UFC News
Chael Sonnen laughs off Jorge Masvidal's "fake gangster" remark: "I will not let him get close"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2024
UFC analyst Chael Sonnen has responded to Jorge Masvidal’s recent threat toward him. ‘Gamebred’ recently announced his intention to come out of retirement, and resume his fighting career. Jorge Masvidal famously promised to retire, with a loss to Gilbert Burns last April. The former UFC title challenger kept his word, after losing to ‘Durinho’ by unanimous decision.
Rampage Jackson reveals the astronomical money he was paid for UFC 71 fight against Chuck Liddell
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2024
Rampage Jackson was paid a hefty amount for his UFC 71 title fight against Chuck Liddell. Jackson was fighting in just his second UFC fight, as the Las Vegas-based promotion bought his contract after he had one fight in WFA. In his promotional debut, he beat Marvin Eastman by KO to get a title shot against Liddell.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals UFC reached out to his manager about potential return at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2024
The UFC reportedly was interested in having Khabib Nurmagomedov return at UFC 300. UFC CEO Dana White had promised to make UFC 300 a historic card, and many fans wondered if the promotion would get someone back like they did for Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. Ultimately, that didn’t happen, but former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed the promotion did reach out to his manager but he quickly shot it down as he confirmed he won’t fight again.
Former opponent advises Tony Ferguson to think about his future and retire from UFC: “Are you going to be able to still throw the ball with your kids?”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2024
One of Tony Ferguson’s former opponents, Josh Thomson, has given his thoughts on the veteran’s future. For the longest time now, fans have been questioning why Tony Ferguson refuses to hang up the gloves. The 40-year-old has now lost seven on the bounce, and he’s picked up a lot of damage (alongside some injuries) in that time. It goes without saying that his supporters absolutely adore him, and that he holds a special place in the history books in mixed martial arts.
Jake Paul explains why he “feels bad” for former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland: “I see a very insecure, lost, wannabe, like alpha male”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2024
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has explained why he feels bad for former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. In recent weeks, a small feud has developed between Jake Paul and Sean Strickland. The boxer and UFC fighter have spoken about a possible showdown, but up to this point, nothing has been set in stone.
Dustin Poirier says UFC 299 bout with Benoit Saint Denis could be his last: “This is my 30th fight in the UFC. Every fight could be it”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2024
UFC star Dustin Poirier has admitted that his upcoming collision with Benoit Saint Denis could prove to be his last fight. At UFC 299, Dustin Poirier will go head to head with Benoit Saint Denis. It serves as the biggest test in BSD’s career thus far, as he prepares to take on one of the all-time lightweight greats. ‘The Diamond’ will be defending his turf as the veteran, whereas Saint Denis wants to prove that his time has arrived.
Kamaru Usman admits it "stings" he didn't become a champ-champ in his UFC career
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says it stings that he never became a champ-champ in his UFC career. Usman was a dominant champion at welterweight as he defended his title five times. However, he made it clear he wouldn’t go up to middleweight to chase champ-champ status due to his friend Israel Adesanya being the 185lbs champion. With that, it ruled out any chance of Usman holding two titles at the same time as many of the greats have done.
Robert Whittaker interested in fighting Sean Strickland on rumored Perth card: "I owe Australia a fight"
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Robert Whittaker is interested in a matchup with Sean Strickland if he doesn’t get a title shot his next time out. Whittaker returned to the win column earlier this month with a hard-fought decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. It was a solid performance from the Aussie who is back in the title picture following the win.
Jim Miller reflects on lengthy career ahead of UFC 300 return: "I've done it the right way"
Josh Evanoff - February 29, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Jim Miller has no regrets about the career that he’s had. The man to fans as ‘A-10’ is fast approaching his 41st birthday. Few expected, including Jim Miller himself, for the lightweight to still be fighting today. Given that his professional debut took place in 2005, it’s a miracle that he’s still active. However, Miller is doing more than just fighting in pointless contests.
Alexander Volkanovski breaks silence after UFC 298 loss to Ilia Topuria: "I'm gonna let my head rest"
Josh Evanoff - February 29, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is going to take some time off. ‘The Great’ is fresh off his return earlier this month against Ilia Topuria. The featherweight champion was back for the first time since a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in October, a short-notice bout for him. Unfortunately for Alexander Volkanovski, he suffered yet another stoppage loss against ‘El Matador’.
Robert Whittaker reveals he woke up on UFC 298 fight day with the flu: "There wasn't anything that was going to stop me"
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Robert Whittaker reveals he woke up on UFC 298 fight day with the flu. Whittaker recently returned to the Octagon against Paulo Costa in an intriguing middleweight fight. It was a crucial fight for both of their careers, as Whittaker was coming off a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis so if he was going to remain a title contender he would need to beat Costa.
Umar Nurmagomedov shares prediction for upcoming Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera title fight at UFC 299
Susan Cox - February 29, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov is sharing his prediction for the upcoming Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera title fight at UFC 299. UFC 299 will take place on Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.