Dana White always says immediately after a UFC card when he's being asked about what's next for the athletes that he doesn't make fights on the same night. That process usually takes place at his matchmaker meeting at the start of the week but in the case of UFC 308, the conversation did not wait that long....
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez is expecting another lengthy battle when the UFC lightweight champion faces featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski in a short-notice rematch at UFC 294, but said that, when considering the matchup, his man holds all the aces.
Champ Alexander Volkanovski shares his motivation. Johnny Walker makes animal friends. Khamzat Chimaev goes hard in S&C. Magomed Ankalaev and Said Nurmagomedov train together. Kamaru Usman arrives on short notice. Champ Islam Makhachev plays soccer.
Khamzat Chimaev and foe Kamaru Usman are all systems go – as usual. Champ Alexander Volkanovski reacts to a surprise second chance. Johnny Walker looks to make a statement; Usman packs like a pro. Champ Islam Makhachev trains with legend Khabib.
Islam Makhachev has a new opponent for UFC 294, with the reigning UFC lightweight champion set to face reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in a champion-versus-champion rematch in Abu Dhabi.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev may have his sights set on double-champ status after UFC 294, but his head coach admits that he'd love to see his charge settle some unfinished business first.
Ilia Topuria says he's the clear next challenger to face Alexander Volkanovski and, after watching the Australian's latest title defense, the Spanish contender says he knows he has the champion's number.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underlined his dominance at 145 pounds with a one-sided beatdown of interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290.
The two title fights at the top of the fight card at UFC 290 are locked, loaded and ready to go for fight night after all four fighters involved in the championship bouts weighed in successfully at the official weigh-ins.
Dana White always says immediately after a UFC card when he's being asked about what's next for the athletes that he doesn't make fights on the same night. That process usually takes place at his matchmaker meeting at the start of the week but in the case of UFC 308, the conversation did not wait that long....
A champion's work is never done, but Alexander Volkanovski is relishing being a man in demand at the top of the UFC featherweight division.
UFC International Fight Week is always an opportunity for the UFC to show its breadth of international talent, and the fight card for UFC 290 showcases a host of talent from across the globe.
Alexander Volkanovski is the epitome of a fighting champion, and the Australian proved that fact once again when chatting about his likely options moving forward in the UFC's featherweight division.
The UFC has stacked the deck with an international lineup of fighters, with the promotion confirming a 13-bout lineup for UFC 290 as tickets go on sale for the UFC’s summer showcase.
The UFC has lined up two big championship fights, plus a title eliminator, as the promotion officially unveiled its main card lineup for UFC 290.
Islam Makhachev edged Alexander Volkanovski to retain his UFC lightweight title after a gripping five-round battle at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia.
The two championship bouts at the top of the fight card at UFC 284 were officially rubber-stamped after all four of the fighters involved made championship weight in Perth.