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Aljamain Sterling reacts to being the only UFC 300 winner to not get an Octagon interview: ‘It definitely sucked!’
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has weighed in on the decision to make him the only UFC 300 winner to not have an interview with Joe Rogan. Sterling earned a unanimous decision win in his UFC featherweight debut against Calvin Kattar during the UFC 300 prelims. He utilized his wrestling and timely striking to stifle Kattar over all three rounds.
Max Holloway responds to former NFL star Chad Ochocinco’s sparring callout after UFC 300 knockout
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
BMF titleholder Max Holloway didn’t take long to respond to former NFL star Chad Ochocinco’s recent callout for a sparring match. Holloway earned the prestigious BMF belt by knocking out Justin Gaethje in brutal fashion at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Despite entering the fight an almost unanimous underdog, Holloway dominated Gaethje from start to finish and earned one of the sport’s all-time knockouts.
Jorge Masvidal addresses Jake Paul over talk of a potential PFL fight: "I'd kick your f*cking kneecap off your fragile body"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
Former UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has some strong words for Jake Paul. ‘Gamebred’ signed a deal to face Nate Diaz in the boxing ring on June 1st. For Jorge Masvidal, the boxing match will be the second of his career, last defeating Joseph Benjamin all the way back in June 2005. The bout will also be the welterweight’s first, since retiring after a loss to Gilbert Burns last April.
Kayla Harrison calls for UFC title shot in co-main of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler: "My time is now"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
Women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison is ready to fight as soon as UFC 303. The former PFL tournament winner made her UFC debut over the weekend against Holly Holm. Some figured that ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ could stifle Kayla Harrison, but that wasn’t the case. The Judoka threw the former champion around, battering her en route to a second-round submission victory.
Kayla Harrison admits she was "scared" of cutting to bantamweight, reveals her fight night weight at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 15, 2024
Kayla Harrison admits she was nervous to cut down to bantamweight in her Octagon debut at UFC 300 on Saturday. Harrison was a marquee free agent signing by the UFC, but she would have to drop down to bantamweight for the first time in her career. Harrison had been fighting at 155lbs in the PFL, so she was set to drop and extra 20lbs for her UFC debut, which left her admittedly concerned.
Jamahal Hill issues wild callout after UFC 300 title loss to Alex Pereira: ‘Make it happen!’
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill wasted no time targeting his next fight after falling short at UFC 300. Hill’s UFC comeback fight didn’t go according to plan at UFC 300 as he lost to Alex Pereira by first-round knockout. Pereira floored Hill with a left hook and ground-and-pound to retain the UFC light heavyweight title.
Michael Chandler speaks after Conor McGregor fight is made official for UFC 303: "I never really doubted it"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler never doubted that he was going to fight Conor McGregor. Over the weekend, Dana White made the welterweight bout official for UFC 303 on June 29th. For Michael Chandler, the fight announcement is a long time coming. The lightweight contender hasn’t fought since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022. After that defeat, he booked a coaching role on The Ultimate Fighter opposite Conor McGregor.
Jim Miller reveals a plethora of injuries he sustained during UFC 300 loss, including needing 23 stitches
Cole Shelton - April 15, 2024
Jim Miller suffered a couple of injuries during his UFC 300 loss to Bobby Green on Saturday. ‘A-10’ entered the fight as the underdog, but it was a chance for him to enter the lightweight rankings. Unfortunately for Miller, he wound up suffering a lopsided decision loss against Green and when the final bell rang, he was bloody and cut up.
Alex Pereira explains decision to mock Jamahal Hill after UFC 300 knockout
Susan Cox - April 15, 2024
Alex Pereira is explaining his decision to mock Jamahal Hill after knocking him out in the main event of UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 took place last Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Brian Ortega responds after being called out by former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling
Susan Cox - April 15, 2024
Brian Ortega is responding after being called out by former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Ortega (16-3 MMA) is a former featherweight title challenger who is coming off a third-round submission victory over Yair Rodriguez (19-5 MMA) this past February at UFC Mexico City.
UFC CEO Dana White takes aim at PFL’s Las Vegas event: “There were more people in my f**king green room”
Susan Cox - April 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White had some unflattering comments concerning PFL’s event in Las Vegas on Friday night. The PFL 2 featured light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay (16-4 MMA) going up against Alex Polizzi (10-4 MMA) last Friday night, April 12th, at The Theater at the Virgin Hotels. The result was a TKO victory for ‘Tshilobo’.
Bo Nickal responds after Khamzat Chimaev takes aim at his UFC 300 performance
Susan Cox - April 15, 2024
Bo Nickal has responded after Khamzat Chimaev made some unflattering comments about his UFC 300 performance. It was just this past Saturday at the historic UFC 300 that saw the undefeated Bo Nickal (6-0 MMA) defeat Cody Brundage (10-6 MMA) by submission at 3:38 of round 2.
Charles Oliveira issues statement following split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 15, 2024
UFC legend Charles Oliveira has issued a statement following his defeat to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. As we all know, Charles Oliveira is a huge fan favorite. He’s also a former UFC lightweight champion. So, as you can imagine, there was a lot of excitement heading into his collision with Arman Tsarukyan last weekend. Unfortunately for ‘Do Bronx’, he fell to a narrow split decision loss in their contest.
Aljamain Sterling calls out Brian Ortega following dominant win over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300: “I’m undeniable”
Harry Kettle - April 15, 2024
UFC featherweight Aljamain Sterling has called out Brian Ortega following his victory over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300. On Saturday night, Aljamain Sterling made his debut at 145 pounds. It was an impressive one, too, as he dominated Calvin Kattar to really announce himself in the featherweight division.
Holly Holm issues statement following UFC 300 loss to Kayla Harrison and Dana White’s call for retirement
Harry Kettle - April 15, 2024
Former UFC champion Holly Holm has issued a statement following her UFC 300 defeat against Kayla Harrison. Last weekend, Holly Holm fell short in her attempt to overcome Kayla Harrison in the latter’s UFC debut. It was a fairly comprehensive win for the newcomer, with Holly being unable to deal with her wrestling and overall ground game.
Dana White responds to Alex Pereira’s request to fight at heavyweight at UFC 301 in Rio
Harry Kettle - April 15, 2024
UFC president Dana White has responded to Alex Pereira’s request to turnaround and fight at UFC 301 next month. Last weekend in the main event of UFC 300, Alex Pereira put on a show. He tore through Jamahal Hill in incredible fashion, finishing him in the first round. In the process, he was able to successfully retain his UFC light heavyweight championship.
Ilia Topuria reacts to Max Holloway's sensational KO over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2024
UFC Featherweight Champion Illia Topuria has admitted that he’s probably going to share the Octagon with Max Holloway following UFC 300. Holloway challenged Justin Gaethje for the BMF hardware inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 13th. While Gaethje had the edge in power, he struggled finding “Blessed” all night. Holloway was picking “The Highlight” apart before finally scoring a buzzer-beater knockout with just one second remaining in the fight.
Dana White reacts to possibility of Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison following UFC 300
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has weighed in the possibility of Amanda Nunes coming out of retirement to mix it up with the likes of Kayla Harrison. Harrison had a successful UFC debut, mauling former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm for a second-round submission. During her post-fight interview, Harrison made it clear that she wants a shot at the 135-pound gold.