UFC News
Shavkat Rakhmonov scoffs at latest challenge from Ian Machado Garry: “It won’t even be close”
Harry Kettle - July 22, 2024
UFC star Shavkat Rakhmonov has laughed off the latest challenge he’s received from Ian Machado Garry. As we know, Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry are two of the most intriguing prospects in mixed martial arts. They both compete in the UFC, they’re both in the welterweight division, and they’re both unbeaten. While it would be easy for them to try and avoid one another, it appears as if they’re doing the exact opposite.
Jake Paul reveals why he called out UFC champion Alex Pereira: "I want to decapitate him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2024
Jake Paul has explained why he decided to call out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira after defeating Mike Perry. After Paul earned a sixth-round TKO finish over Perry in Tampa this past Saturday, he issued a challenge to “Poatan.” Pereira is under UFC contract, making this matchup highly unlikely.
Conor McGregor slams "no nothing bum" UFC fighter Terrance McKinney over Mike Perry "firing"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2024
Conor McGregor made some waves last night following Jake Paul’s TKO win over Mike Perry, and one UFC fighter found himself in the crossfire. Perry, a BKFC fighter, had a boxing match against Paul this past Saturday. Despite putting forth an effort full of heart, “Platinum” was no match for the boxing skills of Paul, who scored a sixth-round TKO finish.
Video | Alex Pereira FaceTimes with Jake Paul immediately following in-ring callout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira wasted little time getting in contact with Jake Paul following a callout. Paul went one-on-one with former UFC fighter Mike Perry in a boxing match. Paul was simply too skilled in the sweet science for Perry to handle. “Platinum” kept getting popped with the jab and ate plenty of power shots from his opponent. Perry was knocked down several times before the referee decided to call the fight in the sixth round.
Conor McGregor fires Mike Perry from BKFC following loss to Jake Paul
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
Conor McGregor has fired Mike Perry from BKFC following his loss to Jake Paul this evening in Tampa Bay, Florida. Paul (10-1) and Perry (0-2) squared off in a cruiserweight bout slated for eight 3-minute rounds on Saturday night.
UFC Vegas 94 Bonus Report: Steve Garcia one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
The Octagon returned to the Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 94 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba. The highly anticipated women’s strawweight main event resulted in a beautiful second round submission victory for Virna Jandiroba. The Brazilian was able to complete an awesome transition that saw her move from a choke to a deep armbar. She cranked the hold and Amanda Lemos had no choice but to tapout (see that here).
UFC Vegas 94 Results: Virna Jandiroba stops Amanda Lemos (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 94 event is headlined by a women’s strawweight bout between Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba. Lemos (14-4 MMA) last fought and defeated Mackenzie Dern (13-5 MMA) at February’s UFC 298 event. That victory of course was preceded by a unanimous decision loss to Zheng Weili at UFC 292.
Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque removed from UFC Abu Dhabi
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
A highly anticipated welterweight bout between Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque has been removed from next month’s UFC Abu Dhabi event. Diaz (26-10 MMA) and Luque (22-10 MMA) were slated to collide on August 3rd at the Etihad Arena. However, during tonight’s UFC Vegas 94 broadcast it was announced that the bout is now postponed due to “travel issues”.
Khamzat Chimaev is reportedly training with "boxing national team" ahead of UFC comeback
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2024
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev is reportedly training with a boxing national team as he prepares for his comeback. As we know, Khamzat Chimaev is one of the most exciting fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, as we also know, he’s been pretty inactive over the course of the last few years. Following on from his narrow win over Kamaru Usman, the expectation was that he’d return to action at UFC Saudi Arabia against Robert Whittaker.
UFC commentator believes Jon Jones must "acknowledge" Tom Aspinall if he beats Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2024
UFC commentator John Gooden believes Jon Jones needs to acknowledge Tom Aspinall if he defeats Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Following his 37th birthday, Jon Jones appears to be gearing up for a return in November. When he does get back in the cage, it’ll likely be to defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic.
Belal Muhammad claims he's going to "walk through" Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad believes he’s going to walk through Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304. Next weekend, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship. The two will battle it out in what promises to be a fascinating clash, just a few years on from when their first collision ended in an unfortunate eye poke. As you can imagine, Muhammad is pretty eager to prove himself after that incident.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre admits he felt awful every morning before fighting
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2024
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has admitted that he didn’t used to feel good on the morning of his fights. As we know, Georges St-Pierre is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. He’s a two-weight UFC champion, he’s beaten some of the best welterweights ever, and he was a consistent force in the 170-pound division for years.