UFC News
Michael Bisping warns Michael Chandler not to underestimate Conor McGregor at UFC 303: “Can't be drunk on your own ego”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has issued a warning to Michael Chandler ahead of his showdown with Conor McGregor. At UFC 303, it’s finally happening. Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor will lock horns in a contest we’ve been waiting to see for well over a year. For multiple reasons, it hadn’t come to fruition – but now, it appears as if we’re on the verge of seeing it happen.
Video | Strongman Eddie Hall breaks Alex Pereira’s punch record after multiple attempts
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024
Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall has broken Alex Pereira’s punch record at the UFC Performance Institute. As we all know, Alex Pereira is an absolute monster. The man known as ‘Poatan’ has achieved some incredible things in kickboxing as well as mixed martial arts. Right now, he stands tall as the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion.
Ketlen Vieira blasts Kayla Harrison for allegedly turning down UFC 303 fight offer: “Stop running”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024
UFC fighter Ketlen Vieira has called out Kayla Harrison for allegedly turning down a fight against her at UFC 303. At UFC 300, Kayla Harrison made a real statement. In her debut for the promotion, she dominated and submitted Holly Holm at the landmark event. Since then, many have wondered how long it’s going to take before they give her a championship opportunity.
Beneil Dariush's coach: Long fighting absence due to repeated head trauma
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has taken a slow and methodical path back to the Octagon after suffering from apparent head trauma. Dariush suffered back-to-back losses to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan in 2023. Once thought of as a destined UFC lightweight title challenger, Dariush is now on the outside looking in when it comes to the belt.
Chael Sonnen shares 'big risk' associated with possible Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane clash at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
Chael Sonnen feels that a Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane matchup at UFC 304 could be potentially disastrous for the matchmakers. Aspinall is expected to return to defend the interim UFC heavyweight title at UFC 304 in July. As of this writing, his intended return hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected to be shared in the coming weeks.
José Aldo expects 'great things' from former UFC rival Conor McGregor's return at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer José Aldo is a loyal ally of Conor McGregor almost a full decade after their intense rivalry inside the Octagon. Aldo will make his UFC return at UFC 301 next weekend in Rio de Janeiro. He’ll return to the bantamweight division to face Jonathan Martinez in the UFC 301 co-main event.
Cain Velasquez attempted murder trial date slated for September 9th
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is set to go to trial later this year. The former heavyweight hasn’t competed in the cage since a first-round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2019. After that defeat, Cain Velasquez retired from MMA but has remained active in the world of professional wrestling. That was until early 2022 when the former UFC champion was arrested for attempted murder.
Mark Hunt explodes at 'b*tch' Dana White after Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney boxing purses revealed
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
Mark Hunt thinks the recently disclosed Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney boxing purses show UFC president Dana White is financially low-balling fighters. Garcia stunningly defeated Haney last weekend in their highly-anticipated boxing match. After the fight, their purses were revealed, with Garcia making $50 million and Haney earning $35 million.
Jose Aldo campaigns to get on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson after UFC 301
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2024
Jose Aldo is hoping to make his return to boxing this summer and wants to be on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event on July 20. Aldo is set to return to the UFC next weekend at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil against Jonathan Martinez. It’s his first fight in MMA in nearly two years, as he has had three boxing matches since then.
Petr Yan and Marlon Vera ramp up social media bickering ahead of potential UFC booking: "Everything has its time!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan and Marlon Vera could potentially be on a collision course in a pivotal showdown for the division. Yan and Vera both fought at UFC 299 last month, with Yan earning a win over Song Yadong and Vera falling short to Sean O’Malley. Both bantamweights are looking to stay in the bantamweight title mix and earn potential runbacks with O’Malley.
UFC champion Sean O’Malley explains delay in Merab Dvalishvili title fight booking: “I'm not fighting out of the country”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has explained why there has been a delay in booking his title fight against Merab Dvalishvili. For a while now, fans have been expecting Sean O’Malley’s next fight to come against Merab Dvalishvili. Both men have had big performances in recent years, and it seems as if they’re the top two bantamweight on the planet right now.
Justin Gaethje plans to take at least 6 months off following brutal KO loss at UFC 300: “It would be foolish for me to jump back”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2024
UFC star Justin Gaethje has revealed that he will likely take around six months off following his knockout loss to Max Holloway. At UFC 300, Justin Gaethje suffered a nasty knockout loss at the hands of Max Holloway. While it was a fun bout throughout, ‘Blessed’ scored a big KO in the final seconds of the bout.