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Max Holloway predicts Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
BMF titleholder Max Holloway has an interesting prediction for how the UFC 308 co-main event will play out between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Holloway will face UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. He returns to the featherweight division after knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April.
Caio Borralho says Israel Adesanya fight is in the works for UFC 312 in Sydney, wants five rounds
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Surging UFC middleweight Caio Borralho is allegedly close to getting a potential No. 1 contender fight against Israel Adesanya in the former champ’s friendly territory. Borralho, a Dana White’s Contender Series alum, has soared up the middleweight rankings over the last year. He most recently defeated Jared Cannonier in a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate in August.
PHOTO | UFC 309 poster released featuring Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
The UFC 309 poster featuring Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic has been released on social media. Next month in New York City, ‘Bones’ will finally return to the octagon. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March at UFC 285, Jon Jones will meet former champion Stipe Miocic. For his part, the 42-year-old hasn’t competed since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021.
Dan Hooker explains why he's "not really interested" in rematching Dustin Poirier
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2024
Dan Hooker isn’t too keen on rematching Dustin Poirier next time out. Hooker and Poirier had one of the best fights in recent memory back in June of 2020. It was a thrilling five-round fight as both men were beaten up badly, but it was Poirier who won by decision.
Dan Hooker offers update on potential UFC showdown with Conor McGregor: "The fight makes a lot of sense"
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker really believes a fight with Conor McGregor is possible. ‘The Hangman’ has been out of action since his return to the cage in August. On the main card of UFC 305, Dan Hooker faced Mateusz Gamrot, in a massive lightweight showdown. Ultimately, the Australian busted up ‘Gamer’, tagging him several times en route to a split-decision victory. For Hooker, the win was his third in a row.
Max Holloway confirms interest in Islam Makhachev fight following UFC 308: "I want all the smoke"
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway has his eyes on lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. This Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, ‘Blessed’ will make the walk to the cage once again. Back for the first time since an April knockout over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Max Holloway will meet Ilia Topuria. For his part, ‘El Matador’ claimed the featherweight gold with a stunning stoppage win over Alexander Volkanovski in February.
Khamzat Chimaev shuts down rumor that he's unable to fight in the U.S. ahead of UFC 308 return: "Lot of s*it"
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev wants to shut down a rumor ahead of his return. ‘Borz’ has been out of the cage since a trip to Abu Dhabi last October. In the co-main event of UFC 294, Khamzat Chimaev faced short-notice replacement Kamaru Usman. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ entered the fight on a two-fight losing streak, and was ultimately handed a unanimous decision loss.
Nate Diaz responds to Brendan Schaub's viral rant and threats
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz has answered Brendan Schaub’s viral rant and challenge to a potential fight/grappling match. Tensions between Diaz and Schaub reached a boiling point from afar earlier this week. After Diaz called Schaub a “P***y” for an emotional reaction to Shane Carwin’s post-UFC career struggles, Schaub went scorched Earth on one of his podcasts on Monday.
REPORT | Joe Rogan set to host former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday podcast episode
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is reportedly set to host former U.S. President Donald Trump on an upcoming episode of The Joe Rogan Experience in Austin, TX. Politico was among the first to report the news of the upcoming podcast episode featuring Rogan and Trump.
Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira as big as Conor McGregor event? Matt Brown thinks it can be
Fernando Quiles - October 22, 2024
Matt Brown believes Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira could match a Conor McGregor event. Much has been made about the futures of Jones and Pereira. “Bones” admitted his upcoming UFC heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic will likely be his last fight. As for Pereira, many have wondered if and when “Poatan” will move on to the heavyweight division.
Arman Tsarukyan scoffs at Islam Makhachev being ahead of Jon Jones in P4P debate
Fernando Quiles - October 22, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan would not put Islam Makhachev at the top of the pound-for-pound list. UFC CEO Dana White has been peeved at the fact that Makhachev is ahead of Jon Jones at the top of the list. While White puts the blame on the media, many reporters have criticized the UFC for the rankings panel choices over the years. Nevertheless, White’s narrative stands and he plans to change up the ranking system.
Brandon Royval would welcome Henry Cejudo back to flyweight: "I could just walk him right into a knee"
Fernando Quiles - October 22, 2024
Brandon Royval would welcome Henry Cejudo back to flyweight if “Triple C” makes the cut back down. Back in the summer, Cejudo said he’s considering a return to the 125-pound division. He once captured gold in the weight class before moving up to bantamweight to earn a title there.