Chad Mendes contemplates retirement, but meeting Eddie Alvarez for the largest paycheck seems fitting for his exit

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Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72

UFC Vegas 72 boasts a promising bantamweight battle between Song Yadong and Ricky Simon. After the unfortunate cancellation of the Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano headliner, Song and Simon – both ranked in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings – have gained the spotlight for Saturday’s main event. For these contenders, this is an unprecedented chance to prove their worth and put their names higher up … Continue reading Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72

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Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

Saturday night at BKFC 41, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold will fight in a five-round bare-knuckle boxing grudge match at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo. Alongside a card littered with familiar UFC names, MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew predict the winners of BKFC 41’s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. Al-Shatti believes Perry is more well-suited than any other fighter … Continue reading Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

As two of the fighting world’s most captivating and exciting athletes, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold are drawing attention and admiration from fans and pundits alike. So much so, that some are wondering if the UFC’s offering this weekend will not be the best event in combat sports. This intriguing topic is the main focus of MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed … Continue reading Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

Chael Sonnen, has voiced his opinion that the scheduled title eliminator between middleweights Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis should be cancelled immediately. The bout is due to take place on July 8, with the winner set to become the next challenger to current middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. However, Adesanya has already made it clear that he wants to fight du Plessis next, following an … Continue reading Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

UFC Vegas 72 held official weigh-ins on Friday, and unfortunately for Irina Alekseeva, her first outing in the octagon was a disastrous start. Alekseeva, who was set to make her debut in the bantamweight category, was four pounds over the weight limit at 140 pounds (including the one-pound allowance for non-title fights) for the fight against Stephanie Egger. Egger, on the other hand, weighed in … Continue reading UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

According to sources familiar with the matter, bantamweights Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista are slated to compete at an upcoming UFC event, scheduled for August 19th, although the location for the card has yet to be determined. After enduring a challenging period that saw him go 1-5 over six bouts, including a brief stint at flyweight, Garbrandt got himself back on track in his last … Continue reading UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

According to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, the Singapore-based MMA company will not be co-promoting with any other organizations in the near future, despite Bellator MMA working with RIZIN in recent years. Sityodtong believes that co-promotion is rare across the industry and that there is no need for ONE Championship to explore this option unless the opportunity arises to work with the other biggest show … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager

Slim Trabelsi has signed with Bellator MMA after parting ways with the UFC due to a manager dispute. Bellator officials have confirmed Trabelsi’s contract, which is described as a “six-figure,” multi-fight, multi-year deal in a press release from Dominance MMA. At this time, Trabelsi’s Bellator debut has not been scheduled. The disagreement arose between Trabelsi’s management firm, Dominance MMA, and Fernand Lopez, the fighter’s coach … Continue reading Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager

Ben Rothwell defends bare-knuckle fighting against critics, stating that MMA poses greater risks

Ben Rothwell, the 41-year-old heavyweight fighter who recently signed with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), is finally enjoying his career after spending 20 years in MMA. He points out the amount of punishment his body no longer has to endure during training, preparation, and competition, which took a great toll on him. While he understands that some people find bare-knuckle fighting too brutal, he … Continue reading Ben Rothwell defends bare-knuckle fighting against critics, stating that MMA poses greater risks