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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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Video Podcast Ep.10: Conor McGregor to BKFC!? | Mike Perry TKO’s Luke Rockhold | Song Yadong defeats Ricky Simon

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada & Murdo Todd discuss Conor McGregor’s recent face-off with Mike Perry following Platinum’s 2nd round TKO win over Luke Rockhold! Checkout for full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.10: Conor McGregor to BKFC!? | Mike Perry TKO’s Luke Rockhold | Song Yadong defeats Ricky Simon

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Eddie Alvarez talks about his BKFC 41 experience with Conor McGregor, and believes McGregor will flourish in bare-knuckle fighting

Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez was pleased to have shared a moment with Conor McGregor this weekend at BKFC 41. Making his bare-knuckle boxing debut at the co-main event, Alvarez won a hard-fought split decision against Chad Mendes in a highly anticipated fight. McGregor was present at the event and enjoyed himself so much that he even shouted some advice to Alvarez during the match. … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez talks about his BKFC 41 experience with Conor McGregor, and believes McGregor will flourish in bare-knuckle fighting

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Mike Perry reveals the consequences of fracturing Luke Rockhold’s teeth with a punch during BKFC 41

Mike Perry’s impressive performance at BKFC 41 has earned him the need for antibiotics, but the extent of his damage to opponent Luke Rockhold was even greater. Perry left Rockhold with shattered front teeth, and even felt them break on his knuckles in the moment it happened. Perry’s success in the sport can be attributed to his ability to cause significant damage, with Rockhold no … Continue reading Mike Perry reveals the consequences of fracturing Luke Rockhold’s teeth with a punch during BKFC 41

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Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and owner of UFC, earned more than $19 million in 2022, while the company reported amazing revenue growth

Endeavor CEO and UFC owner Ari Emanuel has received a 2022 salary and bonus package amounting to just over $19 million. This is a significant reduction from his massive payout of $308 million in 2021, which he received when the company underwent its initial public offering. The figures have been released as part of Endeavor Group Holdings’ yearly financial filing with the Securities and Exchange … Continue reading Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and owner of UFC, earned more than $19 million in 2022, while the company reported amazing revenue growth

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Conor McGregor discusses his involvement in BKFC 41 and the possibility of a match against Mike Perry, stating he was summoned to the bare-knuckle arena

Conor McGregor, the UFC star, is reportedly looking to take on bare-knuckle boxing, following his appearance on the ring during BKFC 41 in Broomfield, Colo., last Friday, where he confronted Mike Perry after his brutal TKO victory over Luke Rockhold. McGregor has commented on his appearance, where he seemed positive about competing in bare-knuckle boxing, even against Perry. McGregor, who has fought in the boxing … Continue reading Conor McGregor discusses his involvement in BKFC 41 and the possibility of a match against Mike Perry, stating he was summoned to the bare-knuckle arena

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BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Potential match-ups for the future

Song Yadong continued to impress fight fans with his dominant performance against Ricky Simon, preventing the latter from an upward push in the rankings. As he seeks to make his own mark in the highly-competitive bantamweight division, what are the next steps for Song after UFC Vegas 72? Meanwhile, with its highly-anticipated main event featuring Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold, it can be argued that … Continue reading BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Potential match-ups for the future

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ONE Championship’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong chose to withdraw the company’s bid for Francis Ngannou following a meeting

According to a recent announcement by CEO Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship will not be welcoming Francis Ngannou to their organization after all. The CEO had recently expressed his intentions to meet with Ngannou to provide him with the most promising offer out of all the bids he had received. However, Sityodtong later stated that ONE has chosen to withdraw from the bidding process altogether. Sityodtong … Continue reading ONE Championship’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong chose to withdraw the company’s bid for Francis Ngannou following a meeting

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