At UFC St. Louis on May 11th, welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley will face Nursulton Ruziboev in the co-main event. Buckley, who has won his last three UFC fights and is ranked 13th by MMA Fighting, originally requested to headline the card in his hometown. Ruziboev, who has won both of his UFC fights since moving up from middleweight, has accepted the challenge and will now face Buckley in a quick turnaround.
Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad’s unfinished business may be settled in a rematch, according to Edwards’ coach Dave Lovell. Lovell believes Muhammad sought an escape through his eye poke in their first fight and anticipates a similar strategy in a rematch, with Muhammad attempting to wrestle and grind out a decision. Despite Muhammad’s denials and claims of potential dominance, Lovell maintains that Edwards has prepared for all scenarios and will be ready to defend his title against Muhammad’s challenges. With Edwards on a 12-fight win streak and Muhammad on a nine-fight streak, the rematch promises to be a captivating clash between two top welterweights.
MMA athlete Conor McGregor is preparing for his highly anticipated comeback bout at UFC 303 scheduled for June 28 in Las Vegas. Despite a temporary hiatus due to a leg injury, McGregor’s dedication to the sport remains strong, according to his coach, John Kavanagh.
Conor McGregor is returning to the Octagon for the first time since 2021, and his coach John Kavanagh says he’s in championship form. McGregor will face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 28, and Kavanagh believes he’s as sharp as ever. Even though McGregor has been pursuing other opportunities in the world of entertainment, Kavanagh says he’s always thinking about training and techniques.
