UFC News
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shares his thoughts on Dana White’s “very dangerous” Power Slap: “It’s entertaining people”
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2024
UFC star Jon Jones has given his thoughts on Dana White’s Power Slap league as it continues to feature alongside the UFC. For the longest time now, Dana White has been all about growing the sport of mixed martial arts. Of course, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have other interests, too. Over the years, he’s made it crystal clear that he wants to venture into boxing. In addition to that, not so long ago, he began to explore the idea of a slap fighting league.
Israel Adesanya looks back on traffic altercation with overzealous fight fan: 'You’re f*cking stupid'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024
Israel Adesanya has reflected on an incident that saw one overzealous fan try to play tough guy. A September road rage incident was filmed and it showed “The Last Stylebender” in a heated confrontation with an unnamed man in Auckland. At one point, Adesanya even spat in the man’s direction, and it was clear the former UFC middleweight champion was ready to take the traffic altercation to another level.
Michael Chandler addresses accusations that he cheats in UFC fights: "I'm an honest guy"
BJ Penn Staff - November 28, 2024
Michael Chandler has responded to accusations that he intentionally bends the rules in his UFC fights. Chandler, the former Bellator lightweight champ, was back in action in the co-main event of UFC 309 in New York City earlier this month, taking on Brazilian legend Charles Oliveira. He lost the five-round fight by unanimous decision, and afterwards came under fire for repeatedly striking Oliveira to the back of the head — a foul in MMA — in the final round.
Former WWE superstar doubles down on potential MMA run thanks to UFC champion Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024
One former WWE star continues to ponder a possible future in MMA after training with Jon Jones. Jones recently defeated Stipe Miocic to successfully defend his UFC Heavyweight Championship. Ahead of the Madison Square Garden showdown, Gable Steveson was welcomed into Jones’ camp for fight preparations. Steveson even ate a knee during his time with “Bones.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC rival Conor McGregor "deserves punishment" after court ruling
BJ Penn Staff - November 27, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has finally reacted to the recent Conor McGregor drama. For much of this month, McGregor was embroiled in a highly publicized civil trial stemming from an 2018 incident at a Dublin hotel, during which he was alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman named Nikita Hand. On Nov. 22, a jury in Dublin’s High Court ruled McGregor was civically liable for assault, and he was ordered to pay just shy of $260,000 in damages to Hand.
Merab Dvalishvili claims Umar Nurmagomedov is not on his "level," tells him to "earn" his title shot: "He has beat who?"
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili continues to take aim at Umar Nurmagomedov saying he doesn’t deserve a title shot. Dvalishvili is looking to get his first title defense of his bantamweight belt booked. With nothing made official, the champion took to social media to send a message to the division and took aim at Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chandler still believes Conor McGregor fight is possible despite Irishman's legal woes: "Why not fight me?"
Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler still believes Conor McGregor should fight him. ‘Iron’ is fresh off his return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 309 earlier this month. Back for the first time since suffering a loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022, Michael Chandler again met Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ previously handed the former Bellator champion a knockout loss in 2021, in a bid for vacant UFC gold.
Michael Chandler claims he beats Charles Oliveira 9 times out of 10, despite two losses
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2024
Michael Chandler thinks he is a better fighter than Charles Oliveira. Chandler suffered a decision loss to Oliveira at UFC 309, in a rematch of their 2021 fight which the Brazilian won by TKO. Despite being 0-2 against Oliveira, Michael Chandler claims he beats the Brazilian 9 times out of 10.
Bo Nickal vows to take down all future UFC opponents: “There’s really no other guys like Paul Craig”
Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024
Bo Nickal has vowed to take down all of his future UFC opponents following his recent clash with Paul Craig. For the last few years, Bo Nickal has been seen as the next big thing in mixed martial arts. Since arriving in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he has been able to put on a string of impressive performances to further bolster that claim. Most recently, he went up against – and defeated – veteran Paul Craig.
Daniel Cormier shares his bantamweight wishlist, including Sean O’Malley vs. Henry Cejudo
Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has shared his wishlist for bantamweight, including Sean O’Malley vs Henry Cejudo. Ever since he lost the UFC bantamweight championship, we haven’t heard much regarding the future of Sean O’Malley. Some believe he should get an immediate rematch against Merab Dvalishvili, whereas others disagree. Right now, it seems more likely that Petr Yan or Umar Nurmagomedov will receive such an opportunity.
Reinier de Ridder set to square off with Kevin Holland at UFC 311
Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024
UFC newcomer Reinier de Ridder is reportedly set to square off with veteran Kevin Holland at UFC 311. Earlier this month, Reinier de Ridder made his UFC debut by defeating Gerald Meerschaert. Ever since then, fans have been wondering what could be next for him. He has the potential to be a really interesting prospect in the company and it seems as if the UFC agrees based on this latest news.
Conor McGregor's fiancee sends scathing message to rape accuser: "What sort of woman are you?"
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2024
Dee Devlin, the fiancee of Conor McGregor, has issued a scathing statement following her partner’s sexual assault trial. McGregor was recently found liable for a 2018 sexual assault of a woman at a Dublin hotel. The UFC star was ordered to pay approximately $260,000 in damages to the victim, Nikita Hand.