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Power Slap 8 Results: Paige VanZant defeats Christine Wolmarans (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 28, 2024
Former UFC star Paige VanZant made her Power Slap debut against Christine Wolmarans this evening in Las Vegas. VanZant (8-5 MMA, 0-2 BKFC) has been one of the most prominent names for the last decade or so. While she never reached the level of becoming a UFC champion, she was always popular and has a massive following on social media.
Conor McGregor accuses Khabib Nurmagomedov of criminal mischief in latest social media rant: "When you die, I celebrate!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 28, 2024
Conor McGregor isn’t staying quiet during UFC 303 fight week and is using his downtime to re-ignite his feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor was supposed to make his highly-anticipated UFC return this weekend at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. But, a toe injury suffered during camp forced him to withdraw from the Michael Chandler fight, which is expected to be rescheduled for a later date.
Dana White shoots down Conor McGregor's talk of a fall return: "None of the above"
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2024
According to UFC President Dana White, Conor McGregor won’t be back anytime soon. ‘The Notorious’ was set to return in the main event of UFC 303 this weekend. Conor McGregor was set to end a near three-year hiatus against fellow lightweight contender, Michael Chandler. ‘Iron’ coached The Ultimate Fighter against the Irishman, and was eager to finally step into the cage with him.
REPORT | Benoît Saint Denis vs. Renato Moicano targeted for UFC Paris
Curtis Calhoun - June 28, 2024
A lightweight matchup between surging contenders Benoît Saint-Denis and Renato Moicano is in the works for September 28 in Paris. The UFC is targeting the Saint-Denis vs. Moicano matchup for the promotion’s upcoming return to Paris on September 28th. Ag.Fight was the first to report the news of the targeted Saint-Denis vs. Moicano fight.
Kayla Harrison vows to 'smash another skull' if not given a UFC title shot: "I'm not saying no to anybody"
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2024
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison is down to fight anybody. The former two-time PFL tournament winner finally made her UFC debut in April. At the historic UFC 300 event, Kayla Harrison faced former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. Despite a lot of questions about the Judoka, she passed the test with flying colors. Harrison dominated ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ en route to a second-round stoppage victory.
Conor McGregor takes aim at former friend and training partner Artem Lobov: “Where are you hiding collecting welfare these days?”
Susan Cox - June 28, 2024
Conor McGregor has once again taken aim at his former friend and training partner Artem Lobov. Lobov has made claim that he was the initial co-founder of Proper No. 12 whiskey and is suing McGregor for what he believes is owed to him.
Henry Cejudo heaps praise on Payton Talbott ahead of UFC 303: “A threat for any of use in the top 10”
Susan Cox - June 28, 2024
Henry Cejudo is heaping praise on Payton Talbott ahead of UFC 303. UFC 303 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Conor McGregor admits he’s in “deep pain” watching UFC 303 fight week take place
Susan Cox - June 28, 2024
Conor McGregor is admitting he’s in ‘deep pain’ watching UFC 303 fight week take place. It was to be McGregor (22-6 MMA) vs. Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in tomorrow’s main event at UFC 303, taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The opposing TUF 31 coaches were to battle it out in the Octagon.
Frankie Edgar admits fighting urge is still in him but he isn't planning a comeback
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
Former UFC star Frankie Edgar has confirmed that he isn’t planning an MMA comeback despite still having the urge. As we know, Frankie Edgar is now retired from mixed martial arts. Of course, in the hearts and minds of fans across the globe, he’s a huge favorite. He did some incredible things in his career, and he’ll always be remembered fondly. Now, he’s been able to ride off into the sunset and enjoy life after giving so much of himself to the UFC.
Dana White agrees to hand out two Fight of the Night bonuses at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
UFC president Dana White has agreed to hand out two Fight of the Night bonus awards at UFC 303. Tomorrow night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will finish off International Fight Week with a blockbuster event. The main card will be headlined by Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka 2 with the UFC light heavyweight title on the line. Beyond that, there’s an array of exciting bouts to get pumped up for – helping fans forget about the absence of Conor McGregor.
Joe Pyfer has high expectations heading into UFC 303 return
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
UFC prospect Joe Pyfer has high expectations for himself as he prepares to make his return at UFC 303. For a while now, Joe Pyfer has been positioned as a middleweight with real potential in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Of course, you can never know for sure, but it helps when you’re a strong finishing artist.
Stephen Thompson gives his thoughts on Ian Machado Garry vs Michael Page at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
Stephen Thompson has given his thoughts on the upcoming showdown between Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page. This weekend, Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page will collide in a mammoth welterweight showdown. While the winner isn’t exactly guaranteed a title shot, it’ll serve as a huge step in the right direction. Of course, with both being viewed as real contenders, you can imagine how excited fans are to see the contest.
Ian Machado Garry accuses Michael 'Venom' Page of attempting to spy on his fight camp ahead of UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - June 27, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has accused Michael ‘Venom’ Page of attempting to coerce one of his teammates into giving inside information. Garry and Page will open up the UFC 303 main card this Saturday in Las Vegas. The fight features two of the most intriguing contenders in the welterweight division in a high-stakes matchup for both fighters.
Dana White explains why Fight Inc. docuseries won't return
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says the Fight Inc. docuseries won’t return as he says it gave up too much information. The UFC released the three-episode series on Roku and it gave fans a behind-the-scenes curtain on how some fights were made and how the UFC goes about their business. Although the docuseries was widely loved by fans, White says it is one-and-done and won’t be brought back.
Ian Machado Garry confident he'll be one of "greatest to ever do it" by the time his career is over
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2024
Ian Machado Garry believes by the time he retires from MMA he will be considered one of the greatest to ever do it. Garry is currently 14-0 as a pro and has been confident that it’s only a matter of time until he becomes the welterweight champion. The Irishman is set to return to the Octagon on the main card of UFC 303 against Michael Page, in a fight he says he isn’t interested in.
Dricus Du Plessis looks to enter GOAT conversation with win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: “This is where I take over as one of the greatest”
Susan Cox - June 27, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is looking to enter into the GOAT conversation with a win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. UFC 305 will take place on Saturday August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Ian Garry rejects potential fight with 'mentally unwell' Sean Strickland: "Let's leave him be"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry feels it’s best to leave Sean Strickland alone. ‘The Future’ is set to return on the UFC 303 main card later this week. On Saturday night, Ian Garry is set for arguably the biggest test of his MMA career against Michael ‘Venom’ Page. The British fighter debuted in the promotion earlier this year, scoring a lopsided decision win over Kevin Holland. However, Garry is confident that he can end the former Bellator star’s hype train.
Alexa Grasso vows to fight at Noche UFC with, or without Valentina Shevchenko: "That's the plan"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2024
Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will fight at Noche UFC with or without Valentina Shevchenko. The two flyweight stars are seemingly set for a trilogy bout later this year. Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko last met at Noche UFC last September, fighting to a split draw. The bout took place just a few months after the Mexican fighter ended the ‘Bullet’s’ historic title reign by submission last March.