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Can Angela Hill withstand Mackenzie Dern’s submission prowess and revive the hype at UFC Vegas 73?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) caps off its six-week routine of events on Saturday with UFC Vegas 73, featuring a strawweight main event between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill. It’s an event that lacks big names but boasts well-matched fighters across the 13 total fights, making it difficult to place wagers. This week, we keep it brief and delve straight into the matches with the … Continue reading Can Angela Hill withstand Mackenzie Dern’s submission prowess and revive the hype at UFC Vegas 73?

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NFL icon and movie star Jim Brown passes away at the age of 87

NFL icon Jim Brown, who retired prematurely from football to pursue a career in acting, has passed away at the age of 87. Monique Brown, his wife, confirmed the news revealing that he passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening. “To the world, he was a football hero, an actor and an activist,” she wrote. “To us, he was a devoted spouse, father and … Continue reading NFL icon and movie star Jim Brown passes away at the age of 87

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McGregor talks Chandler fight status and expresses willingness to take on Alvarez without hesitation

Former champ Conor McGregor has revealed that he is confident in his return to the UFC before the end of 2023, despite no clear date yet for his highly-anticipated showdown against fellow coach Michael Chandler. The Ultimate Fighter season 31 is set to debut on May 30th, running through August, but fans are still waiting for McGregor’s fight date to be announced. However, this remains … Continue reading McGregor talks Chandler fight status and expresses willingness to take on Alvarez without hesitation

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Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill make weight for UFC Vegas 73 main event, while two fighters are over

Strawweight fighters, Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill, are finally going to battle it out this Saturday after their original matchup at UFC Vegas 72 was postponed by a week. The highly anticipated fight, which has been rescheduled as the main event for UFC Vegas 73, is significant for both fighters. Mackenzie Dern is the 9th ranked fighter in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings at 115 … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill make weight for UFC Vegas 73 main event, while two fighters are over

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BKFC President David Feldman is optimistic that Mike Perry will agree to the new contract proposal, as he believes that fighting is Perry’s true passion

Bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry has emerged as a top name in the sport after beating Bellator star Michael Page and ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold in his last two fights. Now that Perry’s original three-fight deal has been fulfilled, the 31-year-old is in an ideal position to sign a lucrative contract, especially following a viral altercation with Conor McGregor after his win over Rockhold. Although negotiations … Continue reading BKFC President David Feldman is optimistic that Mike Perry will agree to the new contract proposal, as he believes that fighting is Perry’s true passion

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MMA fighters respond to Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury controversy and confirm their stance with unanimous agreement

A hypothetical clash between Jon Jones and Tyson Fury triggered a social media quarrel among fighters. It came as no surprise that in scenarios that didn’t limit the contenders to just using their fists, MMA fighters predicted that Jones would claim the victory. However, in a boxing-only setting, Fury would have the clear edge according to their pick. It was also unsurprising that at least … Continue reading MMA fighters respond to Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury controversy and confirm their stance with unanimous agreement

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Bellator’s August 11 event in South Dakota will feature Logan Storley and Brennan Ward as the headliners

Bellator MMA’s upcoming card on Aug. 11 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. will feature welterweights Logan Storley and Brennan Ward in the main event. Logan Storley, a former interim Bellator welterweight champion, will be looking to bounce back after losing a unanimous decision to Yaroslav Amosov in his last appearance. Nevertheless, prior to that loss, the fighter with an unblemished record had … Continue reading Bellator’s August 11 event in South Dakota will feature Logan Storley and Brennan Ward as the headliners

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Highly sought-after MMA fighter Michael Chandler appears open to the possibility of a welterweight title shot if he manages to defeat Conor McGregor

As former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler anticipates his next fight with Conor McGregor, he envisions numerous exciting opportunities available to him in the welterweight division. While both Chandler and McGregor have fought primarily as lightweights, they are interested in a fight at 170 pounds. Chandler believes he has potential for a title shot with a win over McGregor and hopes to fight Islam … Continue reading Highly sought-after MMA fighter Michael Chandler appears open to the possibility of a welterweight title shot if he manages to defeat Conor McGregor

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Myla Hill, the undefeated fighter and daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill, secures an impressive win with a deadly choke-out

Teenager Myla Hill, daughter of seven-time NBA All-Star Grant Hill, recently won her third fight in Brendan Allen’s All In Combat 2 event by submitting Jakeya Keglar. Jackson’s son, Raja, is also making strides as an amateur at United Fight League 2, persona and skills reminiscent of his father. Kester Abad, discovered by Up Next Fighting 8, is also becoming well-known for his knockouts like … Continue reading Myla Hill, the undefeated fighter and daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill, secures an impressive win with a deadly choke-out

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Video: Modestas Bukaukaus on Zac Pagua matchup, fighting at Apex & Personal Training business

Modestas Bukaukaus (14-5) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream discusses his light heavyweight fight against Zac Pagua (6-1) at UFC Fight Night on June 17.Check out the 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: Modestas Bukaukaus on Zac Pagua matchup, fighting at Apex & Personal Training business

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Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

Henry Cejudo, who returned from a three-year layoff, was granted an immediate title shot, which was not met with much hostility, due to the fact that he retired as the champion without ever being defeated. However, after losing a split decision to Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 288 main event, he called out Merab Dvailishvili, who is currently on a nine-fight winning streak in the … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

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BKFC is anticipating Paige VanZant’s comeback for an upcoming fight

After almost two years away from the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), former UFC fighter Paige VanZant is reportedly in talks to return for at least one more fight, according to BKFC President David Feldman. Although nothing is confirmed, preliminary discussions have been had about VanZant’s potential opponent. Feldman has suggested that Felice Herrig, another former UFC fighter who signed with BKFC nearly a year … Continue reading BKFC is anticipating Paige VanZant’s comeback for an upcoming fight

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