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John Gotti III condemns Kenny Bayless and the Florida commission for protecting Floyd Mayweather’s reputation by ignoring his misconduct during the melee

According to John Gotti III, his recent exhibition boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. was an unfair bout, as he feels that he was targeted because of his family’s notoriety. Gotti explained to journalist Ariel Helwani that he believes the combination of his family’s reputation and Mayweather’s reputation has led to his criticism. During the fight, the two fighters began taunting each other, which led … Continue reading John Gotti III condemns Kenny Bayless and the Florida commission for protecting Floyd Mayweather’s reputation by ignoring his misconduct during the melee

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The Paul vs. Diaz PPV card now includes a boxing match between Chris Avila and Jeremy Stephens

The Diaz army will make a significant appearance on the 5th of August. Chris Avila, a former UFC fighter and Nate Diaz’s training partner, is slated to battle veteran Jeremy Stephens in eight-round boxing match. The event is set to take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, alongside Diaz’s highly-anticipated fight against Jake Paul. The contest between Avila and Stephens will be fought … Continue reading The Paul vs. Diaz PPV card now includes a boxing match between Chris Avila and Jeremy Stephens

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Luis Palomino claims that top fighters like Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes are dodging him, as he criticizes them for not facing him

Luis Palomino has been the most successful fighter in the history of the BKFC, having gone 8-0 and become a two-division champion. Despite being touted as the face of the promotion, Palomino is still waiting for the chance to headline against a high-profile opponent signed in free agency. He has consistently called out fighters like Eddie Alvarez, Chad Mendes, and Mike Perry, but his requests … Continue reading Luis Palomino claims that top fighters like Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes are dodging him, as he criticizes them for not facing him

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Michael Chandler questions Conor McGregor showdown in 2023, challenges him to step up

Michael Chandler has become increasingly agitated due to Conor McGregor missing the USADA testing program necessary to compete in a fight scheduled for later this year. The two champions are currently opposite one another on The Ultimate Fighter 31, and despite the show being based on them fighting later this year, McGregor’s absence is causing doubt. Chandler expressed his frustration in a video on social … Continue reading Michael Chandler questions Conor McGregor showdown in 2023, challenges him to step up

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Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

The recent PFL event featuring Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, two of the top heavyweights in the world, was a major tease for fans eagerly awaiting a potential fight between the two. Unfortunately, Ngannou’s move from UFC to PFL likely means that a cross-promotional bout is out of the question. Despite this, the staredown between the two was telling, with Daniel Cormier noting that Jones … Continue reading Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

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Kelvin Gastelum agrees to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s challenge, acknowledging it as a make or break situation

Kelvin Gastelum has recently announced that he will be dropping back down to 170 pounds to fight in the welterweight division for the first time in seven years. Shavkat Rakhmonov. After taking some time to think it over, Gastelum has accepted the challenge and is excited to fight Rakhmonov. Gastelum believes that the fight with Rakhmonov will be a great addition to the welterweight division, … Continue reading Kelvin Gastelum agrees to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s challenge, acknowledging it as a make or break situation

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UFC Nashville announces Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez, along with additional fight matchups

The upcoming UFC Nashville card scheduled for August 5th will feature a highly anticipated strawweight fight between former champion Jessica Andrade and the undefeated contender Tatiana Suarez. The bout, which was announced by UFC officials, is expected to serve as the co-main event at the Bridgestone Arena. Originally, Suarez was slated to take on Virna Jandiroba, but the Brazilian athlete sustained a knee injury requiring … Continue reading UFC Nashville announces Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez, along with additional fight matchups

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Alan Belcher’s BKFC heavyweight title reign has ended, but he’s coming back to the promotion

Alan Belcher, the former BKFC heavyweight champion, has been stripped of his title just four months after winning it. BKFC president David Feldman announced the decision on Tuesday, citing interference with the organization’s plans as the reason for the move. Instead of crowning an interim champion, BKFC opted to strip Belcher’s title and will hold a fight to determine a new heavyweight champion in the … Continue reading Alan Belcher’s BKFC heavyweight title reign has ended, but he’s coming back to the promotion

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MMA fighter, Manoel Sousa, takes legal action against PFL for preventing him from participating in DWCS

Promising undefeated lightweight fighter, Manoel Sousa, has taken legal action against the Professional Fighters League (PFL) after being denied an opportunity to compete in Dana White’s Contender Series in August. The lawsuit was filed by Sousa’s lawyer, Marcelo Henrique Antunes da Palma, who claimed that the PFL’s contract was written in English, leaving his client, who is functionally illiterate in Portuguese, without knowledge of the … Continue reading MMA fighter, Manoel Sousa, takes legal action against PFL for preventing him from participating in DWCS

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Devin Haney sanctioned with $25,000 penalty for pushing Vasyl Lomachenko during weigh-in

Devin Haney has been fined $25,000 following his physical altercation with Vasyl Lomachenko at the weigh-ins ahead of their May fight. The Nevada Athletic Commission imposed the penalty on Tuesday after initially withholding a substantial $400,000 from Haney’s purse. The decision was made after a disciplinary complaint was filed against Haney by the commission. In line with the adjudication agreement reached, Haney will have to … Continue reading Devin Haney sanctioned with $25,000 penalty for pushing Vasyl Lomachenko during weigh-in

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Seven PFL fighters, including Rob Wilkinson and Thiago Santos, sanctioned for doping with monetary fines and suspensions

Seven fighters from the PFL, including its 2022 light heavyweight champion, Rob Wilkinson, as well as ex-UFC title challenger Thiago Santos, have been handed fines and suspensions after they tested positive for banned substances. The Nevada Athletic Commission met on Tuesday and offered its verdict on each of the athletes after conducting drug tests. The fighters who received suspensions will be required to undertake clean … Continue reading Seven PFL fighters, including Rob Wilkinson and Thiago Santos, sanctioned for doping with monetary fines and suspensions

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Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

The Nevada Athletic Commission has recently approved the arbiters for the highly anticipated UFC 290 title fights set to take place at T-Mobile Arena on July 8th. Alexander Volkanovski will engage Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight unification match, and Brandon Moreno will defend his flyweight belt in a clash against Alexandre Pantoja. In the main event, Herb Dean will assume the position of the referee … Continue reading Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

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