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HISTORICAL FACTS: 18 - The Untold Story

Coach Javier Mendez backs Islam Makhachev’s callout of Leon Edwards for UFC 294: ‘He likes challenges’

UFC champ Islam Makhachev's coach supports a callout of Leon Edwards if Charles Oliveira or Alexander Volkanovski can't fight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

Daniel Cormier: ‘People are going to be very disappointed’ with Islam Makhachev’s next fight

Daniel Cormier isn't sure who's next for UFC champ Islam Makhachev but expects it to surprise people.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

Islam Makhachev’s coach looks forward to Alexander Volkanovski rematch after ‘beautiful display’ at UFC 290

Alexander Volkanovski's performance at UFC 290 has Javier Mendez excited about a rematch with Islam Makhachev.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

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UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated throughout the year

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

Patchy Mix compares finishing ability to UFC’s Charles Oliveira: ‘I’m not a point fighter’

Patchy Mix views himself as one of the most prolific finishers in the sport.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2023

For UFC champ Islam Makhachev, ‘everything turned upside down’ by Beneil Dariush’s loss

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was looking forward to fighting to Beneil Dariush, but now he's unsure what comes next.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 20, 2023

Beneil Dariush: Charles Oliveira does much better in Islam Makhachev rematch but it’s still a ‘hard fight for him’

Beneil Dariush still expects Charles Oliveira to struggle against Islam Makhachev.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

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Firas Zahabi: Beneil Dariush was off at UFC 289, Islam Makhachev will ‘put the pain’ on Charles Oliveira in rematch

Firas Zahabi doesn't expect a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira to go any differently than the first fight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

Beneil Dariush: ‘I’m not broken, and I’m not ashamed’ of UFC 289 loss to Charles Oliveira

Beneil Dariush vows not to be deterred after his setback to Charles Oliveira at UFC 289, saying "I'll become a champion another day."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

Aljamain Sterling: Charles Oliveira in lightweight GOAT debate with Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling thinks Charles Oliveira should be included in any conversation about the greatest lightweight of all time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2023

Arman Tsarukyan sees Charles Oliveira as favorable matchup: ‘I’m going to smash him, easy’

Arman Tsarukyan likes a potential matchup with former champ Charles Oliveira.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2023

Michael Chandler wants rematch with Charles Oliveira after ‘absolutely masterful’ UFC 289 performance

Michael Chandler praised Charles Oliveira's latest win, and hopes to get another crack at the former UFC lightweight champ.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 13, 2023

Video: Who’s next for Islam Makhachev after Charles Oliveira’s big win at UFC 289?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" discusses which opponent makes the most sense for Islam Makhachev after Charles Oliveira's victory at UFC 289.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 13, 2023

Max Holloway heaps praise on Charles Oliveira, says he did ‘more than enough’ to earn Islam Makhachev rematch

Max Holloway was happy to see Charles Oliveira bounce back in emphatic fashion at UFC 289.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 13, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 13, 2023

Daniel Cormier: Charles Oliveira proved he’s slightly below Islam Makhachev ‘as the second level’

Daniel Cormier was impressed by Charles Oliveira at UFC 289 but still puts him a level below Islam Makhachev.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 13, 2023

UFC 289 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

See how the UFC 289 winners and losers reacted on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 12, 2023

Dana White: Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 ‘makes sense’ after UFC 289

Dana White would like to see Charles Oliveira rematch UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2023

UFC star Charles Oliveira drilled exact head kick that led to Beneil Dariush KO

Oliveira knocked out Dairush with a head kick in their UFC 289 fight this past weekend and footage has emerged of him drilling the combination that led to the stoppage

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 12, 2023

Charles Oliveira on Dominant UFC 289 Win: ‘I Went Hunting’

With the win, Oliveira (34–9, 1 NC) has emerged victorious in 12 of his last 13 bouts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 12, 2023

Javier Mendez: Charles Oliveira earned right to be No. 1 in line for Islam Makhachev

Javier Mendez thinks Charles Oliveira deserves a title shot after UFC 289.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Meet Charles Oliveira, the UFC’s miracle man

The Brazilian was told aged 7 that he may become paraplegic. Instead, he became a record-breaking UFC champion. Alex Pattle speaks to MMA’s unlikeliest star

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated throughout the year

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2023

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Beneil Dariush after UFC 289 loss?

Beneil Dariush's short-term aspirations for a title shot were crushed by his UFC 289 loss, but all hope might not be lost yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2023

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Charles Oliveira after UFC 289 win?

Charles Oliveira made a strong case for an Islam Makhachev rematch with his TKO win at UFC 289, but is running it back that simple?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2023

5 biggest takeaways from UFC 289: Is Charles Oliveira taking wrong approach to Islam Makhachev rematch?

Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC 289, including Charles Oliveira's potential error for an Islam Makhachev rematch.

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