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Jamahal Hill slams Michael Johnson over comments about his recent run-in with Alex Pereira: “You one of the biggest clowns and pussy’s on the roster”
Harry Kettle - January 2, 2025
Jamahal Hill has gone after Michael Johnson for his comments regarding his recent run-in with Alex Pereira. Next weekend, Jamahal Hill will attempt to get back to winning ways. He’ll do so by facing off against Jiri Prochazka, a fellow top light heavyweight contender. Of course, both men are former world champions at 205 pounds, and both had to relinquish the belt due to injury. Another thing they have in common is that they’ve both been knocked out by Alex Pereira.
Ali Abdelaziz firmly believes Islam Makhachev could defeat Alex Pereira at 205lbs: “I swear to Allah”
Harry Kettle - January 2, 2025
Ali Abdelaziz has said that he believes Islam Makhachev is capable of defeating Alex Pereira in a light heavyweight fight. As we know, Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominant champions in mixed martial arts. Next weekend at UFC 311, he’ll put his UFC lightweight championship on the line once again when he locks horns with top contender Arman Tsarukyan.
Tony Ferguson teases fight news amid 8-fight UFC losing streak: "2025 is in my sights"
Josh Evanoff - January 1, 2025
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson hopes to announce fight news soon. ‘El Cucuy’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since an August clash against Michael Chiesa. Prior to the bout, Dana White stated that the fight would be Tony Ferguson’s last in the UFC. Win, lose, or draw, the promoter seemed done seeing the 40-year-old inside the cage. Given his seven-fight losing streak entering the event, the comments made sense.
Themba Gorimbo opens up on family members celebrating UFC 310 loss to Vicente Luque: "That eats at me"
Josh Evanoff - January 1, 2025
Themba Gorimbo has revealed several of his cousins celebrated his loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 310. ‘The Answer’ is fresh off his return to the cage last month in Las Vegas. Riding a four-fight winning streak, Themba Gorimbo stepped up on short notice to face Vicente Luque. ‘The Silent Assassin’ was initially expected to face Nick Diaz at UFC 310, but the former Strikeforce champion withdrew.
Colby Covington claims "DEI doctor" and headbutt resulted in TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley: "I could've finished him"
Josh Evanoff - December 31, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington is still unhappy with his loss to Joaquin Buckley. ‘Chaos’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC Tampa earlier this month. Back for the first time since a loss to Leon Edwards last December, Colby Covington headed to the cage on short notice. After Ian Machado Garry was pulled to face Shavkat Rakhmonov, the former interim champion stepped up to face Joaquin Buckley.
Kevin Holland explains how he can knock out UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad: 'I really honestly believe'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 31, 2024
Kevin Holland believes there’s a path for him to put the current UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad to sleep. Holland has competed at both welterweight and middleweight. He currently calls the 185-pound division his home. Despite being a middleweight at the moment, Holland admits that he believes Belal Muhammad would be an easier fight for him than the reigning 185-pound king Dricus du Plessis.
Tatiana Suarez is feeling confident heading into UFC 312 title fight
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2024
UFC star Tatiana Suarez is feeling confident heading into her UFC 312 strawweight title fight against Zhang Weili. At UFC 312, Tatiana Suarez will battle Zhang Weili for the UFC strawweight championship. It’s a moment that many have seen coming for quite some time, largely because of just how dominant Suarez has been whenever she’s been in the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov rates Islam Makhachev 4/5 after training session ahead of UFC 311
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2024
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov rated Islam Makhachev at a 4/5 after a recent training session ahead of UFC 311. The great Khabib Nurmagomedov has done some wonderful things in mixed martial arts. In addition to retiring with an unbeaten 29-0 record, he’s also helped train the next generation of superstars. Some are his own family members, and others are his close friends, such as Islam Makhachev.
Jon Jones reflects on his accomplishments in 2024 ahead of the new year
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has taken the time to reflect on his 2024 accomplishments ahead of the new year. It’s been another big, interesting year for Jon Jones. While he only competed once, that fight took place against Stipe Miocic in the main event at Madison Square Garden. On that night last month, ‘Bones’ was able to pick up a huge win to retain his UFC heavyweight title.
Merab Dvalishvili reveals wild plans for next year: "I want to be busy in 2025!"
Josh Evanoff - December 30, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili wants to be very, very, very active next year. ‘The Machine’ last appeared in the octagon in September, in the main event of Noche UFC. There, Merab Dvalishvili finally got his crack at bantamweight gold, against the hard-hitting Sean O’Malley. Ultimately, the wrestler largely controlled ‘Sugar’, winning the bout by unanimous decision after five rounds of action.
Jiri Prochazka campaigns for third fight against Alex Pereira despite being 0-2: "Fight for my life"
Cole Shelton - December 30, 2024
Jiri Prochazka is hoping to secure a third fight with Alex Pereira. Prochazka is 0-2 against Pereira, losing both fights by knockout. The former champ is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 311 against Jamahal Hill in an intriguing matchup. The winner of the fight would likely be in line for a title shot.
Caio Borralho shares theory on why he isn't fighting Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 30, 2024
Caio Borralho wanted to share the Octagon with Israel Adesanya in early 2025, but he thinks he knows why that will have to wait. Adesanya will be taking on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be taking place on February 1st. It’ll be Adesanya’s first fight off pay-per-view since 2018.