MMA News
Neil Magny reveals that he holds no ill will toward Ian Machado Garry: "I hope he can figure it out"
Josh Evanoff - January 22, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny is taking the high road regarding Ian Machado Garry. Last August at UFC 292, the two welterweights faced off. For his part, Neil Magny accepted the bout on short notice. However, it didn’t take long for him to start feuding with the brash-talking Ian Machado Garry. During fight week, the Irishman continually accused his opponent of abusing his kids.
Khamzat Chimaev frustrated by 'bulls*it' comments made by Dana White: "You promised me"
Josh Evanoff - January 22, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev wants the title shot that Dana White promised. ‘Borz’ is currently awaiting his next opponent. Last October, Khamzat Chimaev faced former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, at UFC 294. Originally expected to face Paulo Costa, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ stepped in due to injury. Before the event, Dana White dubbed the fight a title eliminator.
Raquel Pennington takes aim at 'judgemental' comments made by Sean Strickland: "Stuff like that is not okay"
Josh Evanoff - January 22, 2024
Women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington was frustrated by Sean Strickland’s comments over UFC 297 fight week. ‘Rocky’ fought in the co-main event in Canada over the weekend, facing Mayra Bueno Silva. There, Raquel Pennington scored a unanimous decision win after five lackluster rounds of action. In the process, she won the bantamweight title left vacant by Amanda Nunes last June.
Julianna Pena slams Amanda Nunes after UFC 297 retirement comments: "How dare she?"
Josh Evanoff - January 22, 2024
Julianna Pena is unhappy with Amanda Nunes’ comments at UFC 297 over the weekend. ‘The Lioness’ was in attendance in Canada, to watch the new women’s bantamweight champion crowned. In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington defeated Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision. In the process, picking up where Amanda Nunes left off. Last summer, ‘The Lioness’ famously vacated the title, retiring following a win over Irene Aldana.
Julianna Pena takes aim at Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva over their UFC 297 "snoozefest"
Cole Shelton - January 22, 2024
Julianna Pena was not a fan of the UFC 297 vacant women’s bantamweight title fight between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva. Pennington and Bueno Silva were fighting for the vacant title after Amanda Nunes retired back in June and relinquished the belt. Heading into the fight, Bueno Silva was the betting favorite, but it was Pennington who won a clear-cut decision to become the new bantamweight champion.
Dricus Du Plessis responds after Sean Strickland calls foul in UFC 297 title loss: “Why don’t you cry about it AGAIN”
Susan Cox - January 22, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is responding after Sean Strickland called foul on their UFC 297 title fight. UFC 297 took place last Saturday, January 20th and the main event featured a middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA) and Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA). The result was a split decision victory for Du Plessis, making him the new UFC middleweight champion.
Sean Strickland sends a message to Dricus Du Plessis following UFC 297: “The belt they gave you will never make you a champion”
Susan Cox - January 22, 2024
Sean Strickland has sent a message to Dricus Du Plessis following UFC 297. It was just this past Saturday in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that saw Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA) take on Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) in the main event middleweight title bout.
Frankie Edgar reacts after being named for UFC Hall of Fame induction: “I found a way to win through heart and determination”
Susan Cox - January 22, 2024
Frankie Edgar is reacting after being named for UFC Hall of Fame induction. Edgar, the former lightweight champion, at 42, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Bruce Buffer reveals his dream location and venue for the UFC to host an event
Cole Shelton - January 22, 2024
The UFC has been to plenty of countries and locations, but Bruce Buffer is hoping the promotion can check another country off the list soon. In recent years, the UFC has been able to host events in countries like China, France, Russia, and many other locations for the very first time. However, Buffer is hoping the promotion can soon check off Italy and hopes they can have the event at the Coliseum.
Amanda Nunes not ruling out a potential return following UFC 297: “I still feel like a champion”
Harry Kettle - January 22, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Amanda Nunes has admitted she could be interested in a return to the Octagon. Last Saturday, Raquel Pennington defeated Mayra Bueno Silva to become the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion. The former queen of the castle, Amanda Nunes, was in attendance to watch the momentous crowning of the new champ. It came seven months after the Brazilian opted to retire from mixed martial arts, vacating her bantamweight and featherweight titles in the process.
Mayra Bueno Silva reacts following loss to Raquel Pennington at UFC 297
Harry Kettle - January 22, 2024
UFC fighter Mayra Bueno Silva has reacted to her defeat at the hands of Raquel Pennington last weekend. On Saturday night at UFC 297, Mayra Bueno Silva battled Raquel Pennington in the co-main event. The two competed over the UFC women’s bantamweight championship, with many believing Bueno Silva was the favorite coming into the bout.
Dricus Du Plessis reacts to news that Dana White had Sean Strickland winning at UFC 297
Harry Kettle - January 22, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has given his thoughts on those who scored the UFC 297 main event in favor of Sean Strickland – including Dana White. Last Saturday night, Dricus du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 297. In doing so, he became the new king of the middleweights. It was an incredibly tight and tense affair, with UFC CEO Dana White even noting that he scored it 48-47 in favor of Sean Strickland. As it turns out, quite a few fans and media members felt the same way.
Dricus Du Plessis sends a message to his doubters following title win at UFC 297: "That makes you look like a dumbass!"
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis has sent a message to his doubters following his triumph over Sean Strickland at last night’s UFC 297 event. Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) challenged Strickland (28-6 MMA) for the promotion’s undisputed middleweight world title in the headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Movsar Evloev eyes winner of Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria UFC title fight: "There’s no way they don’t let me go for the title"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 21, 2024
Following his big UFC 297 victory over Arnold Allen, Movsar Evloev believes he’s done enough to receive a UFC featherweight title shot. Evloev and Allen did battle inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Saturday night. It was the main card opener for UFC 297. Ultimately, it was Evloev who earned the unanimous decision win to keep his pro MMA record unbeaten.
UFC champion Raquel Pennington says Julianna Pena fight is 13 years in the making: "You get under my damn skin"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 21, 2024
Fresh off capturing UFC gold for the first time, Raquel Pennington wants to go toe-to-toe with Julianna Pena. Pennington won the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship in the co-main event of UFC 297 this past Saturday night. Her blitzing style and cardio were enough to outlast Mayra Bueno Silva, who gassed down the stretch. While nothing has been made official, it certainly seems Pena will be first in line to challenge Pennington.
REPORT | Israel Adesanya isn't ready to fight on UFC 300 card in Las Vegas
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 21, 2024
It isn’t looking like Israel Adesanya will be featured on the UFC 300 card. Fight fans are eagerly anticipating the historic event, which is set to take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 13. While the card is shaping up quite nicely with some marquee fights, many believe the missing ingredient is a strong main event.
Joe Rogan reacts to Dricus Du Plessis defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 21, 2024
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan wasn’t at the booth for UFC 297, but he definitely was paying attention to the main event. In the headliner, Dricus Du Plessis challenged Sean Strickland for the UFC Middleweight Championship. This one went the distance and after five rounds of competitive and bloody action, it was Du Plessis who was awarded the split nod. He is now the new UFC middleweight titleholder.
Dricus Du Plessis responds to “see you soon” comment from Khamzat Chimaev: “Who takes that guy seriously anyway?”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 21, 2024
Newly-minted UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is not impressed by Khamzat Chimaev teasing a UFC 300 showdown for the 185-pound gold. Du Plessis has now become a target after capturing the UFC Middleweight Championship from Sean Strickland at UFC 297. It was a hard-fought split decision win for “DDP,” who is now hoping to settle his feud with Israel Adesanya. “Izzy,” who is on hiatus, responded to Du Plessis’ post-fight callout on his Instagram Stories with a thumbs up.