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UFC commentator Joe Rogan explains why the Olympics is a giant scam: “There are two things going on simultaneously”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has explained why he isn’t the biggest fan of the Olympic Games. As we know, the 2024 Summer Olympics are currently ongoing in Paris, France. There are some incredible athletes taking part in some marvelous events as fans from around the globe gather to watch it all unfold. Of course, not everyone is a massive fan of the Games, including the aforementioned Joe Rogan.
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis shares his prediction for potential Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland fight
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has given his thoughts on a possible Robert Whittaker vs Sean Strickland fight. As we know, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Beyond that, though, there’s some uncertainty regarding who the next challenger will be. Some believe it should be Robert Whittaker, and others think it should be Sean Strickland.
REPORT | Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige in the works for UFC 308
Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024
A UFC featherweight clash between fan favorites Lerone Murphy and Dan Ige is reportedly targeted for UFC 308. MMA Fighting‘s Mike Heck was the first to report the news of the targeted Murphy vs. Ige booking. UFC 308 takes place on October 26 in Abu Dhabi.
Aljamain Sterling cautions Sean O'Malley's coach after Merab Dvalishvili altercation
Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024
Aljamain Sterling has a message for Sean O’Malley’s coach after ‘Suga’ and Merab Dvalishvili butted heads during a recent faceoff. O’Malley and Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 on September 14th at the Las Vegas Sphere. The UFC bantamweight title fight headlines the first major sporting event to take place at the Sphere venue.
Dustin Poirier announces his retirement decision will be made by the end of August: "Who is there for me to fight?"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2024
Fans will soon have clarity on the future of UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t competed since his third crack at undisputed gold in June. Facing Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier made a herculean effort to try and upset the champion. However, the former interim titleholder was submitted in the fifth and final round of the contest.
WATCH | Footage gets released of hotel altercation at UFC 304 between Michael Page and Farid Basharat
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2024
UFC fighters Michael Page and Farid Basharat got into an altercation at the hotel following UFC 304 in Manchester, England. After the event, former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared in his video that there was an altercation at the hotel between UFC fighters but he wouldn’t reveal who was involved.
Michael Chandler mocks Conor McGregor after his license is suspended for driving offenses: "Jesus take the wheel"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2024
Michael Chandler has mocked former UFC champion Conor McGregor after a recent report about the Irishman. ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ were set to collide at UFC 303 last month in Las Vegas. The bout was set to take place after a year of build-up, and a season coaching The Ultimate Fighter. However, just two weeks before the event, Conor McGregor withdrew due to a broken toe. As a result, Michael Chandler was pulled from the event as well.
Zabit Magomedsharipov details UFC's recent persistence in luring him out of retirement
Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024
Former UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov is content in retirement, but not without numerous attempts by the promotion to get him to return. Magomedsharipov was considered an inevitable UFC title challenger after a win over Calvin Kattar in Nov. 2019. But, he opted to retire after a series of medical issues, including a career-threatening surgery on his immune system.
Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to corner cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov is returning to corner his cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Aljamain Sterling expects a "Guaranteed title shot" with win over unbeaten Movsar Evloev
Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling plans to guarantee himself a title shot with a victory in his next fight. Sterling and Evloev will clash at UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City. The two top featherweights will look to assert themselves as the next title challenger to the winner of the expected Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway booking.
Dricus Du Plessis confident he can defeat Israel Adesanya on the feet at UFC 305: “If I catch him with that shot it’s over”
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is confident he can defeat Israel Adesanya on the feet at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place on Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena In Perth, Western Australia.
The UFC parts ways with seven fighters
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
The UFC has parted ways with seven fighters. In the past three days, CEO Dana White and company have parted ways with seven fighters in preparation for the promotions annual Contender Series signing spree.
Jake Hadley sounds off on “clown” Muhammad Mokaev for UFC 304 shenanigans: “He sucker punched Manel Kape and all these geezers”
Harry Kettle - July 31, 2024
UFC fighter Jake Hadley has called out Muhammad Mokaev for his actions during UFC 304 fight week. As we know, Muhammad Mokaev has had an interesting week. He got involved in a brawl with Manel Kape and his team, defeated Kape at UFC 304, and was then released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. There are allegations that he had been negotiating with PFL while still being signed to UFC, but this has been rejected by Mokaev’s camp.
Umar Nurmagomedov says he’s been promised a title shot with a win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi
Harry Kettle - July 31, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov has reportedly been promised a title shot if he can defeat Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi. This weekend, Umar Nurmagomedov faces the biggest test of his career thus far. In a bout that has been in the works for a long time now, he’ll go head to head with Cory Sandhagen at bantamweight. As we know, Sandhagen has been a top contender at 135 pounds for years – and Umar is looking to make his mark.
Sean O’Malley and Brian Ortega open as betting underdogs for September’s Noche UFC event at the Sphere
Harry Kettle - July 31, 2024
Sean O’Malley and Brian Ortega have opened as betting underdogs for September’s blockbuster Noche UFC event at the Sphere. As we know, the UFC is preparing for a blockbuster show on September 14. They’ll be putting on a card at the Sphere in Las Vegas, becoming the first major sporting organization to do so. In the main event, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. In addition, we’ll see Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko, as well as Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes.
Mike Perry responds after his “employee” Conor McGregor attempts to fire him: “When people want to watch BKFC again, they’ll be calling!”
Harry Kettle - July 31, 2024
Mike Perry has responded to Conor McGregor attempting to fire him from BKFC over social media. As we know, Mike Perry is the biggest name in bare-knuckle boxing. He has done some incredible things during his time with BKFC, and that looks set to continue. Of course, if he’s able to overcome this ongoing spat with Conor McGregor, that is.
UFC Sphere ticket prices reach near-unaffordable levels
Zain Bando - July 30, 2024
UFC Sphere tickets will be a hot commodity come September, and it didn’t help when the pre-sale ticket release commenced on Monday when it was next to impossible to purchase a seat for the Sept. 14 card in Las Vegas. The price ranges for the UFC event from the Sphere, also known as Riyadh Season Noche UFC, range from USD $ $2,157 to upwards of USD $17,757. For context, UFC 264, headlined by the trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier in July 2021, was under $1,000 for nosebleed-level seats for just one ticket.
UFC CEO Dana White calls himself ‘not political’ in CNN interview
Zain Bando - July 30, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White continues to make the rounds, including several interviews about his friendship with former President Donald Trump. White, 55, has made his stance clear that he doesn’t care about politics despite endorsing Trump at the 2024 RNC just days after Trump was nearly assassinated in Butler, Pa.