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VIDEO | Training footage of Alex Pereira emerges of broken toe suffered just weeks before UFC 300 KO
Curtis Calhoun - April 16, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira suffered a gruesome foot injury while in final preparations to face Jamahal Hill at UFC 300. Pereira knocked out Hill in the first round of the UFC 300 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. It was his first light heavyweight title defense after capturing the then-vacant title at UFC 295.
Magomed Ankalaev calls for Alex Pereira title fight in Abu Dhabi: “The man doesn’t have a chin”
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev is calling for a title shot against UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in Abu Dhabi. Alex Pereira (10-2 MMA) is hot off a knockout victory over Jamahal Hill this past weekend at UFC 300.
Jorge Masvidal targets Justin Gaethje for ‘easy’ UFC comeback fight
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
Jorge Masvidal is targeting Justin Gaethje for what he says would be an ‘easy’ UFC comeback fight. Masvidal (35-17 MMA) was the inaugural BMF belt holder, but when he retired from MMA, the title was vacated.
Official: Seven matches added to ONE Fight Night 22 to complete 11-bout lineup
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 16, 2024
As the countdown to ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video draws closer, fans are in for a treat with the addition of seven matches to complete its lineup. Four contests were previously announced for this U.S. primetime card set to air live from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3. It includes Smilla Sundell’s defense of her ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title against Natalia Diachkova in the main event.
Aleksandar Rakic reveals staph infection impacted his performance at UFC 300: “It obviously affected me”
Cole Shelton - April 16, 2024
Aleksandar Rakic reveals he had staph infection leading into his UFC 300 fight against Jiri Prochazka. Rakic was ending his nearly two-year layoff at UFC 300 as he was facing the former champ in Prochazka in a crucial fight for the light heavyweight division. Ultimately, it was Prochazka who won by second-round TKO as he had Rakic hurt and swarmed him until the ref stopped the fight.
Diego Lopes calls for rematch with “Decision Man” Movsar Evloev following UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
UFC star Diego Lopes has called for a rematch with Movsar Evloev following his recent triumph at UFC 300. For those who don’t know, Diego Lopes is a fascinating rising prospect in the UFC. He’s won his last three fights via first round finish, with the most recent of those coming against Sodiq Yussuf last weekend at UFC 300.
Deiveson Figueiredo believes he “deserves” a shot at the bantamweight title following submission victory over Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
Deiveson Figueiredo believes he has done enough to earn a shot at the UFC bantamweight championship after his win at UFC 300. At UFC 300, Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Cody Garbrandt. It served as a fascinating encounter at 135 pounds, with Figueiredo proving that he belongs at that weight class. As we know, the Brazilian sensation is a former champion down at flyweight. Now, he’s gearing up for another title push.
Fight fan who got punched by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 says he will not sue, but wants tickets to UFC 303
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
The fight fan who was punched by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 has confirmed that he has no plans to sue the lightweight contender. At UFC 300, Arman Tsarukyan secured the biggest win of his career so far. He defeated Charles Oliveira, narrowly edging past him via split decision. In the lead-up to the bout, however, he made headlines for a completely different reason.
What's next for the stars of UFC 300?
Cole Shelton - April 15, 2024
The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada for a stacked UFC 300 card with two undisputed title fights on the line, as well as the BMF belt up for grabs. In the main event, Alex Pereira was looking to defend his light heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill. Zhang Weili put her strawweight title on the line against Yan Xiaonan in the co-main event. The card also saw Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway for the BMF title.
Referee Marc Goddard admits he ‘literally screamed’ as he stopped Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
Referee Marc Goddard’s reaction to the Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje ending echoed that of millions around the world. The BMF title fight between Holloway and Gaethje surpassed lofty expectations at UFC 300. The two lightweight stars threw powerful blows over almost five full rounds, but Holloway dealt more damage and had a significant lead on the judges’ scorecards.
Renato Moicano explains why he shouted out the Austrian School of Economics during viral UFC 300 Octagon interview
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano used part of his UFC 300 interview to express his concerns about the state of the U.S. economy. Moicano earned arguably the biggest win of his career by finishing Jalin Turner during the UFC 300 prelims. He rallied from an early knockdown to smother Turner with punches in Round 2 to win his third consecutive fight.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to being the only UFC 300 winner to not get an Octagon interview: ‘It definitely sucked!’
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has weighed in on the decision to make him the only UFC 300 winner to not have an interview with Joe Rogan. Sterling earned a unanimous decision win in his UFC featherweight debut against Calvin Kattar during the UFC 300 prelims. He utilized his wrestling and timely striking to stifle Kattar over all three rounds.
Jorge Masvidal addresses Jake Paul over talk of a potential PFL fight: "I'd kick your f*cking kneecap off your fragile body"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
Former UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has some strong words for Jake Paul. ‘Gamebred’ signed a deal to face Nate Diaz in the boxing ring on June 1st. For Jorge Masvidal, the boxing match will be the second of his career, last defeating Joseph Benjamin all the way back in June 2005. The bout will also be the welterweight’s first, since retiring after a loss to Gilbert Burns last April.
Kayla Harrison calls for UFC title shot in co-main of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler: "My time is now"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
Women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison is ready to fight as soon as UFC 303. The former PFL tournament winner made her UFC debut over the weekend against Holly Holm. Some figured that ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ could stifle Kayla Harrison, but that wasn’t the case. The Judoka threw the former champion around, battering her en route to a second-round submission victory.
Cris Cyborg announces PFL debut against Larissa Pacheco is finally set: "It's happening!"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is ready to face Larissa Pacheco in the PFL. Many athletes have had their careers radically changed by the PFL’s decision to buy Bellator last year. However, few have been more impacted than the great Cris Cyborg. The women’s featherweight champion last scored a knockout win over Cat Zingano in October at Bellator 300. Post-fight, she faced off with Leah McCourt, in what was expected to be her next fight.
Kayla Harrison admits she was "scared" of cutting to bantamweight, reveals her fight night weight at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 15, 2024
Kayla Harrison admits she was nervous to cut down to bantamweight in her Octagon debut at UFC 300 on Saturday. Harrison was a marquee free agent signing by the UFC, but she would have to drop down to bantamweight for the first time in her career. Harrison had been fighting at 155lbs in the PFL, so she was set to drop and extra 20lbs for her UFC debut, which left her admittedly concerned.
Michael Chandler speaks after Conor McGregor fight is made official for UFC 303: "I never really doubted it"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler never doubted that he was going to fight Conor McGregor. Over the weekend, Dana White made the welterweight bout official for UFC 303 on June 29th. For Michael Chandler, the fight announcement is a long time coming. The lightweight contender hasn’t fought since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022. After that defeat, he booked a coaching role on The Ultimate Fighter opposite Conor McGregor.
Jim Miller reveals a plethora of injuries he sustained during UFC 300 loss, including needing 23 stitches
Cole Shelton - April 15, 2024
Jim Miller suffered a couple of injuries during his UFC 300 loss to Bobby Green on Saturday. ‘A-10’ entered the fight as the underdog, but it was a chance for him to enter the lightweight rankings. Unfortunately for Miller, he wound up suffering a lopsided decision loss against Green and when the final bell rang, he was bloody and cut up.