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UFC Vegas 101: 'Dern vs. Ribas 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - January 11, 2025
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 101 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2. Dern (14-5 MMA) and Ribas (13-5 MMA) originally collided back in October of 2019, with Amanda emerging victorious by unanimous decision.
Dan Hooker prefers championship over money at this stage in his career
Harry Kettle - January 11, 2025
UFC star Dan Hooker has said he would prefer a championship to money at this point in his mixed martial arts career. Over the years, Dan Hooker has been an ever-present member of the UFC roster. He’s been involved in some absolute wars, and as we look ahead to his immediate future, it feels like he’s on the verge of another big opportunity.
Johnny Walker forced out of UFC 311 fight due to injury
Harry Kettle - January 11, 2025
UFC veteran Johnny Walker has been forced out of his UFC 311 fight against Bogdan Guskov as a result of an injury. Over the years, Johnny Walker has served as a pretty entertaining member of the UFC roster. However, while he may bring us a lot of entertainment value, that doesn’t always lead to positive results inside the Octagon. Sometimes, in fact, he falls flat in a pretty dramatic way.
Magomed Ankalaev sends a warning to Alex Pereira amid talks of title fight
Harry Kettle - January 11, 2025
UFC contender Magomed Ankalaev has sent a stern warning to Alex Pereira with reports suggesting the two will fight one another later this year. After months of speculation, it seems as if Magomed Ankalaev’s moment has finally arrived. He is set to challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship later this year after spending a long time campaigning for another crack at the gold.
REPORT | UFC 311 in talks to relocate to Las Vegas due to devastating Los Angeles wildfire
Josh Evanoff - January 10, 2025
According to Ariel Helwani, next week’s UFC 311 event in Los Angeles could be moved. As many are likely aware, devastating wildfires are currently ravaging California. As of now, 10,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed, and several have died. Due to the fires, several sporting events, including an NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, have been moved.
Mark Zuckerberg still hoping for MMA fight after failed talks to face Elon Musk: "I want to"
Josh Evanoff - January 10, 2025
40-year-old Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg still wants a fight inside the cage. It’s no secret that the tech giant has become incredibly close to MMA over the last few years. In 2022, the billionaire began training in MMA and jiu-jitsu. Quickly, videos of Mark Zuckerberg on the mats spread like wildfire. A year later, he entered a BJJ tournament winning a silver and gold medal competing as a white belt in gi and no-gi.
Kevin Lee teases Tony Ferguson rematch in newly-founded Global Fight League: "That's a fight I really want"
Josh Evanoff - January 10, 2025
Former UFC title challenger Kevin Lee hopes to meet Tony Ferguson in the Global Fight League. ‘The Motown Phenom’ is one of the Global Fight League’s more high-profile signings. Kevin Lee famously retired following a loss in the UFC in 2023, but he quickly u-turned on the idea. After picking up a submission win over Thiago Oliveira at Lights Out Championship 17 in September, he signed a deal with the GFL.
REPORT | Alex Pereira to finally fight Magomed Ankalaev in UFC return
Josh Evanoff - January 10, 2025
According to Ariel Helwani, UFC champion Alex Pereira will likely face Magomed Ankalaev next. ‘Poatan’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a short-notice clash with Khalil Rountree in October. While many hoped to see Alex Pereira face the rising Magomed Ankalaev, he instead met ‘The War Horse’. Despite some early success from Rountree, the Brazilian broke down his challenger to score a fourth-round knockout win at UFC 307.
UFC Vegas 101 weigh-in results: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas official, two fighters miss weight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 10, 2025
The UFC Vegas 101 weigh-ins are coming at you live on Friday afternoon, and we’ve got you covered. The UFC makes its 2025 debut this Saturday in Las Vegas. Headlining the first card of the year will be a rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. The two went toe-to-toe back in 2019, and Ribas ended up handing Dern her first pro MMA loss. Can Dern get revenge to earn her second win in a row?
Dan Hooker doesn't consider trash talk with Renato Moicano and Islam Makhachev to be 'real beef'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 10, 2025
Dan Hooker may engage in some banter with fellow UFC lightweights, but he doesn’t take things personal. Hooker has had his fair share of trash talk with the likes of Renato Moicano, Michael Chandler, and Dustin Poirier in the past. “The Hangman” isn’t known for running his mouth, but he will have some words for other 155-pounders on occasion. While the war of words can be fun for the top-10 UFC lightweight, he isn’t so sure that he can say he has actual beef with anyone.
Ilia Topuria may corner Merab Dvalishvili for UFC 311 title fight
Harry Kettle - January 10, 2025
UFC star Ilia Topuira could end up being in the corner of Merab Dvalishvili for his title fight at UFC 311 next weekend. Right now, Ilia Topuria is one of the biggest stars in all of mixed martial arts. He is the UFC featherweight champion, he’s built up a huge name for himself, and last year he knocked out both Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. If that isn’t impressive, we truly don’t know what is.
UFC star Megan Olivi reveals five MMA wishes for 2025
Harry Kettle - January 10, 2025
UFC sensation Megan Olivi has revealed five mixed martial arts wishes she has for this year as we get set for the first event of 2025. There are so many great things going on in mixed martial arts right now, and that’s especially true for the UFC. Of course, as we enter a new year, there’s always a chance for things to get better – as Megan Olivi herself has noted.