The Latest Breaking News from Al Iaquinta

UFC lightweight title history: Jens Pulver, Islam Makhachev, Khabib, Conor and more

Ahead of UFC 302, take a look at a chronological history of the UFC lightweight belt.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2024

‘MMA won tonight’: Social media reacts to Tyson Fury’s split decision win vs. Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury eked out a split decision vs. Francis Ngannou in a crossover boxing match and the combat sports community had plenty to say.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2023

Al Iaquinta: Sean O’Malley stylistically a great fight for ‘absolute monster’ Aljamain Sterling

Al Iaquinta expects Aljamain Sterling to be too much for Sean O'Malley.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023

Sterling Embraces His Place Atop the UFC Bantamweight Division

Aljo’s ascent to champion changed his approach to preparation. Now he’s reaping the benefits of proper nutrition.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22, 2022

Amanda Nunes joins elite club featuring Khabib after dominant UFC title win

Nunes joined Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of just three fighters to record a 50-43 scorecard in a UFC title fight when she dominated Julianna Pena last night

Daily Mirror · Jul 31, 2022

Khabib Nurmagomedov's status as best-ever questioned by former UFC rival

Nurmagomedov is considered by many to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time but that status has been questioned by fellow UFC star Anthony Pettis

Daily Mirror · Jul 28, 2022

Donald Cerrone announces MMA retirement after UFC 276 loss: ‘I don’t love this anymore’

At UFC 276, MMA legend Donald Cerrone laid down his cowboy hat and gloves inside the cage in an emotional moment.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2022

‘Big mistake’: Aljamain Sterling’s cornermen respond to Petr Yan’s threat of UFC 273 hotel fight

Petr Yan might not be willing to wait until UFC 273 to throw down with Aljamain Sterling, but that attitude doesn't go both ways.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2022

Conor McGregor's bus attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov was beginning of his downfall

It is now four years since the UFC star attacked a bus that Nurmagomedov was on

Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

Conor McGregor's bus attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov was beginning of Irishman's downfall

Four years have passed since McGregor attacked a bus that Nurmagomedov was on and the UFC rivals have gone down very different paths since the incident

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022