UFC News
Jake Paul calls out Dana White for refusing to co-promote and make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou: "He's scared"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
PFL’s Jake Paul believes UFC President Dana White is afraid of making Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou. Earlier today, the PFL held a press conference making their biggest event of the year official. In October in Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou will compete for the first time since 2022 against Renan Ferreira. In the co-main event, Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will face off against PFL tournament winner, Larissa Pacheco.
Francis Ngannou praises friend Israel Adesanya following loss to Dricus du Plessis: "We'll always support each other"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
Francis Ngannou has nothing but respect for former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 305 over the weekend. Back for the first time since losing to Sean Strickland a year ago, Israel Adesanya faced Dricus du Plessis. The South African won the gold in the former champion’s absence, defeating ‘Tarzan’ by split decision in January.
Belal Muhammad confirms plans for UFC 310 return, eyeing Kamaru Usman or Shavkat Rakhmonov next
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will likely be back in the cage in December. ‘Remember The Name’ is fresh off his return to the cage in July at UFC 304. In the main event, Belal Muhammad finally got his crack at welterweight gold against Leon Edwards. He faced ‘Rocky’ three years prior, fighting to a no-contest at the UFC Apex. Since then, both men have accelerated to the top of the welterweight division.
Francis Ngannou laughs off Dana White's comment that he's scared to fight Jon Jones: "He didn't want to fight me!"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou has responded to Dana White’s comments about fighting Jon Jones. ‘The Predator’ is finally set to return to the cage in October. Francis Ngannou last appeared in the octagon at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he handed Ciryl Gane a unanimous decision defeat. The fight was the last on his contract with the promotion, and he left the following year. Due to his exit, fans missed out on a long-awaited bout against Jon Jones.
Renan Ferreira tells Francis Ngannou he's gonna be "the toughest challenge in his life and in his year" despite losing his son
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2024
Renan Ferreira has made a controversial comment to Francis Ngannou in the lead-up to their October 19 fight. Ngannou is set to make his PFL debut in Saudi Arabia against last year’s heavyweight champion in Ferreira in an intriguing bout. Ahead of the fight, the two were involved in the PFL’s press conference, and during it, Ferreira made a controversial comment towards Ngannou.
Dricus Du Plessis leapfrogs Sean O’Malley in latest UFC pound-for-pound rankings update
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 22, 2024
UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus du Plessis, has moved past bantamweight kingpin Sean O’Malley on the official pound-for-pound rankings. In his first title defense, du Plessis had a barnburner with former two-time 185-pound titleholder Israel Adesanya. “The Last Stylebender” threw the kitchen sink at du Plessis, but it was “Stillknocks” who successfully retained his gold via fourth-round submission.
Dana White explains what Magomed Ankalaev must do to earn another UFC title shot
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 22, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has revealed how Magomed Ankalaev can secure another light heavyweight title opportunity. When it was announced that 205-pound champion Alex Pereira will put his gold at stake against Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC 307, the reaction within the MMA community was mixed. While many are expecting a barnburner between the two knockout artists, Rountree’s credibility as a title contender has come into question.
Muhammad Mokaev slams Steve Erceg following UFC 305 loss to Kai Kara-France
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 22, 2024
Former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev has hit back at Steve Erceg following UFC 305. Mokaev and Erceg found themselves in a war of words following “The Punisher’s” unceremonious UFC exit. Dana White, UFC CEO, had been adamant that despite Mokaev’s success inside the Octagon he had become difficult to work with and the promotion has passed on signing him to a new deal.
Dana White confident Jon Jones will fight Tom Aspinall if he retains heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic: “I personally think Jon challenges himself”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White believes Jon Jones will push ahead with fighting Tom Aspinall if he can get through Stipe Miocic. As we know, the UFC heavyweight champion ‘Bones’ looks set to return later this year. When he does, he’ll defend the belt against former champion – and heavyweight GOAT – Stipe Miocic.
PFL changes tune on potential signing of former UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev: “He could absolutely be the future face of Flyweights”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2024
PFL has seemingly changed their tune on the idea of signing former UFC flyweight star Muhammad Mokaev. Over the course of the last few weeks, Muhammad Mokaev has had to do some serious self-reflection. Despite his win over Manel Kape at UFC 304, he was released from his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Then, when PFL’s Ray Sefo was asked about the idea of signing him, he swiftly turned it down.
Henry Cejudo expresses interest in a potential return to flyweight: “Getting a fight with Moreno and winning the belt once again”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo has expressed an interest in making a return to the flyweight division. As we know, Henry Cejudo is a mixed martial arts legend in his own right. He is a former world champion at flyweight and bantamweight, and it seems as if he’s still hungry to compete.
REPORT | Casey Kenney released by the UFC after domestic violence arrest
Curtis Calhoun - August 21, 2024
The UFC has reportedly parted ways with bantamweight Casey Kenney after the fighter was arrested for alleged domestic violence and kidnapping. The news of Kenney’s release was first reported on X account UFC Roster Tracker and later confirmed with promotional officials by MMA Fighting.