UFC News
UFC Vegas 95: ‘Tybura vs. Spivac 2’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2024
The UFC returns this weekend with a fascinating card, headlined by Marcin Tybura vs Serghei Spivac 2. Event: UFC Vegas 95: Tybura vs Spivac 2 Date: Saturday, 10th August 2024 Location: UFC APEX (Las Vegas, Nevada) Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN2, ESPN+ (5pm EST prelims, 7pm EST main card)
Daniel Cormier praises 2024 Olympic gold medalist as a potential "blue-chip MMA star"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
Daniel Cormier wants to see a 2024 Olympic gold medalist eventually make the full-time transition from the wrestling mats to the cage. Cormier, a former NCAA Division I All-American wrestler, has b been keeping a close eye on the 2024 Summer Olympics. While the games haven’t been without some controversy, Team USA has had another successful run in multiple sports, including freestyle wrestling.
Chad Mendes details why he lists Jose Aldo as his toughest UFC opponent over Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2024
Chad Mendes says Jose Aldo, not Conor McGregor, was the toughest opponent he’s ever fought in the UFC. Mendes is a two-time featherweight title challenger and one-time interim featherweight title challenger in the UFC. He fought 14 times in the UFC and fought the who’s who of the promotion, including Aldo and McGregor.
Daniel Cormier shoots down an interim LW title fight amidst Islam Makhachev's hiatus: "Speaking titles into existence?"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier scoffed at Arman Tsarukyan’s idea for an interim title fight as Islam Makhachev recovers from injury. Makhachev is sidelined with a hand injury he suffered during his UFC 302 title fight with Dustin Poirier earlier this year. He was originally anticipated to headline UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, but due to his injury, he won’t be fully recovered in time for the event.
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.
Dricus du Plessis blames Israel Adesanya for UFC 305 fight having any racial overtones: "The words that he screamed..."
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis acknowledges his upcoming fight with Israel Adesanya might have racial overtones, but not because of anything he did or said. Du Plessis and Adesanya are set to headline UFC 305 on August 17 in Perth, Australia. Adesanya returns to the Octagon against du Plessis; the newly-crowned middleweight champion who will make his first title defense.
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.
Former ONE Championship star Angela Lee reveals that she considered UFC move
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2024
Former ONE Championship fighter Angela Lee has revealed that she once considered a move to the UFC. As we know, the Lee family has achieved some great things in ONE Championship. From Angela to Christian to Victoria, it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride. Unfortunately, tragedy struck in late 2022 when Victoria passed away.