Daniel Cormier was in awe of Max Holloway’s performance against Justin Gaethje. Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) knocked out Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in the last second to claim the BMF title Saturday at UFC 300 – a fight he was en route to winning regardless. In the final 10 seconds, Holloway lured Gaethje into the middle of the octagon to throw down, resulting in an iconic last-second knockout. Cormier praised Holloway’s overall performance, not just his knockout. “Watching Max Holloway in there, it was never more clear that you cannot let him get into his rhythm,” Cormier said on his...…Daniel Cormier was in awe of Max Holloway’s performance against Justin Gaethje. Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) knocked out Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in the last second to claim the BMF title Saturday at UFC 300 – a fight he was en route to winning regardless. In the final 10 seconds, Holloway lured Gaethje into the middle of the octagon to throw down, resulting in an iconic last-second knockout. Cormier praised Holloway’s overall performance, not just his knockout. “Watching Max Holloway in there, it was never more clear that you cannot let him get into his rhythm,” Cormier said on his...WW…

LAS VEGAS – Rodolfo Bellato wants another shot at Vitor Petrino – the man that initially stopped his UFC dream.In his second stint at Dana White’s Contender Series, Bellato (11-2) earned a UFC contract when he finished Murtaza Talha (6-1) by second-round TKO on Tuesday at DWCS 65.Bellato fell short in his opportunity at a UFC contract last year, when Petrino knocked him out at DWCS 53. Now that he’s also a UFC fighter, Bellato hopes to run things back with Petrino (9-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in the future.“For sure,” Bellato told MMA Junkie and other reporters during the DWCS 65 post-fight press...…LAS VEGAS – Rodolfo Bellato wants another shot at Vitor Petrino – the man that initially stopped his UFC dream.In his second stint at Dana White’s Contender Series, Bellato (11-2) earned a UFC contract when he finished Murtaza Talha (6-1) by second-round TKO on Tuesday at DWCS 65.Bellato fell short in his opportunity at a UFC contract last year, when Petrino knocked him out at DWCS 53. Now that he’s also a UFC fighter, Bellato hopes to run things back with Petrino (9-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in the future.“For sure,” Bellato told MMA Junkie and other reporters during the DWCS 65 post-fight press...WW…

Colby Covington doubts Islam Makhachev is serious about fighting him.Lightweight titleholder Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) wants to chase dual-champion status if he gets past Charles Oliveira for a second time at UFC 294 later this month in Abu Dhabi.Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges Leon Edwards for the welterweight strap in the UFC 296 headliner on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas, and Makhachev said he hopes Covington wins so he can fight him. Makhachev was responding to Covington’s callout, but “Chaos” thinks Makhachev is just looking for clout with the response.“You know, he’s just saying...…Colby Covington doubts Islam Makhachev is serious about fighting him.Lightweight titleholder Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) wants to chase dual-champion status if he gets past Charles Oliveira for a second time at UFC 294 later this month in Abu Dhabi.Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges Leon Edwards for the welterweight strap in the UFC 296 headliner on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas, and Makhachev said he hopes Covington wins so he can fight him. Makhachev was responding to Covington’s callout, but “Chaos” thinks Makhachev is just looking for clout with the response.“You know, he’s just saying...WW…

Belal Muhammad sees Leon Edwards as the tougher test than Colby Covington. UFC welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) is expected to defend his title next against Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) before the end of the year, and streaking top contender Muhammad is awaiting the winner. Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is excited to get his hands on either, and thinks Covington is getting another title shot purely on his persona. Covington will be fighting for the belt for the third time in his past five fights. “I think Leon would be a harder fight,” Muhammad told WGN News. “I think...…Belal Muhammad sees Leon Edwards as the tougher test than Colby Covington. UFC welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) is expected to defend his title next against Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) before the end of the year, and streaking top contender Muhammad is awaiting the winner. Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is excited to get his hands on either, and thinks Covington is getting another title shot purely on his persona. Covington will be fighting for the belt for the third time in his past five fights. “I think Leon would be a harder fight,” Muhammad told WGN News. “I think...WW…