UFC News
Frankie Edgar on Michael Chandler fighting Conor McGregor at middleweight: "I’m saying Chandler all the way"
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Frankie Edgar has weighed in on the rumored middleweight fight between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. It was on New Year’s Eve that ‘Notorious’ took to ‘X‘ with a video announcement stating that he would be returning to action on June 29 at International Fight Week for a middleweight bout with Michael Chandler.
Ronda Rousey reacts after Vince McMahon resigns from WWE: "If he’s still around Vince still has a hand in the business"
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey has reacted after her former employer Vince McMahon announced his resignation from WWE. McMahon, the longtime face of the WWE, was appointed TKO Group Holding’s Executive Chairman and board member following the company’s merger with the UFC. However, Vince’s position within the company drew heavy scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal shared a story regarding a lawsuit filed by Janel Grant, that insinuates Vince McMahon was abusing her sexually for years and even pimping her to other men.
Dillon Danis takes issue with Sean Strickland's criticism of Jon Anik: "Coming from the guy who cried and threatened murder"
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Dillon Danis found it comical that Sean Strickland would have the gull to criticize UFC commentator Jon Anik. Anik made headlines two days ago when he hinted at a career change, suggesting he was growing tired of the ever-toxic MMA space.
Conor McGregor teases his return at UFC 300, Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler react
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Conor McGregor teased a return at UFC 300 on Friday night, spawning reactions from Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz. McGregor (22-6 MMA) spent most of yesterday promoting his new movie ‘Road House‘ with a series of messages and video trailers on ‘X‘. However, the Irishman concluded his evening by sharing the following cryptic tweet, hinting at a return at April’s historic UFC 300 event.
Sean Strickland reacts after Jon Anik hints at career change due to toxic MMA fans: "These people are why you have a paycheck"
Chris Taylor - January 26, 2024
Sean Strickland has reacted after UFC commentator Jon Anik hinted at a possible career change due to toxic MMA fans. It was just yesterday that Anik, a long-time play-by-play man for the UFC, made headlines when he told Kenny Florian that he was growing tired of the MMA space.
Sean O’Malley says he “doesn’t care to think” about UFC 300
Zain Bando - January 26, 2024
Sean O’Malley is a little over a month away from his first bantamweight title defense against Marlon Vera at UFC 299, which headlines the event from Miami, Fla., March 9 on ESPN+ pay-per-view. O’Malley, who won the title against Aljamain Sterling in August at UFC 292 in Boston, MA, at TD Garden, became one of just two DWCS alumni to win a championship since the show was established in 2017.
Dricus Du Plessis claims Sean Strickland admitted he lost before UFC 297 scorecards were read
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis says Sean Strickland admitted defeat after their middleweight title fight at UFC 297 went the distance. Strickland was looking to defend his title for the first time against Du Plessis and their highly anticipated bout resulted in a back-and-forth scrap. When the final bell rang many were torn on who won, as it likely came down to the second round.
Jamahal Hill wants “biggest money fight” upon UFC return
Zain Bando - January 26, 2024
Jamahal Hill brought UFC light heavyweight gold back to the Midwest MMA scene in January 2023, only to have his title reign halted by an Achilles injury just six months later. Jamahal Hill has been out of competition since, and will likely get a chance to reclaim the gold he never lost upon his return to the Octagon.
Jared Cannonier says he could be ready to fight at UFC 300, eyes Dricus Du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev next
Josh Evanoff - January 26, 2024
Middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is the latest to show interest in fighting at UFC 300 in April. ‘The Killa Gorilla’ has been out of action since a unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori in June. That victory was the second in a row for Jared Cannonier, previously defeating Sean Strickland in December 2022. After Paulo Costa withdrew, the seemingly ageless middleweight also got a call to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 last October.
Justin Gaethje explains why he turned down Benoit Saint-Denis fight, responds to comments from Joe Rogan
Josh Evanoff - January 26, 2024
The decision for Justin Gaethje to not fight rising UFC lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis was a simple one. ‘The Highlight’ recently booked his return to the cage for April, at the milestone UFC 300 event. There, Justin Gaethje will face former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a defense of his ceremonial ‘BMF’ title. The lightweight famously captured the gold with a second-round knockout win over Dustin Poirier last July.
Tony Ferguson reveals he fought Paddy Pimblett with a torn MCL, undergoes knee surgery
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2024
Tony Ferguson entered his UFC 296 fight against Paddy Pimblett with a serious knee injury. Ferguson took to social media to reveal he underwent knee surgery to replace his torn MCL. According to ‘El Cucuy’ he suffered the injury in November just before Thanksgiving but decided to continue with the fight.
Sean O'Malley says UFC 299 performance against Marlon Vera will be something "unseen before"
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2024
Sean O’Malley is promising to do something special against Marlon Vera at UFC 299. O’Malley is set to defend his bantamweight title for the first time against Vera in the main event of UFC 299 on March 9 in Miami, Florida. The two fought back in August of 2020 in the co-main event of UFC 252, where it was Vera who won by first-round TKO as O’Malley had hurt his ankle in the fight.