UFC News
UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - March 22, 2024
The UFC Vegas 89 ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ weigh-in results are in and all fighters have successfully made weight. UFC Vegas 89 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, March 23rd at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Belal Muhammad doesn’t buy Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300: “I think it was more so to hype up Leon”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad doesn’t believe Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300. While he may not be fighting at UFC 300, it wasn’t through a lack of trying for Leon Edwards. The UFC welterweight champion was reportedly offered three different opponents for the event, as per Dana White. However, none of those actually came to fruition.
Fans react after Dana White suggests that Kamaru Usman surpassed Georges St-Pierre as the greatest welterweight of all time: “Usman hasn't even surpassed Matt Hughes”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Fight fans have reacted to Dana White’s suggestion that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time. It goes without saying that Dana White is an opinionated guy. The UFC CEO has never been one to shy away from a debate, and he’s always going to speak his mind. In a recent podcast appearance, he caught many off guard by suggesting that Kamaru Usman – not Georges St-Pierre – is the greatest welterweight ever.
Dana White reveals UFC commentator Joe Rogan worked his first 12-13 events free of charge: “I’d do anything for Joe”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Dana White has revealed that for the first chapter of his UFC career, Joe Rogan commentated on events for free. For the longest time now, Joe Rogan has been a mainstay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s been one of the defining voices in the promotion and as we look ahead to the future, it doesn’t seem like he’s planning on hanging up his microphone anytime soon.
Amanda Ribas plans for Rose Namajunas fight to be a "war" to prove it is worthy of being the main event
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
Amanda Ribas is ready to prove her UFC Vegas 89 fight against Rose Namajunas deserves to be the main event. Ribas and Namajunas are set to headline the card on Saturday in a very intriguing matchup. Namajunas is looking to avoid her first three-fight losing streak of her career, while Ribas is looking for the biggest win of her career. However, heading into the bout, Ribas has heard the talk that the fight isn’t main event worthy, so the Brazilian is looking to prove those fans wrong.
UFC parts ways with five fighters
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
The UFC has parted ways with five more fighters. On Thursday evening, X account UFC Roster Tracker, which tracks the UFC roster and who has been added and removed, revealed five fighters have been let go. According to the account, Bryan Barberena, Carlos Candelario, Philipe Lins, Josh Parisian, and Joanne Wood are no longer listed on the UFC’s active roster.
Dana White says "you cannot deny" Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says Kamaru Usman, not Georges St-Pierre, is the greatest welterweight of all time. Usman held the welterweight title from 2019 until 2022 and defended the belt five times. He was a dominant champion, but still, most fans think St-Pierre is the greatest welterweight of all time due to his longevity as champion.
Dana White blames Road House media obligations for delaying Conor McGregor's return: "He can't do both"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Dana White is about ready to start talking with Conor McGregor about a UFC return. ‘The Notorious’ is going on nearly three years out of action. The former UFC champion last competed in July 2021, in a trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. As many fans likely remember, Conor McGregor broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round. Due to the injury, he was forced out of action for a long time.
Ronda Rousey reveals severe concussions forced retirement from the UFC: "I really couldn't talk about it"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was forced to leave combat sports due to concussions. ‘Rowdy’ is still one of the biggest UFC stars of all time, and directly led to the company introducing women into the promotion. Due to Ronda Rousey’s success in Strikeforce, Dana White took notice. He signed her in late 2012 and thus began a dominant stranglehold on the 135-pound division.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk admits it’s “really difficult” to stick with her retirement decision: “I deserve to wake up tomorrow and change my mind”
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is admitting that it’s ‘really difficult’ to stick with her retirement decision. Jedrzejczyk (16-5 MMA) is a former strawweight champion, with a record-setting five title defenses on her resume.
UFC heavyweight Walt Harris receives four-year suspension for banned substances
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
UFC heavyweight veteran Walt Harris has received a four-year suspension for the use of banned substances. Walt ‘The Big Ticket’ Harris (13-10 MMA) last fought in June of 2021, going down to defeat against Marcin Tybura (25-8 MMA) by TKO. With the loss, the 40-year-old heavyweight had the unenviable record of losing 3 fights in a row inside of the Octagon – all by TKO.
UFC legend Tito Ortiz says he “lost everything” in the 2020 stock market crash: “We need to make sure we make America great again”
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz is saying he ‘lost everything’ in the 2020 stock market crash. Known as ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’, Tito, now 49, spent much of his MMA career in the UFC. Ortiz (21-12 MMA) was a former light heavyweight champion and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 0f 2012.