UFC News
Kai Asakura vows to become UFC champion after suffering loss to Alexandre Pantoja: "Make my dream come true"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2024
Despite his loss to Alexandre Pantoja, Kai Asakura remains confident that he’ll become UFC flyweight champion. The former RIZIN bantamweight champion is fresh off his UFC debut earlier this month in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Juan Archuleta in December, Kai Asakura faced Alexandre Pantoja. The Japanese star got a rare title shot in his promotional debut, given the champion’s dominance over the flyweight division.
Kamaru Usman interested in UFC 312 showdown against Jack Della Maddalena: "I'll put him to the test"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is interested in fighting Jack Della Maddalena. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon in over a year. He last appeared in the cage at UFC 294 last October, stepping up on short notice for a middleweight showdown with Khamzat Chimaev. Ultimately, ‘Borz’ handed Kamaru Usman his third loss in a row, this time by majority decision.
Jamahal Hill doesn't shy away from negative UFC fans: 'All publicity is good publicity'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 19, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill doesn’t mind any negative narratives surrounding him as long as people are paying attention. Hill has become a polarizing figure to fight fans. Some have criticized Hill for his comments on being knocked out by Alex Pereira. Others believe that the ex-UFC champion is misunderstood. Regardless of how you may feel about him, Hill knows that his name has been in the headlines more than ever before.
Kai Kara-France slams Manel Kape amid recent trash talk: 'He's all just talk, a lot of bark, no bite'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 19, 2024
Kai Kara-France is dismissive of Manel Kape’s bad boy persona. It’s no secret that Kape isn’t afraid to speak his mind. The former RIZIN champion has been known for his brash personality, and he certainly hasn’t slowed down since arriving to the UFC. As of late, Kape and Kara-France have exchanged words. Kape has even taken aim at Kara-France’s teammate Israel Adesanya.
Chael Sonnen explains what would've happened if he fought Jorge Masvidal and a handful of other fighters
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2024
UFC analyst Chael Sonnen has explained what would’ve happened if he fought Jorge Masvidal and a handful of other fighters in his career. When it comes to discussing the kings of trash talk, Chael Sonnen is up there with the very best of him. While he was obviously a very talented fighter in his own right, he really came into his own when it came to what he was able to do on the microphone. That, in many ways, is what made him a legend.
Colby Covington hits back at Jon Jones following recent war of words
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024
UFC fighter Colby Covington has hit back at Jon Jones as their war of words over social media continues. As we know, Colby Covington and Jon Jones aren’t big fans of one another. As we also know, many others aren’t big fans of Colby Covington either. He’s targeted many fighters over the course of the last few years in his rants, but few have received quite as much criticism of Jon Jones.
Tyron Woodley discusses 'running' Colby Covington out of American Top Team
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024
Former UFC fighter Tyron Woodley has told the story of ‘running’ Colby Covington ‘out’ of American Top Team back in the day. As we know, Colby Covington is a pretty controversial individual. For as long as we can remember, he has made it his mission to wind up as many people as he possibly can in mixed martial arts. He’s managed to get some pretty big opportunities out of that, but unfortunately for him, there’s been no world title to claim at the end of it.
Alex Pereira claims his next fight "won't" be against Magomed Ankalaev
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2024
Alex Pereira says he won’t be fighting Magomed Ankalaev next time out. After Pereira beat Khalil Rountree and Ankalaev defeated Aleksandar Rakic, many assumed that would be the next fight. Ankalaev is the clear-cut No. 1 at light heavyweight, but taking to his Instagram on December 18, Pereira claims his next title defense won’t be against the Dagestani native.
Dustin Poirier expects to make announcement of final UFC appearance soon: "We're close to making it happen"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2024
Dustin Poirier hopes to announce his final UFC fight shortly. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since his June clash with Islam Makhachev. In his third, and likely final shot at undisputed UFC lightweight gold, Dustin Poirier gave it his all. The longtime fan-favorite went back and forth with the champion for four rounds, before being submitted in the fifth and final frame.
Islam Makhachev's coach reveals what Ilia Topuria must do to get UFC super fight: 'Now people will look at him like he’s a lightweight'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 18, 2024
Islam Makhachev’s coach Javier Mendez believes Ilia Topuria must prove himself as a lightweight if he wants a title shot at 155 pounds. Topuria currently holds the UFC Featherweight Championship. “El Matador” recently teased moving up to the lightweight division, although he has since clarified that a decision hasn’t been made at this time. Topuria has made it clear that a future showdown with Makhachev is on his mind, although the feeling doesn’t appear to be mutual.
Movsar Evloev targets next UFC fight for early 2025 before Ramadan, predicts Ilia Topuria's next bout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 18, 2024
Movsar Evloev wants to get back in action before Ramadan. Evloev recently had a competitive three-round featherweight battle with former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. The bout took place on the preliminary portion of UFC 310, and Evloev emerged victorious via unanimous decision.
Beneil Dariush's MMA future at stake against Renato Moicano at UFC 311: 'If I don’t have the ability to be champion, I would more than likely walk away from the sport'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 18, 2024
Beneil Dariush’s pro MMA career could very well hang in the balance at UFC 311. Dariush is scheduled to share the Octagon with Renato Moicano inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 18th. At the age of 35, Dariush is hoping to avoid his third loss in a row. He spent all of 2024 away from competition, and a win over Moicano would certainly serve as a major confidence boost for the soon-to-be 30-fight veteran.
Colby Covington falls three places in UFC welterweight rankings after latest loss
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024
UFC star Colby Covington has fallen in the welterweight rankings following his defeat to Joaquin Buckley last weekend. As we all know, Colby Covington is a pretty controversial figure. He has done and said a lot of things to wind people up over the years and for the most part, it’s worked. Well, at the very least, it’s worked in the sense that a lot of people in the mixed martial arts community can’t stand him. Still, he manages to get big fights on a fairly regular basis.
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want Islam Makhachev to fight Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained why he isn’t a fan of the idea of Islam Makhachev facing off against Belal Muhammad. As we know, Belal Muhammad is the UFC welterweight champion. He earned that title by defeating Leon Edwards, and he did so in fairly convincing fashion. Up next, the expectation is that he will defend the belt against number one contender Shavkat Rakhmonov.
What's next for Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington after UFC Tampa?
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2024
The UFC ended the 2024 year with a solid Fight Night card in Tampa, Florida, which saw Joaquin Buckley take on Colby Covington in the main event. Buckley entered the fight coming off a KO win over Stephen Thompson as he was 3-0 since dropping down to welterweight. Covington, meanwhile, was fighting for the first time in a year after he lost to Leon Edwards for the welterweight title.
Conor McGregor surprisingly opens as underdog in potential boxing match against Logan Paul
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2024
Conor McGregor announced he would be boxing Logan Paul in India in 2025. McGregor hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. He was booked to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 but he was forced out of the bout and now he took to X to claim his next fight will be a boxing match.
Ilia Topuria shoots down rumored fight against Conor McGregor: "I'm not interested in fighting a rapist"
Josh Evanoff - December 17, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has no interest in facing Conor McGregor. ‘El Matador’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 308 in October. Just months after defeating Alexander Volkanovski to win featherweight gold, Ilia Topuria met Max Holloway. ‘Blessed’ entered the bout riding high off a knockout win over Justin Gaethje up at lightweight in April.
Sean Brady calls to face Leon Edwards in UFC London main event in March: "It makes the most sense"
Josh Evanoff - December 17, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady wants a crack at Leon Edwards. The rising welterweight hasn’t been seen since his clash with Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 97 in September. The bout was the first main event of Sean Brady’s career, and he looked excellent. He outstruck and outgrappled the Brazilian en route to a lopsided unanimous decision after five rounds of action.