Tatiana Suarez campaigns for title shot vs. Zhang Weili at UFC 306

[ Tatiana Suarez thinks it only makes sense for her to get the next title opportunity. After Zhang Weili (24-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) retained her strawweight title against Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300, Suarez (10-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was bumped up to the No. 1 spot in the promotion’s official rankings. Undefeated Suarez is 2-0 … Read more

Manon Fiorot wants backup role for Grasso vs. Shevchenko 3

[ Manon Fiorot is eager to ensure her next fight is for the UFC women’s flyweight title, even if that means taking it in unideal circumstance. With seven consecutive victories to begin her octagon tenure, Fiorot (12-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) would typically have a title shot locked up by now. However, the string of three … Read more

Daniel Cormier on Nate Diaz headlining UFC 306 at Sphere: No thanks

[ Daniel Cormier doesn’t mind Nate Diaz returning to the UFC at the Sphere but not as a headliner. Diaz completed his UFC contract in September 2022 when he defeated Tony Ferguson. Even though he parted ways with the company, UFC CEO Dana White said the door is open for Diaz to return in the … Read more

Henry Cejudo calls for Mexican standoff vs. Brandon Moreno at UFC 306

[ Henry Cejudo thinks it’s time to settle the score with Brandon Moreno. Moreno (21-8-2 MMA, 9-5-2 UFC) lost a split decision to Brandon Royval in the UFC Fight Night 237 main event Saturday at Mexico City Arena. Cejudo, who contemplated retirement after losing to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298, is now eyeing Moreno. Moreno called … Read more

UFC 303, UFC 306 dates and locations announced

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/02/ufc-303-306-date-location-fight-card-news February 25, 2024 2:00 am ET As UFC Fight Night 237 rolled on Saturday from Mexico City, the promotion announced two upcoming pay-per-views for 2024. Both cards will take place in Las Vegas, but … Read more