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UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

The question on everyone’s mind is if Max Holloway has considered moving up to the lightweight division after losing a third time to Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway’s recent triumph over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City has made the question even more prevalent since it’s become exceedingly arduous to get back to the top. The 31-year-old fighter made a brief switch to 155 pounds in April … Continue reading UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

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Boxer Oscar De La Hoya was compelled to cancel the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia press conference due to the prevalence of death threats against him

Oscar De La Hoya has disclosed the reason behind his absence from the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia post-fight press conference. De La Hoya, who serves as the CEO and Chairman of Golden Boy Promotions, revealed that he was threatened with death throughout the fight week preceding the event. He pointed out that those threats forced him to skip the press conference held on Saturday … Continue reading Boxer Oscar De La Hoya was compelled to cancel the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia press conference due to the prevalence of death threats against him

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Paddy Pimblett expresses disappointment towards fan response to Jared Gordon vs. Bobby Green fight

Paddy Pimblett, a highly controversial yet prominent UFC fighter, expressed frustration over the MMA community’s reaction to Bobby Green vs. Jared Gordon match at UFC Vegas 71. Jared Gordon, who suffered a terrible loss from Pimblett last year, was expected to face Green in a rematch but ended up in a no-contest match due to a headbutt clash. Pimblett questioned why Gordon’s fight was labeled … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett expresses disappointment towards fan response to Jared Gordon vs. Bobby Green fight

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The upcoming Invicta FC 53 event will showcase the initial ever commentary squad with all-female members

Record books will be rewritten come May as Invicta FC prepares for their next event in Denver. The promotion recently announced that Invicta FC 53 will make history by featuring an all-female commentary team, a first in major MMA events. Former fighter and Invicta broadcast team member Julie Kedzie will be joined by fellow former fighter Megan Anderson in providing expert color commentary. Aly Trost … Continue reading The upcoming Invicta FC 53 event will showcase the initial ever commentary squad with all-female members

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UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time

The upcoming UFC Vegas 73 event, scheduled for May 20 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, will be headlined by an enticing rematch between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana, two of the best-ranked bantamweight female fighters in the world. The promotion announced the five-round main event on Tuesday, paving the way for another clash between Pennington and Aldana since their previous meeting at the … Continue reading UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time

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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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Kay Hansen discusses unveiling her alleged sexual assault by her father during her teenage years in her latest documentary

Kay Hansen, a former UFC fighter and current Invicta FC fighter, has shared her story in an emotional documentary produced by Invicta’s Diary series. The documentary recounts her tumultuous upbringing, where she experienced sexual assault by her father as a teenager, leaving her to find solace in mixed martial arts. Hansen shared her thoughts on the decision to make public her story on social media, … Continue reading Kay Hansen discusses unveiling her alleged sexual assault by her father during her teenage years in her latest documentary

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Bill Algeo provides insight on his UFC Kansas City win and subsequent controversial statement about locals

Bill Algeo, a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, used his post-fight speech following his recent UFC win against T.J. Brown to get back at the Kansas City Chiefs after the Eagles lost to them in Super Bowl LVII. After taking home Fight of the Night honors, Algeo removed his gloves as if to announce his retirement, but instead delivered a speech aimed directly at the crowd … Continue reading Bill Algeo provides insight on his UFC Kansas City win and subsequent controversial statement about locals

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Ellerbe claims De La Hoya opposed Garcia facing Davis, stating he knows it to be true

According to Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, the announcement of the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight has led to great optimism for the future. Ellerbe asserts that the fight promises a large live gate, which has already catapulted it to one of the top-10 in Nevada’s history, and an estimated sky-high pay-per-view outlook. Ellerbe is supporting WBA regular champion, Davis, however, this fight … Continue reading Ellerbe claims De La Hoya opposed Garcia facing Davis, stating he knows it to be true

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Demetrious Johnson acknowledges the likelihood of his bout being his swan song

Having accomplished so much during his career and done well financially, Demetrious Johnson admits he knows the end of his career is near. As he gears up for an upcoming trilogy against Adriano Moraes in the first-ever U.S. ONE Championship event, the former UFC flyweight champ understands that it’s just the right time to call it a career. “Being 36, I sit down with the … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson acknowledges the likelihood of his bout being his swan song

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UFC 289 is set to feature a highly anticipated bout between Chris Curtis and Nassourdine Imavov

UFC have revealed that middleweight fighter Chris Curtis is set to make a swift return to the octagon after his recent impressive performance against Kelvin Gastelum. The highly anticipated matchup between Curtis and Nassourdine Imavov is expected to take place at UFC 289 on June 10th in Vancouver. Although contracts have not yet been signed, both fighters have reportedly given their verbal agreement for the … Continue reading UFC 289 is set to feature a highly anticipated bout between Chris Curtis and Nassourdine Imavov

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Paulo Costa requests to fight Jan Blachowicz at UFC 288, and Blachowicz offers a response

Brazilian mixed martial artist, Paulo Costa, announced his intentions of taking on Jan Blachowicz in a highly anticipated fight at UFC 288, after Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush’s co-main event was cancelled. UFC President, Dana White, revealed that a new co-main event was being worked on for the upcoming May 6 card in Newark, N.J. Costa requested a 205-pound card against Blachowicz in a tweet … Continue reading Paulo Costa requests to fight Jan Blachowicz at UFC 288, and Blachowicz offers a response

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