UFC News
Alexander Gustafsson is back to training and not ruling out a UFC return: “I’m still in the business”
Harry Kettle - January 8, 2024
UFC veteran Alexander Gustafsson has refused to rule out a return to active competition in the future. Throughout the course of his career, Alexander Gustafsson was known as one of the best light heavyweights on the planet. His abilities took him to great heights and to the verge of a world championship in the UFC. While he may never have gotten over that final hurdle, he’s still a well-respected member of the MMA community.
Video | Sean Strickland shot “right in the face” during ‘Roman candle war’
Harry Kettle - January 8, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is back to his chaotic best just weeks before he returns at UFC 297. It’s been quite an interesting few months for Sean Strickland. He won the middleweight championship, became a star, got embroiled in a rivalry with Dricus du Plessis, and even had a physical altercation with him at UFC 296.
Cory Sandhagen reveals key reason he's had success in UFC: "It will take you vastly further than what you think it will"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 7, 2024
Rising bantamweight star Cory Sandhagen has unveiled a key factor in his success under the UFC banner. Sandhagen is the number four-ranked UFC bantamweight. He’s riding a three-fight winning streak, and if he can keep his hot streak going, he could find himself in a title fight. While no one will mistake Sandhagen for a massive star the likes of Sean O’Malley, he’s one of the top bantamweight fighters in the world.
Belal Muhammad details experience training in Dagestan: "Every round feels like it’s a new fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 7, 2024
Top-ranked UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has given some insight on what it’s like for him to train in Dagestan. Muhammad hopes to realize his goal of becoming a UFC champion and he is closer than ever to doing so. While not yet official, Belal is already going to be training in Dagestan in order to prepare for a UFC Welterweight Championship fight against Leon Edwards. He hopes that what he’s learned from the top tier grapplers and MMA fighters will be enough to dethrone “Rocky.”
Court documents reveal UFC CEO Dana White’s reaction to CM Punk salary backlash
Chris Taylor - January 6, 2024
Unsealed court documents from the UFC antitrust lawsuit have revealed Dana White’s reaction to the CM Punk salary backlash. White and the UFC normally try to keep fighter’s salaries close to the vest, but that hasn’t stopped athlete pay from coming to forefront of discussions on a number of occasions.
Song Yadong calls for Sean Strickland to start setting a "good example" following his recent remarks about China
Chris Taylor - January 6, 2024
Song Yadong has called for Sean Strickland to start setting a “good example” following his recent remarks about China. Strickland (28-5 MMA), the UFC’s newly minted middleweight champion, is known for making controversial comments and recently did so when he suggested China’s two biggest exports were Plastic and COVID 19.
Laura Sanko explains why she "actually liked" Sean Strickland fighting Dricus Du Plessis in the crowd at UFC 296: "I actually prefer guys have physical fights than do this s**t"
Chris Taylor - January 6, 2024
Laura Sanko has weighed in on all the drama surrounding this month’s Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis title fight at UFC 297. Strickland (28-5 MMA) will be looking to defend his newly acquired UFC middleweight championship for the first time when he squares off with Du Plessis (20-2 MMA) in the main event of UFC 297 on January 20 in Toronto, Canada.
UFC flag ban still applies to one country: "They said no"
Chris Taylor - January 6, 2024
The UFC flag ban still applies to at least one country according to bantamweight fighter Farid Basharat. Basharat (11-0 MMA) is set to compete against Taylor Lapilus on next weekend’s UFC Vegas 84 fight card. ‘Ferocious’ has gone 2-0 inside of the Octagon thus far, scoring wins over Da’Mon Blackshear (decision) and Kleydson Rodrigues (submission).
UFC commentator Joe Rogan responds to callout from comedian Katt Williams
Chris Taylor - January 6, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has offered a response after being called out by comedian Katt Williams. The longtime funnyman, Williams, was a recent guest on ‘Club Shay Shay’ with NFL legend Shannon Sharpe where he called out Rogan for never having him on his podcast.
Belal Muhammad vows to not let anyone, even Conor McGregor, skip the line as champion: "Here to make a legacy"
Josh Evanoff - January 5, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad doesn’t care if it’s Conor McGregor or anyone else, he wants to be a defending champion. ‘Remember The Name’ has been out of action since a title eliminator with Gilbert Burns in May. That night saw Belal Muhammad dominate the Brazilian, en route to a unanimous decision victory. The win moved him to a 10-fight undefeated streak and became a prime candidate to face welterweight champion, Leon Edwards.
Stipe Miocic responds to Tom Aspinall over recent Jon Jones comments: "Let's talk to unify the belts"
Josh Evanoff - January 5, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is down to face Tom Aspinall after Jon Jones. The British heavyweight famously won interim gold in November, with a knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich. While Tom Aspinall was first quiet about Jon Jones and his future, he’s been heavily targeting ‘Bones’ over the last few weeks. Famously, the undisputed heavyweight champion was slated to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 last year.
Michael Chandler vows to retire Conor McGregor in June: "It's been a great career"
Josh Evanoff - January 5, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler believes he will be the final opponent of Conor McGregor’s career. The long-awaited bout between ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ received something of a fight date earlier this month. Taking to social media, Conor McGregor announced plans to face Michael Chandler on June 29th, at International Fight Week. As of now, the fight is yet to be confirmed by the promotion, or Dana White, however.