‘We got robbed of a superfight’: Fans react to Islam Makhachev fighting Jack Della Maddalena, not Ilia Topuria

Islam Makhachev is signing up for a superfight. Just not the one many were expecting. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday that the lightweight champion is vacating his belt to jump up to the 170-pound division to face newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. The move was rumored for months, with Makhachev wanting to … Read more

Pereira confronts Du Plessis after UFC 312, demands 205 pound superfight

Alex Pereira has responded to Dricus Du Plessis’ callout after the South African’s big main event win at UFC 312. Du Plessis soundly beat Sean Strickland in their rematch, taking a unanimous decision with 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46 scores (highlights here). During his post fight interview, he took the time to challenge Strickland’s cornerman and … Read more