McGregor: “All their eyes are lighting up when ‘The Notorious’ name is mentioned” – VIDEO
 
McGregor: “All their eyes are lighting up when ‘The Notorious’ name is mentioned” – VIDEO

Conor McGregor says he knows that other fighter’s eyes light up at the chance of facing him as it usually means a dramatic increase in pay. Welterweights Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman spoke about why they’d face McGregor next and Donald Cerrone explained how he’s affected his payday for UFC 246. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UFC Champ Usman “Love and Unity Does Win Sometimes”
 
UFC Champ Usman “Love and Unity Does Win Sometimes”

Kamaru Usman retained the UFC welterweight title when he knocked out Colby Covington in the fifth round of their title bout at UFC 245. After a heated lead-up to their bout, Usman says sometimes love and unity wins. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UFC 245 Ceremonial Weigh-in Staredowns
 
UFC 245 Ceremonial Weigh-in Staredowns

Here are the staredowns from the ceremonial weigh-in featuring all fighters competing at the UFC 245 fight card on Dec. 14 at the T-Mobile Arena. There are three title fights on the main card with the main event featuring a middleweight title bout between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal).

UFC 245 official weigh-in results
 
UFC 245 official weigh-in results

All fighters involved in the three title fights happening on Dec. 14 event at the T-Mobile Arena made weight. Only Jessica Eye, who trains in Las Vegas, missed weight. She came in 5-pounds heavy for her women’s flyweight bout against Viviane Araujo. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Covington: I enjoy the boos, that gives me extra inspiration
 
Covington: I enjoy the boos, that gives me extra inspiration

UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington discusses his upcoming fight taking place on Dec. 14 at the T-Mobile Arena against Kamaru Usman and says he is fueled by those who boo him at events. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UFC 235 Wrap Up: Jones retains, Usman crowned new champ – VIDEO
 
UFC 235 Wrap Up: Jones retains, Usman crowned new champ – VIDEO

Jon Jones retained the UFC light heavyweight title when he took a decision over Anthony Smith and the welterweight belt changed hands when Kamaru Usman defeated Tyron Woodley at UFC 235. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap the top three fights on the par-per-view card from the T-Mobile Arena.

Kamaru Usman crowned new champ at UFC 235 — VIDEO
 
Kamaru Usman crowned new champ at UFC 235 — VIDEO

Kamaru Usman became the first African-born fighter to claim a UFC belt when he defeated Tyron Woodley to become the promotion’s new welterweight champion.

UFC 235 Ceremonial Weigh-in Staredowns – VIDEO
 
UFC 235 Ceremonial Weigh-in Staredowns – VIDEO

Every fighter competing at UFC 235 engaged in staredowns with their opponents one last time at the ceremonial weigh-ins before squaring off on Saturday, March 2 at the T-Mobile Arena.

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UFC 235 Official Weigh-in Results – VIDEO
 
UFC 235 Official Weigh-in Results – VIDEO

All 24 fighters competing at UFC 235 at the T-Mobile Arena on March 2 stepped on the scale prior for the official fight card weigh-ins. All four fighters competing in the title bouts slated for the event made weight.

UFC 235 press conference highlights
 
UFC 235 press conference highlights

UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman have a heated exchange and Ben Askren enjoys his time on the stage by interacting with UFC president Dana White.

UFC president Dana White talks UFC 235 and more
 
UFC president Dana White talks UFC 235 and more

UFC president Dana White joined Heidi Fang and Adam Hill to discuss the UFC 235 card set for Las Vegas on Mar. 2 at the T-Mobile Arena and also spoke on Colby Covington and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s and Conor McGregor’s disciplinary measures given by the Nevada Athletic Commission.

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Kamaru Usman excited for what’s next after TUF 28 win
 
Kamaru Usman excited for what’s next after TUF 28 win

After taking a win over Rafael dos Anjos at the TUF 28 Finale, UFC welterweight Kamaru Usman says he can be ready for anything that comes next or a quick turnaround if it gets him closer to a title shot.

Dos Anjos and Usman TUF 28 media day
 
Dos Anjos and Usman TUF 28 media day

Rafael dos Anjos and Kamaru Usman talk about facing each other at the TUF 28 Finale at a media day leading up to the Nov. 30 contest. Their welterweight bout will serve as the main event.

TUF 28 Ceremonial Weigh-In Staredowns
 
TUF 28 Ceremonial Weigh-In Staredowns

The staredowns from all the fights made official for the TUF 28 Finale that took place at the ceremonial weigh-ins at the Palms. Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kamaru Usman is set to headline the Nov. 30 event.

TUF 28 Finale official weigh-ins
 
TUF 28 Finale official weigh-ins

The main event between Kamaru Usman and Rafael dos Anjos is official, as are the two bouts from TUF 28. Two fighters, Ji Yeon Kim and Rick Glenn, missed weight.

Meek says fighting Usman makes him work harder than ever
 
Meek says fighting Usman makes him work harder than ever

Emil Meek hasn’t competed in the octagon since last December. But the Norweigan fighter says preparing for the no. 13 ranked UFC welterweight Kamaru Usman makes him want to get up and work harder than ever.