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What's next for Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier after UFC Vegas 96?
Cole Shelton - August 27, 2024
Ronda Rousey's scary revelation explains why UFC return will never happen
Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024
UFC legend Ronda Rousey has explained why she will never be able to make a return to mixed martial arts. Back in the day, Ronda Rousey was the biggest name in the sport. In fact, you could argue she was one of the most popular athletes in all of sports. She was being handed opponent after opponent and every single time, she was able to tear through them with ease.
Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on crazy post-fight brawl following Conor McGregor win
Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has opened up on the post-fight brawl following his collision with Conor McGregor back at UFC 229. Back in late 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor collided in the biggest mixed martial arts fight of all time. That’s not an exaggeration, either. These two men were involved in a bitter rivalry, and it seemed as if they were destined to settle things inside the Octagon.
Ilia Topuria predicts potential title collision against top contender Diego Lopes
Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024
Ilia Topuria has predicted that he could eventually defend his UFC title against rising contender Diego Lopes. Since defeating Alexander Volkanovski to claim the UFC featherweight championship, Ilia Topuria has been on top of the world. He is quickly establishing himself as a megastar in mixed martial arts, with the expectation being that he could go on to be a real household name worldwide.
Robert Whittaker explains his confidence heading into Khamzat Chimaev showdown
Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024
Robert Whittaker has explained why he’s feeling confident about his chances of overcoming Khamzat Chimaev. For the longest time, Robert Whittaker has been one of the most important stars in the UFC’s middleweight division. The former champion has done some incredible things throughout the course of his career and even at this stage, he’s viewed as a top contender.
Sean O'Malley picks Islam Makhachev over Jon Jones in UFC's P4P debate
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is the latest high-profile fighter to part with Dana White’s stance on the UFC’s pound-for-pound discussion. UFC titleholders Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones are two of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the promotion at present. Makhachev as of this writing holds the top spot, with the heavyweight champion Jones at No. 3 behind Alex Pereira.
Conor McGregor pushes Dana White to sign 'Road to UFC' standout: "This is magic!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
Conor McGregor blanketed praise on one Irish standout after a big win and wants to see Dana White offer her a contract immediately. McGregor remains on hiatus after withdrawing from UFC 303 earlier this year due to injury. He was supposed to face Michael Chandler in his return from a three-year fighting absence.
Kamaru Usman explains why he didn't "trust" himself in Khamzat Chimaev fight
Cole Shelton - August 26, 2024
Kamaru Usman says his trust in himself played a key role in him losing to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October. Usman stepped up on days’ notice to face Chimaev up a weight class in an intriguing three-round middleweight fight. Usman was a massive underdog, but the fight was close, and it was Chimaev who won by majority decision.
REPORT | UFC/Strikeforce vet Benji Radach dead at 45
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
Former UFC and Strikeforce fighter Benji Radach has passed away at 45 years old, as reported by MMA Fighting‘s Damon Martin on Monday. Family members and friends of Radach, including MMA veteran Troy Mandaloniz, shared the news of his passing. As of this writing, the circumstances surrounding his death are unknown.
Arman Tsarukyan reveals Islam Makhachev rematch is in the works for UFC 310 in December
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has revealed that he could face Islam Makhachev at UFC 310 in December. The rising lightweight contender has been out of the cage since a bout with Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April. That night, Arman Tsarukyan faced the former champion in the biggest test of his career to date. Despite some struggles, the Armenian scored a split-decision victory over ‘Do Bronx’, in the process, earning a rematch with Islam Makhachev.
Kamaru Usman reflects on rivalry with "great dance partner" Colby Covington: "He challenged me so much"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has a lot of respect for Colby Covington. As of now, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is working on a return to the cage. The former UFC welterweight champion hasn’t been seen since a majority decision defeat to Khamzat Chimaev last October. That loss was a rare middleweight appearance for Kamaru Usman, who entered the contest on a two-fight losing streak.
Angela Hill issues statement after UFC Vegas 96 defeat
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
UFC strawweight veteran Angela Hill has addressed her following for the first time since her loss in the UFC Vegas 96 co-main event. Hill and Tabatha Ricci fought in the UFC Vegas 96 co-main event slot on Saturday. It was a three-round war between the two gritty veterans, and after three rounds of high-octane action, Ricci took home the unanimous decision win.
Paddy Pimblett lays out his path to a lightweight title shot including a future fight with Charles Oliveira
Cole Shelton - August 26, 2024
Paddy Pimblett believes he is just a couple of fights away from fighting for the lightweight title. Pimblett is coming off the biggest win of his career as he scored a first-round submission win over Bobby Green at UFC 304. He does not have his next fight booked but has spoken openly about wanting to face Renato Moicano next time out. However, Pimblett says he will fight whoever he takes, but he believes he would be two or three fights away from a title shot.
Joaquin Buckley wants to run into Daniel Cormier following fiery exchange earlier this year: "I’ve been praying to the MMA gods"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2024
Joaquin Buckley is hoping to run into Daniel Cormier one day, whether that be to hash things out or settle it the old fashioned day. Buckley has been quite outspoken in recent months, and he found himself in a war of words with the UFC Hall of Famer and current color commentator. Earlier this year, Buckley targeted Cormier, Michael Bisping, and Chael Sonnen for criticizing his callout of Conor McGregor. Buckley told the trio, “Yo mommas raised some h*es.”
Magomed Ankalaev refutes Alex Pereira's claims of avoiding UFC 307 title fight: "I’m gonna make you eat your words"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev has refuted a claim made by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira. When it was announced that Pereira’s next title defense would be against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, some fans were left puzzled. While a scrap between “Poatan” and Rountree figures to be an exciting standup banger for as long as it’ll last, many believe that Ankalaev is due for another UFC title shot.
Beneil Dariush welcomes UFC fight with Paddy Pimblett: "I really do think experience plays a factor"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2024
Beneil Dariush thinks his experience would be too much for Paddy Pimblett to handle. Dariush finds himself in a tough spot having lost his last two outings via TKO or KO. Dariush is hoping to show that he’s still got plenty of fight left in him. Will he get a chance to prove that against Paddy “The Baddy?”
Conor McGregor continues to campaign for a spot at December’s UFC 310 event: “Free the Mac”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor continues to make a push to appear on the promotion’s UFC 310 card in December. It’s safe to say that Conor McGregor isn’t exactly subtle. When he has a point to make, either on social media or in interviews, he makes it emphatically. The former two-weight UFC champion has been out of action for over three years and many want to see him return. If and when he does return, the expectation is that it will come against Michael Chandler.
Israel Adesanya feels amplified after recent visit to Nigeria: “Their flame inspired me”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has said that he feels amplified following his recent visit home to Nigeria. Earlier this month, Israel Adesanya fell short in his attempt to defeat Dricus du Plessis. He was hoping to become a three-time UFC middleweight champion but instead, he fell short at the hands of the South African champion. It was a fun, competitive affair, with du Plessis eventually securing a submission triumph in the fourth round of the contest.
Dana White provides Wang Cong with a $50k POTN bonus after she was initially snubbed at UFC Vegas 96: “You looked AMAZING!”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given Wang Cong a Performance of the Night bonus after she was initially snubbed this past weekend. Sometimes, all it takes is one magnificent performance to build some hype. Over the weekend, Wang Cong put on quite the display as she knocked out Victoria Leonardo in just over a minute. While many expected her to do well, this was the kind of outing that really put her on the map in the eyes of many.