Paddy Pimblett has intensified the build-up for his UFC 314 co-main event against Michael Chandler, branding him a "dirty bastard" and voicing concerns about the officiating leading into it. Speaking to reporters during media day, Pimblett didn't mince words regarding Chandler's fighting tactics, explicitly citing the eye poke in his fight against Tony Ferguson. “He’s […]
Cris Cyborg is set to box Precious Harris-McCray on May 17 in the co-main event of Fight Night 3: San Jose, promotion officials announced. The six-round boxing match will take place at the Tech CU Arena in San Jose, California. Cyborg, a multi-promotion MMA champion with a 6-0 record in boxing, will be entering her […]
In a video that has garnered over 13 million views since its uploaded two years ago, UFC star Paddy Pimblett showcased his impressive grappling skills by submitting 10 US Marines consecutively at Camp Pendleton. During his visit to the USMC Martial Arts Program, Pimblett shared his jiu-jitsu knowledge and took part in a grueling grappling […]
Daniel Cormier believes Michael Chandler faces more pressure than headliner Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314. Speaking on his Good Guy/Bad Guy show with Chael Sonnen, Cormier argued that while Chandler's UFC losses have been to top-tier opponents, a defeat against Paddy Pimblett would be a significant setback. "You cannot lose to the next generation guy," […]
Ben Askren believes Sean O'Malley's decision to have an immediate rematch against Merab Dvalishvili is a risky career move. O’Malley is set to challenge Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title at UFC 316 in Newark on June 7. This follows his unanimous decision loss to Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last September. Askren, speaking on his Funky and […]
Demetrious Johnson believes Paddy Pimblett has the potential to become a UFC champion. "Mighty Mouse," a legendary former titleholder on MMA's biggest stage, has been watching Pimblett's old fights from Cage Warriors and is extremely impressed by what he's seen. In a new YouTube video, Johnson shared his take on Pimblett's personality and all the […]
Patricio Pitbull is set to make his first appearance in the UFC on April 12 in Miami against Yair Rodriguez. This featherweight match will be part of the main card at UFC 314. Pitbull's most recent fight was in March 2024 when he won by technical knockout in the third round against Jeremy Kennedy. This […]
Michael Chandler has acknowledged the challenges of dealing with the public perception that he's a cheater in the UFC. Despite the noise surrounding him, he asserts that he is confident in his character ahead of his five-round co-main event clash against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 in Miami this Saturday. Chandler is aware of the […]
Fight fans won’t see the boxing match between Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson after all. It was slated to take place on April 12, but now the fight looks unlikely. In an Instagram post, Evans claimed the “boxing showdown” between the two former UFC light heavyweight champions next week at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., […]
Henry Cejudo's evening at his Phoenix home took an unexpected turn when a speeding vehicle, estimated at 80-100 mph, crashed into a neighbor's house. As the driver attempted to flee and passengers followed, Cejudo and the homeowner intervened. Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion, personally detained and restrained one of the people until law enforcement […]
Ben Askren is pushing for decisive action against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev should he refuse a fight with Ilia Topuria. The controversy stems from Topuria's take that the UFC guaranteed him an immediate lightweight title opportunity after relinquishing his featherweight belt. Makhachev and his team are now challenging this claim, insisting that Topuria must […]
Patricio Pitbull, now set to debut in the UFC against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 314, has expressed an openness to a potential showdown with Jose Aldo. This comes as both fighters, who dominated their respective featherweight divisions in Bellator and UFC for years, find themselves under the same promotional banner. Pitbull, with a stellar 24-6 […]
Conor McGregor's recent statements suggest he might be finished with fighting, nearly four years after his last UFC appearance. At a BKFC event in Florida, McGregor said he turned down a chance to fight again and is now focused on a career in politics. He also said, "I’m happy with what I’ve done," which sounds […]
Dillon Danis has declared his intention to conclude Tony Ferguson's professional MMA career. Danis, boasting an undefeated record of two wins and zero losses, representing GFL's Team New York, is scheduled to face Ferguson, who has a record of 25 wins and 11 losses, representing Team Los Angeles. The two fighters will clash in a […]
Ryan Bader, a respected mixed martial arts fighter, recently decided it was time to move on from the PFL. This decision came after a year-long break from fighting, during which he took on a role in the upcoming movie, The Smashing Machine, a biography about Mark Kerr. This absence made him question when he would […]
Zack Snyder, known for his work directing major Hollywood movies, is now stepping into the world of mixed martial arts. According to the Hollywood Reporter, he's teamed up with the UFC to create a film called Brawler, which promises to deliver intense, realistic fight scenes that will likely surpass the action seen in his superhero […]
Ilia Topuria is placing his trust in Dana White and the UFC as he plans to move up to the 155-pound division. Though he hasn't received official confirmation on his next opponent, whether it will be lightweight champion Islam Makhachev or another contender, Topuria remains confident that his next fight will be for the lightweight […]
Alexander Volkanovski, despite recent setbacks, maintains unwavering confidence in his ability to dominate any five-round UFC contest. Islam Makhachev broke his nearly decade-long undefeated streak at UFC 284, a closely contested bout where Volkanovski's attempt to secure dual-champion status fell just short. He rebounded with a successful featherweight title defense against Yair Rodriguez, but subsequent […]
Kyoji Horiguchi, a former champion in multiple organizations, is preparing to make his return to the UFC. News reports earlier in the month suggested that Horiguchi was close to finalizing an agreement to rejoin the UFC after leaving in 2016. Confirmation of this move was strengthened when it was revealed he had recently completed a […]
Despite the shared TKO corporate umbrella between WWE and UFC, Dana White has shown no interest in leveraging Logan Paul's celebrity for the Octagon. Paul revealed on his Impaulsive podcast that White ignored his attempts to communicate about a potential UFC appearance. This lack of response indicates a clear disinterest from the UFC CEO in […]
