UFC women's bantamweight contender Julianna Peña has provided some context behind her recent record for those who still doubt her credentials ahead of UFC 269. In this weekend's co-main event, Peña will be the sixth woman to attempt to put an end to Nunes' dominant reign over the 135-pound weight class. If she succeeds, she'll […]
Mike Brown has confirmed that Colby Covington's leaked information surrounding the injury that forced Jorge Masvidal out of UFC 269 was correct. In one of the most highly-anticipated grudge matches available in the UFC right now, Masvidal was set to face #3-ranked welterweight contender Leon Edwards at the final pay-per-view of the year this weekend. […]
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz believes that in order to reach the top again, he'll have to battle his own style, which he believes has become the norm in the division since he brought it to the Octagon over a decade ago. Cruz is widely regarded as one of the greatest 135lbers of all […]
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier is "90% sure" he'll fight at welterweight in the UFC before he retires or leaves the promotion. Having arrived on MMA's biggest stage as a featherweight and fought there until 2015, Poirier has found immense success since his move up to 155 pounds. In the near-seven years since, "The Diamond" […]
UFC President Dana White says Sean O'Malley won't fight top bantamweights until he's ready, something he doesn't believe "Sugar" is yet. Despite being only four years into his career on MMA's biggest stage, a period interrupted by a two-year absence thanks to an injury and a USADA suspension, O'Malley has consistently been criticized by a […]
Bantamweight star Sean O'Malley has disputed the idea that he chooses his fights and has been avoiding ranked opponents in the UFC. Despite becoming one of the most recognizable names in MMA's premier promotion, O'Malley is yet to enter the Octagon with a top-15 name. Since returning from a USADA suspension in 2020, which came […]
UFC bantamweight star Sean O'Malley has confirmed he was "100% serious" when he expressed his willingness to face Petr Yan at UFC 267 in October. The Abu Dhabi-held card's co-main event was originally set to see 135-pound champion Aljamain Sterling run it back with Yan for his first title defense. However, after suffering from lingering […]
UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje believes reigning 155-pound champion Charles Oliveira will have to finish Dustin Poirier early in order to keep hold of the title at UFC 269. Gaethje will be keeping a close eye on 2021's final pay-per-view this weekend as his next opponent is likely decided in the main event. After winning […]
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has admitted that the chapter of his career with former two-division champion Conor McGregor will never "be closed." Poirier and McGregor have shared the Octagon three times. Their first clash came way back in September 2014 when the two highly-regarded prospects met at UFC 178. In one of the best […]
UFC bantamweight contender Dominick Cruz says he'll be sharing the cage with a friend for the first time when he faces Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269. Cruz, a former two-time UFC champion who's widely regarded as one of the best bantamweights in history, will be looking to secure his second victory of 2021 on December […]
Rising UFC bantamweight Sean O'Malley has described former two-division champion Conor McGregor as the only person he's ever "looked up to." While not doing so as quickly and emphatically as McGregor did over five years ago, O'Malley has fast-grown into one of the most recognizable names in the UFC. That's despite having never fought a […]
Two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes says facing someone as willing to engage in trash talk as Julianna Peña will be new to her at UFC 269. For the first time since her 2019 victory over Germaine de Randamie, Nunes will be returning to bantamweight to defend her 135-pound title this weekend at the final pay-per-view […]
Former UFC welterweight Dan Hardy is rooting for Tyron Woodley to exact revenge on Jake Paul in their upcoming rematch and set up a trilogy with "The Problem Child." Paul, a YouTube star who's made a crossover venture into the squared circle, has built an unbeaten 4-0 boxing record. Increasing his level of competition with […]
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has clarified his gym situation and revealed two potential months in which we could see him return to the Octagon. Jones, a former two-time 205-pound UFC titleholder who has a firm place in the GOAT conversation, hasn't been in action since February 2020. After defending the title three […]
UFC bantamweight star Sean O'Malley is "100%" certain he'll have the chance to exact revenge on Marlon Vera in a rematch down the line. The pair fought at UFC 252 last August. At the time, O'Malley was unbeaten and riding high off two finishes following his return to action in March that year. In his […]
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush believes that when he earns the right to fight for the title, he'll be needing to dethrone former interim champion Justin Gaethje. Many believe Dariush has already done enough to secure his place opposite the division's kingpin. Since a 2018 loss to Alexander Hernandez left him 0-2-1 in three outings, […]
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping believes there are two leading options for Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon, neither of which is a fourth fight with Dustin Poirier. McGregor, a former two-division UFC champion, has been on a significant downfall since his second title crowning in 2016. In the four years that have followed, […]
Charles Oliveira says he'll prove who the "real" lightweight king is this weekend to those who continue to brand his upcoming opponent Dustin Poirier as the 'uncrowned champion'. Despite an incredible journey to the top, Oliveira is seemingly being undervalued and delegitimized as champion by many, including top contender Justin Gaethje. The Brazilian believes they'll […]
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has denied the claim he's wasted his prime years in MMA by sitting on the sidelines for the best past of two years. Jones, who is widely regarded as one of the leading contenders in the GOAT conversation, hasn't been in action since UFC 247 last February. After […]
UFC flyweight contender Kai Kara-France is confident he can upset the odds when he welcomes former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt to 125 pounds at UFC 269. On December 11, Kara-France will be looking to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since 2019. After building a five-fight winning streak, the New Zealander was signed by […]
