Matthew Wells
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Karl Williams having fun in UFC debut led to big suplex, unanimous decision win over Lukasz Brzeski
Karl Williams won his debut at UFC Fight Night 221, and plans to continue to fill in his frame at heavyweight. → Read More
'I opened up my mouth finally': Mario Bautista calls out former UFC champ Cody Garbrandt
After submitting Guido Cannetti at UFC Fight Night 221, Mario Bautista has his eyes on challenging a former champion. → Read More
Dana White: Merab Dvalishvili not fighting friend Aljamain Sterling would be 'a really bad idea'
Dana White thinks Merab Dvalishvili should reconsider his position of not fighting Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title. → Read More
Nikita Krylov def. Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night 221: Best photos
Check out the best photos from Nikita Krylov’s first-round submission win over Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night 221. → Read More
Jonathan Martinez def. Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Fight Night 221: Best photos
Check out the best photos from Jonathan Martinez’s unanimous decision win over Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Fight Night 221. → Read More
UFC Fight Night 221 play-by-play and live results (3 p.m. ET)
Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC Fight Night 221 in Las Vegas. → Read More
UFC Fight Night 221's Alexandr Romanov aims to rebound from first loss by dominating 'good Russian dude' Alexander Volkov
After his first professional loss, Alexandr Romanov doesn’t want to leave the UFC Fight Night 221 co-main event in the hands of the judges. → Read More
Nikita Krylov details fight-day illness that forced him out of main event vs. Ryan Spann
Two weeks ago, Nikita Krylov was forced out of his first scheduled UFC main event due to illness. Now, he’s ready for action. → Read More
UFC veterans in MMA action March 9-12
Check out which veterans of the UFC are in MMA action this weekend across the globe. → Read More
Video: Francis Ngannou reacts to Jon Jones' UFC 285 title win, says fight against him will 'probably never happen now'
Former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou doesn’t see a fight against current champion Jon Jones coming together. → Read More
Henry Cejudo receives first 75 clean USADA test award; Derek Brunson, Brian Ortega hit 50
After the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, Henry Cejudo was awarded the first award for 75 clean USADA tests. → Read More
2023 PFL Challenger Series 6: Best photos from Orlando
Check out these photos from the fights at 2023 PFL Challenger Series 6 in Orlando, Fla. → Read More
2023 PFL Challenger Series 6 results: Brahyan Zurcher wins featherweight contract with submission win
Featherweight Brahyan Zurcher wins a PFL contract after tapping his opponent in the second round at 2023 PFL Challenger Series 6. → Read More
Dana White shuts door on Francis Ngannou: 'He'll never be in the UFC again'
UFC president Dana White currently has no interest in future negotiations with former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. → Read More
Video: Watch jacked Jake Gyllenhaal film 'Road House' scene following UFC 285 weigh-ins
After UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins, movie star Jake Gyllenhaal took the stage to film a scene for the upcoming ‘Road House’ film. → Read More
UFC heavyweight fighter panel including Daniel Cormier, Stipe Miocic predicts UFC 285's Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane
Before the UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins, an illustrious panel of heavyweights gave their predictions on Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane. → Read More
Jon Jones breaks down two 'big holes' he sees in Ciryl Gane's fight game ahead of UFC 285
At the UFC 285 pre-fight press conference, Jones revealed the weaknesses and tendencies he sees in Ciryl Gane. → Read More
UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle action March 3-4
Check out which veterans of the UFC are in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action this weekend across the globe. → Read More
UFC Fight Night 220 results: Brendan Allen taps Andre Muniz in impromptu main event
Brendan Allen finished BJJ ace Andre Muniz on the mat in the final round of UFC Fight Night 220’s impromptu main event. → Read More
Ryan Spann reacts to UFC Fight Night 220 main event cancelation due to Nikita Krylov illness
Ryan Spann displayed a range of emotions while processing the fight-day cancelation of his scheduled main event at UFC Fight Night 220. → Read More