UFC News
Chael Sonnen questions Colby Covington's UFC return after recent movie, business offers
Curtis Calhoun - October 23, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen spent some time with Colby Covington in Florida and wonders if the three-time title challenger will compete in the Octagon again. Covington hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 last year. He was briefly linked to a return at UFC 303 against Ian Machado Garry.
Arnold Allen calls out Yair Rodríguez for 2025 UFC return, weighs in on Mexico City booking
Curtis Calhoun - October 23, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Arnold Allen has Yair Rodríguez in his sights for a pivotal matchup between top 145lbers. Allen snapped a two-fight skid to defeat Giga Chikadze by unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July. He stifled Chikadze’s always-dangerous kickboxing and put on one of his best performances in recent years.
Ilia Topuria shoots down the idea of rematching Alexander Volkanovski in Australia: "I'm the champion"
Cole Shelton - October 23, 2024
Ilia Topuria says if he rematches Alexander Volkanovski it will not be in Australia as ‘The Great’ wants. The UFC is returning to Sydney in February and Volkanovski says he wants to return on that card and fight for the title. However, should Topuria beat Max Holloway at UFC 308 and defend his belt, he says he won’t be going to Australia to defend his belt.
Diego Lopes willing to fight Alexander Volkanovski in Sydney: "I'm ready"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 23, 2024
Diego Lopes isn’t opposed to colliding with Alexander Volkanovski in Sydney. Lopes has been emerging as a top contender in the featherweight division. He recently battered Brian Ortega at UFC 306 inside the Sphere in Las Vegas. He’s been so impressive that the UFC has given him a backup role if he’s needed for the 145-pound title bout this Saturday.
Max Holloway slams Ilia Topuria for being Conor McGregor "copycat"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 23, 2024
Max Holloway believes Ilia Topuria is trying to be Conor McGregor lite. Holloway is ready to challenge Topuria for the UFC Featherweight Championship this Saturday. The title fight will headline UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. This is Holloway’s bid to become a two-time champion in the 145-pound division.
Yair Rodriguez reveals potential opponents for UFC return in 2025
Harry Kettle - October 23, 2024
UFC featherweight Yair Rodriguez has revealed who he could end up facing in his return bout next year. For the longest time, Yair Rodriguez has been seen as a top featherweight contender in the UFC. However, while he’s had some incredible moments over the years, he hasn’t always enjoyed the most consistent success in the Octagon. As of late, he’s been on a poor run with consecutive losses via finish to Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega.
Daniel Cormier believes Tom Aspinall is the world's best heavyweight
Harry Kettle - October 23, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Tom Aspinall is currently the best heavyweight on the planet. Over the course of the last few years, Tom Aspinall has established himself as a real force of nature in the UFC. He is the current interim UFC heavyweight champion, dominating every fight he’s been in outside of the freak injury he suffered against Curtis Blaydes.
Ilia Topuria aims for three UFC world titles before retirement
Harry Kettle - October 23, 2024
Ilia Topuria has entered the race to try and capture a UFC world title in three weight classes in his career. As we know, Ilia Topuria is a pretty ambitious guy. He’s already managed to capture the UFC featherweight championship, doing so by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year. Now, he’s set to defend the belt against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday night.
Geoff Neal was surprised to get Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 308, eyes late TKO finish: "Everyone is durable until they get hit too many times"
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2024
Geoff Neal didn’t think he would get to fight someone like Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 308. Neal is coming off a split-decision loss to Ian Machado Garry which was his second straight loss. After the defeat, Neal said he was going to take some time off and when he was ready to return, he was surprised he was booked to fight dos Anjos at UFC 308.
Khamzat Chimaev declares himself the best wrestler in the UFC ahead of UFC 308: "Why should I be worried about him?"
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev believes he’s the best wrestler in the UFC. Chimaev is set to return to the Octagon in the co-main event of UFC 308 on Saturday against Robert Whittaker in a highly-anticipated bout. It’s a massive fight for the division as the winner should get a title shot, and Chimaev believes he will run through Whittaker with ease.
Max Holloway predicts Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
BMF titleholder Max Holloway has an interesting prediction for how the UFC 308 co-main event will play out between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Holloway will face UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. He returns to the featherweight division after knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April.
Caio Borralho says Israel Adesanya fight is in the works for UFC 312 in Sydney, wants five rounds
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Surging UFC middleweight Caio Borralho is allegedly close to getting a potential No. 1 contender fight against Israel Adesanya in the former champ’s friendly territory. Borralho, a Dana White’s Contender Series alum, has soared up the middleweight rankings over the last year. He most recently defeated Jared Cannonier in a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate in August.
PHOTO | UFC 309 poster released featuring Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
Dan Hooker explains why he's "not really interested" in rematching Dustin Poirier
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2024
Dan Hooker isn’t too keen on rematching Dustin Poirier next time out. Hooker and Poirier had one of the best fights in recent memory back in June of 2020. It was a thrilling five-round fight as both men were beaten up badly, but it was Poirier who won by decision.
Francis Ngannou's coach shares emotional pre-fight team conversation before PFL debut win
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou had an internal fight hours before making his highly-anticipated return to the cage in his PFL debut. Ngannou defeated 2023 PFL heavyweight title winner Renan Ferreira in the Battle of the Giants main event last weekend in Riyadh. After almost three full years away from MMA, Ngannou looked dominant in his return, finishing Ferreira in the first round.
Dan Hooker offers update on potential UFC showdown with Conor McGregor: "The fight makes a lot of sense"
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker really believes a fight with Conor McGregor is possible. ‘The Hangman’ has been out of action since his return to the cage in August. On the main card of UFC 305, Dan Hooker faced Mateusz Gamrot, in a massive lightweight showdown. Ultimately, the Australian busted up ‘Gamer’, tagging him several times en route to a split-decision victory. For Hooker, the win was his third in a row.
Max Holloway confirms interest in Islam Makhachev fight following UFC 308: "I want all the smoke"
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway has his eyes on lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. This Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, ‘Blessed’ will make the walk to the cage once again. Back for the first time since an April knockout over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Max Holloway will meet Ilia Topuria. For his part, ‘El Matador’ claimed the featherweight gold with a stunning stoppage win over Alexander Volkanovski in February.
Nate Diaz responds to Brendan Schaub's viral rant and threats
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz has answered Brendan Schaub’s viral rant and challenge to a potential fight/grappling match. Tensions between Diaz and Schaub reached a boiling point from afar earlier this week. After Diaz called Schaub a “P***y” for an emotional reaction to Shane Carwin’s post-UFC career struggles, Schaub went scorched Earth on one of his podcasts on Monday.
Alexander Volkanovski shares prediction for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway at UFC 308
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski will be paying close attention to the UFC 308 main event between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Topuria is looking to defend his featherweight title for the first time since he KO’d Volkanovski back in February. It was a statement win and he enters his first title fight as a sizeable betting favorite.