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Diego Lopes believes win over Brian Ortega at UFC 303 will lead to a title shot: "There's no doubt"
Josh Evanoff - June 14, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes believes that he will fight for gold with a win over Brian Ortega. The Brazilian is currently one of the fastest-rising stars in the entire UFC. Diego Lopes signed with the company in 2023, suffering a short-notice loss to Movsar Evloev. Since then, the 29-year-old has racked up three straight stoppage wins, last knocking out Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300 in April. That win has earned him a shot at one of the division’s biggest stars.
Daniel Cormier firmly encourages Michael Chandler to "move on" after Conor McGregor fight postponement
Curtis Calhoun - June 14, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier wants to see Michael Chandler turn the page on his desired Conor McGregor clash after UFC 303’s cancelation. McGregor suffered an injury in fight camp, forcing him to withdraw from his planned clash with Chandler in the UFC 303 main event. Chandler won’t remain on the card, that UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka now headline.
UFC Vegas 93: ‘Perez vs. Taira’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Missed Weight
Susan Cox - June 14, 2024
UFC Vegas 93 weigh-ins took place today, Friday, June 14th. UFC Vegas 93 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 15th at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kamaru Usman responds to taunts from Shavkat Rakhmonov: “Don’t pull me down”
Susan Cox - June 14, 2024
Kamaru Usman is responding to taunts from Shavkat Rakhmonov. The undefeated ‘Nomad’ has been taking shots at Usman in the process of trying to secure a fight with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’.
Robert Whittaker reacts to Khamzat Chimaev being out of UFC Saudi Arabia, says "nobody" wanted to take the fight against him
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2024
Robert Whittaker wasn’t sure if he was still going to headline UFC Saudi Arabia after Khamzat Chimaev was out. Whittaker was set to headline the card next Saturday against Chimaev, but on Thursday, rumors started to swirl that the undefeated fighter would be out. However, according to Whittaker, he didn’t know Chimaev was out until the UFC informed him the fight was off.
Alex Pereira reacts to short notice UFC 303 main event against Jiri Prochazka
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has issued a message to the MMA world after stepping up to compete in the UFC 303 main event. As everyone knows by now, Conor McGregor is out of UFC 303 due to injury. As a result, his bout with Michael Chandler will be pushed back to later in the year. The promotion was reportedly scrambling to try and get a replacement fight for the main event, and boy oh boy did they deliver.
MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor's injury, new UFC 303 fight card
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2024
The MMA community has reacted to the news that Conor McGregor is out of the UFC 303 main event due to injury. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has been through some turmoil in the last few days. A parade of fights have been canceled or postponed, with the biggest being Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler. Now, the main event of UFC 303 will see Alex Pereira defend his light heavyweight crown against Jiri Prochazka on short notice.
UFC 303: ‘Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2024
UFC 303 is set to go down later this month as Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka prepare to battle it out for the UFC light heavyweight championship. Event: UFC 303: Pereira vs Prochazka 2 Date: Saturday, 29th June 2024 Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada) Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN2, ESPN+ (6pm EST prelims, 10pm EST main card)
Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 set to headline UFC 303, new co-main event also announced
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has announced the new look UFC 303 fight card for International Fight Week on June 29, which sees Alex Pereira taking on Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title. UFC 303 was scheduled to be headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler. However, that fight is off and now the new main event of the pay-per-view card will be Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka, White announced on social media.
Dana White reveals Khamzat Chimaev was pulled from UFC Saudi Arabia due to being "violently ill"
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2024
Dana White has given the reason as to why Khamzat Chimaev is out of his main event fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia. Chimaev was set to headline next Saturday’s card against Whittaker in a potential title eliminator bout at middleweight. It was a fight many fans were looking forward to, but on Thursday, it was revealed that Chimaev was out of the scrap and Ikram Aliskerov would be serve as his replacement.
REPORT | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler removed from UFC 303, UFC plans to reschedule
Curtis Calhoun - June 13, 2024
The UFC 303 saga involving Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the Octagon has reportedly hit an anticlimactic end. According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, the UFC has booked a new headliner for the June 29 pay-per-view, and McGregor vs. Chandler is indefinitely postponed. Chandler will not remain on the card and the promotion is planning to reschedule the clash for a new date.
Leon Edwards shares prediction for Bobby Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards thinks Paddy Pimblett could be in for a rough night at UFC 304. Pimblett is set to return to the Octagon against Bobby Green in an intriguing matchup at UFC 304 in Manchester, England on July 27. It’s his first fight since he defeated Tony Ferguson by decision back in December. It is a big step up in competition for Pimblett and Green is a -186 favorite to defeat ‘The Baddy’ on FanDuel, as the oddsmakers expect the American to get the win.
Paulo Costa offers to fill in for Khamzat Chimaev and fight Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia: "Call me"
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa is ready for a short-notice rematch with Robert Whittaker. Earlier today, news broke about the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia. That card is set for next Saturday night and is an absolutely stacked event. Set for the headliner is a middleweight tilt between former champion Robert Whittaker, and Khamzat Chimaev. With a win, ‘Borz’ could’ve earned a potential title shot.
PHOTO | Khamzat Chimaev hospitalized just hours after reported withdrawal from UFC Saudi Arabia
Curtis Calhoun - June 13, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev is suffering a medical emergency that has forced him to withdraw from his scheduled UFC Saudi Arabia headliner. It was reported on Thursday that Chimaev, who is unbeaten in his UFC tenure, has withdrawn from his upcoming June 22 clash against Robert Whitaker. As of this writing, the exact reason for his withdrawal hasn’t been made public.
REPORT | Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg now in danger for UFC 303, replacement fight being sought
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2024
It seems that UFC 303 is now in danger of losing its co-main event in the form of Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg. In case some fans haven’t heard, the UFC 303 card is currently falling apart. The long-awaited main event between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler appears to be off as of now. While that’s far from official, reporting from Ariel Helwani has confirmed that the promotion is currently seeking replacements for ‘The Notorious’.
UFC Louisville payouts disclosed, Dominick Reyes banks big
Curtis Calhoun - June 13, 2024
An inside look into how the UFC pays Dominick Reyes and other fighters was made available after a memorable card on Saturday in Louisville. UFC Louisville featured come-from-behind wins, wild knockouts, and more highlights last Saturday. The main event delivered between Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov before it was controversially stopped in Imavov’s favor late in the fight.
WATCH | Sean O'Malley faces off with Jake Paul following UFC 303 fight talks
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley recently met up with Jake Paul after agreeing to fight. In case some fans around the world haven’t heard the news, UFC 303 is in major danger. According to reporting from Ariel Helwani, the welterweight main event between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is in doubt. Furthermore, the co-main event between Jamahal Hill and Carlos Ulberg is reportedly now in danger as well.
Rafael dos Anjos explains why Islam Makhachev can't be the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2024
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos doesn’t think Islam Makhachev should be the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion and after he submitted Dustin Poirier, fans called for the 155lbs champ to be the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. However, UFC CEO Dana White shot that down as he believes Jon Jones should still be atop those rankings.