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Joaquin Buckley feels like Vicente Luque "quit" at UFC Atlantic City: "He didn’t want to be in there"
Cole Shelton - April 1, 2024
Joaquin Buckley believes Vicente Luque quit at UFC Atlantic City. Buckley stepped up on short notice to face Luque in the co-main event of UFC Atlantic City. The first round was competitive, but in the second round, Luque pulled guard and Buckley landed heavy ground-and-pound shots to get the TKO win.
Chael Sonnen presents two jaw-dropping theories behind Sean Strickland's delayed UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2024
Chael Sonnen thinks Sean Strickland’s ongoing UFC hiatus might be a small part of the UFC’s big plans for his next fight. Strickland remains sidelined after losing the UFC middleweight title to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297. Amidst his ongoing absence, Strickland has expressed frustration with the UFC’s hesitancy to book him an immediate rematch with the South African.
Tyron Woodley blasts "greedy" Manny Pacquiao for stalled boxing fight talks
Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2024
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley says Manny Pacquiao is attempting to financially sabotage their potential boxing showdown. Woodley recently revealed discussions are ongoing with Pacquiao and his team about a boxing match for this summer. He hasn’t fought in boxing since a knockout loss to Jake Paul in December 2021.
James Krause emerges after UFC fight-fixing scandal to reveal that he's $5 million in debt
Josh Evanoff - April 1, 2024
Former UFC fighter and coach James Krause has emerged to reveal massive money trouble, but he plans to use it to his advantage. ‘The James Krause’ famously fought in the UFC from 2013 to 2020. Along the way, he earned some big victories and defeated the likes of Warlley Alves, Claudio Silva, Sam Stout, and more. However, Krause eventually retired, to focus on coaching the likes of Brandon Moreno and Megan Anderson at Glory MMA.
CM Punk explains why he has "no regrets" over UFC run: "I would do it again"
Cole Shelton - April 1, 2024
CM Punk has no regrets over his UFC tenure. Punk first fought in the UFC in 2016, where he lost by first-round submission to Mickey Gall. He returned to the Octagon again in 2018, losing a decision to Mike Jackson, which was since overturned to a No Contest. When Punk made the walk to the Octagon, he had already been a massively successful WWE star.
Joaquin Buckley on why he "loves" potential Gilbert Burns fight after UFC Atlantic City
Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley wants to face another Kill Cliff FC standout, Gilbert Burns, after his emphatic win last Saturday. Buckley defeated Vicente Luque by second-round TKO at UFC Atlantic City on Saturday. He has now won three in a row since making the full-time move to welterweight after an up-and-down middleweight stint.
Conor McGregor's Hollywood debut in 'Road House' remake tallies record-breaking two-week viewership
Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2024
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor’s Road House remake role drew a record-breaking audience. After its March 21 release date on Amazon Prime Video, Road House has accumulated over 50 million viewers over its first two weekends. The two-week total viewership set an Amazon Prime Video record, a company representative told Deadline.
New promo drops for UFC 300, includes a number of hypothetical dream fights
Harry Kettle - April 1, 2024
A new promo video has been unveiled for UFC 300 as the promotion gears up for this absolutely blockbuster event. For months now, fans have been getting excited for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s flagship 300th numbered event. We all remember how historic 100 and 200 turned out to be, and the hope is that we’ll get more of the same when the UFC returns to Las Vegas next weekend. With the card that’s been presented, it’s safe to say that the expectations are high.
UFC 302 set for June 1 in Newark, five fights announced as official
Harry Kettle - April 1, 2024
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has revealed that they will return to the city of Newark for UFC 302 on June 1. Right now, the big focus in mixed martial arts is on UFC 300 which goes down next weekend. Beyond that, though, there’s still a lot to be excited about as we look ahead to another big year for the promotion.
Bruno Silva plans to appeal his controversial loss to Chris Weidman at UFC Atlantic City
Harry Kettle - April 1, 2024
UFC fighter Bruno Silva plans to appeal against his controversial loss at the hands of Chris Weidman last weekend. On Saturday night, Bruno Silva went head to head with Chris Weidman. The former UFC champion managed to get back in the win column with a stoppage finish that was eventually changed to a technical decision. However, there was plenty of controversy surrounding the contest.
Jon Anik defends Bo Nickal getting UFC 300 main card spot: "He checks a lot of boxes"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 31, 2024
Play-by-play ace Jon Anik is not opposed to Bo Nickal getting the main card rub for UFC 300. The biggest MMA event of 2024 is upon us. On April 13, UFC 300 will emanate from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is stacked from the first preliminary fight all the way to the main event. In the main event, light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira will put his gold at stake against Jamahal Hill, who was never beaten for the gold but had to relinquish it due to an injury. Women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili defends her title against Yan Xiaonan. We’ll also see Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway for the symbolic BMF Championship, and Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan.
Chris Weidman shares advice for Conor McGregor on UFC comeback following leg break: "There is a psychological effect"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 31, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has some sound advice for Conor McGregor. McGregor could certainly learn a thing or two from Weidman when it comes to recovering from a brutal leg break. Weidman was on the receiving end of a gnarly leg snap when he shared the Octagon with Uriah Hall back in April 2021. Just three months later, McGregor ended up fracturing his tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout. While Weidman has had two fights since his injury, including a recent controversial win over Bruno Silva, McGregor hasn’t been seen inside the Octagon since July 2021.