In the UFC, there's no shame when a champion loses their title. Even if it comes by knockout or submission, losing to the best is something that happens to even great fighters.

The UFC has added a number of new weight classes and titles over the years, which has helped some big stars shine. Each ...

14, 2024 • Outcome: UD over Alexa Grasso (UFC 306) • Defenses: 0 Zhang Weili • Won title: Nov. 12, 2022 • Outcome: Sub2 over Carla Esparza (UFC 281) • Defenses: 3 ...

After five rounds Saturday night at UFC 313, the judges were unanimous in awarding the main event victory -- and light heavyweight championship -- to Magomed Ankalaev, dousing the star power of ...

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The UFC began in 1993 with fighters of all sizes competing against each other. Four years later, UFC 12 introduced weight classes: heavyweight, for fighters 200 pounds and above, and lightweight ...

The light heavyweight title is on the line tonight with the UFC 313 match in Las Vegas. Alex Pereira will be defending his title against Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of one of the biggest ...