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Jon Jones gives a definitive answer on potential Tom Aspinall fight after UFC 309
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his most upfront answer as to whether or not he’ll entertain a fight with Tom Aspinall after UFC 309. Jones will face former heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic in his first title defense at UFC 309 next week in New York City. He returns to the Octagon almost two full years since winning the then-vacant heavyweight belt against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.
Dana White addresses political future after assisting with Donald Trump's campaign: "No personal political aspirations"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
UFC President Dana White plans to end his political journey after helping Donald Trump return to power. The longtime MMA promoter is longtime friends with the 45th U.S. President. While Dana White didn’t show a lot of interest in politics, he gave a speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention. After Donald Trump requested his presence, he did the exact same at the 2020 Republican National Convention as well.
Colby Covington claims 'crybaby' Dustin Poirier rejected UFC 309 showdown: "He still turned it down!"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has again slammed Dustin Poirier. ‘Chaos’ hasn’t been seen inside the cage in almost a year. Colby Covington last competed in the main event of UFC 296 last December, suffering a lopsided decision loss against Leon Edwards. After the humiliating defeat, the former interim champion revealed plans to take time off due to a foot injury.
Sean Strickland gives UFC an ultimatum over Dricus du Plessis rematch
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has conditions for a potential title rematch with Dricus du Plessis next year. Strickland hasn’t fought since a split decision win against former title challenger Paulo Costa at UFC 302. After defeating Costa, Strickland dug his boots into the ground and refused to fight until a title shot was offered.
Reinier de Ridder eyes Bo Nickal and many top UFC middleweights ahead of debut against Gerald Meerschaert
Fernando Quiles - November 7, 2024
Reinier de Ridder is excited about the thought of fighting many high-level UFC middleweights, and he’s even got his eyes on rising star Bo Nickal. For de Ridder, time in the UFC spotlight has been a long time coming. The 19-fight veteran will be making his UFC debut against Gerald Meerschaert this Saturday inside the UFC Apex.
Alexandre Pantoja remains skeptical of Henry Cejudo potentially moving back down to flyweight: "He's a legend, but he's too big"
Fernando Quiles - November 7, 2024
Henry Cejudo has teased a potential move back to the flyweight division, but Alexandre Pantoja isn’t buying it. Pantoja is the reigning UFC flyweight champion. He’s set to welcome former RIZIN star Kai Asakura at the UFC 310 pay-per-view in Las Vegas on December 7th. While Pantoja has to focus on the task at hand, he was recently asked about the possibility of Cejudo popping back into the 125-pound division.
Kamaru Usman sends clear message on potential UFC 310 fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov
Fernando Quiles - November 7, 2024
Kamaru Usman is aware of the chatter surrounding UFC 310 and a potential interim title fight. The UFC brass has yet to announce a replacement for the UFC 310 headliner. It’s unknown if Shavkat Rakhmonov will even stay on the card, but he’s been pushing for an interim title bout. Rakhmonov was set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the interim UFC Welterweight Championship on December 7th. That plan went off the rails when Muhammad was stricken by a bone infection in his foot.
Jon Anik explains why he believes Islam Makhachev deserves #1 P4P spot in UFC
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2024
UFC commentator Jon Anik has explained why he believes Islam Makhachev should feature in the #1 pound-for-pound fighter conversation. Right now, Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters on the planet. He has taken the mixed martial arts world by storm, taking over brilliantly from the legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov. For many, he deserves to be the pound-for-pound number one in the UFC rankings.
Bo Nickal reveals early plans for his first UFC world title
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2024
UFC star Bo Nickal has revealed his planned route to a world title in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Over the course of the last few years, Bo Nickal has burst onto the scene in mixed martial arts. The American wrestling sensation has looked fantastic since arriving in the UFC and next weekend, he’ll be back in action when he battles Paul Craig at UFC 309.
Daniel Cormier reveals why he doesn't try to interview Conor McGregor at UFC events
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why he doesn’t try to interview Conor McGregor at UFC events. One thing we know to be true about Conor McGregor is that he’s a pretty unpredictable guy. One minute he’s preparing to get back in the cage, and then the next, he’s caught up in an ongoing trial. The Irishman is a true enigma in mixed martial arts, and we’ll likely never see anything like him ever again.
Cody Stamann knows he's fighting for his job at UFC Vegas 100 against Da'Mon Blackshear: "Going to be an all-out war"
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
Cody Stamann knows his job is on the line on Saturday at UFC Vegas 100. Stamann is on a two-fight losing streak and is 2-5 in his last seven. Although Stamann hasn’t turned anyone down and has fought nothing but top guys, he knows his record is what it is.
Colby Covington reveals he offered to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310: "I can beat him pretty easily"
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
Colby Covington says he tried to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. Rakhmonov was supposed to fight Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 310 on December 7. However, Muhammad had to withdraw from the bout due to a foot injury and Rakhmonov has said he wants to remain on the card to fight for an interim welterweight title.
Tracy Cortez breaks her silence after reported UFC Tampa fight cancelation
Curtis Calhoun - November 6, 2024
UFC flyweight contender Tracy Cortez has clarified her UFC Tampa status after reports she withdrew from a scheduled fight with promising prospect Miranda Maverick. Cortez and Maverick were briefly linked to a UFC Tampa booking on December 14th. But, the fight was quickly scrapped earlier on Wednesday due to, at the time, undisclosed reasons.
Neil Magny hoping to prove he's still a "force" at welterweight with a win over Carlos Prates
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
Neil Magny is hoping to prove he’s still a force at welterweight on Saturday night. Magny is set to headline UFC Vegas 100 on Saturday night against Carlos Prates in an intriguing matchup. Prates is unranked and he will now face the 15th-ranked Magny who is a tough out for anyone.
Daniel Cormier says Khabib Nurmagomedov got angry with him over 2021 Conor McGregor handshake
Curtis Calhoun - November 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier learned first-hand that tensions between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will likely never cool off. McGregor and Nurmagomedov topped the most lucrative UFC pay-per-view ever at UFC 229. Their months of pre-fight bad blood boiled over inside, and outside, of the Octagon.
Diego Lopes previews future fight against UFC champion Ilia Topuria: "He's going to crash into a wall"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
UFC featherweight Diego Lopes has opened up on a future fight against Ilia Topuria. The Brazilian has been out of the cage since a clash with Brian Ortega at UFC 306 in September. That night saw Diego Lopes hand the former featherweight title challenger a dominant decision defeat. With the victory, the rising contender earned the opportunity to be the backup for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway the following month.
Chris Weidman not focused on potential retirement ahead of UFC 309 return: "I still feel great!"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has no plans for retirement. The 40-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a controversial clash with Bruno Silva in March. That bout was just the second for Chris Weidman, since shattering his leg against Uriah Hall in 2021. While his fight with Silva saw the former champion commit many, many fouls, he still escaped with a technical decision victory.
WATCH | UFC President Dana White delivers speech alongside Donald Trump after stunning White House win
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
UFC President Dana White was a key fixture at President-elect Donald Trump’s victory party last night. It’s no secret that the longtime MMA promoter is a fan of the 45th U.S. President. The two are friends dating back to the early 2000s, but Dana White became closer to Donald Trump when he entered the world of politics. The UFC President famously delivered speeches at the 2016, and 2020 Republican National Conventions.