Kayla Harrison has opened up about sparring with Amanda Nunes before even having her first MMA fight, describing the experience as “sketchy.” The two former teammates at American Top Team now stand on a collision course for what could be one of the biggest women’s fights in UFC history. Harrison, who captured the UFC bantamweight title in June by submitting Julianna Pena, recalled meeting Nunes on her second day at a Florida gym under Mike Brown. “I sparred her and I was like, ‘Holy s—,’” Harrison said. “I hadn’t had an MMA fight yet… yeah, it was sketchy, but ok.”…
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Anthony Hernandez has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver on October 18 due to injury, missing out on a chance to position himself as the next middleweight title challenger. Hernandez posted an apology on Instagram, expressing regret to the UFC, de Ridder, and fans, while also thanking Brendan Allen for stepping in to take his place. “Right now, my focus is on getting healthy so I can come back stronger than ever. When I return, I’ll be ready to make a statement,” Hernandez wrote. De Ridder responded supportively, wishing him a speedy recovery. Brendan…
Joe Rogan has urged UFC president Dana White to introduce additional weight divisions, saying the current gaps between classes are too large. Speaking on the JRE Fight Companion, Rogan highlighted the 185 to 205-pound range as “bananas,” arguing that a 20-pound difference is excessive. He proposed adding a new division every 10 pounds for male fighters, insisting it would improve competition and safety in the sport. Known for his outspoken views, Rogan has previously campaigned for other MMA innovations, including a kickboxing league.
Jean Silva suffered a tough setback at Noche UFC, falling to Diego Lopes in a featherweight headliner in San Antonio. Lopes finished Silva in the second round with a spinning back elbow and follow-up ground-and-pound, leaving Silva bleeding heavily. Post-fight tensions flared as Lopes criticized Silva’s team, while Silva was seen in tears backstage. On Sunday, Silva posted on Instagram Stories showing the damage to his face and issuing his first statement since the loss. He admitted fighting disconnected from his team and taking full responsibility. “Look at this — cut here, my eye. Emotions ran high. I couldn’t see…
UFC contender Bryce Mitchell suffered a quick defeat on Friday in his return to competition, less than two months after his last UFC fight. Known for his grappling and memorable twister submission against Matt Sayles in 2019, Mitchell was outmatched on the mats against 19-year-old BJJ prospect Landon Elmore. Mitchell, 30, competed in the Eddie Bravo Invitational 25 lightweight tournament in San Antonio, Texas, on September 12. After a quarterfinal win against JJ Bowers, he faced Elmore in the semifinals. Less than a minute into the bout, Elmore forced Mitchell to submit to a leg lock following a reset after…
Kelvin Gastelum’s UFC career could be at risk following a dramatic weight miss at Noche UFC, where he weighed in at 191lb—five pounds over the extended 186lb middleweight limit. This marks the highest weigh-in of his career and his fifth under the UFC banner. Gastelum, scheduled to face Dustin Stoltzfus, arrived just before the two-hour weigh-in window closed, striking a confident pose for the scales without stripping down. The miss has resulted in a 35% purse fine, though the bout is still expected to proceed. The fighter has a history of weight issues. Early in his career, he missed weight…
Khamzat Chimaev impressed against Dricus Du Plessis, but challenges loom from several contenders.Israel Adesanya highlighted Nassourdine Imavov as a potential problem, sparking fan interest in that matchup.Kelvin Gastelum believes Reinier de Ridder poses the greatest threat to Chimaev’s dominance.Gastelum praised de Ridder’s size and style, noting his performance against Robert Whittaker was striking.If de Ridder defeats Anthony Hernandez on October 18, he could earn a fight with Chimaev.Fans would enjoy seeing Chimaev face either De Ridder or Imavov, though Gastelum favors De Ridder.The former UFC contender warned that Chimaev could be vulnerable to a surprise defeat from the Dutchman.
Chael Sonnen believes Curtis Blaydes presents the hardest stylistic challenge for Jon Jones.Jones gave up his UFC heavyweight title amid fan pressure and is teasing a comeback.Sonnen explained Blaydes’ wrestling achievements mirror Jones’ own junior college national title success.He noted Jones excels with reach, wrestling, and striking, but Blaydes matches him closely on style.Sonnen said a Jones vs. Blaydes matchup would be compelling and should not be overlooked.Having fought Jones himself, Sonnen knows the former champion’s abilities firsthand.He also revealed that Jones displayed unusual behaviors before their fight, which Sonnen found noteworthy.
During his UFC career, Khabib Nurmagomedov rejected a major offer to fight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.The Eagle retired nearly five years ago after defeating Justin Gaethje and became a top coach.He now trains fighters like Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov while continuing to turn down return offers.Khabib was offered the Mayweather fight, but he refused because it would allow only boxing, no wrestling.His coach Javier Mendez confirmed the offer, saying Khabib considered it but ultimately declined.Mayweather later fought Khabib’s rival Conor McGregor in 2017 in one of boxing’s biggest events.Khabib was often criticized for striking, relying mainly on his wrestling…
Jon Jones insists he is ready and willing to fight for the UFC despite Dana White ruling him out for the upcoming White House event. The former two-weight champion announced his retirement in June, canceling what White believed was a planned undisputed bout with heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Days later, Jones backtracked amid UFC plans for a 2026 White House show, but White has since said Jones’ participation is extremely unlikely, offering “a billion-to-one” odds on it happening. Jones clarified his status at the MTV VMAs, saying, “I am not retired. I’m actively training 5 days a week, and I’m…