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Michael Chandler Expects Conor McGregor’s Skills to Be Depleted by Long Hiatus

Michael Chandler believes Conor McGregor will not be the same fighter he once was on his return to the Octagon this summer. McGregor will return to action after a hiatus of almost three years in a welterweight clash against “Iron” in the main event at UFC 303 on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Alex Pereira: Fighting Magomed Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi 'Not Best for Me'

Alex Pereira doesn’t like the timing of a potential clash against Magomed Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi. Pereira recently defended his light heavyweight title for the first time with a brutal Round 1 knockout win over Jamahal Hill in the main event at UFC 300.

Jiri Prochazka News / Sherdog.com / 13 minutes ago

Jiri Prochazka Wants to Move to Middleweight After Reclaiming Light Heavyweight Title

Jiri Prochazka wants to move down a weight class instead of moving up after potentially regaining his light heavyweight title. Prochazka recently scored a come-from-behind technical knockout victory over top contender Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300, establishing himself as the No.

MMA News / Yardbarker / 20 minutes ago

Could Conor McGregor fight for inaugural belt of possible new UFC weight class?

The scheduled UFC 303 matchup between Conor McGregor (22-6) and Michael Chandler (23-8) is one of the most anticipated fights of 2024.

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Alex Pereira News / CBSSPorts.com / 1 hour ago

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira provides update on multiple injuries, potential heavyweight fight

Pereira has bigger things in mind but not at the expense of the division he currently rules

Jamahal Hill News / MMA Sucka / 1 hour ago

Jamahal Hill On Lessons Learned From UFC 300 Loss, Return Fight

Jamahal Hill took some time to reflect on what happened at UFC 300. The return to the top didn’t go as expected for the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, who was coming off a nasty ruptured achilles injury last summer.

Movsar Evloev News / MMA Sucka / 1 hour ago

Movsar Evloev Takes Aim At Former UFC Champ For Next Fight

One featherweight fighter has peaked Movsar Evloev’s interest. The #5-ranked UFC contender isn’t far away from fighting for the world title. Russia’s Evloev stands at a perfect 18-0 record with six of those wins coming inside the Octagon.

Rani Yahya News / Sherdog.com / 1 hour ago

Rani Yahya: A Man on a Mission

Staying power might be Rani Yahya’s most admirable calling card. A two-decade veteran of mixed martial arts, the American Top Team rep has been presented and accounted for on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster since 2011.

MMA News / MyMMANews / 12 hours ago

Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler 165-pound ‘super lightweight’ title fight???

Talk of a 165-pound division coming to the UFC has long been a figment of The post Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler 165-pound ‘super lightweight’ title fight???

Matheus Nicolau News / Sherdog.com / 22 hours ago

By The Numbers: Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez

For Matheus Nicolau, the No.5- ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight contender, being the architect of his own destiny has been the prime ambition.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 8 hours ago

Manon Fiorot Only Open to 'Easy' Maycee Barber Matchup If It’s for Interim Title

Manon Fiorot is adamant on fighting for a title next — even if it is an interim belt. Fiorot made a legitimate case for a gold bid with a unanimous decision win over top contender Erin Blanchfield in the main event at UFC on ESPN 54 last month.

Alexandre Pantoja News / Dice City Sports / 2 hours ago

How Alexandre Pantoja Can Become a Flyweight Legend

For Alexandre Pantoja (27-5), getting the opportunity to fight in front of the home crowd doesn’t come often. However, the UFC Flyweight Champion will get that chance on May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, when he’ll fight in the main event of UFC 301 against Steve Erceg.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / 3 hours ago

Gaethje Has No Regrets Over The Holloway Fight – ‘I Can’t Complain’

Justin Gaethje has no regrets about facing Max Holloway and has vowed to bounce back from his UFC 300 loss. Gaethje lost his BMF belt after getting stopped with a second left in the fight.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 12 hours ago

Justin Gaethje Weighs in on Dustin Poirier Getting Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev

Justin Gaethje doesn’t regret fighting Max Holloway instead of waiting for a title shot that will now go to Dustin Poirier. Gaethje defeated Poirier via a vicious head-kick KO last year to earn the BMF title and bolster his relevance in the lightweight title picture.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 18 hours ago

Aljamain Sterling Prefers Brian Ortega Over Movsar Evloev as Next Opponent

Aljamain Sterling recently picked Brian Ortega over Movsar Evloev as his next preferred opponent, a decision that incited a callout from the Russian. Sterling earned a lopsided unanimous decision win against Calvin Kattar in his featherweight debut at UFC 300.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / 4 hours ago