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Dana White gives André Lima a "I got f**king bit bonus" following UFC Vegas 89
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
Dana White provided André Lima with a “I got f**king bit bonus” following his disqualification win at tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event. Lima (7-0 MMA) squared off with Igor Severino (8-1 MMA) in the second scrap of tonight’s thirteen-bout fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Pros react after Igor Severino gets disqualified for biting André Lima at UFC Vegas 89
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
Igor Severino was disqualified for biting André Lima during their flyweight contest at UFC Vegas 89. Severino vs. Lima was the second scrap on tonight’s thirteen-bout fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas. Ribas (13-4 MMA) most recently competed last November, where she scored a third-round TKO victory over Luana Pinheiro. That finish got Ribas back into the win column, as she had previously suffered a TKO loss to Maycee Barber.
Dustin Poirier rejects the idea that he doesn't deserve to fight Islam Makhachev: "I've done more in this sport than he has"
Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2024
Dustin Poirier doesn’t want to hear any talk about how he doesn’t deserve to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 299 earlier this month against Benoit Saint-Denis. Heading into the bout, Dustin Poirier was actually quite a heavy underdog. Having not competed since a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje, the former interim champion was out for blood against ‘The God Of War’.
UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - March 22, 2024
The UFC Vegas 89 ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ weigh-in results are in and all fighters have successfully made weight. UFC Vegas 89 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, March 23rd at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Belal Muhammad doesn’t buy Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300: “I think it was more so to hype up Leon”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad doesn’t believe Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300. While he may not be fighting at UFC 300, it wasn’t through a lack of trying for Leon Edwards. The UFC welterweight champion was reportedly offered three different opponents for the event, as per Dana White. However, none of those actually came to fruition.
Fans react after Dana White suggests that Kamaru Usman surpassed Georges St-Pierre as the greatest welterweight of all time: “Usman hasn't even surpassed Matt Hughes”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Fight fans have reacted to Dana White’s suggestion that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time. It goes without saying that Dana White is an opinionated guy. The UFC CEO has never been one to shy away from a debate, and he’s always going to speak his mind. In a recent podcast appearance, he caught many off guard by suggesting that Kamaru Usman – not Georges St-Pierre – is the greatest welterweight ever.
Dana White reveals UFC commentator Joe Rogan worked his first 12-13 events free of charge: “I’d do anything for Joe”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Dana White has revealed that for the first chapter of his UFC career, Joe Rogan commentated on events for free. For the longest time now, Joe Rogan has been a mainstay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s been one of the defining voices in the promotion and as we look ahead to the future, it doesn’t seem like he’s planning on hanging up his microphone anytime soon.
Amanda Ribas plans for Rose Namajunas fight to be a "war" to prove it is worthy of being the main event
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
Amanda Ribas is ready to prove her UFC Vegas 89 fight against Rose Namajunas deserves to be the main event. Ribas and Namajunas are set to headline the card on Saturday in a very intriguing matchup. Namajunas is looking to avoid her first three-fight losing streak of her career, while Ribas is looking for the biggest win of her career. However, heading into the bout, Ribas has heard the talk that the fight isn’t main event worthy, so the Brazilian is looking to prove those fans wrong.
UFC parts ways with five fighters
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
The UFC has parted ways with five more fighters. On Thursday evening, X account UFC Roster Tracker, which tracks the UFC roster and who has been added and removed, revealed five fighters have been let go. According to the account, Bryan Barberena, Carlos Candelario, Philipe Lins, Josh Parisian, and Joanne Wood are no longer listed on the UFC’s active roster.
Dana White says "you cannot deny" Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says Kamaru Usman, not Georges St-Pierre, is the greatest welterweight of all time. Usman held the welterweight title from 2019 until 2022 and defended the belt five times. He was a dominant champion, but still, most fans think St-Pierre is the greatest welterweight of all time due to his longevity as champion.
Dana White blames Road House media obligations for delaying Conor McGregor's return: "He can't do both"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Dana White is about ready to start talking with Conor McGregor about a UFC return. ‘The Notorious’ is going on nearly three years out of action. The former UFC champion last competed in July 2021, in a trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. As many fans likely remember, Conor McGregor broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round. Due to the injury, he was forced out of action for a long time.