UFC lightweight Dan Hooker will make his return to the octagon against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266. The card will take place on September 25, 2021, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Hooker vs Haqparast Announced Multiple news outlets have confirmed that the fight will happen. However, the news was first established by Cole Shelton
It looks like the genie of Dana White won’t be granting any wishes for Jon Jones. Dana White said Jones had requested $30 million to fight the Heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou. It looks like Jones has priced himself out with White now moving on from the huge matchup. Keeping The Budget The UFC has taken
It looks like Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones won’t be happening. Ngannou became the new heavyweight champion following his impressive second-round knockout win over Stipe Miocic in the UFC 260 headliner last month. Many immediately looked ahead to a potential fight with Jones only for the latter to become embroiled in another pay dispute with
UFC Heavyweight, Francis Ngannou has just added a UFC Champion to his corner assortment in his second title opportunity at UFC 260 on March 27th. The Cameroonian powerhouse would pick someone close to home by asking Nigerian-born Kamaru Usman to be one of his cornermen for the historic rematch. The blockbuster event for the title
Derrick Lewis wants to remain active. Lewis is on a four-fight winning streak following an emphatic uppercut knockout of Curtis Blaydes last month to all but guarantee himself getting the next shot. However, he will only get that shot once Jon Jones does as he is expected to face the winner of the upcoming UFC
Derrick Lewis believes he knows how Jon Jones would approach a fight against him. Jones is set to make his long-awaited heavyweight debut later this year as he is slated to face the winner of the title fight between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 which takes place March 27. Lewis, meanwhile, is
Recently, the UFC announced that they cut ties with heavyweight legends Alistar Overeem and Junior Dos Santos. Both men were removed from the organization’s official rankings via their website. Initially, the news seemingly came out of nowhere. However, UFC President Dana White spoke with the media and announced that the cuts were simply part of
Heavyweight legends Alistair Overeem and Junior Dos Santos have been released from the UFC, via their official rankings. The headline fighters were officially let go from the organization per a report from Combate. Overeem Release Alistair Overeem is one of the most decorated champions in MMA heavyweight ever. Winning his first major world title over
Daniel Cormier believes Derrick Lewis has the power to match anyone in the heavyweight division — even Francis Ngannou. Lewis is coming off a devastating knockout win over Curtis Blaydes in the UFC Vegas 19 headliner this past weekend. It was another showcase of the power “The Black Beast” possessed as he became the leader
Derrick Lewis is becoming the most entertaining UFC athlete to ever pick up a microphone. For some reason, anytime Lewis talks about his “hot balls,” fans go crazy and Lewis goes viral. After defeating Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 19, things were no different. Lewis vs Blaydes Lewis took on Curtis Blaydes in a crucial
UFC Vegas 19 was full of twists and turns. Ups and downs, and every other direction imaginable. The event had fans experience boring glorified sparring matches. As well as Derrick Lewis ending the title plans of Curtis Blaydes in the commanding form of a vicious uppercut. Although the night was unpredictable, fans can always bet
The leading mixed martial arts promotion in the world is back in action this weekend, with a crucial heavyweight main event. This is the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 19: Curtis Blaydes vs Derrick Lewis. This weekend’s UFC event pits two of the top ranked heavyweights against each other, in an attempt to stake their
Over the years, the UFC has established quite a presence on most major social media platforms. Now they will be adding TikTok to that list, after reaching a multi-year deal with the video sharing platform. Between their extensive followings on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, the UFC has built up a substantial following on social
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns believes Jon Jones is making the wrong move by going up to heavyweight. Jones vacated his light heavyweight title last year to prepare for his long-awaited move up to heavyweight. He won’t get an instant title shot for now as Francis Ngannou is set to challenge current champion Stipe Miocic first.
Since their first encounter, Francis Ngannou has longed for a second shot against Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title. Not only is Ngannourumored to get his wish, but he is also favored in the matchup and is expected to have a huge 2021, ending it as champion. UFC President Dana White recently spoke with TMZ
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis is as much of an entertainer as he is a fighter. In the eyes of many, he is the funniest guy in the company. However, owning that title also makes it difficult to tell when Derrick is serious, and when he is trolling. In his latest interview, Lewis spoke about wanting