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PFL’s decision to suspend the fighters has garnered a response from Natan Schulte, Raush Manfio’s manager

Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio are feeling a sense of disappointment after they were suspended by the PFL for their lackluster performance during their fight last Friday night. Despite Schulte getting a unanimous decision win which would have fetched him a place in the 2023 PFL playoffs, the promotion chose to promote Shane Burgos instead, leaving Schulte helpless. As a result, Schulte won’t have a … Continue reading PFL’s decision to suspend the fighters has garnered a response from Natan Schulte, Raush Manfio’s manager

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Intrigued by fighters’ loyalty to UFC, Shane Burgos suggests testing free agency is crucial to career growth

Shane Burgos, a seasoned fighter with 11 fights over almost six years in the UFC, took a gamble on himself by testing free agency towards the end of his last contract. He wanted to know how much he was worth on the open market, given that multiple promoters were expanding their rosters. He signed with the PFL and has no regrets about his decision. More … Continue reading Intrigued by fighters’ loyalty to UFC, Shane Burgos suggests testing free agency is crucial to career growth

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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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Andre Ward opines that Tyson Fury should face Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, but acknowledges it as unlikely at the moment

Legendary boxer and current sports analyst Andre Ward expressed his eagerness to see Tyson Fury fight UFC champions Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. Ngannou, who recently signed with PFL, is expected to take on a boxing match before his promotional debut in 2024, with Fury as a potential opponent. On the other hand, Dana White offered Fury a respectful challenge for an octagon match with … Continue reading Andre Ward opines that Tyson Fury should face Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, but acknowledges it as unlikely at the moment

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Jon Jones belittles Francis Ngannou’s muscular physique, claiming that despite his size advantage, he remains the superior fighter

Ahead of PFL 5 in Atlanta on Friday, both Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou knew that their paths would cross and a faceoff was inevitable. Despite the anticipation, Jones remained level-headed and refrained from causing unnecessary drama, given the circumstances of their encounter. While holding onto the UFC title, Jones acknowledged that Ngannou left the promotion in pursuit of other interests and a new contract … Continue reading Jon Jones belittles Francis Ngannou’s muscular physique, claiming that despite his size advantage, he remains the superior fighter

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Witness the confrontation between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou at PFL, with Ngannou declaring, “You don’t want any trouble!”

The much-anticipated meeting of Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou finally occurred at PFL 5 in Atlanta on Friday night. Though both fighters maintain that the possibility of them fighting each other soon is slim, the heavyweights still faced off, exchanging a few words. During the stare-down, Jones cautioned Ngannou by saying, “you don’t want no smoke”. Both fighters claimed to be the heavyweight king, which … Continue reading Witness the confrontation between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou at PFL, with Ngannou declaring, “You don’t want any trouble!”

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Francis Ngannou is unsure about Tyson Fury’s actions and addresses Dana White’s suggestion for Jones vs. Fury

Francis Ngannou is finding it difficult to keep up with the changing views of boxing champion Tyson Fury. When asked about Fury’s latest comments at PFL 5, Ngannou expressed confusion and said, “At this point of stage, I’m a little confused… I don’t know if he’s, like, enjoying doing comments or enjoying fighting at this point.” Despite the confusion, Ngannou’s team has been in touch … Continue reading Francis Ngannou is unsure about Tyson Fury’s actions and addresses Dana White’s suggestion for Jones vs. Fury

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Larissa Pacheco anticipates the sizzling matchup of Kayla Harrison’s four fights with Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul on a PFL PPV event

Kayla Harrison has not competed since losing to Larissa Pacheco in the final of the PFL lightweight tournament in 2022. Pacheco has indicated that she is open to another fight with Harrison, given the right circumstances. Pacheco believes that this would be a great opportunity to promote women’s MMA and to normalise the fact that women can fight and are just as good as men. … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco anticipates the sizzling matchup of Kayla Harrison’s four fights with Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul on a PFL PPV event

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Fury alleges that the UFC presented an offer for a mixed fight involving Jon Jones

Tyson Fury has made it clear that a fight with UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is still a possibility. The two have engaged in a discussion for the past month over how a hypothetical matchup between the two would go, be it in boxing, MMA, or a hybrid rules fight. UFC President Dana White has publicly offered to make the fight happen if Fury expresses … Continue reading Fury alleges that the UFC presented an offer for a mixed fight involving Jon Jones

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Francis Ngannou speaks to Deontay Wilder; weighs in on Tyson Fury offer by Dana White

The appearance of Deontay Wilder at a PFL event was a surprise to Francis Ngannou, but the MMA fighter was pleased that the former boxing champion showed up. At PFL 4, which took place last Thursday, Wilder made an offer to Ngannou regarding a two-fight exchange. Confirming that he had already discussed the possibility of the fight with the “Brown Bomber” earlier this year, Ngannou … Continue reading Francis Ngannou speaks to Deontay Wilder; weighs in on Tyson Fury offer by Dana White

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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya intends to materialize his victory over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 to prove his identity

Israel Adesanya, the two-time UFC middleweight champion, is looking for a new challenge. Having defeated numerous top contenders, including rival Alex Pereira who has now moved up to 205 pounds, Adesanya is eyeing a potential matchup with Dricus Du Plessis, who has a 5-0 record in the UFC, with four of those wins by knockout or submission. The potential fight would be even more compelling … Continue reading UFC fighter Israel Adesanya intends to materialize his victory over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 to prove his identity

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MMA champion Jon Jones expresses interest in boxing heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and urges Dana White to facilitate the match

Tyson Fury has been the topic of conversation in combat sports lately, with talks of potential matchups against UFC fighters. While the heavyweight boxing champ may not be interested in the octagon, Jon Jones is more than willing to meet him in the squared circle. Jones expressed his desire to fight Fury and even offered to give him a massive advantage by boxing him. Jones … Continue reading MMA champion Jon Jones expresses interest in boxing heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and urges Dana White to facilitate the match

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