UFC News
Robert Whittaker tells Kamaru Usman to "stick around" at middleweight after UFC 294: "That fight interests me"
Cole Shelton - October 26, 2023
Robert Whittaker is hoping to fight Kamaru Usman next time out. At UFC 294 last weekend in Abu Dhabi, former welterweight champion Usman moved up to middleweight on 11 days’ notice to face Khamzat Chimaev. It was an intriguing matchup and Usman entered it with a lot of confidence, but it was Chimaev who won a majority decision.
Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev continue to trade barbs following controversial result at UFC 294
Josh Evanoff - October 26, 2023
UFC light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev continue to trade words. Over the weekend, the two contenders met on the UFC 294 main card. The fight was an important one, as both men looked to get into title contention. For his part, Johnny Walker entered the bout riding a three-fight winning streak, while Magomed Ankalaev hadn’t been seen since a December draw with Jan Blachowicz.
Former UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway interested in fighting Justin Gaethje for the BMF title: “How about one for the fans?”
Josh Evanoff - October 26, 2023
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is down for a showdown with Justin Gaethje. ‘The Highlight’ is currently awaiting his next fight. Last defeating Dustin Poirier by knockout to win ‘BMF’ gold in July, he quickly called for a title shot against Islam Makhachev. The Russian recently defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294, and Justin Gaethje quickly called for a title bid once again.
UFC CEO Dana White responds to backlash over new Bud Light deal
Susan Cox - October 26, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White is responding to the backlash over the new Bud Light deal. The UFC made the announcement yesterday, October 25th, that it had signed a six-year sponsorship deal with Bud Light, beginning on January 1st of 2024 ,which is expected to be worth upwards of $100 million. Bud Light will be replacing Modelo as the UFC’s official beer sponsor.
Tom Aspinall shares the advice he received from Michael Bisping ahead of interim title fight with Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2023
UFC star Tom Aspinall has shared the advice he received from Michael Bisping ahead of his short-notice title fight. At UFC 295 next month, Tom Aspinall will compete for the UFC interim heavyweight championship. He’ll be going up against Sergei Pavlovich, and he’ll be doing so on short notice as a result of Jon Jones pulling out of his fight with Stipe Miocic.
Dana White explains why he considers Vince McMahon the “Michael Jordan” of the business world
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2023
UFC president Dana White has heaped praise on Vince McMahon following the recent UFC/WWE merger. When TKO Group Holdings Inc. was first announced, few could believe that we were actually seeing UFC and WWE come together like this. Alas, it’s happened, and it’s been quite the journey to get here.
Daniel Cormier explains why UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev should fight Conor McGregor next: “It’s the biggest money fight the UFC can make”
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why he believes the promotion should book Islam Makhachev vs Conor McGregor. Last weekend, Islam Makhachev knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to successfully retain his UFC lightweight championship. It was an emphatic performance that cemented his status as one of the best fighters on the planet.
Chael Sonnen expects Jon Jones to have a "very hard recovery" after they "took all his needles"
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones will be out for more than eight months. Jones was set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was a highly-anticipated fight, but on Tuesday night, it was revealed by UFC CEO Dana White that Jones tore his pec and would be out for eight months.
Charles Oliveira confident he will get next title shot against Islam Makhachev: "Everybody knows I’m next"
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2023
Charles Oliveira is confident he will get the next lightweight title shot. Oliveira was supposed to rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 last Saturday, but just under two weeks out from the fight he suffered a cut that forced him to pull out. Alexander Volkanovski took the fight and lost by first-round knockout as Makhachev remained the UFC lightweight champion.
Tom Aspinall reveals Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was originally viewed by UFC as double retirement fight: "Vacant title anyway"
Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2023
Tom Aspinall has revealed that he expected to fight for a title regardless of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic’s cancelation. As Dana White revealed last night, ‘Bones’ is now out of UFC 295. Jon Jones was originally slated to headline the card against Stipe Miocic in his first heavyweight title defense. Instead, fans will get to see Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event, as they will battle for interim gold.
Daniel Cormier reacts after Jon Jones is forced to withdraw from UFC 295 due to injury
Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2023
Commentator Daniel Cormier has reacted to Jon Jones’ withdrawal from UFC 295. ‘Bones’ was set to headline the pay-per-view event next month against Stipe Miocic. The bout was going to be the first title defense of Jon Jones’ heavyweight reign, previously winning the title in March. Sadly for fans, they won’t be getting to see the heavyweight champion return to the cage next month.
Sean O’Malley says Khamzat Chimaev missed the chance to create hype with his post-fight interview at UFC 294: “He doesn't take that opportunity”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2023
Sean O’Malley is claiming Khamzat Chimaev missed the chance to create hype with his post-fight interview at UFC 294. It was just this past Saturday, October 21st that saw Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA) defeat Kamaru Usman (20-4 MMA) in a middleweight bout at UFC 294.