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VIDEO | Mark Coleman seen at the gym just days after devastating house fire
Josh Evanoff - March 18, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Mark Coleman is already back in the gym. ‘The Hammer’ is one of the most beloved early UFC stars. However, Mark Coleman was unfortunately the victim of a terrible house fire last week. As many have already reported, the retired fighter’s dog Hammer, woke him up in the middle of the night to alert him. Thanks to the alert, Coleman was able to get his parents out of the home safely.
Conor McGregor reveals there's been "no talk" with the UFC over his return
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2024
Conor McGregor is growing frustrated with the UFC as he says there have been no talks on his potential return. McGregor has been vocal about wanting to return in June against Michael Chandler and then again in September against Nate Diaz. Dana White has since shot down both of those ideas and said he isn’t even sure if McGregor will fight this year.
Islam Makhachev confirms he was offered Leon Edwards super fight for UFC 300: “I’m very upset”
Susan Cox - March 18, 2024
Islam Makhachev has confirmed that he was offered a super fight with Leon Edwards for UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 takes place on Saturday April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Michael Page lists three names as potential opponents for his next UFC fight
Susan Cox - March 18, 2024
Michael Page is listing three names as potential opponents for his next UFC fight. Page (22-2 MMA) made his UFC debut taking on Kevin Holland (25-11 MMA) in a welterweight bout on March 9th at UFC 299. The result was a unanimous decision victory for ‘Venom’.
Report | Jose Aldo set to return to the Octagon at UFC 301
Harry Kettle - March 18, 2024
UFC legend Jose Aldo is set to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 301 following his retirement in 2022. For the longest time now, Jose Aldo has been seen as a legend in mixed martial arts. He’s a fan favorite, he’s a former champion, and he has always had a fantastic fight style. At the age of 37, however, many will wonder how much he has got left in the tank.
Anthony Smith explains why he’s “offended’ by Vitor Petrino’s callout: “I refuse to be the new Neil Magny”
Harry Kettle - March 18, 2024
Anthony Smith explained why he was offended by being called out by his next opponent, Vitor Petrino. At UFC 301, MMA veteran Anthony Smith will return to action. He’ll take on rising prospect Vitor Petrino as he attempts to make a return to the win column. That won’t, of course, be easy, especially given how impressive Petrino has looked in the UFC thus far.
Paddy Pimblett targets UFC fight against Renato Moicano amid social media beef: "You owe me money, lad"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024
Paddy Pimblett has something to say to Renato Moicano. Paddy “The Baddy” has had some back and forth exchanges with “Money” Moicano on social media. The Brazilian bruiser has gained some new fans with his hilarious personality, but Pimblett isn’t laughing. Back in January, Moicano poked fun at Pimblett’s weight gains after each fight. Moicano had the following to say on his YouTube channel:
UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry unloads on Colby Covington, Challenges Him To WWE Style "I Quit" Match
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has gone full WWE mode on Colby Covington. Garry and Covington have been going at one another with personal digs. Covington has gone as far as to call Garry a “c*ck.” More recently, Covington made a video where he called “The Future’s” wife a “gold digging w*ore.”
Michael Bisping applauds Marcin Tybura for "beautiful" strategy in submission win over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Vegas 88
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024
Michael Bisping believes Marcin Tybura’s game plan against Tai Tuivasa worked to perfection. Tybura shared the Octagon with “Bam Bam” in the main event of UFC Vegas 88. The Polish heavyweight didn’t allow the fight to move past round one. Tybura ended up choking out Tuivasa in the opening frame. It was a solid rebound victory for Tybura, who was coming off a first-round TKO loss against the current interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall. Tybura has now gone 8-2 in his last 10 outings, and he earned his fourth Performance of the Night bonus.
Marcin Tybura thinks Tai Tuivasa has earned another UFC fight: "He deserves one more shot"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024
Marcin Tybura is all class following his technical submission victory over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Vegas 88. Tybura choked out Tuivasa in the first round, handing “Bam Bam” his fourth loss in a row. While Tuivasa has become a fan favorite over the years, many believe he could be in danger of losing his spot on the UFC roster.
Marvin Vettori sends harsh warning to Brendan Allen after being removed from UFC Fight Night headliner
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024
Marvin Vettori has a message for Brendan Allen after being forced off their planned UFC Vegas 90 main event. Vettori suffered an injury, and it’s something he called a “freak accident.” Vettori ended up being replaced by Chris Curtis. While the one-time UFC middleweight title challenger won’t be facing Brendan Allen on April 6, he says he wants the fight once he’s healthy enough to return to the Octagon.
Tom Aspinall reacts to Jon Jones removing hand from his shoulder during tense run-in: "I wasn't there to be disrespectful"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024
Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall recently had a tense moment, and the interim UFC heavyweight champion has now responded to the brief encounter. Jones and Aspinall were able to have a brief conversation during the Arnold’s Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England. Aspinall put his hand on “Bones'” shoulder, but Jones calmly took his hand off of him. The two did have a cordial conversation about a potential fight, but Jones turned down a face-to-face photo with Tom. Instead, he opted for a regular side-by-side picture with Aspinall.