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Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

Ilia Topuria is already aiming for his next big UFC fight, adding to his impressive list of victories over the likes of Josh Emmett. He has set his sights on the championship title, specifically targeting Alexander Volkanovski, the current featherweight champion. Although his future is unknown, with the current champion set to defend his title against interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July … Continue reading Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

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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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Marlon Moraes has called it quits in MMA after losing at PFL 4

Marlon Moraes, a seasoned bantamweight who formerly held the World Series of Fighting championship before he was a one-time UFC title contender, has announced his retirement after losing his seventh successive bout, this time to Gabriel Braga at PFL 4 in Atlanta. Unlike his last retirement announcement, Moraes seems to be genuinely ready to step away from the fight game. In his previous fights, Moraes … Continue reading Marlon Moraes has called it quits in MMA after losing at PFL 4

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Brazilian fighters analyze the challenging match-up between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush at UFC 289

This Saturday, UFC 289’s co-main event in Vancouver, British Columbia will feature a highly anticipated matchup between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. Both fighters have their sights set on a potential lightweight title shot, but Brazilian MMA stars are predicting a challenging match for “do Bronx” and rooting for the former champion. Oliveira returns to the Octagon after an eight-month hiatus following his loss to … Continue reading Brazilian fighters analyze the challenging match-up between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush at UFC 289

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Merab Dvalishvili likely out of commission for 3-4 months after undergoing surgery on his hand

Merab Dvalishvili is expected to make a swift recovery following a recent surgery on his hand. The Georgian athlete, who boasts an impressive nine-fight winning streak in the UFC, has already begun his recuperation and recently shared a video of himself grappling with teammates despite wearing a cast on his injured hand. According to his representative, Oren Hodak from KO Reps, Dvalishvili will be required … Continue reading Merab Dvalishvili likely out of commission for 3-4 months after undergoing surgery on his hand

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MMA fighter Belal Muhammad shares his observation that Colby Covington is not a pay-per-view sensation, suggesting that perhaps Dana White has a soft spot for him

Belal Muhammad is struggling to come to terms with Colby Covington potentially facing Leon Edwards for the welterweight title, despite Covington only having one win since September 2020. The UFC has been vocal about Covington receiving the next title shot, despite other contenders, including Muhammad, making their case for a title shot after gaining momentum in recent weeks. If Covington doesn’t receive a title shot, … Continue reading MMA fighter Belal Muhammad shares his observation that Colby Covington is not a pay-per-view sensation, suggesting that perhaps Dana White has a soft spot for him

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Jose Aldo expressed regret for his reaction after the fight with Conor McGregor and reveals that fighting Floyd Mayweather is unlikely

The tension between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor has dissolved since their heated post-fight press conference in Milwaukee. Aldo explained that he had misinterpreted McGregor’s comments following his boxing draw with Jeremy Stephens earlier this month at Gamebred Boxing. A reporter had asked Aldo for his thoughts on McGregor’s comments without giving him time to review them. Consequently, Aldo became angry and launched into a … Continue reading Jose Aldo expressed regret for his reaction after the fight with Conor McGregor and reveals that fighting Floyd Mayweather is unlikely

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Renowned UFC fighters Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald are set to face off at UFC 189, to be held at UFC Hall of Fame

The UFC Hall of Fame is set to receive another iconic addition. On Saturday’s UFC 287 broadcast, it was announced that the classic welterweight title fight between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 will soon be enshrined within the Fight Wing during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. This riveting encounter marked an unforgettable moment in MMA history, adored by fans and critics … Continue reading Renowned UFC fighters Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald are set to face off at UFC 189, to be held at UFC Hall of Fame

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Brazilian fighters analyze Alex Pereira’s odds of winning against Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira is currently the only Brazilian holding a UFC belt and he is facing his longtime rival Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 287 on Saturday. Ahead of the fight, some Brazilian MMA legends gave their thoughts on the match-up. Demian Maia, two-time UFC title contender and UFC Fight Pass color commentator said that the fight is a tough one … Continue reading Brazilian fighters analyze Alex Pereira’s odds of winning against Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

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Gamebred Boxing 4 standout fighters Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis earned top salaries, with Jones taking home $700k and Pettis bringing in $650k

Professional boxers and MMA fighters brought home significant earnings at the recent Gamebred Boxing 4 event held in Milwaukee. Even though he ultimately lost, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. took home $700,000 for his highly-anticipated comeback bout against Anthony Pettis, who banked $650,000 for his boxing debut win. Pettis, a former UFC champion, is considering another boxing match before returning to MMA, where he most … Continue reading Gamebred Boxing 4 standout fighters Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis earned top salaries, with Jones taking home $700k and Pettis bringing in $650k

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Video Podcast Ep.3: Conor McGregor challenges José Aldo to a boxing match | Paddy Pimblett targets Jared Gordon rematch

Mohammad Sheikh and Frank Bonada sit down to discuss the aftermath of Gamebred Boxing, as Conor McGregor calls out Jose Aldo, and Anthony Pettis targets a bout with Anderson Silva. Valentina Shevchenko faces backlash from the fans after she criticizes Jason Herzog, Paddy Pimblett cuts a promo for a rematch with Jared Gordon, and more! Checkout the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.3: Conor McGregor challenges José Aldo to a boxing match | Paddy Pimblett targets Jared Gordon rematch

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Gamebred Boxing 4 concluded with the much-awaited fight between Jones Jr. and Pettis. Here are the results

MMA Fighting has released the results of Gamebred Boxing 4 from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the night’s main event, Anthony Pettis, a former UFC lightweight champion, took on boxing maestro Roy Jones Jr. Former UFC champions Vitor Belfort and Jose Aldo also competed in boxing matches against fellow UFC veterans Ronaldo Souza and Jeremy Stephens in the main card. Look below for … Continue reading Gamebred Boxing 4 concluded with the much-awaited fight between Jones Jr. and Pettis. Here are the results

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