UFC News
Conor McGregor absolutely unloads on "ding dong" Ilia Topuria: "I'll cave ya head in"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Conor McGregor has absolutely unloaded on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. McGregor and Topuria have taken shots at one another in the past. Most recently, the UFC featherweight champion said he would turn down a fight against the Irishman due to what McGregor stands for now.
Merab Dvalishvili calls to rematch Sean O'Malley at UFC 309: "I wanna show him I will beat him again"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili wants his first title defense to be a rematch against Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili became the UFC’s bantamweight champion with a clear-cut decision win over O’Malley at UFC 306 at Sphere. Following the win, most assumed that Dvalishvili would face Umar Nurmagomedov next. However, since the fight, O’Malley has called for a rematch as he claimed he won rounds 1, 3, and 5.
Former UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal teases fight news coming "very soon"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
Jorge Masvidal says his next move will be revealed in the near future. Masvidal has been making the media rounds teasing something big is being planned for his fighting future. “Gamebred” has dabbled into the world of fight promotion since announcing his retirement from MMA. The combat sports itch still needed to be scratched, however.
Benoit Saint Denis reveals what he learned from Dustin Poirier fight and dealing with staph infection
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
Benoit Saint Denis has reflected on fighting Dustin Poirier while dealing with a staph infection. Saint Denis was viewed as a dangerous threat to “The Diamond” going into their showdown back in March. Right away, Saint Denis showed that explosiveness fans have known him for, but Poirier stopped him in his tracks with a second-round KO. The loss put an end to Saint Denis’ five-fight winning streak.
UFC reaches new settlement agreement in antitrust lawsuit
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has reached a new settlement agreement with plaintiffs in their antitrust lawsuit. As you may have heard, the UFC is facing two antitrust lawsuits – the Le case, which covers fighters from 2010 to 2017, and the Johnson case, covering fighters from 2017 onwards. A $335 million settlement was previously agreed for both cases, however, Judge Richard Boulware of the U.S. District Court of Nevada rejected the deal.
Joaquin Buckley believes Shavkat Rakhmonov would get “exposed” in potential UFC title fight with Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
Joaquin Buckley believes Shavkat Rakhmonov would get exposed in a UFC world title fight against Belal Muhammad. Over the course of the last few years, Shavkat Rakhmonov has made some real noise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The unbeaten 18-0 sensation has finished all 18 of his fights, and he’s gone 6-0 in the promotion thus far. As you can imagine, there’s been a great deal of talk surrounding him possibly getting the next shot at the UFC welterweight championship.
Renato Moicano slams Michael Chandler for being suckered into waiting for fake Conor McGregor fight: “This guy is too dumb”
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
Renato Moicano has slammed Michael Chandler for waiting so long for a showdown with Conor McGregor that hasn’t happened. For the longest time, Michael Chandler was waiting on the sidelines for a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, the Irishman wasn’t able to answer the call.
WATCH | Tom Aspinall demolishes Tommy Fury in ‘Dead Leg Challenge’
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall destroyed Tommy Fury in a recent Dead Leg Challenge video. As we know, Tom Aspinall is one of the most talked-about fighters in the world right now. In addition to being the interim heavyweight champion of the UFC, the Englishman is widely considered to be the best fighter in the division. Unfortunately, right now, he’s not being given the chance to prove that.
Alexander Volkanovski responds to Diego Lopes's callout for December UFC scrap
Curtis Calhoun - September 26, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has issued a response to the surging Diego Lopes’s callout for a December fight booking. Lopes defeated Volkanovski’s former rival, Brian Ortega, at UFC 306 earlier this month. After a loss to Movsar Evloev in his short-notice UFC debut, Lopes has won five straight fights and has emerged as one of the top featherweight stars.
Michael Bisping says Chael Sonnen gave him an out-of-body experience in 2012 UFC showdown
Curtis Calhoun - September 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping lost more than a fight on the judges’ scorecards in his 2012 bout against Chael Sonnen. Bisping says he lost his mind against Sonnen inside the UFC Octagon.
Vince McMahon explains why he decided to pass on buying UFC in the early 2000s: "We create characters"
Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2024
Former WWE owner Vince McMahon has opened up on his decision to pass on buying the UFC. As many fans are likely aware, the UFC was sold for over 4 billion dollars back in mid-2016. However, some might not be aware, that the company was nearly sold a decade before that. In the early to mid-2000s, the company was hemorrhaging money. With that, the son of Vince McMahon, Shane, had an idea.
Kayla Harrison continues to campaign for fight against Amanda Nunes: "It's the biggest female fight maybe ever"
Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2024
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison still wants to face Amanda Nunes. The Judoka is currently set to return to the cage at UFC 307 next month. Back for the first time since a destructive stoppage win over Holly Holm in April, Kayla Harrison will face Ketlen Vieira. For her part, the Brazilian hasn’t competed since a decision victory over Pannie Kianzad. With a win, both women hope to earn a title shot.