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UFC Edmonton Weigh-in Results: Moreno vs. Albazi, Blanchfield vs. Namajunas Official
Fernando Quiles - November 1, 2024
The UFC Edmonton event is upon us, and the weigh-ins are ongoing. Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi will collide inside Rogers Place this Saturday night. Both men tipped the scales at 125.5 pounds, making their headliner official.
Diego Lopes makes his case for the next crack at Ilia Topuria and offers to fight him in Spain: “This fight will be a renewal”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
UFC star Diego Lopes has made it crystal clear that he wants the next shot at UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Over the course of the last few years, Diego Lopes has emerged as a real contender at featherweight. He has dusted off a parade of big names, including Brian Ortega most recently. Now, he has his eyes on the prize – the UFC featherweight championship.
Stipe Miocic is full of confidence ahead of UFC 309 title fight with Jon Jones: “I’m going to do what I want to do!”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
UFC star Stipe Miocic is feeling confident heading into his blockbuster UFC 309 title fight against Jon Jones next month. When you’re talking about the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, Stipe Miocic has to be in the conversation. He has had an incredible career inside the cage and while he’s been away for quite some time, overlooking him would be a real mistake – even at this point in his career.
Joaquin Buckley, Ian Machado Garry and Kamaru Usman campaign to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
A parade of fighters have put their name forward to compete against Shavkat Rakhmonov on short notice at UFC 310. Shavkat Rakhmonov was supposed to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 310. Unfortunately, that’ll no longer happen. Due to an infection sustained in his foot, Muhammad has been forced to pull out and will not compete on the final pay-per-view of the year.
Derrick Lewis shares bold prediction for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Derrick Lewis expects Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic to end rather quickly. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Miocic at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden on November 16. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that Jones is a sizeable betting favorite in.
Belal Muhammad snaps at "Junkie" Conor McGregor for mocking UFC 310 withdrawal
Curtis Calhoun - October 31, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad slammed superstar Conor McGregor for laughing at his demise following his UFC 310 withdrawal due to injury. Muhammad was supposed to make his first welterweight title defense against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December. But, he was forced to withdraw from the fight this week after suffering a bone infection in his foot.
Former UFC champion Germaine De Randamie announces retirement from MMA: "The time is now"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie has retired. ‘The Iron Lady’ hasn’t competed since a trip to the octagon against Norma Dumont in April. That bout was Germaine de Randamie’s first, since a submission victory over former UFC champion Julianna Pena in October 2020. Following that win, the former titleholder became pregnant, and eventually gave birth in early 2023.
Derrick Lewis claims he's done with post-fight shenanigans: "I’m just really trying to clean up my act"
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Derrick Lewis says he’s done with his post-fight shenanigans in the cage and on the mic. Lewis is best known for the moment he took his shorts off and said his balls were hot. The clip went viral and Lewis has since continued to take his shorts off after wins. But, ahead of his return at UFC Edmonton against Jhonata Diniz, Lewis says he’s trying to clean up his act and won’t be doing that anymore.
Derrick Lewis reveals how Francis Ngannou helped him secure new UFC contract: "I could be over there getting that"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
Heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis has revealed how Francis Ngannou helped him land another UFC deal. ‘The Black Beast’ is set to make the walk to the octagon this Saturday night in Edmonton. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Rodrigo Nascimento in May, Derrick Lewis will meet Jhonata Diniz. The Brazilian enters the cage holding an undefeated 8-0 record, last handing Karl Williams a unanimous decision loss in August.
Chad Anheliger expects to "run through" Cody Gibson at UFC Edmonton: "I'm as sharp as I've ever been"
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Chad Anheliger will finally get to fight in Canada for the UFC. Anheliger has fought four times in the UFC, but he hasn’t been booked to fight on any of the Canadian cards. But, after his last win, which was also the final fight of his deal, the promotion re-signed him and offered him Cody Gibson at UFC Edmonton.
Shavkat Rakhmonov calls for interim title fight at UFC 310 after Belal Muhammad pulls out, Ian Machado Garry shows interest
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov still wants to fight on December 7 at UFC 310. Rakhmonov was supposed to headline the pay-per-view card against Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title. Unfortnately, on Thursday, it was revealed that Muhammad was forced to withdraw from the bout.
Jon Jones recalls thinking UFC fighter had his number during title defense: "He was giving me a true f***ing run for my money"
Fernando Quiles - October 31, 2024
Jon Jones has revealed the one fighter who made him question if he met his match. Jones has been mostly dominant throughout his pro MMA career. There are some exceptions, however. Back in 2013, he scored “Fight of the Year” honors for his five-round war with Alexander Gustafsson. While “Bones” won the fight via unanimous decision, it was the most damage he had ever taken in his career.
Kamaru Usman unsure if Khamzat Chimaev can finish Dricus du Plessis: "There's a reason Dricus is the champ"
Fernando Quiles - October 31, 2024
Kamaru Usman is on the fence about whether or not Khamzat Chimaev can finish Dricus du Plessis. Chimaev has emerged as possibly the next UFC middleweight title contender. He stunned the MMA world by shoving Robert Whittaker’s bottom teeth in during his first-round submission win at UFC 308. Now, many are wondering if “Borz” has surpassed Sean Strickland in the pecking order at 185 pounds.
Michael Chandler reveals he's "willing to die" ahead of UFC 309 return
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler has revealed that he’s willing to die ahead of his big return at UFC 309 in New York City next month. One thing we know to be true about Michael Chandler is that he’s a warrior. Regardless of whether he wins or loses, he always goes out there with the intention of putting on a show. In just a few short weeks, after two years away from the cage, he will chase greatness once again in a huge rematch against Charles Oliveira.
Belal Muhammad confirms he is out of UFC 310 title fight vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has confirmed he is out of his UFC 310 main event against Shavkat Rakhmonov. As part of the final UFC pay-per-view event of the year, Belal Muhammad was set to defend his UFC world title for the first time. It’s take place against Shavkat Rakhmonov, the unbeaten juggernaut who has been able to work his way through the division with relative ease.
Brandon Moreno opens up on struggles that led to layoff: "Maybe I’m a p***y"
Cole Shelton - October 30, 2024
Brandon Moreno has opened up on his mental struggles that led to his eight-month layoff. After Moreno lost to Brandon Royval at UFC Mexico City in February he revealed he would be taking some time off. The Mexican ended up taking eight months off as he will return at UFC Edmonton against Amir Albazi in an intriguing flyweight bout.
Michael 'Venom' Page teases potential middleweight move to face rising UFC star
Curtis Calhoun - October 30, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael ‘Venom’ Page is willing to move up to 185lbs to face one of the division’s fastest-rising stars inside the Octagon. Page hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303. Since then, he’s signed up for his first professional grappling match and got into a wild altercation with a former teammate during UFC 304 fight week.
Rose Namajunas hopes to steal title shot from Manon Fiorot with UFC Edmonton victory: "No doubt that I could be next"
Josh Evanoff - October 30, 2024
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is back on the hunt for gold. ‘Thug Rose’ has been out of the cage since a clash with Tracy Cortez in July at UFC Denver. That night saw Rose Namajunas hand the rising prospect a unanimous decision defeat. The victory was the former champion’s second in a row, previously defeating Amanda Ribas in March. Now, Namajunas is set to return to the cage in the co-main event of UFC Edmonton on Saturday.