline a PFL event on March 28 in Pittsburgh, CEO John Martin announced on Tuesday. The PFL will make its…...
MMA divisional rankings: Reinier de Ridder surges into the middleweight top 10
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (1952+ words) Reinier de Ridder has come a long way in less than a year. Last summer, he left his longtime fight promotion, One Championship, where he had once been a double champion, reigning in both the 205-pound and 225-pound weight classes…...
MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Who landed in top five, Della Maddalena or Silva?
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (1784+ words) Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 last weekend to unseat him as welterweight champion. In addition, Della Maddalena also replaced Muhammad in the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings. Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 last weekend to unseat…...
MMA divisional rankings: Paddy Pimblett not just a prospect anymore at lightweight
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (1939+ words) Anderson is replaced by Dominick Reyes. Here are the ESPN pound-for-pound MMA rankings and a list of current UFC champions in all weight classes. Results are current; rankings as of April 8. Paddy Pimblett has a distinct look and the personality…...
MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Who earned a spot, Volkanovski or Jandiroba?
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (1809+ words) Entering the fight, neither woman was in the ESPN pound-for-pound top 10, though both were among the fighters receiving votes. Then Jandiroba showed why she should be next for a shot at the belt. Alexander Volkanovski lived up to his billing…...
ONE 171: Qatar Fight Results
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (143+ words) The UFC has announced a welterweight co-main event between Joaquin Buckley and Nursulton Ruziboev for a UFC Fight Night on May 11 in St. Louis. This comes after Buckley asked Dana White at a public ... Flyweight - Main Event Arman Tsarukyan out…...
Current and all-time UFC champions
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) Today, there 12 weight divisions in the UFC -- eight for men, four for women. Below are the current UFC champions in each weight division. All-time UFC champions by division: Heavyweight | Light heavyweight Middleweight | Welterweight Lightweight | Featherweight Men's bantamweight | Men's flyweight Women's…...