Francis Ngannou's former coach Fernand Lopez has branded the UFC Heavyweight Champion a "fucking liar" for denying that he attempted to sabotage Ciryl Gane's UFC signing. The build-up to the upcoming UFC 270 main event, which will see a blockbuster unification bout between the promotion's elite at heavyweight, has been littered with narratives. To go […]
Newly-crowned UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña believes making weight was the first battle for Amanda Nunes ahead of UFC 269. At the final pay-per-view of 2021, Nunes saw her dominant two-division reign collapse at the hands of an unlikely challenger, although every threat to her throne had been seen as that up until "The […]
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has encouraged reigning heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou to keep his sights set on what matters right now, upcoming opponent Ciryl Gane. It's probably safe to say no other heavyweight fight in UFC history has had so many different narratives at play leading into it as the UFC 270 main […]
UFC middleweight contender André Muniz has pitched two potential locations and opponents for his first Octagon appearance of 2022. Muniz has quickly developed into one of the most promising rising 185lbers and one of the most dangerous men in the UFC on the ground. "Sergipano," a 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Otávio Duarte, […]
Tommy Fury still hopes to meet Jake Paul inside the ring this year, and believes "The Problem Child" has to reschedule their clash if he's "serious" about fighting. Having built an unblemished 4-0 record that included victories over YouTuber AnEsonGib, former NBA star Nate Robinson, and former MMA champions Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, Paul […]
While Charles Oliveira may have proven him wrong at UFC 269, Justin Gaethje is hoping to flip the script when he gets his title shot later this year. The Oliveira vs. Gaethje matchup was almost certainly confirmed at UFC 269. "The Highlight" effectively secured his place opposite the champion in 2022 by putting on a […]
Rising UFC lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett says Charles Oliveira's victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 has given him the confidence that he could do the same in a fight against "The Diamond." Having joined the UFC roster in 2021, Pimblett now has the privilege of having a front-row seat alongside his fellow stars at […]
UFC bantamweight Sean O'Malley has responded to Marlon Vera after "Chito" criticized a video of "Sugar" giving out money to strangers. O'Malley and Vera's feud has been well-documented across the past year-and-a-half. The rivalry began when they met inside the Octagon at UFC 252 in August 2020. Inside the opening round, the Ecuadorian handed O'Malley […]
UFC women's flyweight Erin Blanchfield described her UFC 269 fight with Miranda Maverick as "easier" than she thought it would be. At the final pay-per-view of 2021, two of the UFC's top female prospects collided, both looking to move closer to a spot in the 125-pound rankings. 24-year-old Maverick was about as highly touted as […]
Former UFC welterweight Kevin Lee believes the promotion is heavily pushing Khamzat Chimaev in order to draw Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement. Not many fighters have burst onto the scene quicker than Chimaev, yet alone twice in two years. In 2020, "Borz" established his name with consecutive victories over John Phillips and Rhys McKee in […]
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has described what it's like to spar with UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou in the gym. Strickland, one of the most outspoken, unique, and controversial personalities in MMA, has never shied away from detailing his interactions in the gym, which includes a near-bust-up with BJJ champion Orlando Sanchez. As he […]
Renowned MMA voice and UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik has revealed the biggest question he wants answered in the promotion this year. MMA's premier organization had a host of memorable moments in 2021. From the return of fans and memorable knockout wins for Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas at UFC 261, to the remarkable championship […]
UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier has revealed the supportive message his wife and boxing coach gave him following his defeat to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269. Poirier's incredible journey towards the top in the UFC has always seemed destined to end in championship glory. But after two attempts at ascending the 155-pound mountain, "The Diamond" has […]
Despite his form and rise up the light heavyweight division, Paul Craig is staying firm on his plan to hang up his gloves before he turns 35 in November. Since a knockout loss to Alonzo Menifield in 2019, a setback that left him 3-4 in the UFC, Craig has found the form of his life. […]
Bellator President Scott Coker has reiterated his willingness to bring Jake Paul over to MMA should the YouTuber-turned-boxer wish to switch sports. As unlikely as it would have seemed a few years ago, Paul, a successful online personality and former Disney star, has become the newest sensation and big name in combat sports. Whether fans […]
UFC Hall-of-Famer Michael Bisping has suggested a potential opponent for veteran fan favourite Nick Diaz if he returns to the Octagon this year. Diaz's highly-anticipated 2021 comeback wasn't the return many had envisioned. After nearly seven years away from the sport, a hiatus that began following his 2015 clash with Anderson Silva, the older Diaz […]
UFC light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill believes Aleksandar Rakić should be challenging champion Glover Teixeira next instead of Jiří Procházka. While Rakić has been in the UFC since 2017, Procházka only arrived on MMA's biggest stage last year. But in the short period of time he's been a part of the promotion's light heavyweight roster, […]
UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker has revealed he's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time since the pandemic caused havoc around the world. Walker's first bout of the rampant virus came near its peak in 2020. The Brazilian faced and defeated Ryan Spain at UFC Vegas 11 in September. The knockout finish, his 15th […]
Paddy Pimblett has hinted that he'll return to action on the card expected to take place in London in March, but it seemingly won't be against Donald Cerrone. In mid-2021, Pimblett had signed for MMA's premier organization and the hype surrounding his UFC debut was rising. That first appearance finally happened at UFC Vegas 36 […]
Undefeated UFC welterweight Sean Brady believes a fight with Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson is the only matchup that makes sense for him next. After a perfect 4-0 start on MMA's biggest stage, which included a 2021 submission victory over Jake Matthews, Brady had his chance to break into the group of contenders at UFC Vegas 43 […]
