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Ilia Topuria predicts potential title collision against top contender Diego Lopes
Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024
Ilia Topuria has predicted that he could eventually defend his UFC title against rising contender Diego Lopes. Since defeating Alexander Volkanovski to claim the UFC featherweight championship, Ilia Topuria has been on top of the world. He is quickly establishing himself as a megastar in mixed martial arts, with the expectation being that he could go on to be a real household name worldwide.
Robert Whittaker explains his confidence heading into Khamzat Chimaev showdown
Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024
Robert Whittaker has explained why he’s feeling confident about his chances of overcoming Khamzat Chimaev. For the longest time, Robert Whittaker has been one of the most important stars in the UFC’s middleweight division. The former champion has done some incredible things throughout the course of his career and even at this stage, he’s viewed as a top contender.
Chael Sonnen shares his all-time worst post-fight callout: "I was a doofus!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
Chael Sonnen vocalized some of the most iconic MMA callouts during his career, but one of his early fighter callouts lives in personal infamy. Sonnen is arguably one of the most colorful personalities in UFC history. His rivalries with the likes of Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and others made him a household name and a trailblazer in fight promotion.
Sean O'Malley picks Islam Makhachev over Jon Jones in UFC's P4P debate
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is the latest high-profile fighter to part with Dana White’s stance on the UFC’s pound-for-pound discussion. UFC titleholders Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones are two of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the promotion at present. Makhachev as of this writing holds the top spot, with the heavyweight champion Jones at No. 3 behind Alex Pereira.
Kamaru Usman explains why he didn't "trust" himself in Khamzat Chimaev fight
Cole Shelton - August 26, 2024
Kamaru Usman says his trust in himself played a key role in him losing to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October. Usman stepped up on days’ notice to face Chimaev up a weight class in an intriguing three-round middleweight fight. Usman was a massive underdog, but the fight was close, and it was Chimaev who won by majority decision.
REPORT | UFC/Strikeforce vet Benji Radach dead at 45
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
Former UFC and Strikeforce fighter Benji Radach has passed away at 45 years old, as reported by MMA Fighting‘s Damon Martin on Monday. Family members and friends of Radach, including MMA veteran Troy Mandaloniz, shared the news of his passing. As of this writing, the circumstances surrounding his death are unknown.
Former Bellator heavyweight Bobby Lashley focused on combat sports return after leaving WWE: "We've been in talks"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former WWE superstar and Bellator heavyweight Bobby Lashley is working on a return to combat sports. The 48-year-old rose to prominence in professional wrestling two decades ago. However, after leaving the WWE in 2008, Bobby Lashley embarked on a run in the cage. The former amateur wrestler signed to Strikeforce with a 4-0 record but wasn’t brought into the UFC after the company was bought out. Instead, he headed to Bellator.
Israel Adesanya responds to Alex Pereira's suspension that he entered UFC 305 with an injury: "This guy knows me"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has responded to Alex Pereira. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 305 earlier this month. Back for the first time since a loss to Sean Strickland last year, Israel Adesanya faced Dricus du Plessis. While the former middleweight champion had some success against ‘Stillknocks’, he suffered a fourth-round submission loss.
Kamaru Usman reflects on rivalry with "great dance partner" Colby Covington: "He challenged me so much"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has a lot of respect for Colby Covington. As of now, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is working on a return to the cage. The former UFC welterweight champion hasn’t been seen since a majority decision defeat to Khamzat Chimaev last October. That loss was a rare middleweight appearance for Kamaru Usman, who entered the contest on a two-fight losing streak.
Angela Hill issues statement after UFC Vegas 96 defeat
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
UFC strawweight veteran Angela Hill has addressed her following for the first time since her loss in the UFC Vegas 96 co-main event. Hill and Tabatha Ricci fought in the UFC Vegas 96 co-main event slot on Saturday. It was a three-round war between the two gritty veterans, and after three rounds of high-octane action, Ricci took home the unanimous decision win.
Paddy Pimblett lays out his path to a lightweight title shot including a future fight with Charles Oliveira
Cole Shelton - August 26, 2024
Paddy Pimblett believes he is just a couple of fights away from fighting for the lightweight title. Pimblett is coming off the biggest win of his career as he scored a first-round submission win over Bobby Green at UFC 304. He does not have his next fight booked but has spoken openly about wanting to face Renato Moicano next time out. However, Pimblett says he will fight whoever he takes, but he believes he would be two or three fights away from a title shot.
Robert Whittaker warns Alex Pereira against potential Dricus du Plessis middleweight clash
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker believes Alex Pereira would fall well short of the bar in a potential clash with Dricus du Plessis at 185lbs. Whittaker will face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi in his middleweight return. He and Chimaev were scheduled to headline UFC Saudi Arabia earlier this year before Chimaev withdrew due to an illness.
Magomed Ankalaev refutes Alex Pereira's claims of avoiding UFC 307 title fight: "I’m gonna make you eat your words"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev has refuted a claim made by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira. When it was announced that Pereira’s next title defense would be against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, some fans were left puzzled. While a scrap between “Poatan” and Rountree figures to be an exciting standup banger for as long as it’ll last, many believe that Ankalaev is due for another UFC title shot.
Beneil Dariush welcomes UFC fight with Paddy Pimblett: "I really do think experience plays a factor"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2024
Beneil Dariush thinks his experience would be too much for Paddy Pimblett to handle. Dariush finds himself in a tough spot having lost his last two outings via TKO or KO. Dariush is hoping to show that he’s still got plenty of fight left in him. Will he get a chance to prove that against Paddy “The Baddy?”
Conor McGregor continues to campaign for a spot at December’s UFC 310 event: “Free the Mac”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor continues to make a push to appear on the promotion’s UFC 310 card in December. It’s safe to say that Conor McGregor isn’t exactly subtle. When he has a point to make, either on social media or in interviews, he makes it emphatically. The former two-weight UFC champion has been out of action for over three years and many want to see him return. If and when he does return, the expectation is that it will come against Michael Chandler.
Jiri Prochazka has his sights set on UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis: “I’ll clear things up a bit there and take the belt”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024
Jiri Prochazka has made it known that he’d be interested in squaring off with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. As we know, Jiri Prochazka is a pretty unique individual. The former UFC light heavyweight king has a unique style, from his actual fighting approach to how he trains and beyond. In a general sense, he also has a pretty fascinating personality. In the eyes of fans, he’s one of the most exciting competitors out there – especially in the heavier weight classes.
Dana White provides Wang Cong with a $50k POTN bonus after she was initially snubbed at UFC Vegas 96: “You looked AMAZING!”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given Wang Cong a Performance of the Night bonus after she was initially snubbed this past weekend. Sometimes, all it takes is one magnificent performance to build some hype. Over the weekend, Wang Cong put on quite the display as she knocked out Victoria Leonardo in just over a minute. While many expected her to do well, this was the kind of outing that really put her on the map in the eyes of many.
Caio Borralho predicts potential Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland rematch: "I’m not betting on the next one"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 25, 2024
Rising UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho has shared his pick for a potential rematch between 185-pound champion Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland. Borralho has emerged as a top middleweight after nearly finishing Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC Vegas 96. Caio proved his worth with an exciting scrap against Cannonier that earned “Fight of the Night” honors. Borralho scored the unanimous decision victory, and now he’ll wait to see how things play out at the top of the heap at 185 pounds.