UFC News
Dana White seemingly shoots down Alex Pereira's tease of a boxing match: "I hate crossover fights"
Josh Evanoff - October 2, 2024
Dana White isn’t a big fan of the idea of sending UFC champion Alex Pereira to boxing. ‘Poatan’ is currently set to return to the octagon this Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Back for the first time since a knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka in June, Alex Pereira will face fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr. For his part, ‘The War Horse’ hasn’t competed since a stoppage win over Anthony Smith last December.
Carla Esparza hoping for future UFC Hall of Fame induction ahead of retirement fight: "That would be so cool"
Josh Evanoff - October 2, 2024
Ahead of her final fight, former UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza is thinking about her legacy. ‘Cookie Monster’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since her title defense against Weili Zhang in November 2022. Just a few months after upsetting Rose Namajunas to re-win UFC gold, Carla Esparza faced ‘Magnum’. Ultimately, it took only two rounds for the Chinese fighter to score a stoppage win to earn the title.
Ali Abdelaziz claims UFC's Ottman Azaitar saved him from drowning in Hawaii: "He literally saved my life"
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024
Prominent MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz nearly drowned in Hawaii. Abdelaziz was in Hawaii when he and others went for a swim, including UFC lightweight Ottman Azaitar. While they were swimming, Abdelaziz, according to TMZ Sports, isn’t a strong swimmer, ended up in an area that was deeper than he anticipated. He couldn’t touch the bottom when his head started to dip below the water.
Dana White denies foul play from athletic commission following UFC Paris controversy
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says there was no foul play with the French athletic commission stemming from UFC Paris. Both Renato Moicano and Brendan Allen were none too pleased with being held for hours after the weigh-ins to undergo drug testing. Allen felt the headache was suspicious given that both he and Moicano were facing French fighters.
Chael Sonnen vouches for Renato Moicano vs. Justin Gaethje following UFC Paris
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Henry Cejudo reveals how Kayla Harrison can run into problems against Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2024
Henry Cejudo believes Ketlen Vieira can make things uncomfortable for Kayla Harrison. Vieira and Harrison will collide this Saturday inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Harrison has said she expects to be a backup option if the women’s bantamweight title co-headliner needs her. Otherwise, it’s a chance for Harrison to solidify her place as a contender for the 135-pound gold.
Israel Adesanya says he wants to fight one more time before the end of the year: “Just fight for fighting’s sake”
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to fight once more prior to the end of the calendar year. Earlier this year, Israel Adesanya failed in his attempt to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship. He fought well against Dricus du Plessis but ultimately, he came up short in a submission defeat to the South African champ.
Stephen Thompson believes Joaquin Buckley’s “ego” could result in his downfall at UFC 307: “I would love to get a submission win”
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2024
UFC veteran Stephen Thompson wonders whether or not Joaquin Buckley’s ego could cost him at UFC 307 this weekend. On Saturday night, Stephen Thompson returns to the Octagon once again. He’ll be doing so to battle it out with Joaquin Buckley in what promises to be an electric welterweight display.
Fares Ziam apologizes for unnecessary punches in ‘POTN’ knockout of Matt Frevola at UFC Paris: “I am sorry about that”
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2024
Fares Ziam has apologized for unnecessary punches in his Performance of the Night win over Matt Frevola. Last weekend, we all got the chance to see some pretty incredible matchups take place at UFC Paris. They featured a mixture of established talent and rising stars, with one of them pitting Fares Ziam against Matt Frevola.
Alex Pereira vows to "break" Khalil Rountree at UFC 307
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
Alex Pereira is confident he will still be the light heavyweight champion after UFC 307. Pereira is set to headline UFC 307 on Saturday against Khalil Rountree as he puts his 205lbs on the line. It’s an intriguing matchup and heading into the bout, Pereira is focused on doing whatever he needs to, to get his hand raised. With that said, ‘Poatan’ believes his pressure and fight IQ will be too much for Rountree and he will eventually break the title challenger.
UFC commentator Michael Bisping chases down thief who stole his wife's purse: "He was s*itting his pants!"
Josh Evanoff - October 1, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping recently had a run-in with a thief in Paris. ‘The Count’ is retired these days, but serves as one of the UFC’s main commentators. Over the weekend, Michael Bisping was in Paris, to call the card headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint-Denis. The card was full of highlights, punctuated by the Brazilian’s second-round stoppage in the main event.
Khalil Rountree plans to become the real "boogeyman" with KO win over Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
Khalil Rountree believes he will be considered the real boogeyman with a KO win over Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Rountree is set to headline UFC 307 on Saturday against Pereira for the light heavyweight title. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that the oddsmakers have Pereira as a sizeable betting favorite. Although Pereira is the better favorite, Rountree is confident he won’t just win but will win by KO.
Raquel Pennington wants to derail Kayla Harrison hype train: "I would love to be the one to go out there and just shut that sh*t up"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2024
Raquel Pennington feels prepared to end the hype train of Kayla Harrison. Pennington is the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion. She will put her gold at stake against Julianna Pena. The title fight will serve as the UFC 307 co-main event this Saturday night. Harrison will also be on the card, fighting Ketlen Vieira.