Israel Adesanya will hope the saying ‘iron sharpens iron’ rings true after his recent time training with UFC 316 headliner ...

Imavov (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC), who's coming off a knockout of former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 250 in February ...

United Center in Chicago. RMC Sport first reported the news. The UFC often employs backup fighters to stay ready just in case ...

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French outlet RMC Sport Combat has reported that Nassourdine Imavov will be the backup fighter for the main event of UFC 319.

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley is bringing in as many big names as possible to prepare for his rematch with Merab Dvalishvili.

No. 1-ranked contender Nassourdine Imavov will serve as the official backup fighter for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev ...

While Adesanya fought well, he ultimately tapped out to a face crank in round four. Finally, he was TKO'd by Nassourdine Imavov in round two at UFC Fight Night 250. Israel Adesanya is targeting a ...

Dricus Du Plessis mocks Khamzat Chimaev following the announcement of a backup fighter, sparking fresh tension ahead of a potential clash.

Robert Whittaker foresees his upcoming fight with Reinier de Ridder as one that can re-align his path to becoming UFC middleweight champion once again.

The UFC will have a backup fighter on scene when Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev fight for middleweight gold this ...

Khamzat Chimaev will finally get his shot at gold as he challenges Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 319 in August.