UFC News
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier needs to be next: "No lose situation for the UFC"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is a no-lose situation for everyone involved. Earlier this month, ‘The Diamond’ returned at UFC 299 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Despite entering the bout as a heavy underdog, Dustin Poirier viciously knocked out the ‘God of War’ in round two. The fight was the former interim champion’s first since being finished by Justin Gaethje last summer.
Dana White confirms plans for Tom Aspinall to defend interim UFC title: "It's not right to let him sit"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024
With Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic on the shelf, Dana White is ready to get UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall active. The British fighter last competed at UFC 295 in November. After Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was canceled, the promotion subbed in Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich. The two competed for the interim heavyweight title, as ‘Bones’ was expected to be out of action for months.
Jiri Prochazka breaks down UFC 300 main event between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024
Jiri Prochazka thinks Jamahal Hill has more weapons than Alex Pereira which could be the difference heading into their UFC 300 main event. Pereira is looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time since he knocked out Prochazka in November to become the new light heavyweight champion. In his first title defense, he will face the former champ in Hill, who was forced to vacate the belt due to an injury.
UFC champion Sean O’Malley sends a warning to fans making unwelcome visits to his home in Arizona
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
UFC champion Sean O’Malley is sending a warning to fans making unwelcome visits to his home in Arizona. Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA) is the current UFC bantamweight champion, most recently defeating Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA) earlier this month at UFC 299.
Dana White announces the UFC will return to England for a pay-per-view event in 2024
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
Dana White has announced that the UFC will return to England for a pay-per-view event in 2024. UFC CEO Dana White made the announcement on ‘TNT Sports‘:
Joe Rogan refutes Conor McGregor’s “crazy” claim that acting his harder than fighting: “Act in Road House or fight Khabib again?”
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
Joe Rogan is refuting Conor McGregor’s ‘crazy’ claim that acting is harder than fighting. It was just last week, that the movie remake of ‘Road House’ was released on Amazon Prime Video. The movie features Conor McGregor making his acting debut and starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 159 with Raquel Pennington and Andre Petroski
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024
The 159th episode of Just Scrap Radio with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Atlantic City and talk about the latest news. We’re first joined by the UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington (1:11). Next, UFC middleweight Andre Petroski (12:22) comes on.
Payton Talbott explains why he “hates” being compared to UFC champion Sean O’Malley: “I don't think we fight very similar”
Harry Kettle - March 26, 2024
Payton Talbott has given his thoughts on fight fans and pundits comparing him to UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. On Saturday night, Payton Talbott really announced himself to the bantamweight division. He took on Cameron Saaiman and, in many ways, put on a masterclass. He proved himself to be a really intriguing prospect at 135 pounds, with many believing he has the potential to go all the way.
Jiri Prochazka “not surprised” that Bo Nickal received UFC 300 main card slot ahead of him: “I really don’t care”
Harry Kettle - March 26, 2024
Jiri Prochazka has revealed that he isn’t surprised Bo Nickal got a spot on the main card of UFC 300 ahead of him. At UFC 300, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka returns to the Octagon to battle Aleksandar Rakic. However, while many felt as if that was a bout worthy of being on the main card, the promotion disagreed. Instead, Bo Nickal will take on Cody Brundage as he attempts to extend his unbeaten run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Alexander Volkov booked to fight Jailton Almeida at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - March 26, 2024
A new heavyweight showdown has been booked for UFC 302 as Alexander Volkov prepares to return against Jailton Almeida. Right now, the heavyweight division is looking a bit deadlocked. While Jon Jones is the champion, Tom Aspinall is the interim champion, and it appears as if the promotion is waiting for Jon to get healthy so they can book Jones vs Miocic. Beyond that, though, as Aspinall continues to sit and wait, there are plenty of other contenders rising up through the ranks.
What's next for Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas after UFC Vegas 89?
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 89, flyweight contenders took center stage as Rose Namajunas battled Amanda Ribas. Namajunas entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Manon Fiorot in her flyweight debut, and before that, she lost to Carla Esparza to drop the strawweight title. Ribas, meanwhile, had most recently TKO’d Luana Pinheiro, this after suffering a TKO loss to Maycee Barber.
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno announces he's stepping away from MMA for the foreseeable future
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will be taking a break from MMA. Moreno is coming off a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City in February. It was his second straight loss as he dropped a decision to Alexandre Pantoja to lose his title.