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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.
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 Bonus Report: Darren Elkins and Daniel Pineda earn FOTN honors
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 99 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez. The highly anticipated middleweight main event resulted in a one-sided beatdown. After a shaky opening minute, Anthony Hernandez was able to utilize his strong grappling to smother and brutalize Michel Pereira for the remainder of the contest, eventually earning a stoppage in the late stages of the fifth and final round.
UFC Vegas 99 Results: Anthony Hernandez TKO's Michel Pereira (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
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.
UFC Vegas 99 Results: Rob Font defeats Kyler Phillips (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 99 results, including the co-main event between Rob Font and Kyler Phillips. Font (21-8 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The 37-year-old is coming off back-to-back unanimous decision losses to Deiveson Figueiredo and Cory Sandhagen respectively.
Pro fighters react after Francis Ngannou KO's Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
Tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event was headlined by a heavyweight super fight between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira. Ngannou (18-3 MMA) was returning to MMA this evening for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in January of 2022. ‘The Predator’ had most previously competed in boxing, where he suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua (see that here).
PFL Results: Francis Ngannou KO's Renan Ferreira (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view results, including the heavyweight bout between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) will be returning to MMA for the first time since defeating Ciryl Gane by unanimous decision at UFC 270 in January of 2022. ‘The Predator’ most recently competed in boxing where he suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua (see that here).
UFC Vegas 99: 'Pereira vs. Hernandez' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 99 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez. Pereira (31-11 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.
PFL ‘Battle of the Giants’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
The PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view fight card takes place today in in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is headlined by a heavyweight super fight featuring former UFC champion Francis Ngannou taking on reigning PFL champion Renan Ferreira.
Raul Rosas Jr explains why he's willing to take an unranked opponent next
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
Raul Rosas Jr has explained why he’s still willing to take an unranked opponent in his next UFC fight. As we know, Raul Rosas Jr is one of the most exciting young fighters on the planet right now. The 20-year-old burst onto the scene a few years ago and through his resilience and determination, he’s been able to carve out an interesting run for himself in the UFC.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals plan to compete on UFC 312 card in Australia
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has revealed his desire to compete on the UFC 312 card in Australia next year. Over the course of the last five years, Alexander Volkanovski has established himself as one of the best fighters of his generation. With that being said, recent defeats to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria have left many to wonder what’s next for him.
Mike Brown reveals surprise at Jorge Masvidal's great shape ahead of comeback
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
American Top Team head coach Mike Brown has expressed his surprise at Jorge Masvidal’s great shape ahead of his proposed return. Once upon a time, Jorge Masvidal was the most popular fighter in mixed martial arts. He had an incredible year in 2019, rattling off wins over Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz to really vault himself into superstardom. However, following a poor run of form, he announced his retirement last year.
Max Holloway believes Alex Pereira might be 2024 Fighter of the Year, even with a UFC 308 title win: "Hard man to beat"
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2024
Max Holloway believes UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is likely 2024’s Fighter of the Year. ‘Blessed’ is set to return in the main event of UFC 308 later this month in Abu Dhabi. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Justin Gaethje in April, Max Holloway will return to featherweight to face Ilia Topuria. ‘El Matador’ famously won 145-pound gold in February with a stoppage victory over Alexander Volkanovski.