UFC News
Brandon Moreno ends brief time away from MMA, set to return at UFC Vegas 100
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2024
Brandon Moreno will be ending his time away from MMA as he has his next fight booked. After Moreno suffered a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City he announced he would be taking time away from MMA. The Mexican felt like his mind and body needed time away from training and thinking about fighting. He said the last time this happened he went on his run to become the undisputed flyweight title.
Chael Sonnen favors Sean O'Malley over Conor McGregor for MMA's biggest star
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes Sean O’Malley, not Conor McGregor, is the sport’s biggest pay-per-view star ahead of the former’s return to the cage. O’Malley will face the surging Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 306 main event on September 14th in Las Vegas. He returns after defending the title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 earlier this year.
Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov's return set for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024
Undefeated UFC middleweight Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov is set for his Octagon return for the promotion’s return to Abu Dhabi in October. Magomedov (14-0) will face Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 on October 26th. The UFC announced the fight booking news in a press release on Monday.
Shavkat Rakhmonov isn't worried about Conor McGregor possibly jumping queue at welterweight
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov isn’t concerned about the possibility of Conor McGregor getting a title shot at welterweight. In the last couple of years, Shavkat Rakhmonov has established himself as a top contender at 170 pounds. He is easily one of the most intriguing prospects on the UFC roster, and he continues to prove that every single time he’s in the cage. Right now, though, there’s a bit of uncertainty surrounding his career.
Merab Dvalishvili heads to Mexico to improve boxing ahead of Noche UFC
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2024
UFC contender Merab Dvalishvili is in Mexico as he attempts to improve his boxing ahead of Noche UFC next weekend. Later this month, Merab Dvalishvili faces the biggest test of his mixed martial arts career. He will go head to head with Sean O’Malley, challenging for the UFC bantamweight championship in the process. The Georgian star has worked incredibly hard to get himself to this point, and he’s ready to seize this opportunity and become champion.
Michael Chandler teases news of possible fight announcement
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler continues to tease the idea that a fight announcement for him could be imminent. Things have been pretty frustrating for Michael Chandler in recent months. In fact, you could argue that’s been the case for over a year now. The American sensation has enjoyed some great moments in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but he’s been left without a fight for quite some time.
Dana White calls Donald Trump ‘the most resilient human being’ he’s ever met
Zain Bando - September 1, 2024
Dana White’s relationship with the former U.S. President is more than just politics. At heart, the UFC CEO and Trump go back over twenty years.
Henry Cejudo shares bold prediction for Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvilli at UFC 306: "He’s going to beat him"
Chris Taylor - August 31, 2024
Henry Cejudo has shared a bold prediction for next month’s bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli at UFC 306. O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Dvalishvilli (17-4 MMA) are set to collide at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14. It is a highly anticipated contest and one that both ‘Suga’ and ‘The Machine’ believe they will earn a stoppage in.
Ilia Topuria warns Alexander Volkanovski against accepting backup role at UFC 308: "He wants to get knocked out every year"
Chris Taylor - August 31, 2024
Ilia Topuria has cautioned Alexander Volkanovski against accepting a backup role for upcoming title fight at UFC 308. Topuria (15-0 MMA) is set to defend his featherweight title for the first time against former division champion Max Holloway (26-7 MMA) this coming October in Abu Dhabi.
Belal Muhammad claps back at Shavkat Rakhmonov over recent comments, pitches a No. 1 contender fight
Curtis Calhoun - August 30, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad didn’t take long to respond to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s remarks about an alleged title fight offer for UFC 307. Muhammad captured the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304 last month. He’s unbeaten in his previous 11 fights and capped his winning streak with an impressive world championship performance.
Jake Paul believes Jon Jones should demand $25 million to fight Tom Aspinall: "Jon Jones doesn't dodge anyone"
Josh Evanoff - August 30, 2024
Jake Paul has some advice for UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones on navigating negotiations with Tom Aspinall. ‘Bones’ hasn’t competed since a first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane last March at UFC 285. That victory was Jon Jones’s first up at heavyweight and saw him claim the title that Francis Ngannou left vacant. Post-fight, the champion was booked opposite Stipe Miocic for November at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Shavkat Rakhmonov reveals Belal Muhammad rejected short-notice UFC 307 fight: "He wasn't ready"
Josh Evanoff - August 30, 2024
According to Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad rejected a fight against him. ‘Remember The Name’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 304 in Manchester last month. In the main event, Belal Muhammad faced Leon Edwards in a rematch of their March 2021 encounter. Despite entering the cage a big underdog, the title challenger wound up outstriking and outgrappling ‘Rocky’ en route to a decision victory.