Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.
There are few options on the table for Amanda Nunes after Kayla Harrison withdrew from their highly-anticipated title fight at UFC 324.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa will make hus light heavyweight debut against Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327.
Kayla Harrison has reportedly suffered a neck injury that will take her out of the highly-anticipated UFC 324 co-main event against Amanda Nunes.
UFC CEO Dana White took to Instagram to announce that the UFC APEX is being rebranded as Meta APEX following a five-year deal with Meta.
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a clear message of support for Xabi Alonso following the soccer legend's exit from Real Madrid.
Marlon "Chito" Vera will reportedly take on David Martinez in a bantamweight bout at UFC Mexico on February 28.
Austen Lane will try to extend his time with the UFC when he drops down to light heavyweight to face Iwo Baraniewski at UFC London.
Khamzat Chimaev has issued a double-callout of fellow UFC titleholder Alex Pereira for the planned UFC White House event next summer.
King Green and Daniel Zellhuber are set to meet in a fan-friendly lightweight matchup at UFC Mexico.
Henry Cejudo has officially been removed from the UFC roster after retiring from MMA for the second time.
Mansur Abdul-Malik and Yousri Belgaroui will reportedly square off in a middleweight bout at UFC Seattle.
Mason Jones and Axel Sola are reportedly set to meet in a lightweight fight at UFC London on March 21.
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