UFC News
Michael Chandler predicts how targeted Conor McGregor fight ends
Curtis Calhoun - April 4, 2024
Michael Chandler plans for a quick night in the Octagon if his expected fight with Conor McGregor becomes a reality. Chandler is expected to face McGregor later this year. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since suffering a leg injury at UFC 264, is ramping up his fight camp for a UFC comeback.
Dan Ige offers to be Alexander Volkanovski's tune-up fight at UFC 305: "Happy to take the challenge"
Josh Evanoff - April 4, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Dan Ige wants to welcome Alexander Volkanovski back to the cage. ’50K’ is fresh off his return to the octagon at UFC Vegas 86 in February. There, Dan Ige scored a first-round knockout victory over Andre Fili. The win was the featherweight’s third in his last four appearances in the cage. With that sort of recent success, Ige believes that he should be next for Alexander Volkanovski.
Sean Strickland believes "it's time" to fight Michael Chiesa over feud about dogs: "You haven't earned that right"
Josh Evanoff - April 4, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland wants to fight Michael Chiesa. ‘Tarzan’ regularly takes to social media with his thoughts about politics, pop culture, and society in general. That has led Sean Strickland to cultivate quite a big fanbase online. However, his newest take has earned him the scorn of UFC analyst Michael Chiesa, and several others.
Germaine de Randamie already eyeing title fight ahead of UFC Vegas 90 return: "The division is quite dead"
Josh Evanoff - April 4, 2024
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie is back in action. ‘The Iron Lady’ hasn’t competed in the cage since a third-round submission victory over Julianna Pena in October 2020. That was a major win for Germaine de Randamie, but she was quickly forced to the sidelines. Over the following years, the former UFC champion would give birth to her first child.
Georges St-Pierre updates fans on his health ahead of potential combat sports return
Curtis Calhoun - April 4, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre got some encouraging news this week ahead of a potential return to fighting. St-Pierre was supposed to make his combat sports return in December at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 grappling event. He was originally targeted to face former UFC foe Nick Diaz, but St-Pierre withdrew due to injury.
Coach reveals Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor traded direct messages prior to the Islam Makhachev fight
Susan Cox - April 4, 2024
Coach Diego Lima is revealing Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor traded direct messages prior to the Islam Makhachev fight. ‘do Bronx’ fought Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) back in October of 2022 at UFC 280. The result was a submission loss for Oliveira at 3:16 of round 2.
Frank Mir opens up on how he and Brock Lesnar were drastically underpaid for their fight at UFC 100
Susan Cox - April 4, 2024
Frank Mir is opening up about how he and Brock Lesnar were drastically underpaid for their fight at UFC 100. UFC 100 took place on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cris Cyborg reacts after Ronda Rousey touts herself as the greatest fighter who’s ever lived: “Poor girl”
Susan Cox - April 4, 2024
Cris Cyborg is reacting after Ronda Rousey touted herself as the greatest fighter who’s ever lived. The former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey (12-2 MMA) is – according to her – the greatest fighter who ever lived.
Video | Sean O’Malley lays a beatdown on influencer Adin Ross after being gifted a new car
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2024
Sean O’Malley had a fun sparring session with influencer Adin Ross after the latter gifted him a new car following his recent win. Over the course of the last few years, Sean O’Malley’s popularity has gone through the roof. The eccentric star has been able to capture the UFC bantamweight championship and at UFC 299, he successfully defended it. He did so by dismantling long-time rival Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera in an emphatic performance.
Former title challenger Taila Santos opens up on her unexpected departure from the UFC: “I wasn’t very happy”
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2024
Former UFC title contender Taila Santos has given her thoughts on her unexpected release from the promotion. Following her bout with Valentina Shevchenko, many felt as if Taila Santos was the rightful UFC women’s flyweight champion. Alas, she didn’t get the nod on the scorecards, and she went on to lose to Erin Blanchfield last summer. From there, she was released by the UFC, which left many feeling confused as she was seen as a top fighter in the division.
Chael Sonnen encourages Joaquin Buckley amidst Ariel Helwani feud: "Don't answer questions. Handle them!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 3, 2024
Former UFC star Chael Sonnen weighed in on Joaquin Buckley’s recent tense back-and-forth with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. Buckley defeated Vicente Luque by TKO at UFC Atlantic City last Saturday. It was arguably the biggest win of his career and skyrocketed his stock in the UFC welterweight division.
Damon Jackson expects Alexander Hernandez fight to be a "banger" for however long it lasts: "First round is going to be a fury"
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2024
Damon Jackson is expecting his UFC Vegas 90 co-main event fight against Alexander Hernandez to be wild and chaotic for however long it lasts. Jackson is coming off a decision loss to Billy Quarantillo back in August, which was his second straight defeat. After the loss, Jackson focused on getting healthy and says he is now back to one hundred percent.