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Gilbert Burns can't wait for opponent as long as Michael Chandler has waited for Conor McGregor: "I would've moved on a long time ago"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 23, 2024
Gilbert Burns says waiting for a fight as long as Michael Chandler has been on standby for Conor McGregor simply wouldn’t work for him. McGregor vs. Chandler was scheduled to take place at UFC 303 back in late June, but the “Notorious” was removed from the initial target date due to an injury. Some have been questioning if the bout will ever happen despite the wait time Chandler has had to endure.
Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley says 'dork' Conor McGregor is still face of the UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 23, 2024
Sean O’Malley still views Conor McGregor as the face of the UFC, even if he thinks the former champ-champ is a “dork.” O’Malley and McGregor had been cordial with one another before the “Notorious” one ended up taking a dig at the “Suga” show on social media. This led to the UFC Bantamweight Champion firing back at McGregor.
Paddy Pimblett expresses interest in future fight with UFC 305 winner Dan Hooker: “Could be a nice fight for me”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 23, 2024
Paddy Pimblett has an eye on Dan Hooker as a potential opponent following “The Hangman’s” gritty UFC 305 win. Pimblett was keeping a close eye on Hooker’s showdown with Mateusz Gamrot. The barn burner earned “Fight of the Night” honors for both men. Ultimately, it was Hooker who pulled off the split decision victory in a fight that had many MMA fans divided on a winner, but the excitement of the lightweight clash was never in question.
Ilia Topuria says he could beat Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley in the same night: “They both suck”
Harry Kettle - August 23, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes he could defeat Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley on the same night. After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria has been on top of the world. He has a new celebrity status, he’s the featherweight king, and he’s ready for the next step in his career. That next step will come in the form of him defending the crown against Max Holloway.
Stipe Miocic responds after Tom Aspinall suggests he’s currently injured: “Fake news”
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Shavkat Rakhmonov slams the idea of Kamaru Usman receiving the next UFC title shot at welterweight: “18-0 with 100% finishes or 0-3 in the last three fights”
Harry Kettle - August 23, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov has given his thoughts on Kamaru Usman possibly getting the next UFC welterweight title shot ahead of him. As we know, Belal Muhammad is the UFC welterweight champion. He captured the belt following a one-sided demolition of none other than Leon Edwards. Now, many are left to wonder what’s going to be next for the new king of the division.
Sean O'Malley explains why Merab Dvalishvili won't be able to test his wrestling at UFC 306
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2024
Sean O’Malley expects to knock Merab Dvalishvili out early at UFC 306 at The Sphere on September 14. O’Malley is looking to defend his bantamweight title for the second time as he takes on Dvalishvili in a highly-anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, the game plan for Dvalishvili is clear as he will look to wrestle the champ early and often. However, Sean O’Malley doesn’t think the Georgian will have a chance to wrestle.
Jan Blachowicz advises Israel Adesanya to avoid going up to light heavyweight after UFC 305 loss
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2024
Jan Blachowicz doesn’t think Israel Adesanya should return to light heavyweight after his UFC 305 loss to Dricus Du Plessis. Adesanya suffered a fourth-round submission loss to Du Plessis earlier this month in Perth, a setback which marked his second-straight loss. After the defeat, the future of Adesanya was up in the air, but Izzy has said he has no plans to retire. With that, many believe ‘The Last Stylebender’ should consider a return to light heavyweight, given that he has now lost to the current champion and No. 1 contender at middleweight.
Jake Paul calls out Dana White for refusing to co-promote and make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou: "He's scared"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
PFL’s Jake Paul believes UFC President Dana White is afraid of making Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou. Earlier today, the PFL held a press conference making their biggest event of the year official. In October in Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou will compete for the first time since 2022 against Renan Ferreira. In the co-main event, Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will face off against PFL tournament winner, Larissa Pacheco.
Belal Muhammad confirms plans for UFC 310 return, eyeing Kamaru Usman or Shavkat Rakhmonov next
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will likely be back in the cage in December. ‘Remember The Name’ is fresh off his return to the cage in July at UFC 304. In the main event, Belal Muhammad finally got his crack at welterweight gold against Leon Edwards. He faced ‘Rocky’ three years prior, fighting to a no-contest at the UFC Apex. Since then, both men have accelerated to the top of the welterweight division.
Francis Ngannou laughs off Dana White's comment that he's scared to fight Jon Jones: "He didn't want to fight me!"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou has responded to Dana White’s comments about fighting Jon Jones. ‘The Predator’ is finally set to return to the cage in October. Francis Ngannou last appeared in the octagon at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he handed Ciryl Gane a unanimous decision defeat. The fight was the last on his contract with the promotion, and he left the following year. Due to his exit, fans missed out on a long-awaited bout against Jon Jones.
Tom Aspinall claims Stipe Miocic is "injured" ahead of potential Jon Jones fight
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2024
Tom Aspinall says he’s heard that Stipe Miocic is injured ahead of his potential heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones. Jones and Miocic are likely to fight in November at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden in a fight that has been years in the making. Yet, the bout has not officially been booked by the promotion and according to Aspinall, that is because he has heard that Miocic is dealing with an injury.
Renan Ferreira tells Francis Ngannou he's gonna be "the toughest challenge in his life and in his year" despite losing his son
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2024
Renan Ferreira has made a controversial comment to Francis Ngannou in the lead-up to their October 19 fight. Ngannou is set to make his PFL debut in Saudi Arabia against last year’s heavyweight champion in Ferreira in an intriguing bout. Ahead of the fight, the two were involved in the PFL’s press conference, and during it, Ferreira made a controversial comment towards Ngannou.