MMA News
Tito Ortiz approves the FBI's plan to have the UFC train field agents: "I think it's a brilliant idea!"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2025
Former light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz wants to see the FBI and Kash Patel work with the UFC. Earlier this week, a report emerged about the two sides potentially forming a partnership. According to the report, Trump-appointed FBI Director Kash Patel is eyeing a deal with the UFC, to have the organization help train field agents. As of now, there’s still a lot unknown about the potential partnership.
Valentina Shevchenko welcomes superfight with Zhang Weili following UFC 315: "Why not?"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2025
UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko is down for a superfight against Zhang Weili. ‘Bullet’ recently signed a deal to return to the octagon in May at UFC 315. Returning for the first time since dominating Alexa Grasso in their trilogy bout last year, Valentina Shevchenko will meet the rising Manon Fiorot. ‘The Beast’ will enter her first title fight riding a 12-fight winning streak, last beating Erin Blanchfield in March.
Alex Pereira laughs off talk of a boxing match against Jake Paul: "I'm on a different level"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2025
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has no interest in boxing Jake Paul. ‘Poatan’ is currently preparing for his return to the cage. Set for next month in Las Vegas, Alex Pereira will face rising contender Magomed Ankalaev. The bout will be the Brazilian’s first, since scoring a bloody stoppage win over Khalil Rountree last October. Around the time of that bout, Pereira was publicly discussing a bout against Jake Paul.
Belal Muhammad wants to "smack around" Dricus Du Plessis even if he loses to Khamzat Chimaev next
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2025
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad wants to smack around Dricus Du Plessis whether he is the champion or not. Muhammad is set to defend his welterweight title in the main event of UFC 315 against Jack Della Maddalena. If Muhammad wins, he has shown interest in moving up to middleweight to be a champ-champ. But, now Muhammad says he just wants to fight Du Plessis even if he loses to Khamzat Chimaev next time out.
UFC Vegas 103 Weigh-in Results: Two fights canceled, main event fighters make weight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 28, 2025
UFC Vegas 103 takes place this Saturday, but two previously scheduled fights are now off following the weigh-ins. The good news is that the planned main event between flyweights Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev remains intact. The rest of the main card fights will also go on as advertised.
UFC 313: Could Justin Gaethje secure another lightweight title shot?
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 28, 2025
Justin Gaethje believes a win at UFC 313 could grant him another title fight. Gaethje was expected to face Dan Hooker on the UFC 313 card on March 8. The UFC was forced to pivot after “The Hangman” suffered a hand injury. Gaethje will now be facing Rafael Fiziev in a rematch. “The Highlight” defeated Fiziev back in March 2023 via majority decision.
Ex-UFC champion says Belal Muhammad faces 'different threat' against Jack Della Maddalena
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 28, 2025
Belal Muhammad may not have such an easy time against Jack Della Maddalena, says one former UFC champion. Muhammad vs. Maddalena has been booked for UFC 315. With Shavkat Rakhmonov on the shelf due to an injury, Maddalena has stepped up to challenge Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Muhammad will enter the May 10 title defense as a betting favorite.
Henry Cejudo believes Ilia Topuria should get Islam Makhachev title fight
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2025
Henry Cejudo believes Ilia Topuria should receive a UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev in his first fight at 155 pounds. As we know, Ilia Topuria is set to make the move up to the lightweight division. In doing so, he will be vacating his featherweight championship.
Alex Pereira responds to Daniel Cormier’s criticism over decision to corner Sean Strickland at UFC 312
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2025
Alex Pereira has responded to Daniel Cormier’s criticism of his decision to corner Sean Strickland back at UFC 312. As we know, Alex Pereira will return to action at UFC 313. He is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Magomed Ankalaev, in what is one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year thus far.
Joe Rogan explains why he still views Jon Jones as the “greatest fighter of all time” despite previous controversies
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2025
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has explained why he still views Jon Jones as the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts. Jon Jones is one of the best to ever do it in mixed martial arts – and combat sports as a whole. Anyone who has watched him for even a portion of his career is well aware of that. Still, there’s room for debate amongst some.
Former Bellator star Danny Sabatello signs with Rizin FF
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2025
Former Bellator sensation Danny Sabatello has officially signed with Rizin FF for the next chapter of his mixed martial arts career. Throughout the course of the last few years, Danny Sabatello has been quite a divisive figure. He’s built a persona for himself that is loud and brash, but unfortunately, it hasn’t always translated to success inside the cage. In fact, across his last five fights dating back to late 2022, he’s only won once – with three losses and a draw involved too.
Justin Gaethje opens as underdog in rematch with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2025
Justin Gaethje has opened as the betting underdog in his rematch against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313. Gaethje was supposed to fight Dan Hooker next Saturday, but he was forced out of the bout due to a hand injury. The UFC moved quickly to find an opponent as Fiziev agreed to step up on short notice to rematch Gaethje of their 2023 fight.
REPORT | FBI seeking partnership with the UFC to train field agents
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2025
Austin Vanderford opens up on crazy circumstances which led to UFC Seattle debut: "It was just cool"
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2025
Welterweight contender Austin Vanderford couldn’t be happier to finally be a member of the UFC. The 34-year-old has had a rough road to make it to the biggest MMA promotion in the world. In 2018, Dana White famously passed on signing Austin Vanderford, leading to his signing with Bellator the following year. While the wrestler enjoyed his time in the Scott Coker-led promotion, it wouldn’t last.
Asu Almabayev expecting title shot with win over Manel Kape in UFC Vegas 103 main event: "I'm ready!"
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2025
Asu Almabayev wants a UFC title shot with a victory over Manel Kape on Saturday. The 31-year-old flyweight has slowly, but surely, become a top contender at 125 pounds. Debuting in the UFC back in 2023, Asu Almabayev has rattled off four straight wins inside the octagon. Last October, he scored the biggest win of his promotional run thus far, handing longtime flyweight Matheus Nicolau a unanimous decision defeat.
Dustin Poirier believes Conor McGregor could return to the UFC despite long hiatus: "He's addicted to the limelight"
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2025
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has mixed feelings on Conor McGregor’s return. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in the cage in over three years now. Conor McGregor last appeared in the cage in July 2021, for his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. The bout took place just a few months after ‘The Diamond’ handed the Irishman a knockout loss, and the former UFC champion was eager to get his revenge.
Dustin Poirier claims he asked UFC for Justin Gaethje trilogy at UFC 313: "I'm the one who reached out"
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2025
Dustin Poirier says he asked the UFC for the trilogy match against Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. Gaethje was supposed to fight Dan Hooker in a highly-anticipated bout, but just over a week out from the fight, it was revealed ‘The Hangman’ was out of the fight due to an injury. After he pulled out, several fighters expressed interest in replacing him but ultimately, it will be Rafael Fiziev who will be rematching Gaethje at UFC 313.
Arman Tsarukyan denies turning down UFC 313 fight against Justin Gaethje
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan is speaking out following claims that he turned down a UFC 313 fight against Justin Gaethje. Gaethje was expecting to share the Octagon with Dan Hooker inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 8. That plan went awry when Hooker suffered a hand injury during training. While “The Hangman” says he’ll be ready to return around International Fight Week, UFC matchmakers opted to find a replacement.
UFC parts ways with five fighters in latest roster purge
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2025
More UFC roster exits have been revealed at the end of February. The UFC is the ultimate proving ground in MMA and not everyone can stick around until the end of their careers. Some athletes willingly part ways with the promotion, while others are forced out. In a recent update, five fighters are no longer a part of the UFC roster.