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Cris Cyborg reacts to Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm booking, asks Dana White for a spot on UFC 300
Susan Cox - January 24, 2024
Cris Cyborg is reacting to Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm booking and asking Dana White for a spot on UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 will take place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Khamzat Chimaev claims Sean Strickland went “running” after getting beat up “every day in the gym”
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2024
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has taken a shot at Sean Strickland as rumors persist of a fight between them. Ever since his win over Kamaru Usman, there have been plenty of questions surrounding Khamzat Chimaev and his future. Many believe he is a top contender at middleweight, with some even suggesting he should get the next title shot. However, there are also those out there who feel as if he hasn’t done enough to earn such an opportunity yet.
Brendan Schaub dubs Bo Nickal “the Tim Tebow” of the UFC
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2024
Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub has compared rising prospect Bo Nickal to Tim Tebow as he continues his journey with the promotion. So far in his mixed martial arts career, Bo Nickal has been pretty much perfect. He holds a 5-0 record, with all five of his victories coming via first-round finish. At UFC 300, he faces his biggest test yet when he goes head to head with Cody Brundage. The expectation is that he’ll pick up the win, but the pressure is still on the 28-year-old to ensure he does so in spectacular fashion.
Max Holloway believes “a lot of doors are going to get opened” after UFC 300 fight with Justin Gaethje
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2024
UFC star Max Holloway believes that big things are ahead for him as he prepares for a UFC 300 showdown with Justin Gaethje. At UFC 300, Max Holloway will challenge Justin Gaethje for the BMF championship. The two blockbuster attractions are both known for their exciting fight styles, and we’re expecting to see them showcase that for the world to see in Las Vegas.
Kayla Harrison signs with UFC, set to debut at UFC 300 against former champion Holly Holm
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
Kayla Harrison is a UFC fighter and will be making her debut at UFC 300. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday night that the promotion has signed Harrison and she will debut at UFC 300 on April 13 against former bantamweight champ Holly Holm. The fight will also take place at bantamweight, which will be the first time Harrison competes at 135lbs in her MMA career.
Chris Curtis slams Dominick Cruz for his “stupid f**king commentary” at UFC 297
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
Chris Curtis has taken aim at Dominick Cruz over his commentary at UFC 297. On the main card of the pay-per-view card from Toronto on Saturday, Curtis was taking on Marc-Andre Barriault, in what on paper looked to be a fan-friendly fight. However, at times, the fight didn’t live up to expectations and the fans booed, which Curtis didn’t understand.
Ariel Helwani responds to Dana White's "total bulls**t" claims about UFC Saudi Arabia postponement
Zain Bando - January 23, 2024
Longtime MMA journalist Ariel Helwani continues to defend himself against UFC CEO Dana White. Most recently, Helwani reported that the UFC’s plans to host an event in Saudi Arabia on March 2 were pushed back to June due to the country’s dissatisfaction with the event. At the UFC 297 post-fight press conference, White was asked about the report without the mention of Helwani’s name.
Chatri Sityodtong provides update on Demetrious Johnson's fighting future: "He says he doesn't have the burning desire"
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong has provided an update on flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. Johnson is coming off a decision win over Adriano Moraes to defend his flyweight title last May and after the fight, he hinted that may be it for him. ‘Mighty Mouse’ has accomplished a ton in his career as he’s won titles in both UFC and ONE Championship, and at age 37 there isn’t much left for him to do in his career.
Joe Rogan issues warning to Dustin Poirier ahead of Benoit Saint-Denis fight at UFC 299: "Guy is a f*****g killer"
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
Joe Rogan believes Dustin Poirier will have his hands full at UFC 299 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Poirier is set to return to the Octagon for the first time since he was knocked out by Justin Gaethje last July, as he will take on the streaking Benoit Saint-Denis in an intriguing lightweight fight on March 9th. Saint-Denis is coming off a KO win over Matt Frevola and has been a proven finisher in his UFC career.
Michael Chandler explains why he views Conor McGregor as a "quitter"
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
Michael Chandler thinks Conor McGregor is a quitter, and he plans to prove that once again when they fight. McGregor recently announced he will be returning to the Octagon in June against Chandler at 185lbs in a very intriguing matchup. The two have been linked to one another since they coached TUF against one another, and although no fight date has been made official, Chandler is confident the bout will happen.
Neil Magny names Stephen Thompson as ideal opponent after UFC 297 upset: "I would love that opportunity"
Josh Evanoff - January 23, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny is targeting Stephen Thompson after his most recent win. ‘The Haitian Sensation’ recently returned to the cage in Toronto, Canada, at UFC 297. There, Neil Magny faced the rising Mike Malott, who was undefeated in the promotion. The Canadian was a massive favorite heading to the matchup, while Magny was coming off a lopsided loss to Ian Machado Garry in August.
Daniel Cormier offers unique take on Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva: "It wasn't that bad!"
Josh Evanoff - January 23, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t think that Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva was that bad. On Saturday night in Canada, ‘Rocky’ met ‘Sheetara’ in a bid for women’s bantamweight gold. Former champion Amanda Nunes famously vacated the title last year, following a unanimous decision win over Irene Aldana. Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva looked to pick up where ‘The Lioness’ left off, and become champion.
Tom Aspinall reveals Stipe Miocic rejected UFC 300 clash: "I, of course, accepted"
Josh Evanoff - January 23, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall was offered a chance to face Stipe Miocic in April. It’s been a frustrating last few months for the British champion. In November at UFC 295, Tom Aspinall stepped up on short notice to face Sergei Pavlovich for interim heavyweight gold. The card was originally slated to be headlined by Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, but the bout was scrapped after ‘Bones’ suffered an injury.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson appointed to UFC-WWE board of directors
Susan Cox - January 23, 2024
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has been appointed to UFC-WWE Board of Directors. Johnson, an actor and former WWE star, can now add being a member of the board of directors of TKO Group to his resume.
Michael Bisping weighs in on Sean Strickland’s ‘headbutt’ claim: “The reality is these things just happen”
Susan Cox - January 23, 2024
Michael Bisping is weighing in on Sean Strickland’s ‘headbutt’ claim. It was at UFC 297 this past weekend where Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) defeated Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA) in a middleweight title bout to claim the belt as his own.
Sean Strickland’s coach reacts after UFC 297 title loss to Dricus Du Plessis: “We needed to win the optics battle”
Susan Cox - January 23, 2024
Sean Strickland’s coach is reacting after UFC 297 title loss to Dricus Du Plessis. It was just this past Saturday, January 20th at UFC 297 that saw Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) defeat Sean Strickland (28-6) by split decision in a middleweight bout to capture the UFC middleweight title.
Daniel Cormier praises Dricus du Plessis following his title win at UFC 297: “I never thought that we’d be here today”
Harry Kettle - January 23, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has praised Dricus du Plessis following his big title win at UFC 297. Last Saturday night, Dricus du Plessis finally made it to the top of the mountain. The South African superstar won the UFC middleweight championship, defeating Sean Strickland in an incredibly close decision. In doing so, he became the first fighter from his country to win a UFC belt and the fourth African fighter to accomplish that goal.
PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view event loses welterweight title fight
Harry Kettle - January 23, 2024
The upcoming PFL vs Bellator pay-per-view has lost a major welterweight showdown, according to a recent report. On February 24, we will see a blockbuster PFL vs Bellator: Champions event go down in Saudi Arabia. It serves as the first major show of this kind since PFL purchased Bellator, and both promotions are bringing their A-game when it comes to the actual card.