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UFC on ABC 8 weigh-ins in Baku concluded successfully with all 22 fighters making weight, headlined by former champion Jamahal Hill facing Khalil Rountree Jr. in the UFC’s Azerbaijan debut.

The Brilliance: Malcolm Wellmaker’s Power Punch Local favorite Malcolm Wellmaker stepped into the octagon against Kris Moutinho. Wellmaker, known for his crisp striking, delivered an expert display in controlled aggression and precision. In the first round, Wellmaker patiently stalked Moutinho, setting up his shots. At 2:37 of the opening frame, he unleashed a devastating right […]

Francis Ngannou made his first UFC appearance since leaving the promotion in 2023, attending ceremonial weigh-ins to support Kamaru Usman. This comes after his coach revealed Ngannou’s interest in returning to the UFC, despite Dana White expressing reluctance to welcome him back and Ngannou being currently signed to the PFL.

Analysis of UFC Atlanta’s fight card featuring Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley in the main event, examining the struggles of aging veterans and rising prospects across multiple weight divisions.

The PFL World Tournament semifinals in Nashville feature welterweight and featherweight bouts, including Jason Jackson vs. undefeated Thad Jean, with the event airing on ESPN platforms.

Preview of the 2025 PFL World Tournament 5 Semifinals in Nashville, focusing on the welterweight clash between veteran Jason Jackson and undefeated prospect Thad Jean, the featherweight rubber match between Jesus Pinedo and Gabriel Braga, and the high-stakes undercard fights with potential alternates for the $20 million tournament.

Undefeated light heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov scored a first-round TKO victory over Brendson Ribeiro at UFC 316, positioning himself for title contention with his fifth consecutive UFC win.

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley via submission in their UFC 316 rematch, while Kayla Harrison submitted Julianna Peña and called out Amanda Nunes. The event featured Donald Trump’s attendance and lackluster undercard bouts.

Analysis of UFC 316’s key matchups, predicting Dvalishvili and Harrison to retain advantages in their title fights, with Pyfer, Mix, and Holland favored in high-profile bouts.

Francis Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, expresses strong confidence that the former UFC heavyweight champion is open to returning to the promotion despite past disputes. Nicksick believes the stagnant UFC heavyweight division needs Ngannou’s star power, and Jon Jones reacted positively on social media, calling a potential fight a legacy-defining superfight.