UFC News
Usman Nurmagomedov unbothered by Conor McGregor's threat to corner Paul Hughes in Bellator title fight: "I'll smash them both"
Josh Evanoff - January 9, 2025
Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov isn’t worried about Conor McGregor or Paul Hughes. The 26-year-old hasn’t been seen in the Bellator cage since a title defense against Alexandr Shabliy in September. While some expected the challenger to pose some issues for Usman Nurmagomedov, the champion largely dominated. The unanimous decision victory helped set the stage for a heated clash with Paul Hughes later this month.
Gilbert Burns shares story of running into Colby Covington at concert amid beef: "I was ready if something happens"
Josh Evanoff - January 9, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is opening up on his previous meeting with Colby Covington. ‘Durinho’ and ‘Chaos’ have been feuding for a few weeks now. For his part, Colby Covington is fresh off a return to the cage in the main event of UFC Tampa last month. Stepping up on short notice alongside new coach Chael Sonnen, the former interim welterweight champion was handed a third-round stoppage loss against Joaquin Buckley.
Joe Rogan retracts "bulls**t" rumor that Jon Jones wants $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall
Cole Shelton - January 9, 2025
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has walked back on his claim that Jon Jones wants $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall. Rogan sent shockwaves through the MMA community after he said Jones wants $30 million to take the fight. However, on his podcast, the UFC commentator claimed that the rumor wasn’t true.
Kamaru Usman puts trash talking UFC welterweights on blast: 'No one is scared of any of you'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 9, 2025
Kamaru Usman has sent a clear message to the UFC welterweight division. Usman hasn’t been in action since October 2023 when he took a short notice fight against Khamzat Chimaev. “The Nigerian Nightmare” has said he isn’t 100 percent and is waiting to get healthy before he takes another fight. That hasn’t stopped the likes of Ian Machado Garry from claiming that the former UFC welterweight champion is afraid to step back inside the Octagon.
Michael Page is fine with Shara Magomedov shooting takedowns at UFC Saudi Arabia
Harry Kettle - January 9, 2025
UFC star Michael Page has said that he would be absolutely fine with Shara Magomedov shooting a takedown on him at UFC Saudi Arabia. As we know, Michael Page is one of the most interesting fighters in mixed martial arts. He has an incredibly unique style and since arriving in the UFC, fans have been invested in seeing what he can do. Now, at UFC Saudi Arabia, he has the chance to spring an upset when he battles Shara Magomedov.
Dana White reveals his most vulnerable moment in the UFC
Harry Kettle - January 9, 2025
UFC president Dana White has revealed when he felt the most vulnerable during his many years with the promotion. As we know, Dana White has played a huge role in the success of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. For the last few decades, he has served as the face of the company. Whether things go right or they go wrong, he is there to talk about it and lay it all out on the table.
Mackenzie Dern wishes she never took Amanda Ribas fight back in 2019, vows to get different result at UFC Vegas 101
Cole Shelton - January 8, 2025
Mackenzie Dern is looking to avenge her 2019 loss to Amanda Ribas on Saturday. Dern is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC Vegas 101 in a rematch against Ribas. It’s an intriguing matchup and serves as a rematch of their 2019 fight which Ribas won by decision.
REPORT | Saudi Arabia, UFC and TKO Group set to create new professional boxing league
Josh Evanoff - January 8, 2025
According to a recent report, Saudi Arabia’s PIF, and the UFC could announce a boxing league as soon as this month. It’s no secret that longtime UFC CEO Dana White has wanted to break into the boxing business. Having co-promoted Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in August 2017, the promoter quickly announced plans for Zuffa Boxing. Almost eight years later, it appears that White’s vision could be coming to fruition.
Amanda Ribas calls for a title shot with win over Mackenzie Dern at UFC Vegas 101
Cole Shelton - January 8, 2025
Amanda Ribas believes she will earn a strawweight title shot with a win over Mackenzie Dern at UFC Vegas 101. Ribas is set to headline the first card of 2025 in a rematch against Dern. It’s a pivotal fight for the strawweight division as the winner will be closing in on a title shot. But, given the fact Ribas has never faced champion Weili Zhang, she thinks she could get a title shot with a win.
Tim Welch explains why Sean O’Malley ditched social media following UFC title loss to Merab Dvalishvili
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 8, 2025
Sean O’Malley has taken a break from social media, and his head coach has explained why. O’Malley is currently recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. It’s an injury that “Suga” was dealing with prior to his UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Merab Dvalishvili. While some might’ve thought that the time away from training would make O’Malley want to rev up his business on social media, that isn’t the case.
Michael Bisping thinks Colby Covington would be at 'massive disadvantage' if he moves up to middleweight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 8, 2025
Michael Bisping feels a move up to the middleweight division would be a tough challenge for Colby Covington. Covington recently stepped up on short notice to fight Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa. Things didn’t go Covington’s way, as he struggled to find consistent success with his grappling. Buckley was able to stuff takedowns and when he did find himself on the mat, it wasn’t for long. Buckley did damage on the feet, leading to a third-round TKO finish after the Octagon-side doctor determined a cut on Covington’s eyelid was too deep for the fight to continue.
Chris Curtis reveals repairs in friendship with Sean Strickland
Harry Kettle - January 8, 2025
UFC fighter Chris Curtis has revealed the repairs that have been made in his complicated friendship with Sean Strickland. As we know, Sean Strickland is a pretty complex individual. He has done and said plenty of things to frustrate mixed martial arts fans over the years, and he’ll likely continue to do so. For as long as he’s around, he’ll make the masses feel uncomfortable in any way he can.
UFC fighter reveals cashing in 'good will' to turn down Alex Pereira
Harry Kettle - January 7, 2025
A UFC fighter has revealed cashing in his good will to turn down a possible bout with two-weight champion Alex Pereira. When it comes to intimidating fighters, they don’t get much more intimidating than Alex Pereira. Right now, he’s known as a two-weight world champion in the UFC. However, even when he first arrived, people knew what he was capable of thanks to his kickboxing prowess.
WATCH | UFC champ Alex Pereira and middleweight contender Caio Borralho trade shots in sparring
BJ Penn Staff - January 7, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is staying sharp between fights by sparring with one of the best middleweights in MMA at the moment: his fellow Brazilian, Caio Borralho. Pereira shared some footage from his tense sparring rounds with Borralho on social media. As you can see, both men definitely landed some hard shots — a testament to how good they both are.
Dana White reveals stacked UFC Seattle card featuring Yadong-Cejudo main event
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the full UFC Seattle card which features a key bantamweight bout. The promotion will be returning to Seattle on February 22 for a Fight Night card. Although the card is still several weeks away, White took to social media to share the full fight card, which is a solid card.
Colby Covington loves the idea of facing 'weight bully' Michael Chandler next: "I just see him quitting"
Josh Evanoff - January 7, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington loves the idea of a fight against Michael Chandler. ‘Chaos’ is fresh off his return to the octagon last month in the main event of UFC Tampa. Stepping up on short notice, Colby Covington faced rising contender Joaquin Buckley. While the former interim champion hoped to earn a title shot with a win, he was largely battered by ‘New Mansa’.
Islam Makhachev addresses near-brawl with Nate Diaz at UFC 311 press conference: "What changed now?"
Josh Evanoff - January 7, 2025
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has opened up on his near-brawl with Nate Diaz. The two stars were in Las Vegas for last month’s UFC 311 presser. In the pay-per-view headliner next month in Los Angeles, Islam Makhachev will meet rising contender Arman Tsarukyan. The Russian famously handed the young lightweight a unanimous decision loss in Saint Petersburg back in 2019. However, tensions weren’t high between Makhachev and his next title challenger at the press conference.
Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez shares prediction for potential Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall title fight
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2025
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has shared his prediction for a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Jones vs Aspinall would be one of the biggest fights to make this year and many hope it will happen. UFC CEO Dana White has said he thinks the fight will happen, and if it does, many would be torn on who would win.