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Jake Paul reacts after Conor McGregor fires Mike Perry from BKFC
Jeffrey Walter - July 20, 2024
Jake Paul, like many, think it is “f**ked up” that Conor McGregor fired Mike Perry from BKFC this evening. Paul (10-1) and Perry (0-2) came to blows in an eight-round cruiserweight contest Saturday night in Tampa Bay.
Conor McGregor fires Mike Perry from BKFC following loss to Jake Paul
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
Conor McGregor has fired Mike Perry from BKFC following his loss to Jake Paul this evening in Tampa Bay, Florida. Paul (10-1) and Perry (0-2) squared off in a cruiserweight bout slated for eight 3-minute rounds on Saturday night.
Pros react after Jake Paul stops Mike Perry: "Juiced out of his head"
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
The highly anticipated cruiserweight bout between Jake Paul and Mike Perry took place this evening in Tampa Bay, Florida. Paul (10-1) and Perry (0-2) squared off in a 200lbs contest slated for eight 3-minute rounds.
Jake Paul stops Mike Perry in Round 6 (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry takes place tonight live from Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida. Paul (9-1) and Perry (0-1) will collide in a cruiserweight bout scheduled for eight 3-minute rounds.
UFC Vegas 94 Results: Virna Jandiroba stops Amanda Lemos (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 94 event is headlined by a women’s strawweight bout between Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba. Lemos (14-4 MMA) last fought and defeated Mackenzie Dern (13-5 MMA) at February’s UFC 298 event. That victory of course was preceded by a unanimous decision loss to Zheng Weili at UFC 292.
Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque removed from UFC Abu Dhabi
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
A highly anticipated welterweight bout between Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque has been removed from next month’s UFC Abu Dhabi event. Diaz (26-10 MMA) and Luque (22-10 MMA) were slated to collide on August 3rd at the Etihad Arena. However, during tonight’s UFC Vegas 94 broadcast it was announced that the bout is now postponed due to “travel issues”.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry - Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
The highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry boxing match takes place tonight live from Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida. Paul (9-1) and Perry (0-1) will collide in a cruiserweight bout scheduled for eight 3-minute rounds.
UFC Vegas 94: ‘Lemos vs. Jandiroba’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
The Octagon returns to the Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 94 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba. Lemos (14-3 MMA) last fought and defeated Mackenzie Dern (13-5 MMA) this past February at UFC 298. That victory of course was preceded by a unanimous decision loss to Zheng Weili at UFC 292.
UFC commentator believes Jon Jones must "acknowledge" Tom Aspinall if he beats Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2024
UFC commentator John Gooden believes Jon Jones needs to acknowledge Tom Aspinall if he defeats Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Following his 37th birthday, Jon Jones appears to be gearing up for a return in November. When he does get back in the cage, it’ll likely be to defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic.
Belal Muhammad claims he's going to "walk through" Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad believes he’s going to walk through Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304. Next weekend, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship. The two will battle it out in what promises to be a fascinating clash, just a few years on from when their first collision ended in an unfortunate eye poke. As you can imagine, Muhammad is pretty eager to prove himself after that incident.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre admits he felt awful every morning before fighting
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2024
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has admitted that he didn’t used to feel good on the morning of his fights. As we know, Georges St-Pierre is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. He’s a two-weight UFC champion, he’s beaten some of the best welterweights ever, and he was a consistent force in the 170-pound division for years.
Raul Rosas Jr. booked for return at UFC 306 Sphere event
Curtis Calhoun - July 19, 2024
UFC bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. will face another proven veteran for his next Octagon challenge at UFC 306. According to Rosas’s management, Iridium Sports Agency, he has signed the dotted line to face Aoriqileng at UFC 306 on September 14. UFC 306 will be the UFC’s one-off event at the Las Vegas Sphere venue.
Aljamain Sterling announces UFC 307 return against surging featherweight contender
Curtis Calhoun - July 19, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has announced his Octagon comeback for a showdown against another top featherweight contender. Sterling hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300 in April. He opted to transition full-time from bantamweight to featherweight following a knockout loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292.
Khamzat Chimaev downplays rumor that visa issues have impacted his UFC career: "I could fight there when needed"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev wants fans to know that he can fight in America. ‘Borz’ has been out of the cage since a majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman last October. The bout was labeled as a title eliminator heading into the matchup, but Khamzat Chimaev didn’t receive a title shot afterward. Instead, the middleweight contender was booked opposite Robert Whittaker for a Saudi Arabia fight night last month.
Conor McGregor announces his own record label: 'Greenback Records'
Curtis Calhoun - July 19, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is getting into the music business in his latest venture outside of combat sports. McGregor was supposed to return to the UFC Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. But, he withdrew due to a toe injury, and the fight is expected to be rescheduled later.
Cris Cyborg teases UFC re-signing for showdown with Kayla Harrison: "Can run but you can't hide"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2024
Bellator champion Cris Cyborg is down for a move to the UFC to finally fight Kayla Harrison. The Judoka famously debuted in the promotion in April, fighting Holly Holm at UFC 300. The bout was Kayla Harrison’s first outside of the PFL, and ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ was her first test. Ultimately, she passed the test with flying colors. Harrison dominated the former champion, ultimately scoring a second-round stoppage victory.
Jake Paul vows to embarrass all of BKFC after Conor McGregor states he’s rooting for Mike Perry
Susan Cox - July 19, 2024
Jake Paul is vowing to embarrass all of BKFC after Conor McGregor shared that he’s rooting for Mike Perry this weekend. McGregor, at a press conference in Spain where he was promoting BKFC, spoke of the upcoming bout between Jake Paul and Mike Perry saying:
Contract clause could cost Conor McGregor millions in UFC antitrust settlement case
Susan Cox - July 19, 2024
A contract clause could cost former two-division champion Conor McGregor millions in the UFC antitrust settlement case. The antitrust lawsuit against the UFC is over. The UFC’s parent company — TKO Group Holdings — filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealing that the company has settled two separate class action lawsuits with a total payout of $335 million.