Farah Hannoun

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Kayla Harrison hopeful Amanda Nunes serious about UFC return

2 days ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn

Kayla Harrison is hoping Amanda Nunes does indeed return to the UFC. Talk of Nunes (23-5 MMA, 16-2 UFC) coming out of retirement amplified when the former UFC two-division champion showed up to the UFC 316 pre-fight press conference. UFC CEO Dana White was asked if Nunes would face the winner of bantamweight champion Julianna Peña vs. Harrison (18-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), which serves as the UFC 316 co-main event June 7 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).
Mateusz Gamrot doubts Ilia Topuria has a chance against UFC champion Islam Makhachev

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Mateusz Gamrot doesn't like Ilia Topuria's chances against Islam Makhachev at all. After back-to-back knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria vacated his featherweight title in hopes of getting an immediate title shot at lightweight champ Makhachev. If the fight does materialize, Gamrot expects Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) to overpower Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC).
UFC Fight Night 256 adds Jared Gordon vs. Thiago Moises lightweight bout

6 days ago | mmajunkie.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn |Matthew Wells

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UFC lightweight Grant Dawson has 'a nagging suspicion' about his next fight

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Grant Dawson feels like the odd man out in the UFC lightweight rankings. Dawson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) is eager to climb the ladder to reach his goal of becoming UFC champion but doesn't think his next fight will help propel him there. The American Top Team fighter currently sits at No. 14 in the UFC's lightweight standings.
UFC lightweight Grant Dawson has 'a nagging suspicion' about his next fight

1 week ago | mmajunkie.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Grant Dawson feels like the odd man out in the UFC lightweight rankings. Dawson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) is eager to climb the ladder to reach his goal of becoming UFC champion but doesn't think his next fight will help propel him there. The American Top Team fighter currently sits at No. 14 in the UFC's lightweight standings.
Michael Chandler 'got his butt kicked' at UFC 314, needs to be unranked

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Farah Hannoun

April 15, 2025 6:50 pm ET COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - Grant Dawson is doubling down on his stance toward Michael Chandler in the UFC lightweight rankings. Dawson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) never thought Chandler deserved to be ranked and has reiterated his position after Chandler was finished by Paddy Pimblett in Saturday's UFC 314 co-main event in Miami. Chandler (23-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) is now on a three-fight losing skid and has lost five of his past six.
Henry Cejudo: Max Holloway '100 percent' beats UFC 314 version of Alexander Volkanovski

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn

Henry Cejudo urges Max Holloway to remain at featherweight and challenge Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) reclaimed the featherweight belt by defeating Diego Lopes (27-6 MMA, 6-1 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 314 main event at Kaseya Center in Miami. Multiple top contenders such as UFC 314 winners Yair Rodriguez and Jean Silva, as well as Movsar Evloev, are vying for a shot at Volkanovski. However, Cejudo suggests former champion Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) instead.
Michael Chandler must 'consider retirement' after one more fight

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Farah Hannoun

April 15, 2025 4:20 pm ET MIAMI - Henry Cejudo can relate to Michael Chandler's current situation. Chandler (23-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) suffered his third consecutive loss when he was stopped by Paddy Pimblett in Saturday's UFC 314 co-main event at Kaseya Center. On a three-fight losing skid himself, Cejudo (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) is looking to compete one more time before calling it a career. He urges Chandler to consider doing the same. "I'm 0-3 now, so I get it, Chandler," Cejudo told MMA Junkie.
Henry Cejudo: Michael Chandler must 'consider retirement' after one more fight

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn

Henry Cejudo: Michael Chandler must 'consider retirement' after one more fightChandler (23-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) suffered his third consecutive loss when he was stopped by Paddy Pimblett in Saturday's UFC 314 co-main event at Kaseya Center. On a three-fight losing skid himself, Cejudo (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) is looking to compete one more time before calling it a career. He urges Chandler to consider doing the same. "I'm 0-3 now, so I get it, Chandler," Cejudo told MMA Junkie.
Ian Machado Garry promises to finish Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66: 'I feel it in my heart'

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Farah Hannoun

Ian Machado Garry is oozing confidence as he takes on a surging contender at UFC on ESPN 66. Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) faces Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in the April 26 welterweight main event at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.Prates has been on a tear since joining the UFC roster, scoring four knockouts and four Performance of the Night bonuses. Machado Garry knows the Brazilian is dangerous but has a gut feeling that he'll emerge victorious in emphatic fashion.