Dan Hooker revealed his UFC Mount Rushmore of action fighters ahead of UFC 325.He chose Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva for their relentless aggression.Hooker also included Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier.He praised their ability to create unforgettable fights and new fans.Hooker once fought Poirier in a five-round classic and nearly faced Gaethje before injury.He returns at UFC 325 against Benoît Saint-Denis in another high-risk lightweight clash.
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Valentina Shevchenko ended an 11-year submission drought with a vicious armbar win over Julianna Peña nine years ago.She forced Peña to tap in round two of their UFC Fight Night main event in Denver.The submission nearly broke Peña’s arm and left her grimacing in pain.The victory earned Shevchenko a bantamweight title shot against Amanda Nunes.She later became dominant flyweight champion from 2018 to 2023.Shevchenko will next defend her title against Natalia Silva after UFC 324.
UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson will return at UFC 327 in Miami after 13 months away.Swanson last fought in December 2024, knocking out Billy Quarantillo in Tampa.The fan favorite announced his comeback on social media but did not name an opponent.UFC 327 takes place on April 11 at the Kaseya Center.Swanson, 42, entered the Hall of Fame in 2022 after his classic fight with Dooho Choi.He aims to secure consecutive wins for the first time since 2019.
UFC booked a quick rematch between Diego Lopes and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 325.Lopes adjusted his game after losing convincingly to Volkanovski last year.Many fans questioned his fast return to a title fight despite other contenders.Former champion Dan Hardy warned a second loss could devalue Lopes’s future title reign.Hardy said fans may always see Volkanovski as the superior fighter.He expects an improved Lopes but still backs Volkanovski to win again.
Justin Gaethje once again underlined his reputation as one of the most thrilling fighters in UFC history by picking up another Fight of the Night bonus at UFC 324. Gaethje’s interim lightweight title war with Paddy Pimblett earned both men a $100,000 bonus, with the UFC doubling its usual post-fight awards. Despite suffering his first Octagon loss, Pimblett was widely praised for his toughness in a bout that delivered exactly the kind of chaos fans expected. With that bonus, Gaethje is now tied for the most Fight of the Night awards in UFC history, matching Dustin Poirier and Edson Barboza…
Umar Nurmagomedov delivered a dominant, clear-cut decision victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324, winning every round and strengthening his case for a title shot against bantamweight champion Petr Yan. Despite the performance, Nurmagomedov was notably denied a post-fight interview. Instead of remaining in the Octagon for the usual reaction, the broadcast abruptly shifted focus to an on-air announcement that Dominick Cruz will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2026. Nurmagomedov was left standing in the cage with his team as the moment played out, visibly missing the chance to speak or call out his next opponent.…
Alex Pereira has gone viral after footage emerged of him enjoying a light sparring session with Dutch model and influencer Vera Dijkman while he waits for his next UFC booking. The reigning light heavyweight star hasn’t fought since reclaiming his title with a rapid knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 last October. Pereira is currently weighing up a potential move to heavyweight, with a long-rumoured clash against Jon Jones still on his radar. The playful training clip, shared by Dijkman with her millions of followers, sparked chatter online, especially given Pereira’s recent personal news. Earlier this month, UFC flyweight…
All of the Bloody Elbow staff are backing Paddy Pimblett to defeat Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event in Las Vegas. Despite acknowledging Gaethje’s experience and striking power, each writer predicts Pimblett will exploit the former interim champion’s historic struggles on the ground. The consensus view is that Pimblett’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu gives him a clear edge if the fight hits the mat. Across the predictions, staff repeatedly point to Gaethje looking uncomfortable in grappling exchanges, while Pimblett is seen as dangerous and opportunistic once he secures control. The most common outcome forecast is a submission victory for Pimblett…
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has conceded that one of his boldest career ambitions was unrealistic, acknowledging ahead of UFC 324 that he was “delusional” to believe he could surpass Conor McGregor as the sport’s biggest star. O’Malley returns to action this Saturday on the UFC’s debut broadcast on Paramount+, looking to halt the first losing skid of his MMA career when he faces Song Yadong. The bout comes after consecutive title-fight defeats, most recently a submission loss to Merab Dvalishvili, which ended O’Malley’s reign and cooled the meteoric rise that once surrounded “Suga”. Earlier in his career, O’Malley…
UFC 324 has undergone late changes, but Rose Namajunas says her stakes remain unchanged. The former strawweight champion was due to face Alexa Grasso, but now meets Natalia Silva after Grasso’s withdrawal. Despite the switch, Namajunas says the UFC has told her a win earns a flyweight title shot. That would set up a bout with champion Valentina Shevchenko, whom Namajunas calls her “dream” opponent. Namajunas admits the matchup would feel strange due to their friendship, but says she would accept it. She added that beating Silva, a top contender on a long win streak, likely accelerates her path to…