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Conor McGregor celebrates first team win over Michael Chandler on The Ultimate Fighter: "We're horses!"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023
Former UFC double-champion Conor McGregor has finally scored a win over Michael Chandler. The two lightweight contenders filmed the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter earlier this year. The season was supposed to be a glorious return home for Conor McGregor, who’s been absent since UFC 264 in July 2021. Instead, it was domination from team Michael Chandler through the first seven weeks.
Nate Diaz planning UFC return after Jake Paul boxing match: "We're letting this guy talk s*it?"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023
Former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz has promised an MMA return ahead of his boxing match with Jake Paul. The Stockton slugger has been out of action since a short-notice clash with Tony Ferguson last September. Originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279, ‘Borz’ was pulled after missing weight. In the pay-per-view headliner, Nate Diaz instead scored a submission win over ‘El Cucuy’.
Julianna Pena hopeful for Ronda Rousey UFC return: "Has an ass-whooping coming to her"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena is hoping Ronda Rousey returns to MMA. ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ has been out of the cage for over a year, since her rematch with Amanda Nunes. At UFC 277 last July, Julianna Pena was battered en route to a unanimous decision defeat. As a result, she lost her bantamweight title, just six months after she shook up the world against ‘The Lioness’.
Daniel Cormier explains why Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira won’t be fighting for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 291
Susan Cox - July 19, 2023
Daniel Cormier is explaining why Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira won’t be fighting for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 291. UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The co-main event will feature Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA).
Daniel Cormier believes fans are going to be “very disappointed” with Islam Makhachev's next fight
Susan Cox - July 19, 2023
Daniel Cormier believes fans are going to be ‘very disappointed’ with Islam Makhachev’s next fight. Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) last stepped in the Octagon in February of this year at UFC 284 where he met and defeated Alexander Volkanovski (26-2 MMA) via unanimous decision.
Report | Umar Nurmagomedov forced out of UFC Nashville main event against Cory Sandhagen
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2023
UFC Nashville has taken a hit as Umar Nurmagomedov is reportedly out of his main event fight against Cory Sandhagen. According to The Schmozone podcast, Nurmagomedov is out of the scrap and the UFC is now looking for a replacement to fight Sandhagen on short notice. UFC Nashville is set to go down on Saturday, August 5 which is just over two weeks ago, so whether or not the UFC will be able to find a short-notice opponent is uncertain.
Michael Chandler discusses the high stakes for slated Conor McGregor fight: “This is a must-win for both of us”
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2023
Michael Chandler has discussed the high stakes that are involved in his upcoming fight with rival Conor McGregor. For months now, fans have been waiting for an announcement regarding Michael Chandler vs Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, with Conor still not ready to compete, we’ve heard nothing. A few teases have been made here and there, but the Irishman is yet to re-enroll in the USADA testing pool.
Brendan Schaub doesn’t blame Daniel Cormier for his initial comments about Francis Ngannou leaving the UFC: “That's a paid gig man”
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2023
Brendan Schaub has said that Daniel Cormier’s association with the Ultimate Fighting Championship was why he doubted Francis Ngannou’s exit. When he left the UFC, many doubted Francis Ngannou’s ability to secure a big payday – including Daniel Cormier. The popular opinion was that he wouldn’t be able to find the same kind of deal that he had with the promotion.
Henry Cejudo weighs in on Israel Adesanya’s trash talk towards Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290: “How far is too far?”
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2023
Henry Cejudo has given his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s interaction with Dricus du Plessis back at UFC 290. Earlier this month at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya made some major headlines. After Dricus du Plessis was able to defeat Robert Whittaker, Adesanya got into the cage and engaged in some intense trash talk with the South African. It included him using some controversial language, with many believing that it was a fairly awkward/uncomfortable encounter.
Dana White on upcoming UFC anniversary: ‘So many incredible moments’
Zain Bando - July 18, 2023
The UFC’s 30-year anniversary and the near-conclusion of Dana White’s 23rd year as president is less than four months away, culminating with UFC 295, headlined by the highly-anticipated heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Although the promotion will have several events before then, the end-of-year schedule is gearing up to be one of the best in company history.
Khamzat Chimaev claims he has "a better opponent" than Paulo Costa
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev says he will be fighting someone better than Paulo Costa. Costa was supposed to take on Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 291 but reports have come out that the Brazilian is out of the matchup. He then took to Twitter to say he is out of the fight to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
Tom Aspinall plans have a "performance of a lifetime" against Marcin Tybura after "being embarrassed" in his last fight
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023
Tom Aspinall is ready for redemption. Aspinall is set to headline UFC London on Saturday against Marcin Tybura a year after he headlined a previous card against Curtis Blaydes and tore his knee just seconds into the fight. It was a heartbreaking result for Aspinall as he felt embarrassed by having to get carried out of the O2, and how he fought before he hurt his knee.
Kevin Lee admits he should've retired after Charles Oliveira loss: "I don't move the same"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2023
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee has reflected on his 2020 loss to Charles Oliveira. ‘The Motown Phenom’ announced his retirement following a loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov earlier this month. That was Kevin Lee’s first fight back with the company after a 2021 release, and it’ll be his final. Following the first-round submission defeat, the lightweight contender announced his retirement.
Paddy Pimblett slams 'publicity stunt' callout from Logan Paul: "People are still talking about me!"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to face Logan Paul anytime soon. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of the cage since a controversial unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon in December. That was the Scouser’s fourth in the UFC, but it came at a cost. Many felt that ‘Flash’ deserved the nod at UFC 282. Furthermore, Paddy Pimblett suffered an ankle injury, resulting in a long layoff.
Raul Rosas Jr. slams fighters celebrating first UFC loss: "Don't want them talking s*it"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2023
UFC bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. has a message for the rest of the roster. ‘El Nino Problema’ has been out of the cage since his clash with Christian Rodriguez in April. The bantamweight prospect was back just four months after his debut, a submission win over Jay Perrin. Heading into the contest, Raul Rosas Jr. was a massive favorite opening up the main card.
Alexander Volkanovski has successful elbow surgery for "unbearable" injury
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. After Volkanovski defended his featherweight title back at UFC 290 with a TKO win over Yair Rodriguez, he revealed he was a bit banged up and would likely need surgery. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social media that his surgery on his shoulder was successful.
Islam Makhachev calls for welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023
Jan Blachowicz plans to “catch” Alex Pereira’s arrow on his “shield” at UFC 291: “Cut it with my sword and cut his head off”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2023
Jan Blachowicz is planning to ‘catch’ Alex Pereira’s arrow on his ‘shield’ at UFC 291. UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The co-main light heavyweight match-up will feature Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) vs. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA).
Henry Cejudo shares the “path to victory” for Dricus Du Plessis in UFC title fight with Israel Adesanya
Susan Cox - July 18, 2023
Henry Cejudo is sharing the ‘path to victory’ for Dricus Du Plessis in his upcoming UFC title fight with Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA) is hot off a TKO victory at 2:23 of Round 2 over Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA) earlier this month at UFC 290.