UFC 317 predictions, odds, full card preview: Can Ilia Topuria take over lightweight?
International Fight Week 2025 in Las Vegas has arrived with UFC 317 and a pair of thrilling title fight matchups at lightweight and featherweight. In the evening’s highly anticipated headliner,…
Alexandre Pantoja addresses UFC super fight with Merab Dvalishvili
Alexandre Pantoja opens door to Merab Dvalishvili fight UFC 317 co-headliner Alexandre Pantoja spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his flyweight title defense vs. Kai Kara-France…
Tom Aspinall’s coach erupts on UFC: ‘I can’t think of a worse way’ to announce him as champion
After decades of training, which forced him to undergo 24 knee surgeries and two disc replacements along with a litany of other injuries, Andy Aspinall was understandably a bit underwhelmed…
UFC’s Khalil Rountree reveals serious injury suffered before win
Khalil Rountree credits his team for helping him battle through adversity heading into his fight against Jamahal Hill. Rountree (14-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) defeated Hill by unanimous decision in Saturday’s…
Jon Jones, 37, retires; UFC names Tom Aspinall champion
Brett OkamotoJun 21, 2025, 07:30 PM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events…
Jon Jones facing new criminal charge over fleeing scene of car crash as he announces retirement
Jon Jones will retire the way he spent much of his legendary UFC career: With a legal matter hanging over him. The now-former UFC heavyweight champion announced his retirement on…
Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musayev prediction, pick, time
Myktybek Orolbai and Tofiq Musayev meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ABC 8 at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. Check out this quick breakdown of the…
Expert picks, best bets: Can Hill end his losing streak at UFC Fight Night?
There will be plenty of MMA action with the UFC and the PFL hosting fight cards this week. On Saturday, the UFC travels to Baku, Azerbaijan, for UFC Fight Night.…
Cory Sandhagen: Sean O’Malley fought scared against Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 316 rematch
Cory Sandhagen has been studying UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili closely. “The Sandman” was the most invested party in attendance at UFC 316 when Dvalishvili rematched his rival Sean O’Malley…
UFC analyst pitches Kamaru Usman vs. ‘alpha male’ of welterweights
Chael Sonnen would like to see Kamaru Usman earn his title shot by facing the original No. 1 contender at welterweight. After rebounding against Joaquin Buckley in Saturday’s UFC on…