Diego Lopes Hopes Backup Services Aren’t Needed for UFC 308 Main Event

As the backup fighter for the UFC 308 main event, Diego Lopes really wants the original fight to stay intact. Advertisement Max Holloway (26-6) challenges Ilia Topuria (15-0) for the featherweight title in the main event at UFC 308 this Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Because he is the backup fighter, Lopes …

‘Shara Bullet’ Considers His Style to Be More Entertaining Than Alex Pereira

Sharabutdin Magomedov believes Alex Pereira’s style is nothing extraordinary. Advertisement Magomedov’s coach, Gor Azizyan, recently faced some backlash for calling “Shara Bullet” more exciting than Pereira. According to Azizyan, Magomedov has a more versatile striking game than the light heavyweight champ. Azizyan also said that Pereira’s nationality has also played a part in his rapid …

Ilia Topuria: Winning WW Title Would Be ‘Walk in the Park’ vs. Belal Muhammad

“Three years… three belts” ‍@TopuriaIlia has big plans for the next three years!#UFC308 | Oct 26, 5PM | LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office ➡️ https://t.co/uXQAMHNTBd pic.twitter.com/h8S8uRAWr4 — UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) October 22, 2024 Ilia Topuria took yet another dig at Belal Muhammad while expressing triple champ aspirations. Advertisement Topuria is set to …

UFC 308 Loses Said Nurmagomedov-Daniel Santos Bantamweight Bout

UFC 308 is down to 13 fights. Advertisement The Las Vegas-based promotion on Wednesday announced that a bantamweight clash between Said Nurmagomedov and Daniel Santos has been canceled. A specific reason was not given, as a statement revealed that Santos “has been removed” from the fight. Nurmagomedov will not remain on the card against a …

Muhammad Mokaev Blames UFC for Canceled Grappling Match Against Raul Rosas Jr.

Muhammad Mokaev’s strained relationship with the Ultimate Fighting Championship isn’t getting any better. Advertisement Mokaev and Raul Rosas Jr. were scheduled to meet in a catchweight submission grappling bout in the main event at ADXC 6 on Friday at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. However, the fight was canceled soon after it was announced, …

Ilia Topuria Explains Why He Respects Khabib Nurmagomedov, But Not His Teammates

Ilia Topuria shows respect to Khabib, but goes IN on his cousins/teammates “One thing I respect about Khabib, the guy is super respectful… I mentioned Islam, and all the cousins come out. Advertisement They’ve never knocked anyone out, they get caught using steroids, they’re super… pic.twitter.com/Bxmm77AEG0 — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 21, 2024 Ilia Topuria …

Ilia Topuria Reveals How Brother Helped Him Defeat Alexander Volkanovski

Ilia Topuria’s brother, Aleksandre Topuria, had some elite corner advice for him in his UFC featherweight title win. Advertisement Ilia defeated Alexander Volkanovski via second-round knockout at UFC 298 this past February to be crowned the featherweight champ. The Georgian-Spaniard is set to defend his title for the first time against Max Holloway in the …

Dana White on Topuria vs. Holloway: ‘I Hate to See Somebody Lose That Fight’

According to Dana White, there is one bad thing about the highly-anticipated featherweight championship clash between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Advertisement “This Topuria-Holloway fight is terrible because when you like both guys and they actually have to go in there, and somebody has to lose – it sucks,” White recently said on the Outta …

Max Holloway Open to Future Fight Against UFC Lightweight Champ Islam Makhachev

Even if he reclaims UFC featherweight gold on Saturday, Max Holloway might not be done in the lightweight division. Advertisement Holloway will challenge reigning champion Ilia Topuria for the 145-pound title in the UFC 308 headliner at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. That fight comes on the heels of a successful venture to 155 pounds, …