MMA News
Alex Pereira confirms interest in returning to middleweight to face Dricus du Plessis: "I just needed a break from 185"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is serious about fighting Dricus du Plessis. ‘Poatan’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a short-notice rematch in June at UFC 303. In the main event, Alex Pereira handed Jiri Prochazka a brutal second-round knockout victory. Despite plans for a lengthy hiatus, the Brazilian is already set to return. In the main event of UFC 307, Pereira will face fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr.
Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling re-booked for UFC 310 after recent fight fallout
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
The UFC matchmakers moved fast to re-book Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling after Sterling’s recent withdrawal from their original fight date at UFC 307. Evloev vs. Sterling is rescheduled for UFC 310 on December 7th in Las Vegas. The promotion announced the news on Thursday on their social media pages.
Referee Marc Goddard says he cried after officiating Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum: "The darkest depths of their souls"
Chris Taylor - September 27, 2024
Longtime MMA referee Marc Goddard hadn’t been shaken up many times in his legendary career, but all that changed as Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum battled at UFC 236. Adesanya and Gastelum fought for the then-interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 236 in Atlanta. The winner earned the right to face then-UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, for the lineal championship.
Conor McGregor absolutely unloads on "ding dong" Ilia Topuria: "I'll cave ya head in"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Conor McGregor has absolutely unloaded on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. McGregor and Topuria have taken shots at one another in the past. Most recently, the UFC featherweight champion said he would turn down a fight against the Irishman due to what McGregor stands for now.
Former UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal teases fight news coming "very soon"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
Jorge Masvidal says his next move will be revealed in the near future. Masvidal has been making the media rounds teasing something big is being planned for his fighting future. “Gamebred” has dabbled into the world of fight promotion since announcing his retirement from MMA. The combat sports itch still needed to be scratched, however.
Benoit Saint Denis reveals what he learned from Dustin Poirier fight and dealing with staph infection
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
Benoit Saint Denis has reflected on fighting Dustin Poirier while dealing with a staph infection. Saint Denis was viewed as a dangerous threat to “The Diamond” going into their showdown back in March. Right away, Saint Denis showed that explosiveness fans have known him for, but Poirier stopped him in his tracks with a second-round KO. The loss put an end to Saint Denis’ five-fight winning streak.
UFC Paris Weigh-in Results: Scary moment for prelim fighter, main event official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
The weigh-in results for UFC Paris are in. UFC Paris takes place inside the Accor Arena this Saturday. Before the action begins, the early morning weigh-ins were in full swing. There is good news, as the main event between Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint Denis is official.
UFC reaches new settlement agreement in antitrust lawsuit
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has reached a new settlement agreement with plaintiffs in their antitrust lawsuit. As you may have heard, the UFC is facing two antitrust lawsuits – the Le case, which covers fighters from 2010 to 2017, and the Johnson case, covering fighters from 2017 onwards. A $335 million settlement was previously agreed for both cases, however, Judge Richard Boulware of the U.S. District Court of Nevada rejected the deal.
Renato Moicano slams Michael Chandler for being suckered into waiting for fake Conor McGregor fight: “This guy is too dumb”
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
Renato Moicano has slammed Michael Chandler for waiting so long for a showdown with Conor McGregor that hasn’t happened. For the longest time, Michael Chandler was waiting on the sidelines for a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, the Irishman wasn’t able to answer the call.
WATCH | Tom Aspinall demolishes Tommy Fury in ‘Dead Leg Challenge’
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall destroyed Tommy Fury in a recent Dead Leg Challenge video. As we know, Tom Aspinall is one of the most talked-about fighters in the world right now. In addition to being the interim heavyweight champion of the UFC, the Englishman is widely considered to be the best fighter in the division. Unfortunately, right now, he’s not being given the chance to prove that.
Vince Morales confident he will "break" Taylor Lapilus at UFC Paris
Cole Shelton - September 26, 2024
Vince Morales wasn’t sure if he would ever fight in the UFC again. Morales was released from the UFC in January of 2023 and went on to fight in various promotions including RIZIN. Since his release, Morales won five straight fights. Then, as he noticed Taylor Lapilus was still without an opponent at UFC Paris, he asked his manager to try to get him that fight.
Alexander Volkanovski responds to Diego Lopes's callout for December UFC scrap
Curtis Calhoun - September 26, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has issued a response to the surging Diego Lopes’s callout for a December fight booking. Lopes defeated Volkanovski’s former rival, Brian Ortega, at UFC 306 earlier this month. After a loss to Movsar Evloev in his short-notice UFC debut, Lopes has won five straight fights and has emerged as one of the top featherweight stars.
Vince McMahon explains why he decided to pass on buying UFC in the early 2000s: "We create characters"
Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2024
Former WWE owner Vince McMahon has opened up on his decision to pass on buying the UFC. As many fans are likely aware, the UFC was sold for over 4 billion dollars back in mid-2016. However, some might not be aware, that the company was nearly sold a decade before that. In the early to mid-2000s, the company was hemorrhaging money. With that, the son of Vince McMahon, Shane, had an idea.
Kayla Harrison continues to campaign for fight against Amanda Nunes: "It's the biggest female fight maybe ever"
Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2024
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison still wants to face Amanda Nunes. The Judoka is currently set to return to the cage at UFC 307 next month. Back for the first time since a destructive stoppage win over Holly Holm in April, Kayla Harrison will face Ketlen Vieira. For her part, the Brazilian hasn’t competed since a decision victory over Pannie Kianzad. With a win, both women hope to earn a title shot.
Daniel Cormier says Francis Ngannou will have to "Channel" emotions correctly in MMA return after son's death
Curtis Calhoun - September 26, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champions Daniel Cormier and Francis Ngannou have both experienced unimaginable tragedies during their combat sports careers. Ngannou is scheduled to return to the MMA cage to make his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira on October 19th in Riyadh. He’ll make his return to MMA just mere months after the tragic death of his son, Kobe, after a medical emergency in Cameroon.
Paddy Pimblett offers timeline on UFC return: "I think I'm going to get asked to fight again"
Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett expects to fight later this year. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of the cage since a trip to the octagon in July. On the UFC 304 main card, Paddy Pimblett faced the biggest test of his career in the form of Bobby Green. For his part, ‘King’ entered the matchup fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Jim Miller at UFC 300 in April.
Daniel Cormier gives insight into how Cain Velasquez is handling looming 'Attempted Murder' sentencing
Curtis Calhoun - September 26, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier weighed in on the upcoming sentencing of Cain Velasquez in the former UFC heavyweight champ’s attempted murder trial. Velasquez pleaded no contest to attempted murder, and weapons charges, stemming from a Feb. 2022 incident. He allegedly attempted to murder the alleged child molester of his young son, Harry Goularte, in a high-speed pursuit in the San Jose, CA area.
Ilia Topuria explains why he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor: "There are bigger fights than him"
Cole Shelton - September 26, 2024
Ilia Topuria says he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor if the bout got offered. McGregor is the biggest name in the sport and the biggest fight for anyone. However, Topuria thinks the Irishman’s star power has faded which is why he doesn’t want to fight him. Along with that, Topuria believes McGregor stands for alcohol and drugs which is why he doesn’t want to fight him.