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Daniel Cormier lays out blueprint for Conor McGregor's next two fights with a win at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels there are two massive fights that the promotion should look to book for Conor McGregor with a win at UFC 303. McGregor will face Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. The fight marks the long-awaited return for McGregor after a three-year absence from the Octagon.
UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans pitches Rampage Jackson rematch on 14th anniversary of their UFC clash: "Run it back?"
Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Rashad Evans and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson could be on another collision course. Evans and Jackson clashed in what at the time was one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history at UFC 114. Their three-round headliner went the distance, with Evans earning a unanimous decision victory.
Jiří Procházka enters 3-day isolation without food, electricity ahead of UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka will fast and be without electricity for three days to focus on training for his next fight. Procházka got back in the win column with a come-from-behind victory over Aleksandar Rakić at UFC 300. The win came five months after falling to Alex Pereira for the then-vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 295 in November.
BREAKING: Carlos Ulberg fills vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024
Surging UFC light heavyweight contender Carlos Ulberg has replaced the suspended Khalil Rountree Jr. against Jamahal Hill at UFC 303. Ulberg and Hill will serve as the UFC 303 co-main event on June 29; a card headlined by Conor McGregor’s return against Michael Chandler. MMA journalist Christopher Reive was the first to report the news of Ulberg’s fill-in.
PFL's Donn Davis uses NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant to diss UFC contender Kayla Harrison
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 23, 2024
PFL owner Donn Davis has reacted to Kayla Harrison leaving his promotion in favor of UFC. Harrison made her UFC debut a successful one by submitting former bantamweight champion Holly Holm in the second round. Harrison was on a big stage for her promotional debut at UFC 300, but she passed her first test with flying colors. Harrison was widely praised for her performance and many are wondering how much longer it’ll be before she challenges for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
Belal Muhammad roasts Leon Edwards following footage of training video mishap
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2024
UFC contender Belal Muhammad has roasted Leon Edwards following footage of his recent training mishap. As we now know, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304. Their showdown will come after years of animosity between the two, dating back to that now-infamous eye poke in their first meeting.
Khalil Rountree Jr. receives reduced suspension from CSAD due to “massive oversight” from supplement distributor
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2024
Khalil Rountree Jr has received a reduced suspension from CSAD after providing evidence that he did not knowingly take a banned substance. As many fight fans will know, Khalil Rountree Jr was scheduled to take on Jamahal Hill at UFC 303. It would’ve served as the biggest fight of his career to date against a man who, just over a month ago, was the UFC light heavyweight champion.
New UFC broadcast deal could result in “free” pay-per-view events
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2024
TKO Group Holdings president Mark Shapiro has teased the idea of UFC’s entire pay-per-view package being included in a broadcasting deal. Right now, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is on fire. From their ESPN deal to selling out arenas across the globe, the promotion is doing some incredible work. Of course, in an industry like this, it’s always important to look ahead to the future.
Paddy Pimblett takes aim at “proper tool” Bobby Green: “His chin’s gone”
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2024
Dustin Poirier rules out the possibility of a fourth fight with Conor McGregor: “I don’t need that bad energy in my life”
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2024
Dustin Poirier has shut down the possibility of a fourth fight against Conor McGregor. Poirier and McGregor first fought back in 2014 while they were featherweights and the Irishman won by knockout. They had their rematch at lightweight in 2021, with Poirier winning by KO, and in their trilogy, McGregor broke his leg leading to another victory for ‘The Diamond’.
Curtis Blaydes shares bold prediction for his UFC 304 interim title fight against Tom Aspinall
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2024
Curtis Blaydes shares a bold prediction for his UFC 304 interim heavyweight title fight against Tom Aspinall, which sees the fight ending quickly. Blaydes and Aspinall are set to rematch in the co-main event of UFC 304 for the interim heavyweight title. The two fought back in July of 2022 and it was Blaydes who won in 15 seconds as Aspinall blew out his knee.
VIDEO | Bryce Mitchell claims the U.S. Government attempted to take his newborn child for anti-vaccine stance
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell’s newborn baby was allegedly in danger of being taken from him for his refusal to get the infant vaccinated. Mitchell hasn’t fought in the Octagon since a nasty knockout suffered against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 in December. He could potentially return to the cage by the end of 2024, but it remains to be seen when he’ll make his fighting comeback.
Mateusz Gamrot questions Charles Oliveira for ignoring his recent lightweight callout, blasts Oliveira's welterweight pursuit
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot is becoming increasingly frustrated by Charles Oliveira’s radio silence to his recent callouts. Gamrot has targeted a matchup with Oliveira ever since defeating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 299 in March. He’s won three fights in a row, including a TKO win over Rafael Fiziev in September.
Chael Sonnen reveals Anderson Silva offered to have trilogy fight in MMA before agreeing to boxing match: "He told me to pick"
Josh Evanoff - May 22, 2024
Chael Sonnen decided to face former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the boxing ring. Earlier this month, it was announced that ‘The American Gangster’ would meet ‘The Spider’ one final time. Chael Sonnen retired following a 2019 knockout loss to Lyoto Machida but has long teased a return to fighting. Next month in Brazil he will do exactly that, and meet his longtime rival, Anderson Silva.
Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev, Team Khabib in deleted tweets: 'Cousin f****s'
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued his crusade against Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Dagestan in recent tweets. McGregor will return to the UFC Octagon to face Michael Chandler in a welterweight headliner on June 29 at UFC 303. He returns after a long hiatus from fighting, hoping to recapture the magic that once made him one of the sport’s indomitable forces.
Curtis Blaydes feels UFC 304 rematch with Tom Aspinall for interim gold is "poetic"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2024
Curtis Blaydes had a feeling he was destined for a rematch with Tom Aspinall. Blaydes will be challenging Aspinall for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. The bout will take place on the UFC 304 card in Manchester on July 27th. The two bruisers met in London back in July 2022. The fight had an unfortunate and quick ending, as Aspinall suffered a knee injury that forced a stoppage just 15 seconds in.
UFC 304 headliner Belal Muhammad trashes Sean Strickland for "fake tough-guy mentality"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad has taken issue with former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland. Belal and Strickland have gone back-and-forth on social media and things have gotten personal between the two. Recently on social media, Belal responded to Strickland saying that Muhammad would’ve cried if he were pranked in person. Belal responded by saying if Strickland was on a podcast he’d probably cry, which was a dig at Sean’s appearance on Theo Von’s podcast.
Conor McGregor tries to make amends with Sean O'Malley over criticism: "I do actually like Sean"
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has tried to explain some of his recent remarks regarding Sean O’Malley. In recent weeks, we’ve heard a fair bit from Conor McGregor. That’s no surprise, given that we’re getting closer and closer to his return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303.
Dana White gets emotional talking about when he saved a young girl's life
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
UFC president Dana White has revealed that he once saved a young girl’s life with a $50,000 donation towards her heart surgery. In the eyes of many, Dana White is a polarizing figure. On the one hand, he’s helped build up the sport of mixed martial arts and, in particular, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On the flip side, he’s had many controversies over the years, with many relating to fighter pay.