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VIDEO | ONE fighter Idris Abdurashitov forfeits boxing match after headkicking his opponent unconscious
Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024
ONE featherweight Idris Abdurashitov threw an illegal head kick that knocked a boxer out cold during his recent appearance in the ring. Abdurashitov, a promising featherweight prospect for ONE, competed in a boxing match against Bagher Faraji in Thailand on Sunday. It was his professional boxing debut and one of the biggest fights on the Ali Boxing Club card.
Cris Cyborg teases Misfits Boxing debut against Jully Poca after PFL title win: "She wanted to fight me next..."
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2024
PFL and Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has her sights set on Misfits Boxing star Jully Poca. The Brazilian is fresh off her return to the cage in the co-main event of PFL pay-per-view offering on Saturday. Back in the cage for the first time since knocking out Cat Zingano last October, Cris Cyborg faced Larissa Pacheco. For her part, the latter entered the cage riding a ten-fight winning streak, handing Kayla Harrison her only career defeat in that stretch.
Brendan Schaub offers to fight 'fake gangster' Nate Diaz after recent insult: "I will twist your f*cking neck off"
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight contender Brendan Schaub has responded to Nate Diaz. Earlier this week, the retired fighter went viral on social media discussing his longtime teammate, Shane Carwin. The former UFC interim heavyweight champion went public with his health issues earlier this month in a letter of support for a proposed settlement to end the UFC’s antitrust lawsuit. On his podcast, Brendan Schaub openly wept discussing Carwin’s brain trauma.
Merab Dvalishvili reveals plans for February return, open to both Umar Nurmagomedov or Sean O'Malley rematch next
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is open to fighting anyone in his first title defense. ‘The Machine’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 306 last month. At the Las Vegas Sphere, Merab Dvalishvili finally faced off with then-bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. ‘Sugar’ famously won the gold with a knockout win over the Georgian’s teammate, Aljamain Sterling, last year.
Conor McGregor responds to PFL's Paul Hughes' cornering plea for potential fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov
Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor might be a key presence in Paul Hughes’ corner for a potential title fight against Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov. Hughes earned the biggest win of his young mixed martial arts career when he defeated former Bellator champ AJ McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants last Saturday. Despite the short-notice nature of the fight, Hughes dominated McKee from start to finish and nearly finished McKee in the opening minutes.
Francis Ngannou reacts to Jon Jones' post-fight tweet after his successful PFL debut
Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has answered Jon Jones’ tweet after a successful PFL debut against Renan Ferreira. Ngannou’s return to MMA went about as well as he could’ve expected on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After nearly three full years away from the cage, Ngannou quickly took down Ferreira and finished the fight with brutal ground-and-pound strikes.
Ian Machado Garry claims Kamaru Usman turned him down for UFC Tampa: "You and Colby are more similar than I thought"
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2024
Ian Machado Garry is having a hard time getting his next fight. Garry had been calling out Colby Covington to fight at UFC Tampa on December 14. However, the Irishman claims ‘Chaos’ turned him down. Now, as Garry is still without an opponent, he took aim at Kamaru Usman as he claimed the former champ also turned him down for the main event spot.
Alexander Volkanovski makes case for Ilia Topuria winning 'Fighter of the Year' if he defeats Max Holloway
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 21, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski thinks Ilia Topuria could lock up “Fighter of the Year” if he defeats Max Holloway at UFC 308. Topuria captured the UFC Featherweight Championship back in February. He knocked out Volkanovski in the second round of their title fight. “El Matador” is now seeking his first successful title defense this Saturday.
Israel Adesanya reacts to Francis Ngannou's PFL debut: "I think Francis is the greatest heavyweight of all time"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 21, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes Francis Ngannou is the best MMA heavyweight of all time. Ngannou is fresh off a successful PFL debut. He shared the cage with Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. It didn’t take Ngannou long to score a takedown and put away Ferreira with ground-and-pound.
Francis Ngannou reveals he is still interested in Jon Jones superfight
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2024
PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has confirmed that he’s still interested in a superfight against Jon Jones. Last weekend, Francis Ngannou finally made his long-awaited return to mixed martial arts. He did so by taking on and defeating Renan Ferreira, knocking his foe out with some utterly violent ground and pound. He became the new heavyweight champion in PFL in what proved to be a really emotional moment for the former UFC king.
Paige VanZant reveals why she isn't convinced by mixed martial arts return
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2024
Former UFC star Paige VanZant has explained why she isn’t convinced that returning to mixed martial arts is a good idea. As we know, Paige VanZant is one of the biggest names in women’s mixed martial arts. That’s funny, too, given that it’s been years since she competed in the sport. Recently, her focus has been on influencer boxing, pro wrestling and, interestingly enough, Power Slap.
Anthony Hernandez calls for future UFC title shot against Dricus du Plessis
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2024
Anthony Hernandez has expressed his intention to push for a UFC middleweight title shot against Dricus du Plessis. For a while now, Anthony Hernandez has been on a roll in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, he didn’t quite have that signature win to really take him to the next level. Now, he does, as ‘Fluffy’ mauled Michel Pereira last weekend before capping a great performance off with a finish.
Max Holloway laughs off challenge from Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 308
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2024
UFC star Max Holloway has laughed off a recent challenge made by Ilia Topuria ahead of their encounter at UFC 308. This weekend, Max Holloway will challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight championship. Holloway is coming off the back of his incredible BMF title win at UFC 300, which saw him knock out Justin Gaethje.
Johnny Eblen thinks Conor McGregor started trend of retired fighters returning after PED use
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Johnny Eblen believes Conor McGregor has created a path for retired fighters to return after taking PEDs. Longtime UFC fan favorite Donald Cerrone recently revealed his plan to return to pro MMA competition. “Cowboy” admitted he was on the juice during retirement and will have to get clean before he can compete again.
Raquel Pennington reacts to Amanda Nunes' potential UFC return
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Raquel Pennington has weighed in on the possibility of an Amanda Nunes return. Nunes got the MMA community buzzing with a social media video directed at UFC CEO Dana White. In the clip, “The Lioness” teased a return to MMA.
Renan Ferreira issues statement following KO loss to Francis Ngannou
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Renan Ferreira has released a statement after suffering a KO loss to Francis Ngannou. Ferreira shared the Octagon with Ngannou for the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship. The loss ended Ferreira’s four-fight winning streak. He hadn’t suffered a loss since August 2022.
Francis Ngannou fought Renan Ferreira injured, says coach
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou’s coach Eric Nicksick has revealed “The Predator” was injured before his PFL debut. Ngannou shared the PFL SmartCage with Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. This was Ngannou’s first pro MMA fight since January 2022.
Francis Ngannou reflects on PFL title win amid family tragedy: "It was my biggest challenge"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou made his PFL debut with a heavy heart, and he emerged victorious. Ngannou went one-on-one with Renan Ferreira for the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship. This was “The Predator’s” first fight since the passing of his son, Kobe.