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Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

If Israel Adesanya were to show up to his next fight with a tattoo that reads “No Ragrets”, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to many. The drama between the two-time middleweight champion and Alex Pereira’s son is becoming legendary in the world of mixed martial arts. Adesanya’s mocking of Pereira’s son during his knockout win against him drew both negative and positive reactions from … Continue reading Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

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Jon Jones hints retirement after Stipe Miocic fight, unless Francis Ngannou back in the Octagon

Jon Jones has confirmed that he will most likely retire from fighting after his potential heavyweight title defense against former champion Stipe Miocic. Jones, who won the heavyweight title earlier this year against Ciryl Gane, is expected to face Miocic in a highly anticipated event at Madison Square Garden later this year. If he defeats Miocic, Jones believes that would be enough to establish his … Continue reading Jon Jones hints retirement after Stipe Miocic fight, unless Francis Ngannou back in the Octagon

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UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

Dana White, UFC President, made the announcement that Julianna Peña will not be competing in their highly anticipated bantamweight championship trilogy fight in Vancouver, Canada on June 10th due to an injury. Replacing her will be the talented boxer Irene Aldana who is sure to give Nunes a run for her money. Julianna Peña emerged victorious in their previous meeting, stunning Nunes with a submission … Continue reading UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

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UFC Jacksonville on June 24 to feature a fight between Neil Magny and Phil Rowe

Two talented welterweights, Neil Magny and Phil Rowe, have been set to face-off at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in UFC Jacksonville on June 24th. Magny, who previously suffered a loss to Gilbert Burns in January at UFC 283, is now returning to the ring aiming for redemption. Though the defeat brought his record to 3-2 in his last five bouts, Magny has achieved notable … Continue reading UFC Jacksonville on June 24 to feature a fight between Neil Magny and Phil Rowe

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Nate Diaz has a court date in June for a street fight incident that occurred in New Orleans

Nate Diaz, widely recognized as a top Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, has a preliminary court hearing scheduled for June 27 at 3 p.m. local time in New Orleans, Louisiana. This hearing is in relation to Diaz’s alleged involvement in a street brawl on Bourbon Street in late April. Diaz may face second-degree battery charges, which are labeled as a felony in Louisiana and carry … Continue reading Nate Diaz has a court date in June for a street fight incident that occurred in New Orleans

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Video: Marcus McGhee recaps 1st UFC win, Sterling-Cejudo pick & Sean O’Malley friendship

Marcus McGhee (6-1) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, recaps his second-round submission over Journey Newson (10-4) at UFC Fight Night on Apr. 29. 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: Marcus McGhee recaps 1st UFC win, Sterling-Cejudo pick & Sean O’Malley friendship

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In a bizarre scene, a fighter was disqualified after biting his opponent’s ear during a submission move

Thiago Oliveira used a questionable tactic during his welterweight match against Erkin Darmenov at Octagon 44 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, last Saturday. In the late stages of the opening round, Oliveira tackled Darmenov into the fence, possibly with an illegal knee to the groin, before mounting him from the back to attempt a rear-naked choke. In a clear breach of the rules, Oliveira bit Darmenov’s ear, … Continue reading In a bizarre scene, a fighter was disqualified after biting his opponent’s ear during a submission move

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The headlining bout at UFC Vegas 74 on June 3 will now feature Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi

The highly anticipated flyweight bout pitting Kai Kara-France against Amir Albazi has been given top billing for the upcoming UFC Vegas 74 card, taking place on June 3 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Both fighters confirmed the news after an injury forced Jack Hermansson to withdraw from his fight with Brendan Allen, prompting the UFC to promote Kara-France and Albazi to the headline … Continue reading The headlining bout at UFC Vegas 74 on June 3 will now feature Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi

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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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Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

Aljamain Sterling, the reigning bantamweight champion, is faced with the knowledge that his days in the division are limited. Though he is slated to defend his title against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling openly admits that he will inevitably make the move up to 145 pounds. Sterling shares that this transition might occur sooner than he initially anticipated with close friend Merab Dvalishvili propelling … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

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“UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

Aljamain Sterling is aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to record three straight successful defenses of the UFC bantamweight title, but all the talk about his next championship bout is centered around his opponent Henry Cejudo, the two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist. MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Damon Martin discuss Cejudo’s future plans and the potential consequences of … Continue reading “UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

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The president of BKFC expresses gratitude towards Conor McGregor’s endorsement and claims promotion is now the second-best spot in combat sports

Conor McGregor, known for his exceptional promotional skills, made an appearance at BKFC 41 after being invited by the event’s management, who had previously been in talks with his security team. The invitation was extended with no financial incentives, and McGregor flew out from Los Angeles to attend the event in Broomfield, Colorado. After the event’s main fight, fan-favorite Mike Perry called McGregor out, and … Continue reading The president of BKFC expresses gratitude towards Conor McGregor’s endorsement and claims promotion is now the second-best spot in combat sports

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