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Michael Bisping reveals biggest concern for Arman Tsarukyan ahead of UFC 311 rematch with Islam Makhachev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 15, 2025
Ahead of UFC 311, Michael Bisping has a major concern for Arman Tsarukyan. It’ll be Tsarukyan who will challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship this Saturday night. It’s a chance for “Ahalkalakets” to not only capture UFC gold for the first time, but get revenge on Makhachev for their 2019 bout.
Dana White's hilarious reaction to Khabib Nurmagomedov's flight incident prior to UFC 311: 'He's flying on that piece of sh*t airline'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 15, 2025
Dana White has responded to the Khabib Nurmagomedov flight incident exactly how you’d expect him to. Nurmagomedov found himself in an unwanted situation when he argued with a Frontier Airlines flight attendant over giving up his seat near the emergency exit. The UFC Hall of Famer ended up leaving the plane and he boarded another flight in order to make it to California for two title fights involving Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov this Saturday at UFC 311.
UFC 311: Arman Tsarukyan has developed a "new technique" for Islam Makhachev fight
BJ Penn Staff - January 15, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan has something special prepared for Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. The card goes down this Saturday in Los Angeles, and Tsarukyan will challenge Makhachev for the coveted lightweight title in the main event. Makhachev is considered the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA at present, so Tsarukyan faces an uphill battle, but he says he has developed a new technique he believes will help him win the fight.
Dana White confirms status of UFC 311 amid Los Angeles wildfires
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 15, 2025
UFC 311 is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles this weekend, and Dana White says everything is going according to plan. There has been much speculation over whether or not the event will moved due to the devastating wildfires in California. Recently, the NFL moved a wildcard playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings from Inglewood to Arizona.
Joe Rogan explains why he loved watching Diego Sanchez fight
Harry Kettle - January 15, 2025
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has explained what he loved about Diego Sanchez during his prime as a fighter. Over the years, Diego Sanchez has been involved in some absolutely crazy fights. As a mixed martial artist, he went out there and put it all on the line every single time. Of course, he had more than a few setbacks along the way, but in his prime he was near enough unstoppable.
Diego Ferreira expecting a "scrap" against Grant Dawson at UFC 311: "Look for the finish"
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2025
Diego Ferreira is looking to remind the lightweight division that he’s still a legit contender. Ferreira is coming off a comeback win over Mateusz Rebecki in May. After the victory, the hope for Ferreira was to fight again before the year was up, but that didn’t happen after the UFC couldn’t find him a fight.
Eric Nicksick blasts ref Mark Smith after UFC Vegas 101: "I think he’s an egomaniac"
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2025
Eric Nicksick, the head coach of Chris Curtis, wasn’t a fan of referee Mark Smith and his stoppage at UFC Vegas 101. Curtis suffered a third-round knockout loss to Roman Kopylov on the main card. The fight was stopped with one second left after Kopylov landed a head kick that dropped Curtis, but Kopylov walked away and didn’t land any punches. Many thought it was an early stoppage, especially with one second left.
Islam Makhachev vows to shut up Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311: "Arman talk too much"
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2025
Islam Makhachev plans to make sure Arman Tsarukayn never talks about him again after UFC 311. Makhachev is set to rematch Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 on Saturday night. It’s a highly-anticipated fight as it serves as a rematch of their 2019 bout which Makhachev won by decision. Tsarukyan had taken that fight on short notice in his UFC debut, but was still able to put forth a Fight of the Night performance.
Dominick Cruz alleges Henry Cejudo turned down rematch for UFC Seattle: "He won't take that fight"
Josh Evanoff - January 14, 2025
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz badly wanted his last fight to be against Henry Cejudo. ‘The Dominator’ recently signed a deal to return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC Seattle next month. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Marlon Vera in late 2022, Dominick Cruz will meet Rob Font. For his part, the latter was last seen in the cage in October, scoring a unanimous decision win over Kyler Phillips.
WATCH | UFC champ Alex Pereira slugs it out with heavyweight boxer
BJ Penn Staff - January 14, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira got all he could handle in a recent sparring session with heavyweight boxer Igor Adiel Macedo. You can watch the pair go toe-to-toe below. As you can see, they were not holding back much at all.
Javier Mendez insists Islam Makhachev isn't overlooking Arman Tsarukyan prior to UFC 311: "We got a hell of a challenge in front of us'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 14, 2025
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez isn’t overlooking Arman Tsarukyan, but he thinks Islam Makhachev will further prove just how good he is at UFC 311. Makhachev will put his UFC Lightweight Championship at stake when he collides with Tsarukyan a second time. Makhachev scored a unanimous decision victory over Tsarukyan in their first meeting back in 2019. While that fight was a competitive three-round grappling exchange, what could the rematch have in store?
Aljamain Sterling thinks Umar Nurmagomedov is unproven, expects Merab Dvalishvili to shut doubters up at UFC 311
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 14, 2025
Aljamain Sterling believes Merab Dvalishvili will silence the doubters once his UFC 311 clash with Umar Nurmagomedov has come to a close. Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov are set to clash this Saturday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. The UFC Bantamweight Championship will be at stake, and Dvalishvili is in search of his first successful title defense. A win for Nurmagomedov would mark his first UFC title victory.