O'Malley Rejects Talbott Callout, Cites Yan-Dvalishvili Trilogy as Priority
Sean O'Malley welcomed Payton Talbott's callout but denied avoiding a fight at the White House, stating he awaits the outcome of the Yan-Dvalishvili trilogy.
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Barcelos leaves hospital after UFC Vegas 121 medical scare
UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos was discharged from a Level 1 trauma center on Tuesday, three days after a frightening fifth-round knockout loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. The 39-year-old fighter, who was left unconscious and stretchered out of the Octagon, confirmed his release on social media. While he passed all medical exams, the exact cause of the incident remains unexplained by both the fighter and the UFC.
Barcelos Confirms Recovery, Vows Return After UFC Vegas 121 Medical Emergency
Raoni Barcelos released a video from his hospital bed on Monday, confirming he is stable and planning a return after a frightening fifth-round collapse during his loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday. The 39-year-old veteran, who was ahead on the scorecards, suffered a medical emergency that ended his five-fight winning streak. While the incident sparked safety debates, Barcelos expressed gratitude for fan support and vowed to 'come back stronger.'
Yadong stakes bantamweight claim after Shanghai KO of Nurmagomedov
Song Yadong knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov in the second round at UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai, signaling his demand for a bantamweight title shot and saying he can finish anyone, including Petr Yan or Merab Dvalishvili. He credited his boxing coach for guiding the uppercut setup that secured the win and noted a strong run of form (three wins in four fights) as the division’s title picture centers on Yan vs. Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fires back at Umar Nurmagomedov after Georgia altercation
Merab Dvalishvili responded to Umar Nurmagomedov’s criticisms of a Georgia altercation at RAF Georgia, saying he was provoked and that his Georgian upbringing drives him to defend himself; he admitted slapping a Nurmagomedov associate during the incident, warned the Nurmagomedov camp to stop trash talk, and also expressed readiness for a Petr Yan trilogy with a UFC contract announcement awaited.
Figueiredo vs. Talbott lined up for UFC 332 in Salt Lake City
Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is targeted to face rising bantamweight Payton Talbott at UFC 332 on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City; contracts haven’t been signed yet and UFC has not announced a headliner. Figueiredo, coming off two losses, would look to rebound, while Talbott, on a three-fight win streak, seeks to extend his run.
Rizin 54 weigh-in chaos: Patchy Mix misses bantamweight by six pounds, co-main reshuffled
Patchy Mix missed bantamweight by 6.3 pounds at RIZIN 54 weigh-ins (63.85 kg vs 61 kg), leading to the bout with Shoko Sato being removed from the co-main and triggering a card reshuffle. Kyoma Akimoto and Kleber Koike made weight for the main event, while Alibek Gadzhammatov missed flyweight by 3.85 pounds. Under RIZIN rules, overweight fighters’ wins can be overturned to a no-contest, and Mix’s three-fight winless streak (including UFC losses) continues.
TUF 34 Premiere: Surprise Cuts, First Pick, and On-Set Drama
TUF 34's two-episode premiere introduces 20 bantamweight and strawweight hopefuls, but only 16 are kept after surprise pre-house cuts. Michael Bisping lands Xavier Franklin as his first pick, while behind-the-scenes drama includes Sean Mora headbutting Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu and Tina Black's complaints about house cleaning. In fights, Melissa Amaya submits Anna Melisano and Christian Strong defeats Marlon Jones, sending Amaya and Strong to the semifinals. The season streams on Paramount+ with coaches not fighting in the finale and a six-figure UFC contract up for grabs.
Nurmagomedov to Co-Headline UFC Abu Dhabi Against 14-1 David Martinez
Umar Nurmagomedov will co-headline UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 against 14-1 David Martinez, who is 3-0 in the UFC and riding a 10-fight win streak overall; the card also features Magomed Ankalaev vs Khalil Rountree Jr. and several other bouts as the UFC returns to Abu Dhabi.
Weigh-In Sparks Bautista-Oliveira Showdown at UFC Fight Night
At UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, official weigh-ins put bantamweight bout between Mario Bautista (135.5) and Vinicius Oliveira (136) in the spotlight. The card also features Albazi vs Horiguchi, Almeida vs Kuniev, Oleksiejczuk vs Barriault, Matsumoto vs Basharat, and Jacoby vs Walker, with several prelims to boot. Note a few fighters missed weight (Vasquez, Cong, Moura, Gafurov), triggering purse forfeits as indicated, and the event airs Feb. 7 at Meta APEX on Paramount+.
O'Malley snaps skid with UD over Song Yadong to re-enter bantamweight title mix at UFC 324
Sean O'Malley snapped a two-fight losing streak by earning a unanimous decision over Song Yadong in the UFC 324 co-headliner at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, returning to title contention and prompting reaction from fellow fighters.
UFC 324 Weigh-In Incident: Smotherman Collapses, Turcios Bout Scrapped
American bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed at the UFC 324 weigh-in in Las Vegas after weighing 135.5 lb; he was treated by doctors and the scheduled bantamweight bout with Ricky Turcios on the prelims was cancelled.
Umar Nurmagomedov Aims for Redemption and Title Shot at UFC 321
Umar Nurmagomedov emphasizes that his rivalry with Merab Dvalishvili is not personal and is confident about a future rematch, despite Dvalishvili's dismissive attitude. Nurmagomedov is preparing for his upcoming fight against Mario Bautista and hopes to stay active in the UFC, potentially fighting again early 2026 if both he and Dvalishvili win their next bouts.
Charles Oliveira Misses Weight at UFC Rio, Reflects on Brazil's Fighting Legacy
Saimon Oliveira missed weight by eight pounds at UFC Rio weigh-ins, leading to a catchweight bout with Luan Lacerda and a purse penalty, while other fighters like Charles Oliveira and Deiveson Figueiredo made weight successfully.
Pros question if anyone can beat Merab after dominant UFC 320 win
Merab Dvalishvili defended his UFC bantamweight title with a dominant five-round unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen, showcasing relentless pressure and ground control, leading to questions about his dominance and potential GOAT status in the division.