Andres Waters

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Andres Waters |Brett Okamoto |Ian Parker |Jeffrey Wagenheim

The UFC returns to Miami this weekend for a battle for the featherweight title, as former champion Alexander Volkanovski attempts to reclaim the belt in the main event of Saturday's UFC 314 (ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. ET), facing first-time challenger Diego Lopes.

Apr 26, 2024 | espn.co.uk | Andres Waters |Jeffrey Wagenheim

MMA is still a relatively new professional sport, but it has created plenty of historical moments, and the UFC, the sport's most recognizable promotion, has developed countless stars. Many fighters have built impressive records, highlight reels full of wild knockouts and crazy submissions and a few have entered the fraternity of UFC champions.

Apr 11, 2024 | espn.co.uk | Brett Okamoto |Jeffrey Wagenheim |Andres Waters |Ryan Hockensmith

GUARUJA, Brazil -- Charles Oliveira slowly climbs the paved steps of Morro do Maluf, a cliff overlooking the Brazilian coastal city where he grew up. He rests his arms on a metal railing and basks in the view of the city's skyline and the beach that stretches miles north, toward Rio de Janeiro. "Look at this," he says, to no one in particular.

Aug 17, 2023 | espn.co.uk | Brett Okamoto |Megan Anderson |Andres Waters

LAS VEGAS -- ALJAMAIN STERLING, arguably the best bantamweight in UFC history, casually walks into a downtown apartment complex in phenomenal spirits. He's about to engage in one of his favorite pastimes -- an activity that challenges his mind and resolve unlike anything else. It can play tricks on him, give him a sense of confidence, mere moments before a sudden defeat. It requires him to always be one step ahead and instantly recover from any misstep. Sterling isn't about to fight in the Octagon.

Aug 16, 2023 | espn.co.uk | Jeff Wagenheim |Brett Okamoto |Megan Anderson |Andres Waters

When Larissa Pacheco throws her first punch on Friday, she will be aiming at two opponents. The recipient of her heavy leather inside the cage will be Olena Kolesnyk, as part of a PFL fight card at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City featuring heavyweight and women's featherweight semifinals (main card on ESPN and ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET, prelims on ESPN at 7). The other adversary perpetually bobbing and weaving in front of Pacheco: the ghost of Kayla Harrison.