UFC News
Joaquin Buckley brings up Khamzat Chimaev’s mother in latest callout
Harry Kettle - June 30, 2023
Joaquin Buckley has opted to taunt Khamzat Chimaev on social media as fans continue to wait for ‘Borz’ to get back into the Octagon. There’s no denying that Khamzat Chimaev is a scary individual. However, given that we haven’t seen him compete since September 2022, it’s understandable that fans are getting a bit restless. In equal measure, other fighters are more willing to call him out – case in point, Joaquin Buckley.
Daniel Cormier explains why he scratched Robbie Lawler in favor of Tyron Woodley for his top four greatest welterweights of all time
Harry Kettle - June 30, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why Robbie Lawler hasn’t made his list of the four greatest UFC welterweights ever. Next weekend, Robbie Lawler is set to make his final walk to the UFC’s Octagon. He’ll be going head-to-head with Niko Price, attempting to ride off into the sunset with a big win to his name. His last outing came in July 2022, when he lost to Bryan Barberena.
Blagoy Ivanov expects Alexandr Romanov to "give up" at UFC Vegas 76 if he doesn't get a finish in the first round
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2023
Blagoy Ivanov made some changes to his training ahead of UFC Vegas 76. Ivanov has been a long-time staple at AKA but with most of their heavyweights now retired, he left the gym to get different looks. Training at Drydsale’s jiu-jitsu allowed Ivanov to get different looks at heavyweight which he says will help him in his second fight of 2023 against Alexandr Romanov at UFC Vegas 76.
Marlon Vera responds to the news that Henry Cejudo has pulled out of slated UFC 292 fight
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2023
Marlon Vera had an interesting reaction to the news that Henry Cejudo is out of their slated UFC 292 fight. The UFC announced Cejudo would take on Vera in a pivotal bantamweight scrap on the same card Aljamain Sterling defends his belt against Sean O’Malley. However, on Thursday, Cejudo announced he is out of the fight due to a shoulder injury.
Kevin Lee reveals the holes he saw in Khabib Nurmagomedov which he would've exploited
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Henry Cejudo out of UFC 292 return against Marlon Vera due to injury
Josh Evanoff - June 29, 2023
UFC bantamweight contender Henry Cejudo will have to wait to face Marlon Vera. ‘Triple C’ has been out of the cage since his clash with Aljamain Sterling last month in the main event of UFC 288. That bout ended a three-year hiatus for the former double champion. However, Henry Cejudo came up short, losing to ‘The Funk Master’ by split decision.
Kevin Lee elaborates on UFC Apex criticism: "We're killing the sport for money"
Josh Evanoff - June 29, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Kevin Lee believes the promotion needs to badly leave the Apex. ‘The Motown Phenom’ has been out of action since Eagle FC 46 last March. There, the former lightweight title challenger scored a unanimous decision win over Diego Sanchez, snapping a two-fight losing streak. While Kevin Lee exited the UFC in late 2021, that win over ‘The Nightmare’ was enough to bring him back.
Coach expects Alexander Volkanovski to "ragdoll" Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2023
Joe Lopez, the head coach of Alexander Volkanovski, is confident his pupil will successfully defend his title at UFC 290. In the main event of UFC 290, Volkanovski is returning to the featherweight division to take on Yair Rodriquez. ‘The Great’ had most recently competed at 155lbs, where he lost a close decision to Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt. Entering UFC 290, Volkanovski is the sizeable betting favorite, and although he has said Rodriguez is the most dangerous opponent he has fought, the Aussie’s coach thinks Volkanovski will utlimately ragdoll Rodriguez.
Dillon Danis claps back at UFC star Sean O’Malley: “Wishing death upon me shows how much of a pussy you are”
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2023
Dillon Danis has unloaded on Sean O’Malley. O’Malley recently was asked on his podcast who is the one person he wouldn’t want to be, and he said Dillon Danis. He also didn’t stop there as he claimed if he was Danis he would put a bullet in his head so he wouldn’t have to be him.
Kelvin Gastelum believes close friend Yair Rodriguez will “make it look easy” in UFC 290 title fight with Alex Volkanovski
Susan Cox - June 29, 2023
Kelvin Gastelum believes his close friend Yair Rodriguez will ‘make it look easy’ in his UFC 290 title fight with Alex Volkanovski. UFC 290 takes place on Saturday, July 8th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Headlining the event is the featherweight title fight between Yair Rodriguez (16-3 MMA) and Alexander Volkanovski (25-2 MMA).
Sean O’Malley says if he could pick one person in the world not to be, it would be Dillon Danis: “Just put a bullet in my head”
Susan Cox - June 29, 2023
Sean O’Malley says if he could pick one person in the world not to be, it would be Dillon Danis. ‘El Jefe’ has an MMA record of 2-0, competing with Bellator. The New Jersey fighter also has a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt.
UFC fighter Grant Dawson takes aim at PFL for suspending his teammates Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio: “That’s a boycott PFL situation”
Susan Cox - June 29, 2023
UFC fighter Grant Dawson is taking aim at PFL for suspending his teammates Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio. PFL (Professional Fighters League) officials announced the reasoning behind the suspensions were that the two fighters did not adhere to their contracted obligation of using their ‘best efforts … skills and abilities as a professional athlete to compete … and defeat any opponent’, adding that ‘it was very clear that Natan and Raush did not meet that contractual standard in yesterday’s bout.’
Cameron Saaiman defends Dricus du Plessis’ comments about becoming Africa’s first “true” UFC champion: “The controversy doesn't change facts”
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2023
Cameron Saaiman has defended Dricus du Plessis’ comments about him possibly becoming the UFC’s first “true” African champion. Next month, Dricus du Plessis faces the fight of his life. He’ll go head to head with Robert Whittaker, knowing that a win will earn him a shot at Israel Adesanya and the UFC middleweight championship. He’s unbeaten in the UFC up to this point but in the eyes of many, this is seen as a step too far. Of course, du Plessis doesn’t think so, and neither does Cameron Saaiman.