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BKFC Knucklemania 4 Results: Ben Rothwell KO's Todd Duffee (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
A highly anticipated heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee takes place at tonight’s BKFC Knucklemania 4 event in Los Angeles. Rothwell (39-14 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO victory over Josh Copeland twelve months ago at BKFC 41. Prior to that, ‘Big Ben’ was coming off a brutal 19-second knockout victory over Bobo O’Bannon in his promotional debut (see that here).
BKFC KnuckleMania 4 salaries: Mike Perry leads the way
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
The fighter salaries for tonight’s BKFC KnuckleMania 4 event have been revealed and to no surprise Mike Perry is taking home the top payout. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) is set to collide with Thiago Alves (23-15 MMA, 2-0 BKFC) in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner in Los Angeles.
UFC Vegas 91 Bonus Report: Bogdan Guskov one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 91 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez. The flyweight main event resulted in a nasty second-round knockout victory for Alex Perez. The former flyweight title challenger was able to connect with a huge right hand that sent Matheus Nicolau crashing to the Octagon canvas in defeat.
UFC Vegas 91 Results: Alex Perez KO's Matheus Nicolau (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 91 results, including the flyweight main event between Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez. Nicolau (19-4 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a knockout loss to Brandon Royval in his most previous effort twelve months ago. That setback had snapped a six-fight win streak for the Brazilian, which included four straight wins inside of the Octagon.
Max Holloway reacts after Justin Gaethje isn't credited with knockdown at UFC 300: "That’s some bullsh*t"
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
Max Holloway says it is “crazy’ that Justin Gaethje wasn’t credited with knocking him down in their BMF title fight at UFC 300. Holloway (26-7 MMA) squared off with Gaethje (25-5 MMA) in a highly anticipated lightweight fight earlier this month at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
BKFC Knucklemania 4: 'Mike Perry vs. Thiago Alves' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
BKFC Knucklemania 4: ‘Mike Perry vs. Thiago Alves’ takes place this evening live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56 this past December. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 4-0 in Bare Knuckle fighting, scoring wins over Luke Rockhold, Michael Page and Julian Lane.
UFC Vegas 91: ‘Nicolau vs Perez’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 91 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez. Nicolau (19-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a knockout loss to Brandon Royval in his most previous effort twelve months ago. That setback had snapped a six-fight win streak for the Brazilian, which included four straight wins inside of the Octagon.
Kamaru Usman questions Sean O'Malley for considering Ryan Garcia superfight
Harry Kettle - April 27, 2024
UFC legend Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley toying with the idea of a superfight against Ryan Garcia. As we know, Sean O’Malley is sitting pretty at the top of the bantamweight division right now. He’s the world champion, and he’s coming off the back of an emphatic win over Marlon Vera. Now, many are left to wonder what’s next for ‘Suga’.
Paulo Costa trolls 'boring as f**k' Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 302 middleweight clash
Curtis Calhoun - April 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa is ramping up the mind games ahead of his fight with Sean Strickland. Costa and Strickland will square off in a five-round middleweight co-main event at UFC 302 on June 1st. The winner could potentially be next in line for a middleweight title shot.
Report: Ricky Simón to face top prospect Vinicius Oliveira at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - April 26, 2024
UFC bantamweight contender Ricky Simón will reportedly face the surging Vinicius Oliveira on one of the biggest cards of the year. Simón vs. Oliveira has been added to UFC 303 on June 29th in Las Vegas. Ag.Fight was the first to report the news of the targeted UFC 303 booking.
Justin Gaethje prepared to hunt for title shot despite UFC 300 loss: "My skills are still there"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2024
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is prepared to fight back to the title. ‘The Highlight’ returned to the cage earlier this month at UFC 300 against Max Holloway. The bout was a rare lightweight appearance for ‘Blessed’, and he entered the bout a big underdog. Justin Gaethje meanwhile, entered the bout riding a two-fight winning streak, last scoring a knockout win over Dustin Poirier in July.
Joe Rogan empathizes with Jamahal Hill's complaint about refereeing in UFC 300 loss: "He's got a point"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan empathizes with Jamahal Hill’s issue with his loss to Alex Pereira. ‘Sweet Dreams’ returned to the cage at UFC 300 earlier this month against ‘Poatan’. The fight was Jamahal Hill’s first in a year and a half, previously tearing his achilles tendon last summer. Unfortunately for the former champion, he suffered a brutal first-round knockout loss to Alex Pereira in his bid to reclaim the gold.
Chael Sonnen reflects on loss to Jon Jones on the anniversary of UFC 159: "I had a higher juice concentrate than Tropicana!"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2024
Nearly 11 years removed from his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen had to reflect. ‘The American Gangster’ had some massive rivals in his MMA career. Naturally, fans think of his fights with Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, and more, when they think of Chael Sonnen. However, the former UFC title challenger was also in a high-profile feud with Jon Jones a decade ago.
Israel Adesanya shares high praise for longtime rival Alex Pereira after UFC 300: “He’s a special human being”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024
UFC star Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on rival Alex Pereira and the journey they’ve been on together. For the longest time now, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have been spoken about in association with one another. They fought each other twice in kickboxing and, so far, have battled twice in mixed martial arts. Across those four collisions, Pereira currently holds a 3-1 advantage. However, ‘Stylebender’ did get his hand raised in their most recent fight, knocking ‘Poatan’ out in vicious fashion.
Michael Bisping warns Michael Chandler not to underestimate Conor McGregor at UFC 303: “Can't be drunk on your own ego”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has issued a warning to Michael Chandler ahead of his showdown with Conor McGregor. At UFC 303, it’s finally happening. Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor will lock horns in a contest we’ve been waiting to see for well over a year. For multiple reasons, it hadn’t come to fruition – but now, it appears as if we’re on the verge of seeing it happen.
Video | Strongman Eddie Hall breaks Alex Pereira’s punch record after multiple attempts
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024
Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall has broken Alex Pereira’s punch record at the UFC Performance Institute. As we all know, Alex Pereira is an absolute monster. The man known as ‘Poatan’ has achieved some incredible things in kickboxing as well as mixed martial arts. Right now, he stands tall as the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion.
Beneil Dariush's coach: Long fighting absence due to repeated head trauma
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has taken a slow and methodical path back to the Octagon after suffering from apparent head trauma. Dariush suffered back-to-back losses to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan in 2023. Once thought of as a destined UFC lightweight title challenger, Dariush is now on the outside looking in when it comes to the belt.
Mike Perry vows to "steal the show" against Thiago Alves at KnuckleMania 4
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2024
Mike Perry is looking to steal the show at KnuckleMania 4 as he headlines the card against Thiago Alves on Saturday. Perry is set to take on Alves at 185lbs in what should be a very entertaining fight. ‘Platinum’ is undefeated in BKFC and knows there is pressure on him headlining BKFC’s massive event. However, he has confidence the event will deliver all throughout the night and expects to be what everyone is talking about the following day.