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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

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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

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UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, will make his long-awaited return to MMA at UFC 288 on May 6 in New Jersey. The bantamweight fighter retired after an impressive title defense against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 three years ago but now feels ready to come back and prove himself in a much-changed division with Aljamain Sterling as reigning champion. Cejudo and Sterling will face … Continue reading UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

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Caio Borralho has claimed that Bo Nickal is overrated and lacks the ability to compete against top 20 fighters

Bo Nickal, a former three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion turned MMA fighter, has gone undefeated with four wins in nine months as a professional. Despite this success, fellow UFC middleweight prospect Caio Borralho remains unimpressed with Nickal’s ability in mixed martial arts. Borralho claimed that Nickal has yet to be properly tested in the sport and that he is only receiving hype due to … Continue reading Caio Borralho has claimed that Bo Nickal is overrated and lacks the ability to compete against top 20 fighters

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Video: Alex Morono on new UFC contract, fighting Tim Means & keeping active

Alex Morono (22-8) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses his welterweight fight against Tim Means (32-14-1) at UFC Fight Night on May 13. 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: Alex Morono on new UFC contract, fighting Tim Means & keeping active

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Fighter Jack Hermansson withdrew from UFC’s June 3 card, which featured a main event with Brendan Allen

The upcoming UFC main event has been dealt a blow as Jack Hermansson has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled middleweight bout against Brendan Allen. This fight was set to be the highlight of the UFC card on June 3rd at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Sources reveal that Hermansson has sustained an undisclosed injury that has rendered him unable to compete in … Continue reading Fighter Jack Hermansson withdrew from UFC’s June 3 card, which featured a main event with Brendan Allen

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Joe Schilling avoids lawsuit for viral knockout thanks to Florida’s Stand Your Ground law

A judge in Broward County, Florida, has granted immunity from civil lawsuit to kickboxer Joe Schilling, who in December 2020 knocked out a man in a Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Balboa had claimed he was “attacked and assaulted” in the altercation, and his legal team had accused Schilling and the restaurant of negligence. However, the circuit court judge found that Schilling was justified in the use … Continue reading Joe Schilling avoids lawsuit for viral knockout thanks to Florida’s Stand Your Ground law

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Video Podcast Ep.9: Nate Diaz arrested after ‘Logan Paul’ assault | UFC Apex: Song vs. Simón | BKFC: Rockhold vs. Perry

Frank Bonada & Murdo Todd discuss Nate Diaz’s recent arrest due to a street fight with a Logan Paul impersonator. There is also UFC and BKFC this weekend, with the likes of Ricky Simon, Song Yadong, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry all competing. Checkout for full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.9: Nate Diaz arrested after ‘Logan Paul’ assault | UFC Apex: Song vs. Simón | BKFC: Rockhold vs. Perry

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Jared Gordon found Paddy Pimblett’s remarks amusing while he was in the hospital

Jared Gordon expressed a preference for a rematch with Bobby Green over Paddy Pimblett. Although he lost a controversial decision to Pimblett before a no-contest with Green, Gordon believes that Green is the better fighter. Besides, Pimblett’s recent ankle surgery leaves questions about his readiness for a rematch, and Gordon is eager to continue fighting rather than go backward. Nevertheless, Gordon is still interested in … Continue reading Jared Gordon found Paddy Pimblett’s remarks amusing while he was in the hospital

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Salt Papi believes that influencer boxers like Jake Paul and KSI are wise to avoid fighting him since they must be afraid

Salt Papi is facing challenges finding opponents in the burgeoning influencer boxing scene, as Jake Paul and KSI dominate the space. Despite his impressive performance, defeating former MMA fighter Josh Brueckner with a devastating left hand in January, Nathaniel Bustamante, or Salt Papi, is struggling to secure fights. Ryan Garcia and Sunny Edwards have commended his fighting skills and suggested he has the potential to … Continue reading Salt Papi believes that influencer boxers like Jake Paul and KSI are wise to avoid fighting him since they must be afraid

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The highly-anticipated match-up between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia drew in over 1.2 million pay-per-view purchases

The year 2023 will remember the highly anticipated boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia as one of the biggest events of the year. Reports from insiders in the industry reveal that the pay-per-view card featuring Davis vs. Garcia already sold over 1.2 million buys, with final numbers still being tallied. MMA Fighting received confirmation on Wednesday of this momentous achievement. The Showtime pay-per-view … Continue reading The highly-anticipated match-up between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia drew in over 1.2 million pay-per-view purchases

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Deiveson Figueiredo has withdrawn from UFC 290 against Manel Kape citing medical restrictions as the cause

Deiveson Figueiredo has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Manel Kape at UFC 290 due to eye injuries sustained during his loss to Brandon Moreno in January. Whilst Figueiredo had requested to fight at the pay-per-view event, his physical therapist and ophthalmologist confirmed that his eyesight is still not fully recovered and therefore he cannot fight. As a result, it is unclear … Continue reading Deiveson Figueiredo has withdrawn from UFC 290 against Manel Kape citing medical restrictions as the cause

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