9 months ago

Tyron Woodley Says Jack Della Maddalena Wouldn’t Have Survived His Era

“He wouldn’t even have been in my crosshairs. I can think of 10 people in my division at that time that would have beat him,” Woodley said of Della Maddalena (18-2), who became champ by beating Belal Muhammad. The ex-champ, who reigned from 2016 to 2019, doubted JDM’s chances in his era. Still, JDM remains unbeaten in the UFC and is scheduled to defend against Islam Makhachev.

By Afnan Chougle

9 months ago

Manager Denies Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Sean Brady Fight Rumors

Amid speculation of a November clash, Rakhmonov’s manager, Daniel Rubenstein, dismissed reports of a fight with Brady. “This fight isn’t happening and certainly won’t happen in November,” he said, blasting the rumors as “fake news.” Rakhmonov (19-0) remains the #3-ranked welterweight contender fresh off a win against Ian Garry, but his next opponent is yet to be confirmed.

By Afnan Chougle

9 months ago

Umar Nurmagomedov Confirms UFC Return in October

Nurmagomedov announced at an Eagle FC press conference that he’ll compete in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 26, ending reports of a five-round main event in Vancouver. Khabib's cousin and bantamweight prospect lost his unbeaten record in a title fight against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311. Now 18-1, Umar seeks a rebound win on his path to UFC gold; however, his opponent is still unannounced.

By Afnan Chougle

9 months ago

Zhang Mingyang Predicts Alex Pereira Will Fall Again Vs. Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320

“He's rich as a human being; if you are too rich, you are just kind of (lacking) motivation,” Zhang said, predicting Ankalaev will defend his belt. Pereira lost the title to Ankalaev at UFC 313 after three defenses, and Zhang compared his situation to Conor McGregor’s decline after immense wealth. He added, “If we can get the old Pereira back, he’s still the better striker.”

By Afnan Chougle

9 months ago

Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez Headlines UFC Vancouver

“I can see Hernandez winning this,” wrote one fan, “Fluffy by murder,” said another after UFC announced Hernandez vs. de Ridder as the main event for 18th Oct. Hernandez (15-2), on an eight-fight streak capped by a submission of Dolidze, faces former ONE champ de Ridder (21-2) undefeated in his 4 UFC fights and fresh from his victory over former champ Robert Whittaker.

By Afnan Chougle

9 months ago

Francis Ngannou Calls Out Deontay Wilder to “Settle the Debate”

“It’s time to finally settle the debate,” Ngannou told former WBC champion Wilder after his win over Anthony Herndon. The ex-UFC heavyweight king left the promotion in 2023 after vacating his belt, later boxing Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He also signed with PFL and competed once. After nearly a year out, Ngannou aims to cement his place in crossover boxing, not in MMA.

By Afnan Chougle

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