4 months ago

Dana White Says He Woke Up Thinking He Lost $85K, Then Heard $3 Million

The UFC president recalled a wild gambling night at the Rio in Vegas. He said, “They got me for like 85 grand,” then received a call the next day after leaving, asking if he’d return. White answered, “I can’t come back tonight, but I’m coming back to get my money ($85k),” and the casino replied, “Dana, you lost $3 million.”

By Afnan Chougle

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4 months ago

Justin Gaethje Says Rafael Fiziev Win Didn’t Erase Max Holloway KO Loss

Gaethje admitted the 2025 Fiziev rebound win hasn’t dulled the sting. “Still pretty much coming off a loss,” he said, reminding himself, “I just got knocked out by Max Holloway… I still have everything to prove.” After the Holloway KO loss in 2024, he beat Fiziev via decision. Now, the #4 lightweight fights for the interim title against Pimblett this Saturday.

By Afnan Chougle

4 months ago

Paddy Pimblett Says White House Card Isn’t Worth It Without Full Support Crew

Pimblett downplayed fighting on a potential Donald Trump-backed White House card in June-July 2026, saying the setting wouldn’t outweigh who can attend. “I wouldn’t be able to have all my friends and family there,” he explained. “I wouldn’t want to leave anyone out.” The UFC is yet to announce the historic card. Meanwhile, #5 lightweight Pimblett fights Gaethje this Saturday.

By Afnan Chougle

Khamzat Chimaev Claps Back at "Ilia Topuria Submits Khamzat" Fan Edit

4 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev Claps Back at "Ilia Topuria Submits Khamzat" Fan Edit

Chimaev mocked a viral edit on Instagram that suggested undisputed lightweight (155-lb) champion Topuria (17-0) submitted him. He commented, “Even in his dreams, someone who's half Khamzat's height and half his weight couldn't choke Khamzat.” Chimaev (15-0) is UFC’s middleweight (185-lb) champion. Khamzat is targeting a jump to light heavyweight (205-lb), while Topuria plans to climb to welterweight (170-lb) next.

By Afnan Chougle

4 months ago

Henry Cejudo Threatens Boycott if UFC Picks O’Malley Over Umar For Title

Cejudo warned the UFC against bypassing #2 Umar for a bantamweight title shot. “Umar gets the next title shot,” he said, citing his close fight with Dvalishvili in 2025 and a potential Russia-on-Russia clash with champion Yan. “There’s no way if they give it to (#3 and former champion) O’Malley,” Cejudo added, vowing he “ain’t watching that s**t no more.”

By Afnan Chougle

4 months ago

Umar Nurmagomedov Says Rematch With Merab Dvalishvili Matters More Than UFC Belt

Umar (19-1) said the belt can wait. “I want to take the rematch, and the belt won’t go anywhere,” he said. “Right now, I wanna fight one more time.” His first-ever loss came to Dvalishvili via decision in a bantamweight title fight at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, 2025. Umar returns Jan. 24, 2026, at UFC 324 vs. Deiveson Figueiredo.

By Afnan Chougle

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