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UFC reportedly makes massive changes to contracts including more restrictions and waiver to prevent class action lawsuits
Josh Evanoff - February 10, 2023
The UFC has made massive changes to their contracts, just one month after Francis Ngannou left the promotion. ‘The Predator’ famously left the promotion as heavyweight champion late last month. Ngannou negotiated with Dana White and the UFC for the majority of 2022, however, the two sides were unable to come to a new deal. At the time, the heavyweight stated that while the money was good, there were other issues with the contract.
UFC 284: ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovksi’ weigh-in results: Two fighters miss weight
Susan Cox - February 10, 2023
UFC 284 takes place tomorrow, Saturday February 11th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in Perth, with the ceremonial weigh-ins taking place at the RAC Arena in Perth.
Nate Diaz scolds “pussy” Dustin Poirier for dodging a real fighter: “When sh*t got hit you bitched out of the fight”
Josh Evanoff - February 10, 2023
Former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz fired many shots at Dustin Poirier earlier today. The Stockton native has been out of action since submitting Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 last September. However, as the story goes, Diaz was never supposed to face ‘El Cucuy’ that night. He was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev in the five-round headliner.
Anthony Smith vs. Johnny Walker set to headline May Fight Night event
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2023
Anthony Smith and Johnny Walker will meet in the main event of a Fight Night card in May. According to MMAFighting, Smith and Walker have agreed to headline a Fight Night card on May 13 at a location TBD. MMA Ideas was the first to report that the fight was in the works, and BJPENN.com has since confirmed that May 13 is the targeted date.
Dana White reveals Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chander could take place at Dallas Cowboys Stadium: "They're in the running"
Josh Evanoff - February 10, 2023
UFC president Dana White believes Conor McGregor’s return could land in a massive stadium. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. In the final moments of the first round, McGregor broke his leg. In the process, losing his second straight bout to ‘The Diamond’. However, it also put him on the shelf for over a year.
Charles Oliveira determined more than ever to claim lightweight gold ahead of return against Beneil Dariush: "I want it like I’ve never had it before"
Josh Evanoff - February 10, 2023
Charles Oliveira is determined to capture UFC lightweight gold once again. ‘Do Bronx’ has been out of action since his clash with Islam Makhachev last October. Despite not technically being the champion, many still viewed the Brazilian as the best lightweight on the planet due to never losing his title. However, at UFC 280, that all went away.
Alexander Volkanovski eager to test the waters at welterweight if successful at UFC 284: "If my goal is to do three belts, I don’t care who it is"
Lewis Simpson - February 10, 2023
On Sunday morning, in Perth, Australia, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski could become a two-weight division champion. However, that may not be enough. Volkanovski will challenge for Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title in the Dagestan native’s first title defense at UFC 284. Having cleared out the featherweight division, Volkanovski is moving up to become the fifth ‘double champ’ in the history of the UFC.
Brandon Moreno weighs-in on angry Brazilian fans following his UFC 283 victory over Deiveson Figueiredo
Lewis Simpson - February 10, 2023
Brandon Moreno weighed in on the reaction from the Brazilian fans following his victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283. The co-headliner in Brazil featured a fourth contest between Moreno and Figueiredo. In the third round, Moreno landed a clean shot that forced the then-champion to retreat. ‘The Assassin Baby’ was then awarded the win by doctor stoppage and crowned the new UFC flyweight champion.
Alexander Volkanovksi claims Islam Makhachev was “feeling a little frail” during their UFC 284 faceoff
Susan Cox - February 10, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski is claiming Islam Makhachev was ‘feeling a little frail’ during their UFC 284 press conference face-off. UFC 284 takes place tomorrow, Saturday February 11th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Adam Fugitt knew he'd be able to finish Yusaku Kinoshita on the ground: "Kind of like a chess player, I switch up my strategy"
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2023
Adam Fugitt was confident he’d pull off the upset and finish Yusaku Kinoshita at UFC Vegas 68. Fugitt was set for his second UFC fight against Kinoshita and was a sizeable underdog. Many were thinking the Japanese fighter would run through him and get the stoppage win. However, in the first round, Fugitt got Kinoshita down and got a TKO win.
Michael Chandler explains why former opponent Dan Hooker is one of his favorite fighters
Harry Kettle - February 10, 2023
UFC star Michael Chandler has explained why former opponent Dan Hooker is one of his favourite fighters in mixed martial arts. Last week, it was announced that Michael Chandler will welcome Conor McGregor back to the Octagon this year. He’ll do so after the two have coached opposite one another on The Ultimate Fighter.
CTE expert Dr. Bennet Omalu speaks out against Dana White’s “primitive” Power Slap League: “It is very dumb”
Harry Kettle - February 10, 2023
CTE expert Dr. Bennet Omalu has lashed out at UFC president Dana White over the dangers of his Power Slap league. While the numbers have been good, Dana White’s Power Slap league has generated a lot of controversy. Between the low pay and known health concerns, it’s understandable to see why there’s been so much pessimism surrounding it.
Report | Charles Oliveira set to return at UFC 288 against Beneil Dariush
Harry Kettle - February 10, 2023
Charles Oliveira is reportedly set to return to the Octagon later this year when he meets Beneil Dariush at UFC 288. Towards the end of 2022, Charles Oliveira’s phenomenal run as UFC lightweight champion came to an end. He was beaten thoroughly by Islam Makhachev, leaving many to wonder what his future would look like in mixed martial arts.
Alexander Volkanovski doubts Islam Makhachev will actually look for KO win: "Him coming looking for a knockout, that’s an unnecessary risk"
Cole Shelton - February 9, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski isn’t sure Islam Makhachev will actually strike with him. Volkanovski is set to move up to lightweight to fight for the title against Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 284. In the lead-up to the scrap, Makhachev has been critical of Volkanovski’s wrestling, while also saying he is gunning for the KO.
Don Shainis knows he can't leave it up to the judges against local fighter Jack Jenkins at UFC 284: "I know deep down if it is a close decision it probably isn't going my way"
Cole Shelton - February 9, 2023
Don Shainis knows he has to finish Jack Jenkins at UFC 284 if he is going to win. Shainis made his UFC debut last October on short notice and was submitted in 30 seconds against Sodiq Yusuff. Although the fight didn’t go his way, he already had his eye on Jenkins as he watched the Contender Series live the week of his fight and saw Jenkins get a win.
Calvin Kattar reveals torn ACL is expected to hold him out of action until 2024: "I just want to make sure I’m 100 percent"
Josh Evanoff - February 9, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar will be out of action for a while. ‘The Boston Finisher’ has been out of the octagon since his clash with Arnold Allen last October. That bout was a bit of a must-win for Kattar, as he was still gunning for a title shot after losing to Josh Emmett that summer. Instead, disaster struck for the featherweight.
VIDEO | Mark Zuckerberg spars with Alexander Volkanovski in Meta ad ahead of UFC 284
Josh Evanoff - February 9, 2023
Ahead of UFC 284, Mark Zuckerberg has sent a sign of support to Alexander Volkanovski. ‘The Great’ has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Max Holloway last July. In that outing, Volkanovski dominated en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory. In the process, he closed the book on his series with ‘Blessed’, winning all three fights.
Anthony Pettis discusses "amazing" payday for boxing match with Roy Jones Jr. "I was surprised to see the check"
Josh Evanoff - February 9, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis is getting a hefty payday to box Roy Jones Jr. ‘Showtime’ has been out of action since his rematch with Stevie Ray at PFL 7 last August. ‘Braveheart’ had defeated the former UFC champion by second-round submission just two months prior. At PFL 7, Ray made it 2-0 in the series against Pettis, winning by decision.