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Israel Adesanya's coach weighs in on former champ's UFC title window
Curtis Calhoun - September 9, 2024
One of Israel Adesanya’s coaches has addressed the former champion’s current title window following his loss to Dricus du Plessis. Adesanya lost to the UFC middleweight titleholder du Plessis at UFC 305 last month in Perth. He returned to the Octagon following a year-long hiatus, stemming from a defeat to Sean Strickland that shocked the world.
Cain Velasquez's sentencing date set in attempted murder trial
Curtis Calhoun - September 9, 2024
The attempted murder trial of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is nearing its conclusion in California. Velasquez, as reported by MMA Fighting, will appear in Santa Clara County District court on October 18th for sentencing. He pleaded no contest to several charges, including attempted murder, last month after cutting a deal with the prosecution.
WATCH | Ciryl Gane spars with NBA star Rudy Gobert ahead of UFC 308 return
Josh Evanoff - September 9, 2024
Heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane has trained with NBA star Rudy Gobert ahead of his UFC return. ‘Bon Gamin’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a fight in his home country of France a year ago. In Paris, Ciryl Gane scored a second-round knockout victory over Serghei Spivac, his first bout since losing to Jon Jones last March. Despite rumors of the heavyweight returning to France for his next bout, he will instead be traveling to Abu Dhabi.
Dana White reacts to Oscar De La Hoya attending Noche UFC over Canelo Alvarez's return: "I don't know where he's getting his ticket"
Josh Evanoff - September 9, 2024
UFC President Dana White doesn’t want to be part of Oscar De La Hoya’s feud with Canelo Alvarez. This Saturday night in Las Vegas, Sin City will be taken over by not only one but two massive combat sports events. At the Sphere, Noche UFC will go down. Headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, the card will focus on Mexican fighting history. Across the town, boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez will be facing Puerto Rico’s Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena.
Alexa Grasso expecting a violent fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 306: "We are going to kill each other"
Cole Shelton - September 9, 2024
Alexa Grasso is expecting her UFC 306 title defense against Valentina Shevchenko to be violent. Grasso and Shevchenko are set for their trilogy match on Saturday at the Sphere in a highly-anticipated bout at UFC 306. The two fought to a draw last September after Grasso scored an upset submission win in March of 2023 to win the title.
Sean O'Malley explains why he's not concerned about Merab Dvalishvili's cardio and pace ahead of UFC 306
Cole Shelton - September 9, 2024
Sean O’Malley knows Merab Dvalishvili is known for his cardio and pace, but he doesn’t think that will play any role in their UFC 306 fight. O’Malley is looking to defend his bantamweight title for the second time on Saturday as he takes on Dvalishvili in an intriguing matchup. It’s a fight many fans are torn on who will win, but O’Malley is confident he will win the fight by KO and will do so early in the fight. With O’Malley thinking he will KO Dvalishvili early, he doesn’t his cardio will play any role.
Dana White reveals his MMA Mount Rushmore ahead of UFC 306
Curtis Calhoun - September 9, 2024
Dana White’s MMA ‘Mount Rushmore’ features four of the greatest to ever fight in the promotion, including one he’s vehemently defended. White and the UFC are just days away from the most ambitious pay-per-view event in MMA history this Saturday in Las Vegas. The UFC’s debut at the Sphere venue will intertwine sports and entertainment at the one-of-a-kind venue.
Robert Whittaker says it's title shot or bust if he defeats Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 9, 2024
Robert Whittaker is adamant that a win over Khamzat Chimaev gets him another UFC middleweight title opportunity. Whittaker and Chimaev will be going one-on-one during the UFC 308 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. There has been much talk over the stakes of this matchup, with many believing Khamzat will be granted a title shot if he wins, but what if “The Reaper” emerges victorious?
Movsar Evloev fires back at Aljamain Sterling over PED claims: "He will answer about his words"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 9, 2024
Movsar Evloev has hit back at Aljamain Sterling amid banned substance accusations. Sterling has expressed his belief that Evloev isn’t fighting fair. More recently, Sterling was interviewed by “Home of Fight” and said he’s heard from others who claim the Russian grappler isn’t a clean athlete.
Coach explains what Merab Dvalishvili must do to defeat Sean O'Malley at UFC 306
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 9, 2024
The coach of Merab Dvalishvili, Ray Longo, has detailed what his fighter must do in order to take the UFC Bantamweight Championship from Sean O’Malley. Merab will challenge O’Malley for the 135-pound gold in the main event of the historic UFC 306 event. The card will be taking place inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event has been heavily hyped by UFC CEO Dana White as being one of a kind. There’s no doubt that the two headliners want to walk out of the big show with gold.
Dana White still isn't eager to host UFC events in stadiums
Harry Kettle - September 9, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White still isn’t convinced by holding events in stadiums, even in Las Vegas. As we know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will head to the Sphere in Las Vegas for the first time this weekend. They will be putting on what promises to be a blockbuster show, with many being fascinated to find out exactly what it’s going to look like.
Brandon Moreno says recent MMA hiatus has him “very motivated” to fight at UFC Edmonton: “I find myself in a really good moment”
Harry Kettle - September 9, 2024
Brandon Moreno believes his recent MMA hiatus has left him feeling motivated ahead of his return at UFC Edmonton. For the longest time, Brandon Moreno was one of the top dogs at flyweight alongside Deiveson Figueiredo. Now, however, following two losses on the bounce, the Mexican sensation is in need of a big win to get back in the title picture. At UFC Edmonton later this year, he’ll try to get that win when he battles Amir Albazi.
Sean O’Malley vows to KO “sloppy” Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306: “This fight is going to end brutal”
Harry Kettle - September 9, 2024
Sean O’Malley has vowed to knock Merab Dvalishvili out this weekend in their UFC 306 main event at the Sphere. This weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to the Sphere in Las Vegas for the first time. As part of the event, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili in what promises to be a blockbuster showdown.
Dana White isn’t sure that The Sphere will work well for UFC 306 fights: “We won’t know until it’s over”
Harry Kettle - September 9, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has admitted that he doesn’t know how well the fights will work at the Sphere. It’s safe to say that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has put a lot of time and energy into their debut event at the Sphere. They’ve put so much into it, in fact, that there’s a chance it’ll be the only time they ever put on a show there.
Natalia Silva sets sight on gold following UFC Vegas 97 win over Jessica Andrade: "I will be ready"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2024
Natalia Silva is itching to get a chance to fight for gold following her UFC Vegas 97 win over Jessica Andrade. The win over Andrade this past Saturday in “Sin City” extended Silva’s winning streak to 12. She has not suffered a loss since December 2017, which was a unanimous decision defeat to Marina Rodriguez.
Robert Whittaker spars with boxing champion Jai Opetaia: "He’s one of the best in the world"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is in awe after sparring with IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. Whittaker and Opetaia have pivotal matchups coming up in their respective combat sports. “The Reaper” will be taking on Khamzat Chimaev on October 26th. Just two weeks earlier, Opetaia will be putting his boxing gold at stake against Jack Massey on October 12.
Sean O’Malley shares theory on friendship between Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley isn’t so sure that Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili are the friends they say they are. O’Malley is set to put his gold at stake against Dvalishvili in the main event of UFC 306. O’Malley has already beaten Merab’s teammate, Sterling, to capture the 135-pound gold. Now, it’s Dvalishvili’s turn for a title bout.
Dana White reacts to Demetrious Johnson's retirement: "Incredible career he had"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given his take on legendary MMA fighter Demetrious Johnson announcing his retirement. During the ONE Championship 168 event, Johnson announced that he is walking away from pro MMA competition. “Mighty Mouse” leaves the sport having held UFC and ONE gold. He also snagged the record for the most successful consecutive UFC title defenses.