UFC News
Israel Adesanya vows to "make it look easy" against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes he will reclaim the middleweight title with ease at UFC 305. Adesanya is set to fight for the first time in 11 months as he takes on Dricus Du Plessis in a highly-anticipated bout. It is the first time Adesanya has fought since losing the middleweight title in a big upset to Sean Strickland.
Michael Chiesa pleads with Tony Ferguson to retire for good after UFC Abu Dhabi
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Michael Chiesa thinks Tony Ferguson needs to stop competing after UFC Abu Dhabi. On the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi earlier this month, Chiesa scored a first-round submission win over Ferguson in a one-sided performance. After the fight, Ferguson half-announced his retirement but has since walked back on that, and now Chiesa is pleading with Ferguson to retire.
Mateusz Gamrot claims he'd outwrestle Islam Makhachev in potential UFC title fight
Curtis Calhoun - August 13, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot thinks Islam Makhachev would be no match for him when it comes to wrestling. Gamrot will face Dan Hooker at UFC 305 this Saturday in Perth, Australia. He returns to the Octagon after defeating former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 299 in March.
Dana White reveals Sean Strickland will face the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Sean Strickland will be getting the next middleweight title shot, according to UFC CEO Dana White. UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his title for the first time as he takes on Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305 this Saturday. It’s a highly-anticipated fight but one of the big questions is who will be getting the next title shot.
UFC CEO Dana White shuts down Jon Jones ever fighting Alex Pereira
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says heavyweight champion Jon Jones will never fight light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Pereira has expressed interest in moving up to heavyweight in the past, and he vs. Jones would be one of the biggest fights of all time. However, while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, White was asked about Joe Rogan pushing for the Jones vs. Pereira fight, but he quickly shot that fight down.
Steve Erceg explains why he preferred to not fight Kai Kara-France, expects to "put one on his chin" at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Steve Erceg had UFC 305 circled as his next fight before he had even fought Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title back in May. Erceg is coming off a very close decision loss to Pantoja for the flyweight title. After the fight, Erceg made it clear he wanted a quick turnaround to fight at home in Perth, Australia and he got his wish.
Dan Hooker vows to have “the most exciting fight Gamrot’s ever been in” at UFC 305
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
Dan Hooker is vowing to have ‘the most exciting fight Gamrot’s ever been in’ at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting “a proper performance” from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: “He gets a crazy finish”
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting ‘a proper performance’ from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Joe Rogan accused of stealing comedy material from Brendan Schaub
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has been accused of stealing comedic material from Brendan Schaub. In his latest venture, Joe Rogan has a new stand-up special on Netflix titled ‘Burn the Boats’. This is Rogan’s third Netflix special, filmed at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas, and was released on August 3rd.
Michael Chandler shares “realistic option” for his next UFC opponent should the Conor McGregor fight fall through
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
Michael Chandler has named a realistic option for his next opponent in the UFC – if it isn’t Conor McGregor. As we know, Michael Chandler has been waiting to fight Conor McGregor for a long time. For one reason or the other, it hasn’t quite come to fruition just yet. Now, we’re at the point where it’s anyone’s guess as to what happens next.
Daniel Cormier questions if the UFC is protecting Alex Pereira from Magomed Ankalaev: “Sometimes you got to protect that golden goose”
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned whether or not the promotion is protecting Alex Pereira from Magomed Ankalaev. As we know, Alex Pereira is currently one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts. He is the UFC light heavyweight champion, having formerly held the gold at middleweight. He is beating everyone who is being put in front of him, and he shows no sign of slowing down.
Marlon Vera says Deiveson Figueiredo should have been “point deducted” for dirty tactics at UFC Abu Dhabi: “That wasn’t an accident”
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
Marlon Vera believes Deiveson Figueiredo should have been deducted a point for dirty tactics at UFC Abu Dhabi. Earlier this month, Marlon Vera and Deiveson Figueiredo battled it out at UFC Abu Dhabi. The expectation, as you can imagine, was that we’d get a barnburner of a fight. While we certainly got a thrilling encounter, some wondered whether or not ‘Chito’ really gave it everything he had.