Heading into UFC 254, reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya had his eye on Jared Cannonier as the division’s next No. 1 contender – all Cannonier had to do was do his part and defeat Robert Whittaker.
Conor McGregor, Jon Jones React to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Retirement Announcement
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement announcement came one fight sooner than most of the mixed martial arts community expected.
UFC 254 Bonuses: Nurmagomedov, Ankalaev, Kenney, Wood Take Home $50K
Khabib Nurmagomedov ended his Ultimate Fighting Championship tenure with one last dominant effort.
Tony Ferguson: Khabib Nurmagomedov Will See Me Before He Retires
Last week, reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said he doesn’t ever expect to face Tony Ferguson after Ferguson was beaten badly by Justin Gaethje at UFC 249 this past May.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Prepared to Try to Take Justin Gaethje Down ‘100 Times’ at UFC 254
According to Khabib Nurmagomedov, there’s a major difference between Dagestani wrestling and American wrestling.
Marlon Moraes Makes Quick Turnaround, Faces Rob Font at Dec. 19 UFC Fight Night
Marlon Moraes won’t have to wait long to rebound from his loss to Cory Sandhagen, as he has been scheduled to square off against Rob Font at a UFC Fight Night card on Dec. 19.
Ovince St. Preux to Face Jamahal Hill at UFC Event on Dec. 5
Ovince St. Preux will meet Jamahal Hill in a light heavyweight scrap at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Dec. 5.
Justin Gaethje: UFC 254 Bout vs. Khabib Nurmagmedov Will Secure Mother’s Retirement
UFC 254 is pretty big deal, that much is well documented.
Despite Praise from Adesanya, Cannonier Refuses to Get Complacent Prior to UFC 254
Jared Cannonier heads into the UFC 254 co-main event as the man targeted by reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya as the No. 1 contender-in-waiting.
Dana White: UFC 254 Trending to Be Promotion’s Top-Selling Pay-Per-View Ever
There’s still a few days left before Saturday, but UFC 254 is already generating a lot of interest.