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Paddy Pimblett acknowledges Jared Gordon bout was challenging but dismisses rumors of UFC bias.

Paddy Pimblett has since acknowledged that his win against Jared Gordon at UFC 282 was more competitive than he had initially thought. Speaking to Bleacher Report earlier this week, Pimblett stated that he thought he won the fight with a round score of two to one in his favor initially, but watching the fight back made him realize that it was much closer than he … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett acknowledges Jared Gordon bout was challenging but dismisses rumors of UFC bias.

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Anthony Pettis anticipates surprising Roy Jones Jr. with his boxing expertise; future plans hinge on the outcome

Former UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis has had a lifelong dream of competing in boxing, and now he will finally have the opportunity to realize that aspiration when he takes on Roy Jones Jr. in the main event of Gamebred Boxing 4, in Milwaukee. Pettis, who is still under contract with PFL, fell in love with boxing again while preparing for the fight with Jones … Continue reading Anthony Pettis anticipates surprising Roy Jones Jr. with his boxing expertise; future plans hinge on the outcome

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Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

Jorge Masvidal, the renowned UFC fighter, has shared his thoughts on his fellow contenders Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev. While both Chimaev and Masvidal have expressed their dislike for Covington, Masvidal made it clear that he doesn’t care for either fighter. Masvidal went on to criticize Chimaev for missing weight by 8.5 pounds during his scheduled fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 279, and for … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

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Markus Perez claims he’s earning triple the amount from Gamebred Boxing compared to UFC.

Professional fighter Markus Perez has participated in seven UFC matches between 2017 and 2021, and has faced off against notable opponents such as Eryk Anders and Dricus Du Plessis. Perez is set to compete in a boxing match against Joe Riggs as a part of Gamebred Boxing, which is offering the fighter a lucrative sum for his participation. Although he was originally scheduled to fight … Continue reading Markus Perez claims he’s earning triple the amount from Gamebred Boxing compared to UFC.

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Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

Brian Ortega, a former undefeated fighter and a dangerous submission artist in MMA, has faced some unlucky defeats in recent years. He lost to Max Holloway, one of the top fighters in the UFC featherweight division, in a title fight in December 2018, and has gone 1-2 in appearances post-Holloway, including a recent TKO loss to Yair Rodriguez after a shoulder injury. Ortega has been … Continue reading Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

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“Gamebred Boxing 4” announces Joe Riggs to replace Paul Daley in a preliminary bout.

Gamebred Boxing has made some changes to the lineup for their upcoming event in Milwaukee scheduled for Saturday. Unfortunately, MMA fighter Paul Daley withdrew from his anticipated clash against his fellow UFC veteran Markus Perez. However, Gamebred Boxing quickly found a replacement in Joe Riggs, a highly-experienced MMA warrior who has been competing in bare-knuckle boxing matches over the past few years. Riggs agreed to … Continue reading “Gamebred Boxing 4” announces Joe Riggs to replace Paul Daley in a preliminary bout.

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Video: Adrian Yanez on Rob Font matchup Apr. 8, Layoff & Fatherhood

Adrian Yanez (16-3) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses his bantamweight fight against Rob Font (19-6) at UFC 287 on Apr. 8. 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: Adrian Yanez on Rob Font matchup Apr. 8, Layoff & Fatherhood

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Video: Gillian Robertson on drop to 115lbs, new 6-fight UFC contract & Piera Rodriguez

Gillian Robertson (11-7) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses her strawweight fight against Piera Rodriguez (9-0) at UFC Fight Night on Apr. 15. 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: Gillian Robertson on drop to 115lbs, new 6-fight UFC contract & Piera Rodriguez

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Video: Gerald Meerschaert on new 6-fight UFC contract, plans to submit Joseph Pyfer in 2nd

Gerald Meerschaert (35-10) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses his middleweight fight against Joseph Pyfer (10-2) at UFC 287 on April 8. 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: Gerald Meerschaert on new 6-fight UFC contract, plans to submit Joseph Pyfer in 2nd

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UFC 289 reportedly featuring a matchup between Maria Oliveira and Diana Belbita

Sources close to the matter have revealed that a strawweight encounter between Maria Oliveira and Diana Belbita is set to take place during UFC 289 on June 10. Despite numerous rumors, the UFC is yet to confirm the fight card or the event location. Maria Oliveira, a proficient fighter who has showcased her skills at RIZIN and Dana White’s Contender Series, has struggled to find … Continue reading UFC 289 reportedly featuring a matchup between Maria Oliveira and Diana Belbita

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PFL Europe’s Dakota Ditcheva was unsurprised by her submission victory, despite many being taken aback.

Dakota Ditcheva’s victory via submission at PFL Europe 1 did not come as a surprise to her. As a professional MMA fighter with an 8-0 record, Ditcheva is well-versed in ground game, despite coming from a Muai Thai background. MMA fans may have been taken aback by her performance, but Ditcheva and her team knew better. “I’m not” she affirmed. “I work hard on my … Continue reading PFL Europe’s Dakota Ditcheva was unsurprised by her submission victory, despite many being taken aback.

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Matt Brown criticizes judge’s scorecard for Cory Sandhagen vs. Marlon Vera fight, deeming it ‘ridiculous’

Mixed martial arts (MMA) judges have always had difficulty scoring fights, which has caused controversy and confusion. However, over the weekend, there was a bizarre example of poor scoring, where the majority of fans, fighters, journalists, and pundits questioned the decision’s legitimacy. Cory Sandhagen won a unanimous decision over Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC San Antonio with Sal D’Amato scoring the bout 50-45 and Chris … Continue reading Matt Brown criticizes judge’s scorecard for Cory Sandhagen vs. Marlon Vera fight, deeming it ‘ridiculous’

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