2 months ago

Daniel Cormier Uses CM Punk Example to Suggest Francis Ngannou Could Return to UFC

Cormier says if Jon Jones proves too difficult for the White House event, Ngannou is a ready-made blockbuster. “Francis Ngannou is on the market,” he said, comparing a potential UFC reunion to Punk saying, “Punk hated the WWE. He’s back now.” Ngannou recently parted with PFL after one fight, reopening long-shot talk of a comeback after leaving UFC in January 2023.

By Adarsh Ojha

2 months ago

Tom Aspinall Says Ciryl Gane Rematch Is ‘Unfinished Business’

Aspinall says the Gane chapter isn’t closed after the UFC 321 eye-poke mess. “We got unfinished business,” he said. “I’m definitely not happy about this one.” The heavyweight champ has been out since October 2025, but he’s now back in the gym after doctors cleared light training. If recovery stays on track, Gane remains the obvious target for his return.

By Adarsh Ojha

2 months ago

Tom Aspinall Says Conor Benn’s $15M Zuffa Deal ‘Bothered Everybody’

Aspinall didn’t hide his frustration over Benn’s reported payday. “I think it’s bothered everybody,” he said. “If one guy is getting $15M and the other guy is getting $15K, that’s a big difference.” He added that gap is “part of the reason I want to explore other options,” as he weighs bigger business moves outside just fighting.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 months ago

Conor McGregor Fuels White House Fight Buzz With ‘FREEDOM!!!!’ Post

McGregor wrote “FREEDOM!!!!” on X after the UFC’s planned White House event was billed as “Freedom Fights 250" in Dana White's post. The show is scheduled for June 14, 2026, and White is expected to announce the full card after UFC 326 this Saturday. McGregor has already pushed for a comeback slot, keeping his name firmly in that conversation.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta Added to UFC 328 in Newark

Volkov will meet Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328 on May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, adding a key heavyweight clash to the card. Volkov, 39-11, last beat Jailton Almeida by decision after losses to Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall. Cortes-Acosta, 17-2, stopped Derrick Lewis in January and has won three straight since his Sergei Pavlovich defeat.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Francis Ngannou Reportedly Lands on Netflix MMA Card After PFL Exit

Ngannou is reportedly being lined up for the May 16 Netflix card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, though his opponent is not expected to be a marquee name. The move follows PFL releasing him on Friday. Ngannou, 18-3, last fought in October 2024, stopping Renan Ferreira in his lone PFL appearance.

By Afnan Chougle

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