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Azamat Murzakanov vs. Alonzo Menifield in the works for UFC on ABC 7

A battle between rising UFC light heavyweight contenders Azamat Murzakanov and Alonzo Menifield is headed to Abu Dhabi.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 29, 2024

‘More than just a chin’: Kris Moutinho hopes for UFC return after beating demons, opponents outside it

Kris Moutinho reveals he wanted to end his life after his UFC release, but has defeated mental demons (and four opponents) on his quest back.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2024

MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for May: Anthony Smith’s first career guillotine halts unbeaten run

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from May 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2024

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Marlon Vera: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ABC 7

According to odds, Marlon Vera will get back-to-back losses for the first time since 2018 when he meets Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ABC 7.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2024

Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 303 co-main event

Jamahal Hill is favored to bounce back against the streaking Carlos Ulberg in the UFC 303 co-main event, but by the thinnest of margins.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2024

Belal Muhammad fueled to become first Palestinian UFC champion: ‘Nobody is going to be able erase that’

Belal Muhammad has an opportunity to make history at UFC 304.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2024

UFC 302’s Jailton Almeida ‘sad’ he fumbled Tom Aspinall interim title shot with loss to Curtis Blaydes

Jailton Almeida can't help but think of the what-ifs now that the UFC heavyweight title picture is taking form.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2024

Belal Muhammad on fighting Leon Edwards overnight at UFC 304: ‘I’ll be awake to frigging punch him in his mouth’

It'll be in enemy territory and happen overnight, but Belal Muhammad is just eager to get his hands on UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2024

Belal Muhammad says time with MMA’s Michael Jordan and LeBron James has him ready for UFC 304

Ahead of his first title fight, Belal Muhammad figures he's been doing just fine for himself when he gets to put in time with some GOATs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2024

Belal Muhammad vows to ‘do everyone a favor’ and dethrone ‘coward’ Leon Edwards at UFC 304

Belal Muhammad thinks the UFC and the fans are sick of Leon Edwards as welterweight champion, and promises to change that at UFC 304.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2024