UFC News
Chad Mendes details why he lists Jose Aldo as his toughest UFC opponent over Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2024
Chad Mendes says Jose Aldo, not Conor McGregor, was the toughest opponent he’s ever fought in the UFC. Mendes is a two-time featherweight title challenger and one-time interim featherweight title challenger in the UFC. He fought 14 times in the UFC and fought the who’s who of the promotion, including Aldo and McGregor.
Daniel Cormier shoots down an interim LW title fight amidst Islam Makhachev's hiatus: "Speaking titles into existence?"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier scoffed at Arman Tsarukyan’s idea for an interim title fight as Islam Makhachev recovers from injury. Makhachev is sidelined with a hand injury he suffered during his UFC 302 title fight with Dustin Poirier earlier this year. He was originally anticipated to headline UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, but due to his injury, he won’t be fully recovered in time for the event.
Israel Adesanya apologizes to controversial Olympian Imane Khelif over recent transgender allegations: "My bad!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has apologized to controversial Olympian Imane Khelif after labeling her as a biological man. Adesanya returns at UFC 305 later this month against UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis in Perth. He returns to the Octagon after almost a full year away from fighting, stemming from a loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293.
Ilia Topuria's brother Aleksandre announces UFC signing: "Joining the major league!"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2024
The brother of featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, Aleksandre Topuria, has now signed with the UFC. ‘El Matador’ is the greatest at 145 pounds at the moment. Fresh off his knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year, Ilia Topuria will face current ‘BMF’ champion Max Holloway in October. Headlining UFC 308, the featherweight titleholder will look to add ‘Blessed’ to his list of victims.
Chael Sonnen argues that Sean O'Malley is the biggest star in MMA: "He's the guy around here"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes current UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is the biggest star in MMA. The UFC’s bantamweight division is incredible at the moment. In a division full of stars such as Petr Yan, Umar Nurmagomedov, Cory Sandhagen, Henry Cejudo, and more, it’s ‘Sugar’ at the top. Next month at the Las Vegas Sphere for Noche UFC, Sean O’Malley will face rising contender Merab Dvalishvili.
Dricus du Plessis blames Israel Adesanya for UFC 305 fight having any racial overtones: "The words that he screamed..."
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis acknowledges his upcoming fight with Israel Adesanya might have racial overtones, but not because of anything he did or said. Du Plessis and Adesanya are set to headline UFC 305 on August 17 in Perth, Australia. Adesanya returns to the Octagon against du Plessis; the newly-crowned middleweight champion who will make his first title defense.
Tom Aspinall gives Alex Pereira an ultimatum for potential heavyweight fight: "See him there"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall has a message for Alex Pereira if the light heavyweight champ decides to move up. Aspinall is fresh off a quick knockout of Curtis Blaydes in their UFC 304 rematch in Manchester. It was Aspinall’s first defense of his interim heavyweight title, amidst Jon Jones’s ongoing absence from fighting due to injury.
Arman Tsarukyan has 3 opponents in mind for potential UFC interim lightweight title fight
Susan Cox - August 8, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has 3 opponents in mind for his potential UFC interim lightweight title fight. At 27, ‘Ahalkalakets’ (22-3 MMA) has won his last four fights in the Octagon, most recently defeating Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA) at April’s historic UFC 300 event.
Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad get heated in latest social media exchange: “You were protected by UFC”
Susan Cox - August 8, 2024
UFC welterweight’s Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad got heated in their latest social media exchange. The newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) is still riding high after defeating and dethroning Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) by unanimous decision at UFC 304.
Former ONE Championship star Angela Lee reveals that she considered UFC move
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2024
Former ONE Championship fighter Angela Lee has revealed that she once considered a move to the UFC. As we know, the Lee family has achieved some great things in ONE Championship. From Angela to Christian to Victoria, it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride. Unfortunately, tragedy struck in late 2022 when Victoria passed away.
Ben Askren can't understand why Conor McGregor hates Khabib Nurmagomedov so much
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2024
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has questioned why Conor McGregor has such a passionate hatred for Khabib Nurmagomedov. It’s been almost six years since Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor. On that famous night at UFC 229, the star from Dagestan put a real beating on the Irishman from beginning to end – outside of a flurry from Conor in the middle of the bout.
Jiri Prochazka declares he is "training everywhere" in preparation for UFC return
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2024
UFC star Jiri Prochazka has provided an update on his training as he gears up for a potential return to the cage. In the eyes of many, Jiri Prochazka is one of the most exciting fighters in mixed martial arts. He has a unique style, a fun personality and a whole lot of fans. Unfortunately, in his last two title fights, the former UFC light heavyweight champion has been finished by Alex Pereira.
Damon Jackson says he's been "wrestling heavy" for Chepe Mariscal fight: "I'm going to get it to the ground"
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2024
Damon Jackson isn’t shying away from his game plan at UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Jackson is set to take on Chepe Mariscal on Saturday night. He had originally agreed to fight Mariscal on July 20, but the fight was moved to August 10 due to undisclosed reasons.
Urijah Faber believes Conor McGregor will fight again, shares prediction for potential Michael Chandler fight
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2024
Urijah Faber still believes Conor McGregor is hungry to compete and will fight again. McGregor was supposed to make his return at UFC 303 on June 29 against Michael Chandler, but he pulled out of the contest due to a broken pinky toe. Since then, many have wondered if the Irishman will fight again, as Chandler recently said the fight won’t happen.
Aljamain Sterling defends Muhammad Mokaev after UFC release: "I think it's f***ed up"
Curtis Calhoun - August 7, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling thinks the promotion made a significant error in releasing Muhammad Mokaev. Mokaev defeated Manel Kape by unanimous decision at UFC 304 last month in Manchester. The win moved him to 13-0 in his career, and at the time, moved him one step closer to a flyweight title shot.
Canelo Alvarez issues cold response to Conor McGregor's taunts over contract demands
Curtis Calhoun - August 7, 2024
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has responded to Conor McGregor’s recent social media tirade aimed at his big contract demands. Alvarez will face Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on September 14th during Mexican Independence Day weekend. The fight will rival the UFC’s pay-per-view on the same night, which features a bantamweight headliner between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili.
Robert Whittaker reveals he contacted the UFC to re-book Khamzat Chimaev fight: "Just make sure he turns up"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker wants to derail Khamzat Chimaev’s hype train. ‘The Reaper’ is fresh off his return to the cage earlier this summer in Saudi Arabia. While Robert Whittaker was set to face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of the card, ‘Borz’ was forced out. Due to the Chechen suffering from an illness, the former champion wound up facing Ikram Aliskerov.
Islam Makhachev's coach teases possibility of going for middleweight title to become champ-champ
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2024
Javier Mendez, the coach of Islam Makhachev believes his fighter could have a unique path to becoming a champ-champ. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion, but he is good friends with the welterweight champ Belal Muhammad, as the two have also trained with one another in the past. With that, Makhachev has said he won’t fight Muhammad, but instead, Mendez thinks Makhachev is good enough to jump all the way to middleweight and win that belt.