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Francis Ngannou shows interest in future fight against GLORY champion Rico Verhoeven: "Send me a deal"
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2024
PFL Superfights heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is down to face Glory kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. ‘The Predator’ made his long-awaited return to the cage Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. In the main event of a PFL pay-per-view offering, Francis Ngannou faced Renan Ferreira. For the former UFC heavyweight champion, the bout was his first since being flattened by Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring in March.
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.
Khamzat Chimaev reflects on illness that derailed initial Robert Whittaker fight date
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 21, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev has looked back on the illness that forced him out of a scheduled June clash with Robert Whittaker. Chimaev was hospitalized during his preparation for the fight, and he was replaced by Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker ended up knocking Aliskerov out in the first round.
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.
Paul Hughes wants Conor McGregor in his corner for possible Usman Nurmagomedov title fight
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2024
Bellator star Paul Hughes wants Conor McGregor in his corner for a possible title shot against Usman Nurmagomedov. Last weekend, Paul Hughes made an emphatic statement. In his battle with AJ McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants, he was able to put in the performance of a lifetime. He dropped the favorite and hurt him on multiple occasions, eventually riding his way to a split decision win. Now, many believe the natural next step is for him to challenge Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov for the belt.
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.
Belal Muhammad wants Alex Pereira's schedule: "Next year for myself is just staying busy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Belal Muhammad wants to be on the same schedule as fellow UFC champion Alex Pereira. Muhammad was certainly busy in his UFC welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards back in July. Muhammad outworked Edwards in enemy territory to capture the 170-pound gold.
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.
Cris Cyborg hints at retirement time frame following PFL title win over Larissa Pacheco
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Cris Cyborg may be closing in on life after MMA. Cyborg shared the PFL SmartCage with Larissa Pacheco this past Saturday. The two collided for the PFL Super Fights Women’s Featherweight Championship. Pacheco gave Cyborg all she could handle, causing cuts above both her eyes early in the fight.
UFC Vegas 99 Results: Anthony Hernandez TKO's Michel Pereira (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 99 results, including the middleweight main event between Michel Pereira and Anthony Hernandez. Pereira (31-12 MMA) will enter the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming by way of first-round submission over Ihor Potieria at May’s UFC 301 event. ‘Demolidor’ has scored first-round stoppage wins in each of his last three Octagon appearances.
Jon Jones reacts to Francis Ngannou's KO win over Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones had nothing but praise for Francis Ngannou following his KO win over Renan Ferreira in PFL. Ngannou (18-3 MMA) and Ferreira (13-4 MMA) collided in the headliner of tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia.