UFC News
UFC middleweight Uriah Hall announces his immediate retirement from MMA
Susan Cox - August 10, 2022
UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has announced his immediate retirement from MMA. Uriah Hall, 38, (17-11 MMA) has competed 19 times under the UFC banner and was a perennial contender in the middleweight division.
Chael Sonnen explains why Alex Pereira defeating Israel Adesanya for a third time would be a “disaster” for the UFC
Susan Cox - August 10, 2022
Chael Sonnen is explaining why Alex Pereira defeating Israel Adesanya for a third time would be a ‘disaster’ for the UFC. It will be Israel Adesanya (23-1 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (6-1 MMA) on Saturday November 12th, 2022 at UFC 281 in the middleweight main event, taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Dana White shares his thoughts on former US President Donald Trump’s home being raided
Susan Cox - August 10, 2022
Dana White has shared his thoughts on former US President Donald Trump’s home being raided. It was just this past Monday, August 8th, that the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump’s Mar-a-Largo home in Palm Beach, Florida. The basis of the search was the mis-handling of classified documents, taken to his home, which may have national security implications, according to CNN.
Tyson Nam believes Ode Osbourne fight will "be fireworks," promises a KO win: "Whoever lands that first shot is probably putting the other to sleep"
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2022
Tyson Nam is ecstatic to be making the walk to the Octagon again. Nam hasn’t fought since January of 2021 due to an injury and then opponents pulling out of slated contests. He was booked to fight Tagir Ulanbekov twice and although he wanted to compete, Nam said he didn’t want to take a short-notice replacement on one week’s notice.
Dana White explains why he did not offer Bo Nickal a UFC contract despite his dominant win on DWCS
Harry Kettle - August 10, 2022
Dana White has explained why he didn’t offer Bo Nickal a UFC contract despite his dominant Contender Series win last night. Over the last few years, UFC president Dana White has seen plenty of standout performances on the Tuesday Night Contender Series. Some fighters have been signed and others haven’t but along the way, we’ve had the chance to witness some breakout stars make their mark.
Dana White explains why he cancelled Hulu deal for Mike Tyson
Andrew Whitelaw - August 9, 2022
Dana White was hailed by Mike Tyson earlier this week for siding with the boxing legend in his feud with Hulu and the UFC boss has now explained his side of the story. Speaking in the wake of the latest edition of Dana White’s Contender series, the 53-year-old said,
Brandon Moreno's coach will "be surprised" if fourth Deiveson Figueiredo fight happens, expects undisputed title fight against Alexandre Pantoja
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2022
James Krause can finally claim to have instructed a world champion as he coached Brandon Moreno to his UFC 277 win. Throughout Krause’s time as a fighter and a coach, he has been vocal in saying he never wanted to be a world champion, but rather coach one. At UFC 277, he had the chance to do that was he was coaching Brandon Moreno for the interim flyweight title.
Texas judge responds to criticism from UFC commentator Joe Rogan
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2022
Seth Fuller has clapped back at Joe Rogan and the other UFC commentators following their critique of his scorecard at UFC 277. Fuller was judging the heavyweight fight between Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Don’Tale Mayes and scored the fight – and the third round for Mayes which was a big surprise. In the third round, Abdelwahab had 3:51 of control time and was two-for-two on takedowns while also outstriking Mayes 18-12, but Fuller gave the round to Mayes which Rogan was very critical of and said on the broadcast “that guy needs a talking to….we need to check to see what he’s been on.”
Jan Blachowicz pleas with Dana White for Jiri Prochazka fight: "Unlike him I always keep my word"
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2022
Jan Blachowicz believes he should be the one to face UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka next. The Poland-native is fresh off a stoppage victory over Aleksandar Rakic in May. In the third round, the latter suffered a brutal leg injury. Thus, ending the contest, and giving Blachowicz his first win since losing his light-heavyweight crown in October 2021.
Kamaru Usman explains interest in fighting Canelo Alvarez: "If I'm gonna gamble, I'm gonna gamble well"
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2022
Kamaru Usman is interested in boxing Canelo Alvarez, but not Jake Paul. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to face Leon Edwards later this month at UFC 278. The bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter, at a UFC Fight Night in December 2015. On that night, Usman scored a unanimous decision victory.
Sam Alvey announces he’s “not under contract” with the UFC anymore, calls out Jake Paul
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2022
Sam Alvey is no longer on the UFC roster. Following Alvey’s first-round TKO loss to Michal Oleksiejczuk, he fought out his UFC contract and it was likely that was going to be it for him. Prior to the fight, he told BJPENN.com’s Just Scrap Radio that the UFC was allowing him to fight out his deal.
Henry Cejudo explains why he thinks Alex Pereira KO's Israel Adesanya at UFC 281: "There are a couple of things that Israel does wrong"
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2022
Henry Cejudo not only thinks we will hear ‘And New’ at UFC 281, but believes Alex Pereira will become the new middleweight champ by knocking out Israel Adesanya. Adesanya and Pereira have fought twice in kickboxing with the Brazilian winning both, including one by KO. Although MMA is much different, Cejudo believes we will see the same result at UFC 281 as he believes Pereira’s striking is on another level, and will KO Adesanya.