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Dana White Reveals All On The UFC's Next Broadcast Deal – ‘We Do What Works'
Dana White has given fans an update on what they can expect next for the UFC’s next broadcasting deal. The UFC has a decision to make as their deal with ESPN ends this year. The UFC signed an ESPN deal in 2018 worth $1.5 billion. During this period, the UFC solidified its position as the […]
Pimblett Mocks McGregor's Failed Bet – ‘What Happened, You Little Lizard?'
Paddy Pimblett mocked Conor McGregor after the latter had picked Michael Chandler to beat him at UFC 314. Pimblett produced a career-best performance to stop Chandler in the third round, extending his undefeated record to 7-0. That was another big win following his victory against Bobby Green at UFC 304 in his last fight. Those […]
Pros React To Volkanovski Becoming Champ – ‘Volk Is Back'
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes at UFC 314 by a unanimous decision to reclaim his featherweight belt: 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. The win ended Volkanovski’s recent poor record, where he only secured one win in four fights. He bounced back from his loss against Ilia Topuria in his last fight at UFC 298, where he lost […]
Volkanovski Overcomes Lopes To Become Champ Again
Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed his UFC Featherweight Title with a unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes at UFC 314: 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. Volkanovski faced serious question marks over his future coming into this fight. He had been knocked out by Ilia Topuria in his last fight at UFC 298, losing his featherweight title. The loss […]
Paddy Secures His Biggest Win; Stops Chandler
Paddy Pimblett stopped Michael Chandler in the third round at UFC 314, extending his record to 7-0, raising questions about his next steps. Pimblett started fast with leg kicks and stabs to the body. Chandler was falling short with his right hook, but he did time a takedown from Paddy’s leg kick. Pimblett defended it, […]
Topuria Promises To Submit Islam In Front Of Khabib – ‘I Have To Do It'
Ilia Topuria has vowed to submit Islam Makhachev if they ever face off at lightweight. Tuporia is the former UFC Featherweight Champion, a title he vacated after stopping Max Holloway at UFC 308 in his last fight. It was the first successful defense of his title, which he had acquired after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski […]
Volkanovski Promises To Bring The Belt Home – ‘That Strap Is Coming Back'
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes both made the featherweight limit before their UFC 314 fight. Volkanovski can become champion once again after losing the belt in his last fight. He suffered a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, as it was the first time he had been stopped at featherweight. However, given that […]
Chris Van Heerden's Girlfriend Released From Russian Detention
Chris Van Heerden has had some positive news after his girlfriend, Ksenia Karelina, is no longer doing time in a Russian penal colony. Van Heerden’s world was turned upside down when his girlfriend was arrested after making a visit to Russia to visit her family. She was charged with treason on the grounds of donating […]
McGregor Targets The Winner Of Chandler vs. Pimblett
Conor McGregor is targeting the winner of Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett next. McGregor’s comments arrive just as Chandler takes on Pimblett this weekend at UFC 314. McGregor has been linked with the fight against Chandler ever since they faced off as rival coaches on the TUF 31 series. Chandler won the team challenge, while […]
Yair Rodriguez Vs. Patricio Freire Predictions – ‘It Can Go Either Way'
Yair Rodriguez faces Patricio Freire this weekend at UFC 314, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Freire has serious pedigree, having become a two-weight champion in Bellator. He left Bellator with a 24-6 record. He secured the featherweight and lightweight titles. Pitbull then joined RIZIN, aiming to win the featherweight and bantamweight titles. Pitbull has […]
Volkanovski Ready To Roll Back The Years – ‘People Will Write Books About It'
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes held their final pre-fight presser before their UFC 314 fight. Volkanovski has the chance to reclaim his featherweight belt after Ilia Topuria moved up to lightweight, as it became vacant. Topuria knocked out Volk in his last fight at UFC 298 to end his four-year reign as champion. It was […]
Alexander Volkanovski Vs. Diego Lopes Predictions – ‘Going To Be A Crazy Fight'
Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes at UFC 314 this weekend, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Volkanoski will fight for the vacant UFC Featherweight Title. He lost the belt to Ilia Topuria in his last fight after the Georgian knocked him out at UFC 298 to win the title. The loss ended Volk’s four-year […]
Michael Chandler Vs. Paddy Pimblett Predictions – ‘He Gets A Knockout'
Michael Chandler faces Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 this weekend, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Chandler has plenty to prove following his last performance against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. He suffered a unanimous decision defeat, losing the rematch just like he had done in their first fight. Chandler received a lot of criticism […]
McGregor’s Security Stops An ‘Attack'
Conor McGregor’s popularity is as low as ever after a man tried to attack him. The incident took place at BKFC Dubai, where McGregor was on hand to promote the event. He has a stake in the promotion, having previously indicated his desire to fight in BKFC. He has not been in a fight since […]
Pros React To Lerone Murphy's Win Over Josh Emmett – ‘Outclassed Him'
Lerone Murphy overcame Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 105 to retain his undefeated record, as MMA insiders gave their reaction. Murphy came into the fight with wins over Edson Barboza and Dan Ige, while Emmet had not been in a fight for over a year with an injury. The first round resulted in a clash […]
Aspinall Told Not To Wait On Jones – ‘Get Another Fight'
Demetrious Johnson has told Tom Aspinall not to wait for Jon Jones as he may be wasting his prime years. Aspinall earned his shot at the UFC Heavyweight Belt after stopping Curtis Blaydes in his last fight. During UFC London, Tom was seen holding a toy duck, hinting that Jon Jones is avoiding him. With […]
Bisping Blasts Vitor Belfort Over Prior Failed Test – ‘A Brazilian Steroid Machine'
Michael Bisping has attacked his former opponent, Vitor Belfort, calling him the worst person in MMA. Bisping’s comments came during an appearance with Carl Froch on the latter’s podcast, as he slammed Belfort’s history of PEDs. Bisping faced Beltort, coming up short in their clash as he was knocked out. The defeat was the least […]
O'Malley Promises To Better In The Merab Rematch – ‘I Am So Excited'
Sean O’Malley says he’ll be “better” when he faces Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 316 rematch on June 7 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fight is a rematch of their UFC 306 clash at The Sphere, where Merab defeated O’Malley to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion. O’Malley later revealed he fought […]
Dana White Announces UFC And Meta Partnership
Dana White has confirmed that the UFC and Meta will work together in a new partnership. It is a major move for the UFC after White recently joined Meta’s Board of Directors. Mark Zuckerberg is known for being a massive UFC fan. He also trains in MMA, having competed in some tournaments. That led to […]
Henry Cejudo Hints At Retirement – ‘I Want To Be Able To Play With My Kids'
Henry Cejudo has suggested that his fight career may be over. Cejudo suffered his third consecutive loss after coming out second best against Song Yadong at UFC Seattle. The fight was marred by controversy with an eye-poke incident. The fight was stopped following the third round as Yadong caught Cejudo in the eye during an […]