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Jake Paul reacts to Nate Diaz callout after Jorge Masvidal boxing match: "SMH"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2024
Nate Diaz wants a second crack at Jake Paul, and “The Problem Child” has responded. Diaz was back in the boxing ring for the first time since his unanimous decision loss to Paul back in August 2023. Diaz mixed it up with Jorge Masvidal inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California this past Saturday. Diaz had the crowd fully behind him and scored the majority decision win over “Gamebred.” This evens the score between the Stockton native and Masvidal, as the two fought under the UFC banner back in 2019 with “Gamebred” earning victory there.
Pros react after Nate Diaz defeats Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal had their highly anticipated rematch this evening in Anaheim, California. The pair had originally collided for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019, with ‘Gamebred’ ultimately winning that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Nate Diaz defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will collide for a second time this evening, this time in the boxing ring. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) originally collided for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Chris Avila defeats Anthony Pettis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Anthony Pettis squares off with Chris Avila in a boxing match scheduled for six rounds this evening in Anaheim, California. The bout is set to be contested at 175lbs.
Conor McGregor places massive bet on tonight's Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch: "I feel Nate does him in EASY here"
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has placed a massive bet on tonight’s Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) are set to collide for a second time this evening in Anaheim, this time in a boxing match scheduled for ten rounds. The pair originally squared off for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Dricus Du Plessis vows to bring "chaos" in UFC 305 title fight against Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis plans to bring chaos to his UFC 305 title defense against Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis is set to take on Adesanya in his first title defense on August 17 in Perth, Australia. It’s a highly-anticipated fight as the two don’t like each other and have taken shots at one another in the media. Heading into the fight, Du Plessis is confident he will be too chaotic and powerful for Adesanya.
Stipe Miocic sends heartfelt message to two-time rival Francis Ngannou after tragic loss of his son
Curtis Calhoun - July 5, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has issued his first public comments on the tragic death of Francis Ngannou’s son. Miocic hasn’t fought since a knockout loss to Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 260. Since then, he’s waited a full year-plus for current titleholder Jon Jones, who he’s expected to face later this year.
Alexander Volkanovski calls to face 'good man' Dustin Poirier: "It's a big fun fight!"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants a fight with Dustin Poirier. ‘The Great’ hasn’t competed since his title defense against Ilia Topuria in February. That fight saw Alexander Volkanovski’s historic featherweight reign come to an end in stunning fashion. ‘El Matador’ ended the Australian’s title reign with a brutal second-round stoppage victory.
Stipe Miocic responds to critics suggesting he’s holding up the UFC heavyweight division: “Stop crying”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Stipe Miocic is responding to critics who are suggesting he’s holding up the UFC heavyweight division. Jones and Miocic were set to battle it out for heavyweight gold in November of last year at UFC 295. The fight was cancelled due to ‘Bones’ having to bow out due to injury.
Ian Machado Garry reacts after Dana White and others suggest his fight with Michael Page should have been ruled a draw: “You’re full of sh*t!”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Ian Machado Garry is reacting after Dana White and others have suggested his fight with Michael Page should have been ruled a draw. It was just this past weekend, at UFC 303, that saw Ian Machado Garry (15-0 MMA) defeat Michael Page (22-3 MMA) by unanimous decision. With the victory, ‘The Future’ remains undefeated in the Octagon.
Former UFC champion Holly Holm responds to Dana White’s retirement plea: “I definitely am not ready to be done fighting”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Former UFC champion Holly Holm is responding to Dana White’s retirement plea. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ (15-7 MMA) last fought and was defeated by Kayla Harrison (17-1 MMA) in a bantamweight bout at UFC 300 this past April.
Sean O’Malley vents frustration over the current UFC pound-for-pound rankings: “How’s Ilia higher?”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Sean O’Malley is venting his frustration over the current UFC pound-for-pound rankings. The official UFC rankings garnered some changes following UFC 303 this past weekend.
Firas Zahabi slams Jiri Prochazka for approach in Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 303: “That was his worst approach to a fight ever”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2024
Firas Zahabi has slated Jiri Prochazka for his approach in the rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 303. Last weekend, Alex Pereira knocked Jiri Prochazka out in violent fashion. It was a one-sided domination in the main event of UFC 303, as Pereira managed to successfully retain his UFC light heavyweight championship. Prochazka, meanwhile, dropped to 0-2 in his series with ‘Poatan’.
Magomed Ankalaev shuts down talk of “overrated” Alex Pereira moving up to heavyweight: “He definitely has to face me first”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2024
UFC contender Magomed Ankalaev has shut down talk of Alex Pereira making his way up to heavyweight. As we know, Alex Pereira is on top of the world right now. He is the UFC light heavyweight champion and last weekend, he knocked out Jiri Prochazka to successfully defend the strap.
Sean Strickland expresses concern over the current state of UFC America: “We’re all gonna be watching Dagestanis and Russians, Brazilians fighting”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland is concerned for American fighters due to the influx of high quality international athletes in the promotion. If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that Sean Strickland is an incredibly controversial figure. The former UFC middleweight champion has never been afraid of offending the masses, and along the way, he’s found a lot of success inside the Octagon, too. Following on from his recent win over Paulo Costa, it seems as if his next course of action will be to push for another title shot.
Kai Kamaka III details hectic hours leading up to cornering Dan Ige at UFC 303
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2024
Kai Kamaka III had no idea he would be cornering at UFC 303. Kamaka fought in South Dakota in the PFL on Friday night as he beat Pedro Carvalho by decision to punch a ticket to the playoffs. The Hawaiian got on the plane to return to Vegas on Saturday morning and expected to spend the day at home with his family watching UFC 303.
Former UFC champ Germaine de Randamie booked for return at UFC Paris
Curtis Calhoun - July 4, 2024
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie will make her Octagon return at the upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Paris. De Randamie, who made her return from a four-year absence back in April, will reportedly face Nora Cornolle on September 28th. MMA journalist Marcel Dorff was the first to report the news of the de Randamie vs. Cornolle booking.
Michael 'Venom' Page breaks silence after UFC 303 loss to Ian Machado Garry: "When defeat comes..."
Curtis Calhoun - July 4, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael ‘Venom’ Page addressed his following this week for the first time since his first promotional loss. Page lost to Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 303 last weekend. Garry won the fight with his grappling; stifling Page’s striking offense as the action played out.