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Joselyne Edwards could get an opportunity to fight for Ultimate Fighting Championship gold at UFC 334.

Kayla Harrison (19-1) will defend her bantamweight title against UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes (23-5) in the co-main event on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Edwards will reportedly serve as the backup fighter.

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Joselyne Edwards could step in for Kayla Harrison or Amanda Nunes in the UFC 334 bantamweight title fight According to Guilherme Cruz, Edwards (18-6) will weigh in as a potential replacement should Harrison or Nunes be unable to compete.

The Panamanian has won five consecutive fights, including four by stoppage, most recently defeating Norma Dumont by unanimous decision. She went 4-4 in her first eight UFC appearances before starting her current streak.

Nunes retired in 2023 before arranging a comeback against former American Top Team teammate Harrison at UFC 324 in January. The bout was postponed after Harrison suffe…

Alexander Volkanovski is open to fighting Arman Tsarukyan for the lightweight title if Justin Gaethje retires.

Gaethje has expressed uncertainty about his future since winning the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight belt at UFC Freedom 250. Tsarukyan strengthened his case for a title shot by knocking out Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 in September. Volkanovski, who retained his featherweight championship against the previously unbeaten Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, would welcome a matchup with Tsarukyan if the 155-pound title becomes vacant.

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Alexander Volkanovski explains interest in potential lightweight title fight Although Volkanovski has called for a showdown with Gaethje, he acknowledges that Tsarukyan deserves the next lightweight title shot. The Australian sees a potential vacancy as an opportunity to pursue the belt without denying Tsarukyan his chance.

“If I was champion at lightweight, I'm fighting Arman,” Volkanovski told Ariel Helwani. …

Alex Pereira is a big fan of fellow knockout artist Carlos Prates.

Pereira recently named Prates, Mauricio Ruffy, Charles Oliveira and Jean Silva among his favorite Brazilian fighters to watch in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The former two-division champion also claimed Prates is the second-highest-paid Brazilian on the roster.

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Why Carlos Prates stands out to Alex Pereira Prates (24-7), who has finished all seven of his UFC victories, will face Michael Morales (19-0) for the interim welterweight title at UFC 336 on Jan. 30, 2027, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Pereira explained why the welterweight contender is his favorite countryman to watch.

“I like Prates, Ruffy, Charles, and Jean Silva—all those guys,” Pereira said on the “Connect Cast” podcast. “The first one I really enjoy watching... I mean, I like knockouts, you know? Prates, in particular—he’s the man! I don’t really watch many fights, but if Prates is fighting, the only way I wou…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s annual Madison Square Garden card is approaching, with betting lines pointing to several competitive matchups and one heavy favorite on the main card.

UFC 334 takes place Nov. 14 at MSG in New York. Ciryl Gane will defend his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit in the main event, while Amanda Nunes returns to challenge women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison in the co-headliner.

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Kayla Harrison is a -190 favorite against Amanda Nunes BetOnline Sports and Casino lists Harrison as a -190 favorite and Nunes as a +161 underdog. “The Lioness” last entered a completed UFC bout as an underdog against Cris Cyborg at UFC 232 in 2018. She won by knockout in 51 seconds.

In the main event, Gane (-243) is favored over the unbeaten Hokit (+203). The middleweight matchup between Caio Borralho (-120) and Yousri Belgaroui (+103) has the closest betting line on the main card. Uros Medic (-165) is favored against Kevin Holla…

Jose Aldo says the prospect of never getting a rematch, rather than the defeat itself, brought him to tears after his 13-second knockout loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 194 in December 2015.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion explained in an interview with Mundo da Luta that he was devastated after being told he would not get an opportunity to avenge the loss.

Jose Aldo explains why he believed a Conor McGregor rematch was impossible after UFC 194 Aldo expected an immediate rematch after losing at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. However, he said Dana White told him backstage that McGregor intended to move up to lightweight because making the 145-pound limit had become too difficult.

“I cried a lot because, in my mind, after I lost, I thought, ‘F**k, there’s going to be a rematch because I was a dominant champion,’” Aldo said. “Up until that point, I was the first and only featherweight champion in history. So, in my mind, I thought, ‘Th…

Renato “Money” Moicano intends to fight out his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract and explore free agency.

Moicano (21-7-1) will headline UFC Vegas 123 against Tom Nolan on Saturday at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old said he has three fights remaining on his current deal, including this weekend’s bout, and wants to complete them before deciding his next move.

Renato Moicano says he has three UFC fights remaining, starting with Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123 “Money” told MMA Fighting that his future will depend partly on his UFC earnings and how he feels about continuing to compete. He also pointed to several business ventures outside the Octagon.

“I want to fight this deal out for sure,” Moicano said. “I want to do the whole thing and then let’s see what happens. I would like to be a free agent, too. … Just to see what it’s like.”

“I have another business, I have this YouTube, I have the gym, I have other stuff that I’m doing. I’m starting to manage so…

Aljamain Sterling could move ahead of Jean Silva for a featherweight title shot, according to Alexander Volkanovski.

The reigning champion considers Silva a leading contender for a shot at 145-pound gold in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but believes Sterling could strengthen his case by beating Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21.

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Why Alexander Volkanovski thinks Aljamain Sterling can earn the next featherweight title shot Volkanovski said Sterling would be more deserving with another victory, while a defeat would leave Silva as his preferred contender.

“When we're talking about who deserves it more, I'm gonna say Aljo,” Volkanovski told Ariel Helwani. “Especially after another win, taking a fight against a dangerous guy like Kevin. It is really up to that fight, I believe. Silva’s in a great position; I think he needs to just wait and see what happens with Aljo.”

Volkanovski (29-4) retained the featherweight title against Movsar Ev…

Arman Tsarukyan will defend his middleweight crossover title against former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in the RAF 15 main event on Nov. 28 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

The matchup replaces the previously announced headliner between Henry Cejudo and Yadong Song, whose lightweight crossover title match moves to the co-main event. Real American Freestyle announced the change on X.

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Arman Tsarukyan defends his RAF wrestling title against Anthony Pettis as Henry Cejudo vs. Yadong Song moves to co-main event Tsarukyan captured the vacant middleweight crossover title by defeating Dillon Danis via technical fall at RAF 14 on Oct. 23. The UFC lightweight contender is also scheduled to face Neiman Gracie in a non-title match at RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14, giving him two wrestling assignments in November.

Pettis was initially scheduled to face fellow former UFC fighter Donald Cerrone before being moved into t…

Alexander Volkanovski says illness left him questioning whether he could go the distance against Movsar Evloev.

Speaking to Brendan Bradford in comments shared by Home of Fight on X, Volkanovski explained how concerns about his breathing added urgency to his search for a finish at UFC 333.

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Alexander Volkanovski explains how illness influenced his second-round TKO of Movsar Evloev Volkanovski said he needed to take deep breaths as he increased the pressure in the second round.

“I had to take some big breaths,” Volkanovski said. “You could see that I started putting that pressure on, especially in the second round. It was like, alright, let’s start finding this finish.”

The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion admitted he was unsure whether he could sustain that effort for all five rounds while ill.

“Again, I don’t want to go five rounds. I don’t know if these lungs can hold up being [sick] and all. And not only…

Tom Nolan has moved permanently from Australia to New Zealand to join Eugene Bareman’s City Kickboxing gym in Auckland ahead of the biggest fight of his Ultimate Fighting Championship career.

The Australian lightweight will headline UFC Vegas 123 against Renato “Money” Moicano on Oct. 31 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Nolan said he made the move after a two-week trial and has been impressed by the number of UFC fighters available as training partners.

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Tom Nolan explains why he relocated to Auckland before his UFC Vegas 123 main event against Renato Moicano Speaking to MMA Junkie, Nolan explained that he relocated before receiving the offer to headline against Moicano.

“I went over there for two weeks as a trial, and then, yeah, I made the permanent move. I got the call up after that,” he revealed.

Nolan described the preparation as the best training camp of his career, citing the experienced fighters and coaches at the Auckland facility.

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Israel Adesanya says he has signed the contracts for his next fight and rediscovered his motivation after four consecutive losses.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion made the announcement on the “Precision Podcast.” He has been linked to a matchup against Sharabutdin Magomedov on Dec. 5, though he did not identify his opponent on the podcast.

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Israel Adesanya says he has found his motivation again after four straight losses Adesanya expressed confidence that he can end the longest losing streak of his professional MMA career.

“We just signed the contract yesterday,” Adesanya said. “Finally, both of them. You know, you've got the disclosed purse and the other one. All I'm going to say is there's going to be blood in the sand. It's easy to talk because I've lost my last four, but it's all good. There will be blood in the sand, and it's not going to be me.”

Adesanya has not won since reclaiming the middleweight title …

Claressa had her first MMA fight in 2021. She could be a solid purple or brown belt in BJJ by now. Claressa quit MMA because it was too hard and went back to boxing. Since returning to Boxing @Claressashields has only had 8 boxing fights…the same amount of Boxing fights I’ve had while being MMA World Champion. She picks and chooses the easiest road possible

— CrisCy₿org.com 19X World Champ (@criscyborg) October 27, 2026

Cris Cyborg took aim at Claressa Shields, accusing the boxing champion of abandoning mixed martial arts because it was too difficult.

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In an Oct. 27 social media post, Cyborg questioned Shields’ progress in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and compared their boxing activity, arguing that she has pursued both sports while Shields has focused on boxing.Cris Cyborg criticizes Claressa Shields' MMA departure and predicts a first-round victory in a potential matchup “Claressa quit MMA because it was too hard and went back …

Patrick Habirora is training in Canada with former Ultimate Fighting Championship kingpin Georges St. Pierre ahead of his co-main event appearance at PFL Dubai on Nov. 14.

The undefeated Belgian discussed his time in Montreal in the first episode of the Professional Fighters League's “The Rise of the Belgian Bomber” series, sharing lessons he has learned from the former two-division UFC champion.

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Patrick Habirora shares lessons from Georges St. Pierre before facing Omar El Dafrawy at PFL Dubai Habirora highlighted focus, discipline and gratitude as key lessons from his time with St. Pierre.

“Stay focused on the goal,” Habirora said, emphasizing the importance of remaining disciplined and avoiding distractions.

“Don't forget, be grateful for what you're living,” he added, reflecting on the importance of appreciating the opportunity. “That you still have a kid inside of you who was dreaming about this. You're living the dream you've been drea…

Jesse “The Reaper” Sparks is scheduled to face Richard “Silverback” Carmack in a super heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing matchup at Bally’s Fightnight by BKB on Nov. 20 in Dover, Delaware, according to a BKB press release.

The bout is listed for the promotion’s first event at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort.

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Jesse Sparks meets Richard Carmack in a super heavyweight bout at BKB Dover on Nov. 20 Sparks has made a fast start to his bare-knuckle career, stopping both of his first two opponents in a combined 53 seconds. He will look to maintain his unbeaten record against Carmack (2-1), who has also recorded two knockout victories under the BKB banner.

“I’m not coming to Dover to go the distance or leave anything to the judges. I’m always looking for the finish. Carmack is next, and I’m preparing to bring the same power that got me here. When that bell rings, I’m going after him,” Sparks said in the press release.

Carmack, a former Mid-American heavyweig…

Coach Cristian Nogueira believes Carlos Prates will make quick work of Michael Morales.

Prates (24-7) is scheduled to face Morales (19-0) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship interim welterweight title at UFC 336 on Jan. 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

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Cristian Nogueira explains Carlos Prates' UFC 336 training changes and predicts a second-round finish against Michael Morales In an interview with Sherdog, Nogueira said the team had expected Prates to challenge Islam Makhachev first.

“It came as a surprise to us because we thought we would fight Makhachev first and then Morales,” Nogueira said. “We had already been planning the training camp to face Islam on January 30, but no problem. The important thing is that this fight will be for the belt.”

Prates had begun preparing for Makhachev’s wrestling-heavy style, but the change in opponent requires a different strategy. “The Nightmare” is now working closely with boxing coach Arthur Cesar, kn…

Renato “Money” Moicano is surprised by the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s decision to match Brian Ortega against Dan Hooker.

Ortega and Hooker will meet at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21 at ABHA Arena in Doha. Moicano, who has called out Hooker and twice had a rematch with Ortega canceled, labeled their upcoming matchup “the worst fight in the UFC.”

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Renato Moicano questions Brian Ortega vs. Dan Hooker after two canceled rematches and repeated callouts Moicano’s repeated calls to fight Hooker have not produced a matchup. Meanwhile, Ortega withdrew from their scheduled rematch at UFC 326 because of lingering injuries. They were rebooked for UFC 331 in September, but Ortega withdrew again after suffering a severe cut above his eye.

Moicano remains open to facing either fighter, but his immediate focus is his main event against Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123 on Saturday.

“This is gonna be the worst fight in the UFC,” Moicano told Full Send MMA. “Brian Ort…

Carlos Prates has fired back at Islam Makhachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz.

Prates had hoped to challenge Makhachev for the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title in January. Instead, the Brazilian will face Michael Morales for the interim belt at UFC 336 on Jan. 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

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Carlos Prates challenges Ali Abdelaziz's defense of Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 336 Prates has repeatedly criticized Makhachev on social media, accusing the champion of avoiding him. Abdelaziz recently addressed the welterweight contenders collectively, claiming none would add to Makhachev’s legacy.

“If you’re a contender. Islam is the champion and maybe the greatest fighter of this generation,” Abdelaziz wrote on X. “Talk less, because he’ll make you look bad. None of you add to his legacy. He fights for passion, love of the sport, and the fans.”

Prates countered that Makhachev would have accepted the January matchup if passion…

Boxer Edgar Berlanga has reportedly been arrested on battery and aggravated battery charges.

Berlanga was arrested Monday, Oct. 26, by the Lakeland Police Department in Polk County, Florida, in connection with an alleged Oct. 18 incident, according to Uncrowned, which cited court records.

Edgar Berlanga faces aggravated battery and misdemeanor battery charges, with arraignment scheduled Nov. 17The 29-year-old super middleweight contender faces one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of felony aggravated battery. A judge set his combined bail at $16,000 during a court appearance Tuesday. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 17.

Berlanga (24-2, 19 KOs) is coming off a seventh-round technical knockout victory over Steven Butler at Zuffa Boxing 9 in July. The former world title challenger has alternated between losses and wins in his last four bouts.

Boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested on misdemeanor battery and felony aggravated battery c…

Vadim Nemkov wants to be financially secure after hanging up his gloves.

Nemkov (20-2, 1 NC) recently criticized fighter pay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Professional Fighters League heavyweight champion believes UFC athletes receive too little of the promotion’s revenue and deserve greater compensation for the risks to their health.

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PFL heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov explains why UFC fighter pay influenced his decision not to sign Without naming anyone, Nemkov recalled seeing retired UFC fighters at an event whose appearance suggested to him that they were struggling financially. He said earning potential was a major reason he didn’t sign with the UFC.

“The UFC is a huge money-making machine, so to speak,” Nemkov told Ushatayka. “There are massive sums involved, and the fighters get paid mere pennies. Those who put on the show, those who make the fights happen, they should be earning much more because of the heavy toll on their h…

There are no hard feelings between Daniel Cormier and Sean O'Malley.

Petr Yan defended the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight title in a trilogy bout against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Cormier subsequently asked Yan about a potential rematch with Song Yadong, who was in attendance at Etihad Arena.

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Daniel Cormier explains his Song Yadong question after Petr Yan's UFC 333 title defense O’Malley and his coach, Tim Welch, criticized Cormier’s question in their respective UFC 333 reaction videos on YouTube. “Suga” and his team believe he deserves the next title shot because the former champion has beaten both Yan and Song.

Cormier recently interviewed O’Malley on his YouTube channel to clear the air. The UFC commentator explained that he mentioned Song because the Chinese contender was in the arena and the production team had told him Song was about to appear on screen.

“Petr Yan defends his title and Song Yad…

Malcolm Wellmaker is reflecting on the sacrifices he made before his third consecutive loss in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Wellmaker suffered a knockout loss to Otari Tanzilovi at UFC Vegas 122, dropping his promotional record to 2-3. “The Machine” earned his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024.

Malcolm Wellmaker reflects on third straight UFC loss after moving his family to train at American Top Team Wellmaker (10-3) finished his first two UFC opponents in the opening round last year. He then suffered his first professional defeat against Ethyn Ewing by unanimous decision in November before losing both of his 2026 appearances by stoppage.

Wellmaker previously trained at Faglier’s MMA in Augusta, Georgia. He moved with his family to Florida to train at American Top Team ahead of the Tanzilovi fight.

“After taking some time to let things settle and gather my thoughts, I have to be honest, this sh*t still really hurts,” Wellmaker wrote …

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s next trip to Australia will be headlined by a lightweight clash.

Quillan Salkilld will have the home crowd behind him when he faces Benoit Saint Denis in the main event of UFC Sydney on Feb. 7 at Afterpay Arena. The event will air Feb. 6 in the United States.

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Quillan Salkilld brings a 13-fight winning streak into his second UFC main event against Benoit St. Denis Salkilld lost his professional debut in 2021 and has since won 13 consecutive fights. He earned a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 and has gone 6-0 in the UFC, with five first-round finishes.

Salkilld is coming off victories over Beneil Dariush and Mateusz Gamrot. Saint Denis, meanwhile, will look to rebound from a first-round submission loss to Paddy Pimblett. The Frenchman had won four consecutive fights by stoppage before Pimblett submitted him in 52 seconds at UFC 329 in July.

Saint Denis is 9-4 in the UFC. “God of War” made…

Amateur mixed martial artist Calvin Olson has reportedly been hospitalized in intensive care following a serious motorcycle accident.

A GoFundMe fundraiser, organized by Ivan Silva, says Olson is being monitored by medical professionals in the intensive care unit as he begins what could be a lengthy recovery.

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Fundraiser says Calvin Olson sustained a brain injury and faces a potentially lengthy recovery Olson reportedly sustained a brain injury in the accident. He recently faced Nathaniel Esquibel in an amateur bout at Guerrilla Fighting Championship 2. Olson won the fight by second-round technical knockout.

The fundraiser’s organizer said the accident has left Olson facing significant physical, emotional and financial challenges. Donations are being sought to help cover medical care, rehabilitation and everyday expenses.

“No young man should have to face a battle like this without the support of those around him,” the fundraiser reads.

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Alexander Volkanovski believes his victory over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 came down to a difficult stylistic matchup for the challenger. The champion says Evloev would fare better against other featherweights.

Volkanovski (29-4) stopped the previously unbeaten Evloev (20-1) by second-round technical knockout in the main event Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Australian defended his featherweight title, finishing Evloev with a barrage of punches at 4:54 of the frame.

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Alexander Volkanovski calls himself a nightmare matchup for Movsar Evloev after their UFC 333 featherweight title fight Volkanovski praised Evloev’s performance but argued that their styles made the difference. He believes the Russian remains a formidable opponent for the rest of the division despite suffering his first professional loss.

“I thought he still looked great, as well. Again, I'm just the wrong guy,” Volkanovski said of Evloev in an interview with Freak MMA. “I feel…