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Video | Jake Paul mocks Conor McGregor with powder-faced impression
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Jake Paul couldn’t refrain from taking aim at Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent live stream appearance. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently raised eyebrows after appearing inebriated while partaking in a Duelbits partnership stream on Friday afternoon.
UFC Paris: 'Moicano vs. Saint Denis' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
The Octagon returns to France for today’s UFC Paris event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis. Moicano (19-5-1 MMA) enters the bout on a three-fight win streak, his most recent being a second-round TKO victory over Jalin Turner at UFC 300. Prior to that, the 35-year-old Brazilian had picked up wins over Brad Riddell and Drew Dober respectively.
Kevin Lee wants to replicate Mike Perry's success in bare-knuckle MMA
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee wants to have a similar level of success in bare-knuckle MMA that Mike Perry has had in bare-knuckle boxing. This week, Kevin Lee is set to return to active competition at Lights Out Championship 17. Beyond that, he’s also booked to compete for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA later this year. The ex-UFC contender has been on a rough run of form over the course of the last few years, but his hope is that he’ll eventually be able to work his way back to the big time.
Kayla Harrison admits one concern if Julianna Pena regains UFC world title
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
UFC star Kayla Harrison has revealed what would concern her if Julianna Pena recaptures the UFC women’s bantamweight title at UFC 307. As we know, Kayla Harrison is one of the most exciting contenders in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today. She has already achieved some incredible things in mixed martial arts, and her next big aim is to capture the UFC women’s bantamweight title.
Conor McGregor calls for UFC welterweight title fight against Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Conor McGregor has remarkably called for a UFC welterweight championship shot against Belal Muhammad. As we know, Conor McGregor isn’t afraid to challenge himself. He’s taken on some huge names throughout the course of his mixed martial arts career, and he seems intent on getting back in the cage at some point in the future.
Julianna Pena believes she can lure Amanda Nunes out of retirement with UFC 307 win
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Julianna Pena believes there’s a chance she could lure Amanda Nunes out of retirement with a big victory at UFC 307. As we know, Amanda Nunes is widely considered to be the greatest female fighter of all time. She has, however, been retired for a while now, riding off into the sunset with an incredible record behind her.
Diego Lopes announces he's the UFC 308 backup to Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes will be in Abu Dhabi to serve as the backup to Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 next month. In a recent tweet, Lopes shared the news.
Belal Muhammad hints Shavkat Rakhmonov title fight announcement is imminent: "See you soon, boy"
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is potentially weeks away from his first title defense against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July. He’s on an 11-fight unbeaten streak, following a loss to Geoff Neal in 2019.
Alex Pereira confirms interest in returning to middleweight to face Dricus du Plessis: "I just needed a break from 185"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is serious about fighting Dricus du Plessis. ‘Poatan’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a short-notice rematch in June at UFC 303. In the main event, Alex Pereira handed Jiri Prochazka a brutal second-round knockout victory. Despite plans for a lengthy hiatus, the Brazilian is already set to return. In the main event of UFC 307, Pereira will face fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr.
Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling re-booked for UFC 310 after recent fight fallout
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
The UFC matchmakers moved fast to re-book Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling after Sterling’s recent withdrawal from their original fight date at UFC 307. Evloev vs. Sterling is rescheduled for UFC 310 on December 7th in Las Vegas. The promotion announced the news on Thursday on their social media pages.
Referee Marc Goddard says he cried after officiating Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum: "The darkest depths of their souls"
Chris Taylor - September 27, 2024
Longtime MMA referee Marc Goddard hadn’t been shaken up many times in his legendary career, but all that changed as Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum battled at UFC 236. Adesanya and Gastelum fought for the then-interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 236 in Atlanta. The winner earned the right to face then-UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, for the lineal championship.
Conor McGregor absolutely unloads on "ding dong" Ilia Topuria: "I'll cave ya head in"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Conor McGregor has absolutely unloaded on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. McGregor and Topuria have taken shots at one another in the past. Most recently, the UFC featherweight champion said he would turn down a fight against the Irishman due to what McGregor stands for now.
Former UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal teases fight news coming "very soon"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
Jorge Masvidal says his next move will be revealed in the near future. Masvidal has been making the media rounds teasing something big is being planned for his fighting future. “Gamebred” has dabbled into the world of fight promotion since announcing his retirement from MMA. The combat sports itch still needed to be scratched, however.
Benoit Saint Denis reveals what he learned from Dustin Poirier fight and dealing with staph infection
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
Benoit Saint Denis has reflected on fighting Dustin Poirier while dealing with a staph infection. Saint Denis was viewed as a dangerous threat to “The Diamond” going into their showdown back in March. Right away, Saint Denis showed that explosiveness fans have known him for, but Poirier stopped him in his tracks with a second-round KO. The loss put an end to Saint Denis’ five-fight winning streak.
UFC Paris Weigh-in Results: Scary moment for prelim fighter, main event official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 27, 2024
The weigh-in results for UFC Paris are in. UFC Paris takes place inside the Accor Arena this Saturday. Before the action begins, the early morning weigh-ins were in full swing. There is good news, as the main event between Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint Denis is official.
UFC reaches new settlement agreement in antitrust lawsuit
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has reached a new settlement agreement with plaintiffs in their antitrust lawsuit. As you may have heard, the UFC is facing two antitrust lawsuits – the Le case, which covers fighters from 2010 to 2017, and the Johnson case, covering fighters from 2017 onwards. A $335 million settlement was previously agreed for both cases, however, Judge Richard Boulware of the U.S. District Court of Nevada rejected the deal.
Renato Moicano slams Michael Chandler for being suckered into waiting for fake Conor McGregor fight: “This guy is too dumb”
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
Renato Moicano has slammed Michael Chandler for waiting so long for a showdown with Conor McGregor that hasn’t happened. For the longest time, Michael Chandler was waiting on the sidelines for a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, the Irishman wasn’t able to answer the call.
WATCH | Tom Aspinall demolishes Tommy Fury in ‘Dead Leg Challenge’
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall destroyed Tommy Fury in a recent Dead Leg Challenge video. As we know, Tom Aspinall is one of the most talked-about fighters in the world right now. In addition to being the interim heavyweight champion of the UFC, the Englishman is widely considered to be the best fighter in the division. Unfortunately, right now, he’s not being given the chance to prove that.