Much has been made of Ian Machado Garry's widely-publicized split from Birmingham gym Team Renegade, but despite the parting of the ways, one of the staples of the gym has come out to defend the Irishman in response to some of the comments thrown at him ahead of his bout at UFC 296.
Leon Edwards was never a fan of Colby Covington getting the next shot at his title, and he wants to deliver a statement at UFC 296 to put Covington's contendership to rest once and for all.
Colby Covington may have his sights set on the UFC welterweight title currently held by Leon Edwards, but it seems he already has someone else in his crosshairs for 2024.
Ian Machado Garry has a big fight on his hands at UFC 296, and after becoming the subject of much conversation on social media over the last week or so, the Irishman has been offered some friendly advice from a UK MMA legend.
The undisputed welterweight title is on the line in Las Vegas, as two fighters with very different skillsets get set to go head to head in the main event of UFC 296.
Leon Edwards and Paddy Pimblett bring the UK to the PI. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson teaches his craft. Champ Alexandre Pantoja trains in Florida; Brandon Royval hits the ice. Colby Covington shows off his digs.
A pair of rising UFC contenders delivered big performances at the UFC Apex as Song Yadong and Khalil Rountree made great strides in their respective weight classes at UFC Vegas 83 on Saturday night.
Just 133 days after breaking his leg in his first crack at the Oktagon featherweight title, Belgium's Losene Keita returned to the cage and demolished Niko Samsonidse to finish the job and claim the 145-pound title at Oktagon 50 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
The PFL brought the curtain down on their inaugural PFL Europe season as they crowned a quartet of European champions at the 3Arena in Dublin.
For a rising contender, the chance to headline a UFC Fight Night card can be cause for celebration. But, for Chinese bantamweight Song Yadong, his main event assignment at UFC Vegas 83 is tinged with a little disappointment.