UFC News
Israel Adesanya apologizes to controversial Olympian Imane Khelif over recent transgender allegations: "My bad!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has apologized to controversial Olympian Imane Khelif after labeling her as a biological man. Adesanya returns at UFC 305 later this month against UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis in Perth. He returns to the Octagon after almost a full year away from fighting, stemming from a loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293.
Ilia Topuria's brother Aleksandre announces UFC signing: "Joining the major league!"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2024
The brother of featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, Aleksandre Topuria, has now signed with the UFC. ‘El Matador’ is the greatest at 145 pounds at the moment. Fresh off his knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year, Ilia Topuria will face current ‘BMF’ champion Max Holloway in October. Headlining UFC 308, the featherweight titleholder will look to add ‘Blessed’ to his list of victims.
Dricus Du Plessis warns Islam Makhachev of pursuing middleweight title: "He's dreaming real big"
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis has warned Islam Makhachev of pursuing the middleweight title. Makhachev previously shared his intentions of becoming a champ-champ, but after Belal Muhammad became the welterweight champ, those plans seemingly went out the window. However, Islam’s coach Javier Mendez recently came out and expressed interest in Makhachev moving all the way up to middleweight to try and win that title.
Chael Sonnen argues that Sean O'Malley is the biggest star in MMA: "He's the guy around here"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes current UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is the biggest star in MMA. The UFC’s bantamweight division is incredible at the moment. In a division full of stars such as Petr Yan, Umar Nurmagomedov, Cory Sandhagen, Henry Cejudo, and more, it’s ‘Sugar’ at the top. Next month at the Las Vegas Sphere for Noche UFC, Sean O’Malley will face rising contender Merab Dvalishvili.
Tom Aspinall gives Alex Pereira an ultimatum for potential heavyweight fight: "See him there"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall has a message for Alex Pereira if the light heavyweight champ decides to move up. Aspinall is fresh off a quick knockout of Curtis Blaydes in their UFC 304 rematch in Manchester. It was Aspinall’s first defense of his interim heavyweight title, amidst Jon Jones’s ongoing absence from fighting due to injury.
Arman Tsarukyan has 3 opponents in mind for potential UFC interim lightweight title fight
Susan Cox - August 8, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has 3 opponents in mind for his potential UFC interim lightweight title fight. At 27, ‘Ahalkalakets’ (22-3 MMA) has won his last four fights in the Octagon, most recently defeating Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA) at April’s historic UFC 300 event.
Israel Adesanya plans to send fans a reminder in UFC 305 title fight with Dricus Du Plessis: “I am still that dude”
Susan Cox - August 8, 2024
Israel Adesanya is planning to send fans a reminder when he meets Dricus Du Plessis in a title fight at UFC 305. UFC 305 will take place on Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad get heated in latest social media exchange: “You were protected by UFC”
Susan Cox - August 8, 2024
UFC welterweight’s Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad got heated in their latest social media exchange. The newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) is still riding high after defeating and dethroning Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) by unanimous decision at UFC 304.
Ben Askren can't understand why Conor McGregor hates Khabib Nurmagomedov so much
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2024
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has questioned why Conor McGregor has such a passionate hatred for Khabib Nurmagomedov. It’s been almost six years since Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor. On that famous night at UFC 229, the star from Dagestan put a real beating on the Irishman from beginning to end – outside of a flurry from Conor in the middle of the bout.
Jiri Prochazka declares he is "training everywhere" in preparation for UFC return
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2024
UFC star Jiri Prochazka has provided an update on his training as he gears up for a potential return to the cage. In the eyes of many, Jiri Prochazka is one of the most exciting fighters in mixed martial arts. He has a unique style, a fun personality and a whole lot of fans. Unfortunately, in his last two title fights, the former UFC light heavyweight champion has been finished by Alex Pereira.
Chael Sonnen believes Muhammad Mokaev should be re-signed by UFC
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes Muhammad Mokaev is doing all the right things to be re-signed by the UFC. As we know, Muhammad Mokaev is no longer signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This is despite his undefeated record, and despite the fact he defeated Manel Kape in his last outing at UFC 304. The rumor mill has suggested that it’s due to his poor attitude – and his fight week brawl against Kape’s team wouldn’t have helped.
Damon Jackson says he's been "wrestling heavy" for Chepe Mariscal fight: "I'm going to get it to the ground"
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2024
Damon Jackson isn’t shying away from his game plan at UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Jackson is set to take on Chepe Mariscal on Saturday night. He had originally agreed to fight Mariscal on July 20, but the fight was moved to August 10 due to undisclosed reasons.
Aljamain Sterling defends Muhammad Mokaev after UFC release: "I think it's f***ed up"
Curtis Calhoun - August 7, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling thinks the promotion made a significant error in releasing Muhammad Mokaev. Mokaev defeated Manel Kape by unanimous decision at UFC 304 last month in Manchester. The win moved him to 13-0 in his career, and at the time, moved him one step closer to a flyweight title shot.
Canelo Alvarez issues cold response to Conor McGregor's taunts over contract demands
Curtis Calhoun - August 7, 2024
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has responded to Conor McGregor’s recent social media tirade aimed at his big contract demands. Alvarez will face Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on September 14th during Mexican Independence Day weekend. The fight will rival the UFC’s pay-per-view on the same night, which features a bantamweight headliner between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili.
Belal Muhammad is already targeting double-champion status after UFC 304 title win: "I've got maybe two fights left"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes that his time is ticking at 170 pounds. ‘Remember The Name’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 304 last month. Fighting in Manchester, Belal Muhammad faced welterweight champion Leon Edwards in a rematch. In their first meeting back in 2021, ‘Rocky’ largely outstruck the wrestler until a second-round eye poke forced a no-contest.
Robert Whittaker reveals he contacted the UFC to re-book Khamzat Chimaev fight: "Just make sure he turns up"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker wants to derail Khamzat Chimaev’s hype train. ‘The Reaper’ is fresh off his return to the cage earlier this summer in Saudi Arabia. While Robert Whittaker was set to face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of the card, ‘Borz’ was forced out. Due to the Chechen suffering from an illness, the former champion wound up facing Ikram Aliskerov.
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman booked for return at UFC 309 in New York
Susan Cox - August 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is booked to return to the cage at UFC 309 in New York. UFC 309 will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Sean O’Malley says there’s no guarantee he will fight Umar Nurmagomedov next if he defeats Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306: “I’ve got a lot of options”
Susan Cox - August 7, 2024
Sean O’Malley is saying that there’s no guarantee he will fight Umar Nurmagomedov next if he defeats Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. The still undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA) just fought and defeated Cory Sandhagen (17-5 MMA) in the main event this past weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi.