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Alex Pereira pokes fun at Khamzat Chimaev following recent callout
Susan Cox - November 24, 2023
Alex Pereira is poking fun at Khamzat Chimaev following his recent callout. It was Alex Pereira (9-2 MMA) who defeated Jiri Prochazka (29-4 MMA) via TKO on November 11th at UFC 295 to become the UFC light heavyweight champion.
Sean O'Malley explains how Snoop Dogg's commentary during DWCS played a “massive” role in his UFC stardom
Susan Cox - November 23, 2023
Sean O’Malley is explaining how Snoop Dogg’s commentary during DWCS played a ‘massive’ role in his UFC stardom. It was back in July of 2017, on the second season of Dana White’s Contender Series, where Sean O’Malley (17-1 MMA) knocked out Alfred Khashakyan (11-5 MMA) at 4:14 of round 1. And, as they say, the rest is history.
Ilia Topuria details the key “advantage” he will have over Alex Volkanovski at UFC 298
Susan Cox - November 23, 2023
Ilia Topuria is detailing the key ‘advantage’ he will have over Alex Volkanovski at UFC 298. UFC 298 will take place on Saturday, February 17th at a TBD venue in Los Angeles, California.
Sean O’Malley advises Jorge Masvidal against picking a street fight with Chael Sonnen
Susan Cox - November 23, 2023
Sean O’Malley is advising Jorge Masvidal against picking a street fight with Chael Sonnen. The former UFC star Jorge Masvidal recently weighed in on a tiff between Ariel Helwani and Chael Sonnen during his appearance on ‘The MMA Hour’.
Derek Brunson reveals conversation with Dana White following UFC release: "No ill will"
Josh Evanoff - November 23, 2023
PFL middleweight contender Derek Brunson has discussed his exit from the UFC. The longtime middleweight contender left the company following a knockout loss to Dricus du Plessis earlier this year. While Derek Brunson booked a UFC 295 return against Roman Dolidze, he was later released. In September, he was suddenly cut and signed with the PFL just days later.
Dana White announces two more fights inlcuding Joe Pyfer getting first UFC main event
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has announced two key more fights on social media. White took to his X account on Thanksgiving to announce some fights announcements including Joe Pyfer getting his first UFC main event.
Chase Hooper explains why he was "surprised" to finish Jordan Leavitt in the first round at UFC Vegas 82
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2023
Chase Hooper has his first win streak in the UFC. Hooper moved up to lightweight back in May and scored a decision win over Nick Fiore. He was then booked to face Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 82 in a scrap he was a sizeable betting favorite.
Jan Blachowicz plans to silence Aleksandar Rakic with a "clear KO" at UFC 297: "He’s going to have nothing to say"
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is excited to silence Aleksandar Rakic once and for all. Blachowicz and Rakic fought in the main event of UFC Vegas 54 in May of 2022 and it was the Pole who won the fight by TKO as Rakic blew out his knee after leg kicks from Blachowicz. Since then, Rakic has been adamant he will get a rematch with Blachowicz and beat him when they do.
Ailin Perez reveals she made more on OnlyFans this weekend than her entire purse after shouting it out following UFC Vegas 82 win
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2023
Ailin Perez says she made more money on OnlyFans this weekend than she did competing in the UFC. At UFC Vegas 82, Perez gave a shoutout to her OnlyFans which gained some traction on social media. However, after Perez scored a decision win over Lucie Pudilova, inside the Octagon she gave another shoutout to her OnlyFans and revealed it would be free for everyone following her win.
Tom Aspinall interested in boxing match if UFC doesn't let him be active: "Don't want to be waiting around for Jon Jones"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2023
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is down to box if he can’t fight in the cage. The British fighter is fresh off his return opposite Sergei Pavlovich last month at UFC 295. Famously, Tom Aspinall only stepped in on short notice, following the cancelation of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. In the interim title fight earlier this month, the Brit scored a first-round knockout win.
Colby Covington takes aim at Leon Edwards for easy path to UFC title shot: "Didn't earn it the hard way like I did"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington feels that Leon Edwards has had it easy. ‘Chaos’ and ‘Rocky’ are slated to compete next month at UFC 296. For Leon Edwards, the bout will be another title defense, the first since a decision win over Kamaru Usman in March. Colby Covington was cage side that night, watching ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ suffered his second-straight loss to the Brit.
Dustin Poirier wishes he got UFC 294 short notice title fight against Islam Makhachev: "It was perfect timing"
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2023
Dustin Poirier says he had accepted to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice at UFC 294. Makhachev was looking to defend his lightweight title for the second time as he was set to rematch Charles Oliveira. However, on less than two weeks’ notice, it was revealed that Oliveira suffered a cut above his eye which kept him from fighting.