UFC News
Tracy Cortez "going to fight my heart out" for late brother at UFC Denver
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
UFC flyweight contender Tracy Cortez is fighting for her late brother ahead of her first career UFC main event this Saturday. Cortez will face former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in the UFC Denver main event. She returns to the Octagon on short notice after Namajunas’s original opponent, Maycee Barber, withdrew from the card due to undisclosed reasons.
Nate Diaz reacts to news that Conor McGregor won over a million dollars from his victory over Jorge Masvidal
Susan Cox - July 8, 2024
Nate Diaz is reacting to the news that Conor McGregor won over a million dollars from his victory over Jorge Masvidal. The Irishman made headlines when he announced his was putting down a bet of $500,000 on his former opponent Nate Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in their ‘Last Man Standing’ boxing bout.
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has a message for fans telling him how he should fight: “Keep your opinions to yourself”
Susan Cox - July 8, 2024
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has a message for fans telling him how he should fight. Tuivasa, 31, has the unenviable record of having 4 concurrent losses in the Octagon.
Kamaru Usman says it is absurd to think of Nate Diaz as a world class fighter
Susan Cox - July 8, 2024
Kamaru Usman says it is absurd to think of Nate Diaz as a world class fighter. Apparently Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman have a difference of opinion when it comes to Nate Diaz.
Israel Adesanya explains how taking a hiatus was “definitely” the best move for his UFC career: “I’ve got more patience now, more clarity”
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2024
UFC star Israel Adesanya has explained how his hiatus from the promotion was the best thing he could’ve done for his career. Last September, Israel Adesanya lost his UFC middleweight championship to Sean Strickland. Following the defeat, ‘Stylebender’ made it clear that he was planning on taking a hiatus from active competition. However, nobody really knew how long this break would last.
Marc Goddard explains why he will never referee a Leon Edwards fight
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2024
MMA referee Marc Goddard has explained why fans will never see him referee a Leon Edwards fight. In the eyes of many, Marc Goddard is one of the best referees in all of mixed martial arts. He has been at the heart of many incredible moments in the sport over the course of the last decade-plus, and that’ll continue to be the case as we look ahead to the future. Of course, he’s had his critics, but that’s always going to be the case in a job like that.
Charles Oliveira makes sense for next UFC lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev, says coach
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2024
Charles Oliveira’s coach believes there is a good case to make for “do Bronx” receiving the next UFC Lightweight Championship opportunity against Islam Makhachev. Oliveira is coming off a split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 back in April. Tsarukyan is currently serving a suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a fan altercation.
Dan Ige hopes for UFC 306 fight after saving the day against Diego Lopes: "I just think it makes sense"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2024
Dan Ige is throwing his name in the hat for UFC 306, but he’s prepared to trust the process. Ige became a big crowd favorite when he agreed to replace Brian Ortega for a fight with Diego Lopes to save the UFC 303 co-main event. He ended up going the distance with Lopes in a competitive fight, and the fans showed their appreciation.
Aljamain Sterling eyes UFC 306 showdown with Diego Lopes: "Let's make it happen at the Sphere"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has his sights set on rising 145-pounder Diego Lopes. Lopes had a ton of eyeballs on him during the UFC 303 PPV last month. He was initially expected to meet Brian Ortega in the co-main event. “T-City” ended up suffering a fever and could not compete just hours before the card began. Lopes ended up accepting a fight with Dan Ige, taking a unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Nate Diaz defeats Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal had their highly anticipated rematch this evening in Anaheim, California. The pair had originally collided for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019, with ‘Gamebred’ ultimately winning that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Nate Diaz defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will collide for a second time this evening, this time in the boxing ring. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) originally collided for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Chris Avila defeats Anthony Pettis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Anthony Pettis squares off with Chris Avila in a boxing match scheduled for six rounds this evening in Anaheim, California. The bout is set to be contested at 175lbs.
Conor McGregor places massive bet on tonight's Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch: "I feel Nate does him in EASY here"
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has placed a massive bet on tonight’s Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) are set to collide for a second time this evening in Anaheim, this time in a boxing match scheduled for ten rounds. The pair originally squared off for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Dricus Du Plessis vows to bring "chaos" in UFC 305 title fight against Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis plans to bring chaos to his UFC 305 title defense against Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis is set to take on Adesanya in his first title defense on August 17 in Perth, Australia. It’s a highly-anticipated fight as the two don’t like each other and have taken shots at one another in the media. Heading into the fight, Du Plessis is confident he will be too chaotic and powerful for Adesanya.
Stipe Miocic sends heartfelt message to two-time rival Francis Ngannou after tragic loss of his son
Curtis Calhoun - July 5, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has issued his first public comments on the tragic death of Francis Ngannou’s son. Miocic hasn’t fought since a knockout loss to Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 260. Since then, he’s waited a full year-plus for current titleholder Jon Jones, who he’s expected to face later this year.
Alexander Volkanovski calls to face 'good man' Dustin Poirier: "It's a big fun fight!"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants a fight with Dustin Poirier. ‘The Great’ hasn’t competed since his title defense against Ilia Topuria in February. That fight saw Alexander Volkanovski’s historic featherweight reign come to an end in stunning fashion. ‘El Matador’ ended the Australian’s title reign with a brutal second-round stoppage victory.
Stipe Miocic responds to critics suggesting he’s holding up the UFC heavyweight division: “Stop crying”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Stipe Miocic is responding to critics who are suggesting he’s holding up the UFC heavyweight division. Jones and Miocic were set to battle it out for heavyweight gold in November of last year at UFC 295. The fight was cancelled due to ‘Bones’ having to bow out due to injury.
Ian Machado Garry reacts after Dana White and others suggest his fight with Michael Page should have been ruled a draw: “You’re full of sh*t!”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Ian Machado Garry is reacting after Dana White and others have suggested his fight with Michael Page should have been ruled a draw. It was just this past weekend, at UFC 303, that saw Ian Machado Garry (15-0 MMA) defeat Michael Page (22-3 MMA) by unanimous decision. With the victory, ‘The Future’ remains undefeated in the Octagon.