UFC News
Dana White discusses a potential Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones super fight: “It’s a possibility”
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024
UFC president Dana White has revealed that Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones could be a possibility in the future. Right now, Alex Pereira is riding high as the UFC light heavyweight champion. He’s also a former middleweight champion and, as you can imagine, there’s been a lot of talk about him jumping up to heavyweight. If he was to win a title in the division, that would make him the first three-weight world champion in UFC history.
Israel Adesanya is bulking up for UFC 305 title fight with Dricus du Plessis: “I think he’s like 105 kilos”
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024
UFC star Israel Adesanya is reportedly bulking up in a big way ahead of his UFC 305 showdown with Dricus du Plessis. On August 17 in Perth, Australia we will see the return of Israel Adesanya. Just under a year after his defeat at the hands of Sean Strickland, ‘Stylebender’ will try and reclaim the UFC middleweight championship when he challenges current champion Dricus du Plessis.
Paddy Pimblett rejects Conor McGregor's suggestion that UFC 304 isn't a great card
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has rejected Conor McGregor’s view that UFC 304 isn’t a fantastic card. As we know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be heading to Manchester, England next weekend. In addition to two title fights, there are plenty of other fascinating bouts on the card – including Paddy Pimblett vs Bobby Green.
Cody Durden not concerned about fighting teammate Bruno Silva at UFC Vegas 94, eyes Matheus Nicolau with a win
Cole Shelton - July 17, 2024
Cody Durden is excited he and Bruno Silva will get to share the Octagon with one another, despite them being teammates. Durden and Silva were supposed to fight last year, but Durden stepped up on short notice to fight Jake Hadley and wasn’t cleared to fight Silva after that fight went down. After Durden was then booked to fight Carlos Hernandez at UFC 303, he got pulled from the bout due to undisclosed reasons and will now face Silva at UFC Vegas 94 which he says is a better fight for him.
Daniel Cormier defends Jon Jones after recent misdemeanor charges: “That deal is BS!”
Curtis Calhoun - July 17, 2024
Daniel Cormier has two-time UFC rival Jon Jones’s back when it comes to the heavyweight champion’s latest run-in with the law. Jones is charged with two misdemeanors for assault and interference with communication stemming from an incident involving two Drug Free Sport International testers at his home in March. On Wednesday, Jones pleaded not guilty to the charges and will appear for trial at a later date.
UFC Denver medical suspensions: Cody Brundage suspended indefinitely after No Contest
Cole Shelton - July 17, 2024
The medical suspensions for UFC Denver have been released and Cody Brundage is the only fighter who received an indefinite suspension. UFC Denver was headlined by a women’s flyweight bout that saw Rose Namajunas defeat Tracy Cortez by decision. Namajunas was medically suspended for 30 days, while Cortez was suspended for 60 days or until her toe his cleared.
Daniel Cormier scoffs at Khamzat Chimaev’s title shot demands: "Fight Robert Whittaker!"
Curtis Calhoun - July 17, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels that Khamzat Chimaev’s recent title shot demands are misguided ahead of his return. Chimaev recently confirmed plans to return at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi in October. He hasn’t fought since a middleweight win over former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 last year.
WATCH | Colby Covington brutalizes influencer in hilarious sparring session
Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington is seemingly enjoying his time on the sidelines. ‘Chaos’ hasn’t competed since his third crack at welterweight gold last December against Leon Edwards. The UFC 296 bout ended a long hiatus for Colby Covington, but the fight didn’t go the way he had hoped. ‘Rocky’ largely dominated and outpointed the former interim champion en route to a lopsided decision victory.
Julianna Pena plans to call out Amanda Nunes and Ronda Rousey with future UFC title win: "I want big money fights"
Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2024
If Julianna Pena defeats UFC champion Raquel Pennington, she has some big plans. ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ has been out of action for nearly two years now. In July 2022, Julianna Pena met Amanda Nunes just a few months after she handed ‘The Lioness’ an upset loss. Ultimately, the rematch wasn’t even close. The Brazilian dominated, handing Pena a lopsided decision defeat, and ending her brief title reign.
Paddy Pimblett reveals path to future UFC lightweight title shot: "That would be perfect"
Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is still confident that he will become champion. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of action since his UFC 296 clash with Tony Ferguson last December. That bout was the biggest of Paddy Pimblett’s career thus far, and he entered it a heavy favorite. Ultimately, the British star made short work of ‘El Cucuy’, handing him his seventh loss in a row by unanimous decision.
Joe Rogan reacts to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump: "We're in a simulation!"
Curtis Calhoun - July 17, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has publically weighed in on the recent attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks shot Trump at a recent 2024 campaign rally in Butler, PA. He shot Trump in his right ear before the U.S. Secret Service eliminated the gunman and escorted the former president from the scene.
Jon Jones pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges linked to recent drug testing incident
Curtis Calhoun - July 17, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged altercation with two Drug Free Sport International testers. Jones appeared in an Albuquerque, NM courtroom on Wednesday with his legal team. He pleaded not guilty to one misdemeanor charge of assault, and one for interference with communication in connection to the March incident.