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Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

Saturday night at BKFC 41, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold will fight in a five-round bare-knuckle boxing grudge match at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo. Alongside a card littered with familiar UFC names, MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew predict the winners of BKFC 41’s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. Al-Shatti believes Perry is more well-suited than any other fighter … Continue reading Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

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Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

As two of the fighting world’s most captivating and exciting athletes, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold are drawing attention and admiration from fans and pundits alike. So much so, that some are wondering if the UFC’s offering this weekend will not be the best event in combat sports. This intriguing topic is the main focus of MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed … Continue reading Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

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Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

Chael Sonnen, has voiced his opinion that the scheduled title eliminator between middleweights Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis should be cancelled immediately. The bout is due to take place on July 8, with the winner set to become the next challenger to current middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. However, Adesanya has already made it clear that he wants to fight du Plessis next, following an … Continue reading Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

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UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

UFC Vegas 72 held official weigh-ins on Friday, and unfortunately for Irina Alekseeva, her first outing in the octagon was a disastrous start. Alekseeva, who was set to make her debut in the bantamweight category, was four pounds over the weight limit at 140 pounds (including the one-pound allowance for non-title fights) for the fight against Stephanie Egger. Egger, on the other hand, weighed in … Continue reading UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

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UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

According to sources familiar with the matter, bantamweights Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista are slated to compete at an upcoming UFC event, scheduled for August 19th, although the location for the card has yet to be determined. After enduring a challenging period that saw him go 1-5 over six bouts, including a brief stint at flyweight, Garbrandt got himself back on track in his last … Continue reading UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

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ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

According to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, the Singapore-based MMA company will not be co-promoting with any other organizations in the near future, despite Bellator MMA working with RIZIN in recent years. Sityodtong believes that co-promotion is rare across the industry and that there is no need for ONE Championship to explore this option unless the opportunity arises to work with the other biggest show … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

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Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager

Slim Trabelsi has signed with Bellator MMA after parting ways with the UFC due to a manager dispute. Bellator officials have confirmed Trabelsi’s contract, which is described as a “six-figure,” multi-fight, multi-year deal in a press release from Dominance MMA. At this time, Trabelsi’s Bellator debut has not been scheduled. The disagreement arose between Trabelsi’s management firm, Dominance MMA, and Fernand Lopez, the fighter’s coach … Continue reading Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager

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Ben Rothwell defends bare-knuckle fighting against critics, stating that MMA poses greater risks

Ben Rothwell, the 41-year-old heavyweight fighter who recently signed with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), is finally enjoying his career after spending 20 years in MMA. He points out the amount of punishment his body no longer has to endure during training, preparation, and competition, which took a great toll on him. While he understands that some people find bare-knuckle fighting too brutal, he … Continue reading Ben Rothwell defends bare-knuckle fighting against critics, stating that MMA poses greater risks

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UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, will make his long-awaited return to MMA at UFC 288 on May 6 in New Jersey. The bantamweight fighter retired after an impressive title defense against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 three years ago but now feels ready to come back and prove himself in a much-changed division with Aljamain Sterling as reigning champion. Cejudo and Sterling will face … Continue reading UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

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Caio Borralho has claimed that Bo Nickal is overrated and lacks the ability to compete against top 20 fighters

Bo Nickal, a former three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion turned MMA fighter, has gone undefeated with four wins in nine months as a professional. Despite this success, fellow UFC middleweight prospect Caio Borralho remains unimpressed with Nickal’s ability in mixed martial arts. Borralho claimed that Nickal has yet to be properly tested in the sport and that he is only receiving hype due to … Continue reading Caio Borralho has claimed that Bo Nickal is overrated and lacks the ability to compete against top 20 fighters

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Video: Alex Morono on new UFC contract, fighting Tim Means & keeping active

Alex Morono (22-8) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses his welterweight fight against Tim Means (32-14-1) at UFC Fight Night on May 13. Checkout for full interview here. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Alex Morono on new UFC contract, fighting Tim Means & keeping active

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Fighter Jack Hermansson withdrew from UFC’s June 3 card, which featured a main event with Brendan Allen

The upcoming UFC main event has been dealt a blow as Jack Hermansson has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled middleweight bout against Brendan Allen. This fight was set to be the highlight of the UFC card on June 3rd at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Sources reveal that Hermansson has sustained an undisclosed injury that has rendered him unable to compete in … Continue reading Fighter Jack Hermansson withdrew from UFC’s June 3 card, which featured a main event with Brendan Allen

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