UFC News
Joe Rogan still a believer in Conor McGregor's comeback despite two-year layoff: "If anybody could do it, it's going to be Conor"
Josh Evanoff - September 25, 2023
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes if anyone could come back from Conor McGregor’s situation, it’s him. ‘The Notorious’ is going on over two years out of the cage, last appearing in his 2021 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. There, Conor McGregor snapped his leg in the final seconds of round one, with Joe Rogan and others watching on. As a result, he suffered his second-straight loss to ‘The Diamond’, and was forced to spend over a year recovering.
Newly crowned champion Sean Strickland doesn't care who his first title defense is against: "I want to make f*cking money"
Josh Evanoff - September 25, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland wants to make some real money. ‘Tarzan’ is obviously fresh off the first title shot of his career against Israel Adesanya earlier this summer. The two headlined UFC 293, with Sean Strickland entering the contest riding a two-fight winning streak. Still, the challenger entered the matchup a massive underdog, as he headed into Australia.
Paddy Pimblett opens as a sizeable betting favorite in return fight against Tony Ferguson
Cole Shelton - September 25, 2023
Paddy Pimblett has opened as a sizeable betting favorite for his UFC 296 fight against Tony Ferguson. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Friday night that Pimblett is set for his first fight in a year as he takes on the former interim lightweight champion in Ferguson. It’s a fight that caught many by surprise, but on paper, does make a lot of sense in terms of where both men are in their careers.
Jared Gordon reveals massive $22,000 ticket order for friends to attend UFC 295: "Biggest card yet"
Josh Evanoff - September 25, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Jared Gordon is the latest to notice the company’s rising ticket prices. ‘Flash’ has been out of action since a no-contest with Bobby Green earlier this summer. Now, months following his bout with ‘King’, he’s been scheduled to return. At UFC 295 in November, Jared Gordon will face Mark Madsen, who enters the contest off a submission loss to Grant Dawson in November.
Henry Cejudo believes that Leon Edwards is the “perfect” matchup for Colby Covington: “I think we are gonna have a new champion”
Susan Cox - September 25, 2023
Henry Cejudo believes that Leon Edwards is the ‘perfect’ matchup for Colby Covington. UFC 296 takes place on Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada has a stacked line-up.
Sean Brady vs. Kelvin Gastelum slated for UFC fight night event in December
Susan Cox - September 25, 2023
A welterweight bout between Sean Brady and Kelvin Gastelum is in the works for a UFC fight night event in December. It has been confirmed that the welterweight bout between Sean Brady (15-1 MMA) and Kelvin Gastelum (18-8 MMA) will take place on Saturday, December 2nd at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Michael Bisping explains why Tony Ferguson fight is a “lose-lose” situation for Paddy Pimblett: “It's a really, really tough spot for Paddy”
Susan Cox - September 25, 2023
Michael Bisping is explaining why the newly announced Tony Ferguson fight is a ‘lose-lose’ situation for Paddy Pimblett. Paddy Pimblett (20-3 MMA) will be making his return to the Octagon on Saturday, December 16th when he gets matched up with Tony Ferguson (25-9 MMA) in a lightweight bout at UFC 296.
Former UFC champion blasts Mateusz Gamrot for celebrating after the Rafael Fiziev injury: “Lame asf”
Harry Kettle - September 25, 2023
Former UFC champion Jamahal Hill has hit out at Mateusz Gamrot for celebrating his win over Rafael Fiziev. Last weekend, Mateusz Gamrot was able to defeat Rafael Fiziev in the second round of their lightweight collision. Unfortunately, it wasn’t exactly a clean win, as Fiziev’s knee gave out and ensured that he was unable to continue. In the immediate aftermath, Gamrot was clearly very pleased to come away with the win, although he made it clear in his post-fight interview that it wasn’t the way he wanted it to happen.
Khamzat Chimaev shares his thoughts on newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland: “He works hard, deserves it”
Harry Kettle - September 25, 2023
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has praised Sean Strickland following his recent middleweight title triumph at UFC 293. Earlier this month, Sean Strickland shocked the world. He defeated Israel Adesanya to become the new UFC middleweight champion, and he did so pretty convincingly. Now, with the future uncertain, many see the 185-pound division as one of the most unpredictable in all of mixed martial arts.
Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drunk driving charge in New Zealand
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya pled guilty to a drunk driving charge on Monday in New Zealand. According to the New Zealand Herald, Adesanya was charged with driving a car with 87 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, which is over the legal limit of 50 milligrams. The alleged incident happened on August 19, which was just weeks before his title defense against Sean Strickland.
Loopy Godinez was "shocked" Elise Reed didn't tap from her armbar, hopes for ranked opponent next to "prove I belong"
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2023
Loopy Godinez had a ton of confidence heading into her Noche UFC fight against Elise Reed. Godinez felt like she was the better fighter everywhere and she proved just that. On the feet, Godinez dropped Reed, while she also was able to outwrestle her and even got a submission win. Showing off her complete game is something the Mexican-Canadian has wanted to do for quite some time, so she was thrilled with her performance.
Johnny Eblen squashes beef with UFC champion Leon Edwards, still wants to fight him
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2023
Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen had a heated moment with UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, but the beef has quickly subsided. In the main event of Bellator 299, Eblen put his gold on the line against “Rocky’s” brother Fabian Edwards. Eblen scored a third-round KO win, and things got heated afterwards. At one point, Eblen and Leon Edwards exchanged some words.
Mateusz Gamrot details decision to call out Charles Oliveira post-UFC Vegas 79 win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2023
Mateusz Gamrot is shooting for the stars following an anticlimactic TKO victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 79. Gamrot vs. Fiziev didn’t end the way most anticipated. In the second round, Fiziev suffered a nasty leg injury after he connected a kick on the elbow of Gamrot. The bout had to be stopped due to the injury, and Gamrot was awarded the TKO win.
Ian Machado Garry booked to fight Vicente Luque at UFC 296 in Las Vegas
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2023
Another welterweight barn burner has been booked for UFC 296, and this time it’s Vicente Luque vs. Ian Machado Garry. The UFC’s year-end pay-per-view looks to be a crucial night for the welterweight division. In the main event of UFC 296, Leon Edwards puts his welterweight gold on the line against Colby Covington. Also featured on the card will be a 170-pound tilt between Stephen Thompson and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Now, UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Luque vs. Garry has been added to the card.
UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier set to return on December 2 against Roman Dolidze
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2023
When Jared Cannonier said he only wanted fights that would get him closer to another UFC title shot, Roman Dolidze isn’t the first opponent that came to mind. Nevertheless, Cannonier has been booked to fight Roman Dolidze on a UFC Fight Night card scheduled for December 2. ESPN’s Marc Raimondi was the first to break the news.
Dan Ige issues statement following loss to Bryce Mitchell at UFC Vegas 79: “Small mistakes”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2023
Dan Ige has spoken out following his loss to Bryce Mitchell at UFC Vegas 79. Ige and Mitchell shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 23. The featherweight clash served as the co-main event for UFC Vegas 79. Ige was attempting to extend his winning streak to three, while Mitchell was hoping to rebound from the first loss of his pro MMA career.
Pros react after Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 79
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 event was headlined by a highly anticipated lightweight contest featuring Rafael Fiziev taking on Mateusz Gamrot. Fiziev (12-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje back in March of this year. Prior to that setback, ‘Ataman’ was on a six-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Renato Moicano, Brad Riddell and Rafael dos Anjos.
UFC Vegas 79 Results: Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Fiziev (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 results, including the lightweight main event between Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot. Fiziev (12-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje back in March. Prior to that setback, ‘Ataman’ had put together a six-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Renato Moicano, Brad Riddell and Rafael dos Anjos.