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Ben Rothwell chastises BKFC heavyweight champion Alan Belcher, stating, “Cease talking and face me already”

Ben Rothwell has improved his bare-knuckle boxing record to 2-0 after his victory over Josh Copeland at BKFC 41. The former UFC heavyweight contender, who had scored a 19-second knockout in his promotional debut, won in the third round after a much harder fight than he had anticipated. Rothwell was hit by two punches from Copeland within the first 10 seconds of the fight, resulting … Continue reading Ben Rothwell chastises BKFC heavyweight champion Alan Belcher, stating, “Cease talking and face me already”

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Don’t miss out on the BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold results, the latest update in the world of bare-knuckle fighting

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 41 event was held on the night of Saturday, July 24, at the 1stBank Center in Bloomfield, Colorado. BKFC 41 featured a star-studded lineup that featured several top names from the UFC and Bellator. In the main event of BKFC 41, Mike Perry squared off against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold in a light heavyweight title match. Throughout the … Continue reading Don’t miss out on the BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold results, the latest update in the world of bare-knuckle fighting

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MMA debut secured by Artem Vakhitov, the sole fighter to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing

According to MMA Fighting, Artem Vakhitov will make his official transition to MMA in June. The two-time GLORY light heavyweight champion and the last person to defeat former UFC champion Alex Pereira in kickboxing will step into the cage to battle Ashraf Bashandy in a 205-pound contest. This event will be the headline match for Open FC 31, taking place in Shergesh, Russia on June … Continue reading MMA debut secured by Artem Vakhitov, the sole fighter to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing

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Marcos Rogerio de Lima eyes Derrick Lewis for next UFC fight, promises a more competitive bout than Ngannou embarrassment

UFC fighter Marcos Rogerio de Lima is gearing up for his upcoming fight against Waldo Cortes-Acosta this Saturday and has already set his sights on a future opponent. Currently, de Lima plans to take on two-time UFC title challenger Derrick Lewis after securing a win against Cortes-Acosta. De Lima believes that a fight between himself and Lewis would be perfect for UFC fans and assured … Continue reading Marcos Rogerio de Lima eyes Derrick Lewis for next UFC fight, promises a more competitive bout than Ngannou embarrassment

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Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

Over the past year, the UFC heavyweight division has undergone significant changes. Francis Ngannou is no longer a UFC fighter, having left after achieving great success in the promotion and winning the world title. In his place, Sergei Pavlovich has emerged as a formidable force in the division, winning six fights in just half the time it took Ngannou to achieve the same. Last weekend, … Continue reading Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

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Brendan Loughnane shall go up against Jesus Pinedo as the main attraction in PFL 4 during June

The upcoming PFL 4 event, slated for June 8 at Atlanta’s OTE Arena, is set to showcase top-notch fighters in the featherweight and light heavyweight divisions. The matchups will be another round of fights for the 2023 season, with scoring to determine which fighters make it to the playoffs in the later part of the year. Brendan Loughnane, who won the $1 million featherweight championship … Continue reading Brendan Loughnane shall go up against Jesus Pinedo as the main attraction in PFL 4 during June

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UFC President Dana White anticipates Israel Adesanya’s upcoming match, while in search of a formidable contender for Alex Pereira in the light heavyweight division

UFC President Dana White has disclosed that he has big plans for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, but these do not include a third rematch yet. Even after Adesanya knocked Pereira out and claimed back his title, White was asked which opponent he had in mind for Adesanya’s upcoming fight. While some have suggested a third fight with Pereira, he has recently expressed … Continue reading UFC President Dana White anticipates Israel Adesanya’s upcoming match, while in search of a formidable contender for Alex Pereira in the light heavyweight division

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UFC fighter Jon Jones responds to fellow fighter Stipe Miocic’s criticism about scheduling a heavyweight title fight, calling him an “old timer.”

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are eager to book their highly anticipated heavyweight title fight, despite the likelihood that the planned July date may not come to fruition. The fighters had been on a collision course for UFC 290, which is set to headline the International Fight Week in Las Vegas, but there have been hiccups along the way. Jones took a shot at Miocic, … Continue reading UFC fighter Jon Jones responds to fellow fighter Stipe Miocic’s criticism about scheduling a heavyweight title fight, calling him an “old timer.”

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Bhullar Challenges Ngannou in ONE: ‘No Use Having a Missile If You Can’t Aim It’

Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, has stated that he is close to signing with either ONE Championship or the PFL following his boxing career. ONE heavyweight champion Arjan Bhullar has expressed his willingness to welcome Ngannou to Asia. Bhullar, who will face off against interim titleholder Anatoly Malykhin in a title unification bout on July 14, stated in an interview that he is … Continue reading Bhullar Challenges Ngannou in ONE: ‘No Use Having a Missile If You Can’t Aim It’

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The ONE heavyweight title unification fight between Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin has been postponed until July 14

An explosive confrontation between two of the most prominent heavyweight fighters in the world is scheduled to take place on July 15 — July 14 in the United States — when Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin collide in a ONE Championship title unification bout. The momentous occasion will be held at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, an arena with a rich history of hosting thrilling … Continue reading The ONE heavyweight title unification fight between Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin has been postponed until July 14

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BKFC 41 features UFC veteran Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland replacing the original opponent for Ben Rothwell.

BKFC 41 is set to feature a new pairing for Ben Rothwell’s upcoming bare-knuckle fight. Rothwell will be facing Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland, who was a late replacement for Josh Watson. The announcement was made by the BKFC on Monday. Watson was forced to withdraw from the fight with Rothwell due to an injury. Copeland, who has previously competed in UFC, PFL, and World Series … Continue reading BKFC 41 features UFC veteran Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland replacing the original opponent for Ben Rothwell.

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Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

Amanda Nunes is preparing to face off against Julianna Pena once again, marking the return of UFC to Canada in Vancouver on June 10th. Fans will be treated to the third installment of the bantamweight title fight, following Pena’s unexpected victory in 2021 and Nunes’s ultimate domination in the rematch. Nunes expressed her readiness to fight, stating that she always follows the UFC’s decisions and … Continue reading Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

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