The Latest Breaking News from MMA Junkie

UFC 294 gets Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 as main event

According to Dana White, a title rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliviera will in fact take place at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023

Coach: Sean Strickland ‘a shoo-in’ to fight Israel Adesanya after Dricus Du Plessis, will be ready for UFC 293 backup role

Sean Strickland's coach Eric Nicksick plans to have his fighter prepared for a UFC 293 title fight – be it straight up or as a backup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023

Joel Alvarez aware of Marc Diakiese’s ‘drastic change’ to wrestler, but hopes for standup fight at UFC Fight Night 224

Joel Alvarez is prepared for the wrestling threat, but hopes to get into a striking battle with Marc Diakiese at UFC Fight Night 224.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023

Spanish standout Daniel Barez recalls getting long-awaited UFC call: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

After a decade of fighting, Daniel Barez was starting to think the UFC dream would never come.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

UFC’s Joaquin Buckley warns Abdoul Abdouraguimov, says he ‘straight got tricked’ about who ‘Lazy King’ is

Joaquin Buckley would be happy to welcome Abdoul Abdouraguimov to the UFC but warns him of the callout.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

Kurt Holobaugh’s ‘TUF 31’ chronicles: Conor McGregor’s taunt reaction and a yelling match you didn’t see

Cast member Kurt Holobaugh gives MMA Junkie an exclusive, inside look at "The Ultimate Fighter 31: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 18: Mayra Bueno Silva leaps forward

Mayra Bueno Silva tapped former UFC women's bantamweight champ Holly Holm, causing big moves in the division in this week's rankings update.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

UFC Fight Night 224 pre-event facts: Paul Craig brings records into middleweight debut

Check out the numbers behind UFC Fight Night 224 in London where Paul Craig brings 205-pound records into his middleweight debut.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

Ashley Yoder to return from two-year UFC layoff vs. Emily Ducote

A UFC strawweight bout between Ashley Yoder and Emily Ducote has been added to the promotion's fall schedule.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

Laura Sanko says she’s still learning in UFC commentary role, hopes to call fights with Jon Anik, Joe Rogan

Laura Sanko admits she has "a lot of growing to do" on UFC commentary but hopes chemistry with her partners will flourish over time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023