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Henry Cejudo's coach confirms he's serious about a flyweight return "To save the division!"
Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024
Former UFC two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo is serious about a return to the flyweight division, per one of his longtime coaches. Cejudo hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 in February. Dvalishvili will fight for the UFC bantamweight title this weekend against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306.
Aljamain Sterling responds to Sean O'Malley's "cute" theory about friendship with Merab Dvalishvili
Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling responded to Sean O’Malley’s comments questioning the validity of his friendship with teammate Merab Dvalishvili. Sterling will likely be in Dvalishvili’s corner for UFC 306 this weekend in Las Vegas. Dvalishvili faces O’Malley for the UFC bantamweight title and a shot at winning a world championship.
Dan Hardy reveals plans for MMA return with the PFL: "I gave them three or four names"
Josh Evanoff - September 13, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy is interested in fighting for the PFL. As most fans are aware, the man known as ‘The Outlaw’ hasn’t competed in over a decade. Dan Hardy last fought Amir Sadollah in September 2012, picking up a unanimous decision victory. The following year, the British striker was diagnosed with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome, a heart condition.
Benson Henderson explains why he ended his retirement to sign with Misfits Boxing: "It's time for me to go have fun"
Josh Evanoff - September 13, 2024
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson is enjoying his time in retirement ahead of his boxing debut. ‘Smooth’ has been out of the cage since facing Usman Nurmagomedov last March at Bellator 292. With the lightweight title on the line, Benson Henderson was brutally finished in the first round. Following the defeat, the longtime fan favorite laid his gloves down on the mat and retired from MMA.
Dana White downplays potential brain trauma in Power Slap competitors: "We're all gonna die!"
Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White was pressed about Power Slap in a recent interview ahead of one of the biggest cards in UFC history. White is hours away from his most ambitious project during his UFC tenure. UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere is an unprecedented event at the one-of-a-kind venue, headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili.
Former Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov hints at UFC run after promotional exit
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 13, 2024
Yaroslav Amosov, a former Bellator welterweight champion, has announced his departure from Bellator MMA and is teasing a UFC run. Amosov had been with Bellator since the summer of 2018. He went on a tear under the promotion, going 8-1. Along the way, the Ukrainian bruiser became Bellator’s 170-pound champion with one successful title defense and a unification win. He suffered the first loss of his pro MMA career after being stopped by Jason Jackson in late 2023.
Justin Gaethje reveals scenario where retirement would be likely: "I’m not doing it two more times"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 13, 2024
Justin Gaethje knows one scenario that would likely lead to him putting a bow on his pro MMA career. Gaethje has been in his share of wars inside the Octagon. More often than not, “The Highlight” emerges victorious, but he has certainly taken his lumps both in victory and defeat. No loss was more devastating to Gaethje than the one he suffered at UFC 300.
UFC 306: 'O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili' weigh-in results: Both title fights official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 13, 2024
The two title fights scheduled for the UFC 306 card this weekend have now been made official following the early weigh-ins. Before fight night, all 20 fighters stepped on the scale as Noche UFC comes at us this Saturday. There was even a weigh-in for Manon Fiorot. She is the backup option for the flyweight title fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.
Belal Muhammad explains why he switched his prediction for Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306: “If you’d have asked me maybe a month ago..”
Harry Kettle - September 13, 2024
Belal Muhammad has explained why he’s switched his prediction for this weekend’s main event between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. Tomorrow night, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. In the eyes of many, this contest is just too close to call.
Video | Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili trade words during intense staredown for UFC 306
Harry Kettle - September 13, 2024
UFC title rivals Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili traded words ahead of their showdown at Noche UFC this weekend. On Saturday night, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. It’s a fight that has been a long time coming, with Merab beating a parade of other top contenders in order to secure his shot at the gold. O’Malley, meanwhile, has beaten everyone he’s faced in mixed martial arts, and hopes to keep that streak going.
Former featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie forced to withdraw from UFC Paris
Harry Kettle - September 13, 2024
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie has been forced to withdraw from UFC Paris. Later this month, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Paris, France. The French capital will play host to a string of really fun fights, including Renato Moicano vs Benoit Saint-Denis. In addition, Nora Cornolle was set to go up against Germanie de Randamie, a former UFC champion.
Sean O’Malley sounds off on “little f**king weasel” Henry Cejudo ahead of UFC 306: “I’m a nightmare for him”
Harry Kettle - September 13, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has gone off on Henry Cejudo ahead of the former’s return to the cage tomorrow night. This weekend, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. The expectation is that it’ll be a night to remember at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with these two fighters – who have drastically different styles – trading blows.
Sean O’Malley explains why he prefers fighting grapplers over strikers
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley says he would prefer to fight strikers over grapplers. O’Malley is known for his striking ability, so many would assume he would prefer to be in striking matches. However, speaking to Stephen A. Smith, O’Malley said that isn’t the case. Instead, he would prefer to fight wrestlers and grapplers all the time.
Joe Rogan makes the case for a Kamaru Usman title shot vs. Belal Muhammad: “He earned it!”
Curtis Calhoun - September 12, 2024
Joe Rogan believes former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman should get a title shot despite a three-fight losing skid inside the Octagon. Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight belt earlier this year at UFC 304. Muhammad, after earning the title, is plotting his return to make his first title defense as a UFC champion.
Max Holloway predicts Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili: "If there's one hole he has..."
Curtis Calhoun - September 12, 2024
BMF titleholder Max Holloway shared his prediction for the UFC 306 main event between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley, the UFC’s bantamweight champion, will defend the title for the second time against Dvalishvili at UFC 306. The bantamweight headliner caps off a stacked card at the UFC’s annual Mexican Independence Day Weekend event.
Brian Ortega wanted Diego Lopes fight to be rebooked to "finish" their story: "I don’t want to leave anyone with any doubt"
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2024
Brian Ortega wanted to fight Diego Lopes so fans could get the answer on who would emerge victorious. Ortega has seen plenty of fights get scrapped that never ended up getting rebooked. One of the biggest what-if fights of all time is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. So, after Ortega was pulled from his UFC 303 bout against Lopes, he knew his next fight had to be against the Brazilian.
Israel Adesanya says teammate Navajo Stirling is "better than me!" after viral DWCS knockout
Curtis Calhoun - September 12, 2024
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya dished high praise to Navajo Stirling after his City Kickboxing teammate’s viral win on Dana White’s Contender Series. Adesanya most recently lost to UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 last month. Despite the loss, Adesanya remains focused on changing the course of his career and eventually earning another title shot.
Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway, featherweights need a "motorcycle helmet" to survive his power
Curtis Calhoun - September 12, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes his upcoming opponents, including Max Holloway, need extra protection to deal with his power. Topuria will make his first featherweight title defense at UFC 308 against Holloway. He returns to the Octagon after finishing Alexander Volkanovski for the belt at UFC 298 in February.