UFC News
Pros react after Dan Ige earns sixth fastest KO in UFC history
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
UFC featherweight contender Dan Ige earned the sixth fastest knockout in UFC history against Gavin Tucker this evening in Las Vegas. The Hawaiian standout was able to connect with the first right hand he threw and the strike sent his opponent crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness. As the bout felt like it had just started, UFC commentators Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping initially suggested that the fight may have ended within the first five seconds.
Aljamain Sterling reacts after UFC Vegas 21 main card bout ends due to an illegal knee
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
Aljamain Sterling was one of many fighters who reacted online after tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 main card opener ended due to an illegal knee. A middleweight bout between Eryk Anders and Darren Stewart kicked off tonight’s main card action from Las Vegas. Unfortunately for both fighters, as well as fans watching from home, the bout was ended prematurely due an illegal knee.
Video | Charles Jourdain lands "showtime" hammer fist during UFC fight with Marcelo Rojo
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
A featherweight bout between Charles Jourdain and Marcelo Rojo absolutely delivered on tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 preliminary card. The 145-pound combatants proceeded to go to war right from the opening bell, much to the delight of the limited fans in attendance and those watching around the world.
UFC Vegas 21: 'Edwards vs. Muhammad' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. Edwards (18-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since July of 2019, when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision. That victory had marked the Birmingham natives eighth in a row and propelled him to the top of the promotions welterweight rankings.
Dana White has cast doubt regarding the potential return of Khamzat Chimaev: "I don’t know how this is going to play out"
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
UFC President Dana White is no longer fully optimistic that fight fans will get to see Khamzat Chimaev compete inside the Octagon again. Chimaev (9-0 MMA) has been one of the many unfortunate victims of the global pandemic and due to lingering symptoms, has been unable to compete since the fall of 2020.
Derrick Lewis wants to stay active following KO of Curtis Blaydes: “I know my window of time is closing to make money"
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
Heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis is looking to stay active following his sensational knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 19. Lewis (25-7 MMA) squared off with Blaydes (14-3 MMA) on February 20 in a highly anticipated heavyweight bout. The result was a knockout victory for ‘The Black Beast’, who was able to put ‘Razor’ to sleep early in the second round after landing a nasty uppercut.
Jason Witt admits he never heard of Matthew Semelsberger, expects to earn second-round TKO
Cole Shelton - March 12, 2021
Jason Witt didn’t know who he would be fighting next but didn’t expect it to be Matthew Semelsberger. After Witt dominated Cole Williams to get his first UFC win, he was looking to return quickly. Although it is now five months later, Witt was just excited to get back in there despite not knowing who his opponent was.
Alexis Davis relieved to snap losing streak, knows rematch with Amanda Nunes makes sense down the line
Cole Shelton - March 12, 2021
Alexis Davis didn’t know if she would remain a UFC fighter. After the Canadian lost to Viviane Araujo at UFC 240, which was her third loss in a row, she wondered if she would be released. The UFC ended up deciding to keep her on, but a shoulder injury kept her out until 2021 where she fought Sabina Mazo.
Tony Ferguson targeted to return opposite rising contender Beneil Dariush at UFC 262
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is expected to return to the cage opposite rising contender Beneil Dariush at UFC 262. News of this planned matchup was first reported by MMA Junkie on Friday. The report notes that the fight has been verbally agreed to, but that contracts are not yet signed.
Valentina Shevchenko in no rush for Weili Zhang superfight, predicts Rose Namajunas wins title UFC 261
Adam Martin - March 12, 2021
UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko says she’s in no rush for a superfight against women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang. Shevchenko takes on top contender Jessica Andrade in the co-main event of UFC 261, which takes place on April 24 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the same card, Zhang takes on Rose Namajunas in the main event.
UFC Vegas 21 weigh-in results: Edwards, Muhammad hit marks
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the anticipated UFC Vegas 21 card out of the promotion’s Apex facility. UFC Vegas 21 will be headlined by a dynamite welterweight scrap between the division’s No. 3-ranked contender, Leon Edwards, and its No. 13 contender, Belal Muhammad. Edwards was originally slated to fight the unranked Khamzat Chimaev in the card’s headliner, but accepted a short-notice fight with Muhammad when Chimaev was forced off the card with health issues.
Ilir Latifi vs. Tanner Boser targeted for June UFC Fight Night card
Adam Martin - March 12, 2021
A battle between heavyweights will take place at a UFC Fight Night event in June when Ilir Latifi meets Tanner Boser inside the Octagon. MMA Empire Canada first reported that Boser vs. Latifi will take place on the June 5 card that currently does not have a venue or location set for it.