about 2 months ago

Beneil Dariush Awaits New Opponent for UFC 327

Dariush needs a new opponent for UFC 327 after Manuel Torres withdrew with an injury. “He’s injured,” Dariush said, adding, “I’m just waiting on an opponent.” He also noted the fight had already slipped from February to March before landing on April 11 in Miami. Dariush named Paddy Pimblett as the only available option, though no replacement is confirmed yet.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 months ago

Reinier de Ridder Leaves Middleweight After UFC 326 Defeat

After losing a decision to Caio Borralho at UFC 326, de Ridder confirmed his move to 205 pounds. Addressing teammates on Instagram, he said, “I’m coming at 205, baby.” The former two-division ONE champion had hinted at the switch before the fight. After two straight UFC losses, he now targets a lighter-cut path in the promotion’s thinner light heavyweight division.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 months ago

Valentina Shevchenko Fires Back at Ronda Rousey Over OnlyFans Comment

Rousey blasted UFC fighter pay, claiming champions are forced to seek income elsewhere and saying Shevchenko was “selling pictures…on OnlyFans.” The flyweight champ quickly responded on social media: “It’s 2026. Fighters using OnlyFans is just a new way to connect with fans.” She added, “Looks like Ronda slept too long after her last fight in 2016.”

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 months ago

Dana White and Co. Cuts Erik Silva & Kris Moutinho After Mexico City Losses

Silva and Moutinho have been removed from the UFC roster following defeats in Mexico City, joining Felipe Bunes and Jose Medina. Silva fell to 0-3 in UFC after Francis Marshall submitted him on Feb. 28. Moutinho’s second stint also ended winless after losses to Malcolm Wellmaker and Cristian Quinonez. Both now enter free agency after separate comeback bids stalled.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 months ago

Gina Carano Responds After Sean Strickland’s Rant About Her and Ronda Rousey

Carano addressed Strickland’s recent rant targeting her and Rousey, suggesting the UFC star’s comments reflect deeper pain. “I think his words are sadly coming from a hurt place. Hurt people hurt people,” she said. Carano added the former middleweight champion is “being exploited and that pain is on full display,” concluding, “All you can do is pray for that man.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Arnold Allen Draws Returns Against Melquizael Costa for UFC Vegas 117

UFC has booked Allen against surging Costa for UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, matching an #8 contender with one of featherweight’s hottest risers. Allen returns after a January decision loss to Jean Silva and a 2024 win over Giga Chikadze. Costa enters on six straight wins, most recent first-round stoppages of Morgan Charriere and Dan Ige.

By Afnan Chougle

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