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Former ONE Double Champ Names His UFC Hitlist After Joining Promotion
Former ONE Championship two-division titleholder Reinier De Ridder is the UFC’s latest notable signee, and he believes he’s primed to take on the challenges within the promotion’s highly competitive middleweight division. “The Dutch Knight” dominated the ONE Championship middleweight and light heavyweight divisions from November 2020 until this past March. During his tenure, De Ridder […] Continue Reading Former ONE Double Champ Names His UFC Hitlist After Joining Promotion at MMA News.
MMA Analyst Explains Why He Doesn’t Consider Jon Jones A ‘Great Champion’
Jon Jones is undeniably a cornerstone in the debate over who holds the title of the greatest MMA fighter of all time. His skills, beyond doubt, reinforce this assertion, showcasing a career marked by unparalleled success and accomplishments. “Bones” etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest champion in UFC history at […] Continue Reading MMA Analyst Explains Why He Doesn’t Consider Jon Jones A ‘Great Champion’ at MMA News.
Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson On Shavkat Rakhmonov Lie That Got Under His Skin
Stephen Thompson recently disclosed the one fib from Shavkat Rakhmonov that truly irked him after their matchup. “Wonderboy” is gearing up to square off against Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight clash on the preliminary card of UFC 307, scheduled for October 5 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thompson is set to […] Continue Reading Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson On Shavkat Rakhmonov Lie That Got Under His Skin at MMA News.
Brendan Allen Admits He’s Missing One Thing To Secure First UFC Title Shot: ‘That’s Not My Jam…’
When it comes to fighting, UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen thinks he will have done everything possible to secure a title shot after this weekend. Allen is among those who’ve arrived in enemy territory to do battle with a French fighter in their home nation on Saturday night, when the UFC is set to stage […] Continue Reading Brendan Allen Admits He’s Missing One Thing To Secure First UFC Title Shot: ‘That’s Not My Jam…’ at MMA News.
Dustin Poirier Praised For Wanting Hard Match Up As Potential Next Fight: ‘You Can’t Ask Anything More…’
Dustin Poirier recently received accolades from MMA analysts for expressing his desire to take on a stylistically challenging opponent in his next fight. “The Diamond” came up short in his third—and possibly final—quest for the undisputed UFC lightweight title against reigning champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 this past June. Poirier endured a grueling back-and-forth […] Continue Reading Dustin Poirier Praised For Wanting Hard Match Up As Potential Next Fight: ‘You Can’t Ask Anything More…’ at MMA News.
Jon Anik’s Verdict On UFC 306 Main Event: ‘Guys Like Merab Dvalishvili & Belal Muhammad…’
The sport of MMA moves so fast that even after a major event like UFC 306, there is very little time before everyone has moved on to the next major talking point. Merab Dvalishvili winning the UFC bantamweight title in the main event of the promotion’s second annual Noche UFC already feels like it happened […] Continue Reading Jon Anik’s Verdict On UFC 306 Main Event: ‘Guys Like Merab Dvalishvili & Belal Muhammad…’ at MMA News.
UFC Commentator Highlights Julianna Peña’s Key Quality That Will Serve Her Well At UFC 307
Julianna Peña is set to return at UFC 307 after being away from competition for nearly two years. The last time that she stepped inside the Octagon, it was as the women’s bantamweight champion. Though she came up short on that night in a rematch with Amanda Nunes at UFC 277, her comeback will see […] Continue Reading UFC Commentator Highlights Julianna Peña’s Key Quality That Will Serve Her Well At UFC 307 at MMA News.
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Set For UFC Fight Night In Macau On Nov. 23
The UFC’s return to Macau looks set to have high stakes in the bantamweight title picture. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is set to take the Octagon back to Macau — an autonomous region on the south coast of China — for the first time in a decade later this year, with the Galaxy Arena […] Continue Reading Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Set For UFC Fight Night In Macau On Nov. 23 at MMA News.
Herb Dean Uses Dana White’s Contender Series Example To Explain ‘Let’s Work’ Calls During UFC 306 Main Event
Veteran referee Herb Dean came under some criticism following his role as the official inside the cage during the main event of UFC 306. The fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title wasn’t exactly a fight of the year contender, but it wasn’t dull either. Despite the stakes that were involved […] Continue Reading Herb Dean Uses Dana White’s Contender Series Example To Explain ‘Let’s Work’ Calls During UFC 306 Main Event at MMA News.
Former ONE Double Champ Reinier de Ridder Gets Opponent For UFC Debut
After being announced to have signed with the UFC just yesterday, an opponent has already been found for Reinier de Ridder’s Octagon debut. The former two-weight world champion in ONE Championship comes in as the MMA leader’s latest major signing from another promotion. After losing his titles in back-to-back fights with Anatoly Malykhin, de Ridder […] Continue Reading Former ONE Double Champ Reinier de Ridder Gets Opponent For UFC Debut at MMA News.
Francis Ngannou’s Coach Details Tom Aspinall Collaboration In Preparation For Renan Ferreira Fight
To prepare for his long awaited MMA return, Francis Ngannou is doing his training camp out in Paris before October 19. Any heavyweight in the sport will tell you that one of the biggest problems that they encounter is finding suitable training partners to work with. This is even more true when you’re preparing to […] Continue Reading Francis Ngannou’s Coach Details Tom Aspinall Collaboration In Preparation For Renan Ferreira Fight at MMA News.
Ciryl Gane’s Absence From UFC Fight Night Card In Paris Explained
For the first time, a UFC event will be taking place in the French capital without the country’s only champion to date closing the show. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is back in Paris this week, staging an event in France for the third straight year. The UFC debuted inside the Accor Arena in 2022, […] Continue Reading Ciryl Gane’s Absence From UFC Fight Night Card In Paris Explained at MMA News.
‘Bad Man Coming…’ – Fans React To UFC Signing Former Two-Division ONE Champion Reinier de Ridder
The UFC middleweight division just got an eyebrow-raising addition. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion has appeared more willing to sign high-profile names who established themselves under the banners of other organizations in recent times. Notably, the UFC has added Michael “Venom” Page, Kai Asakura, and Kayla Harrison to its roster. Now joining them is Reinier […] Continue Reading ‘Bad Man Coming…’ – Fans React To UFC Signing Former Two-Division ONE Champion Reinier de Ridder at MMA News.
Merab Dvalishvili Told He Must Fix ‘Abysmal’ Stat To Gain Fan Support As UFC Champion
According to one prominent figure in MMA, it would be disastrous for UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili’s career if he doesn’t start recording finishes. Dvalishvili currently sits on the throne at 135 pounds following his biggest win to date earlier this month. In the headlining act of the UFC 306 (Noche UFC) pay-per-view at the […] Continue Reading Merab Dvalishvili Told He Must Fix ‘Abysmal’ Stat To Gain Fan Support As UFC Champion at MMA News.
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 8, Week 7 Highlights As 5 Prospects Secure Contracts
The latest season of Dana White’s Contender Series continued with some memorable highlights on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. DWCS, the inaugural season of which took place back in 2017, sees some of the top prospects in mixed martial arts enter the cage in front of White and the matchmakers, looking to put in a performance worthy […] Continue Reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 8, Week 7 Highlights As 5 Prospects Secure Contracts at MMA News.
Stephen Thompson Reacts To Being On UFC 307 Prelims After Fighting On Main Cards For A Decade Straight
Stephen Thompson was hoping to take on Joaquin Buckley in a five-rounder at UFC 307. He is the second-oldest member of the UFC roster behind Stipe Miocic but was expecting to have the edge in cardio against Buckley, who is 30. The veteran is known for his Karate-inspired stance and crisp striking that often produces […] Continue Reading Stephen Thompson Reacts To Being On UFC 307 Prelims After Fighting On Main Cards For A Decade Straight at MMA News.
Khalil Rountree’s Coach Talked Him Out Of Retirement A Decade Before His UFC 307 Title Fight Against Alex Pereira
Khalil Rountree reached The Ultimate Fighter 23’s final but lost to Andrew Sanchez who controlled him for the majority of the fight. He then lost to Tyson Pedro via submission and needed to urgently rack up some wins to secure his place in the promotion. From having such a rocky start in the UFC to […] Continue Reading Khalil Rountree’s Coach Talked Him Out Of Retirement A Decade Before His UFC 307 Title Fight Against Alex Pereira at MMA News.
‘He’s Got Russian Blood’ – Brendan Allen Unsure About UFC Paris Crowd Supporting Nassourdine Imavov
Just days after Merab Dvalishvili explained why the Nurmagomedov clan shouldn’t represent Russia, Brendan Allen has questioned the support Nassourdine Imavov would get at UFC Paris this weekend because of his Russian heritage. Allen is heading into the fight with one of the longest win streaks in the UFC middleweight division. On the flip side, […] Continue Reading ‘He’s Got Russian Blood’ – Brendan Allen Unsure About UFC Paris Crowd Supporting Nassourdine Imavov at MMA News.
Diego Lopes Eyes Former Champion For Potential December Return: ‘He Doesn’t Like To Wait, & Neither Do I…’
Diego Lopes recently shared his ambitious plans for the future, stating his intention to challenge a former UFC featherweight champion upon his potential return in December. Lopes secured perhaps the most defining triumph of his career to date when he outclassed Brian Ortega, earning a unanimous decision win at Noche UFC 306 earlier this month. […] Continue Reading Diego Lopes Eyes Former Champion For Potential December Return: ‘He Doesn’t Like To Wait, & Neither Do I…’ at MMA News.
Former UFC Champion Touts Khalil Rountree To Beat Alex Pereira ‘At His Own Game’
A former UFC middleweight champion recently praised Khalil Rountree, claiming he has what it takes to defeat Alex Pereira by outclassing him in his own area of expertise. “The War Horse” is preparing for his first title shot as he challenges reigning light heavyweight champion Pereira in the main event of UFC 307, set for […] Continue Reading Former UFC Champion Touts Khalil Rountree To Beat Alex Pereira ‘At His Own Game’ at MMA News.
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