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UFC Austin Results: Sean Brady stops Kelvin Gastelum (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Austin results, including the welterweight bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Sean Brady. Brady (15-1 MMA) will be looking to rebound after suffering his first career loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC 280 in October of 2022. The Philadelphia native has gone 5-1 over his six career Octagon appearances.
BKFC 56: 'Perry vs. Alvarez' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
The ring returns to Salt Lake City for tonight’s BKFC 56 event, a seven-bout fight card headlined by Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) and Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-0 BKFC) will be competing for the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt this evening.
UFC Austin: ‘Dariush vs. Tsarukyan’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
The Octagon returns to Texas for tonight’s UFC Austin event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Dariush (22-5-1 MMA) will be looking to rebound, this after suffering a first-round knockout loss to Charles Oliveira in his most recent effort at June’s UFC 289 event. Prior to that setback, the 34-year-old had put together an eight-fight winning streak.
Anthony Pettis labels BJ Penn as the lightweight GOAT of MMA: “Without BJ, none of this would even be possible”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Anthony Pettis has labelled BJ Penn as the lightweight GOAT of MMA. Pettis, (25-14 MMA), is a former WEC and UFC lightweight champion.
Arman Tsarukyan says he'll be "the best lightweight in the world" after UFC Austin
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
Arman Tsarukyan plans to make a statement at UFC Austin. Tsarukyan is set to headline UFC Austin on Saturday against Beneil Dariush in a very intriguing lightweight scrap. It’s a pivotal fight for the division as the winner will likely be a win away from a title shot. Tsarukyan is currently a sizeable betting favorite to get his hand raised on Saturday.
WATCH | Donald Trump announces plans to attend Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington at UFC 296
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2023
Former United States President Donald Trump will attend UFC 296 on Colby Covington’s behalf. ‘Chaos’ is currently slated to face Leon Edwards later this month. The bout will be Colby Covington’s first since a unanimous decision victory over Jorge Masvidal last March. Meanwhile, ‘Rocky’ is coming off a unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman this spring, his second win over ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’.
Clay Guida becomes the latest to call for UFC 300 fight: "I've always wanted to be part of that"
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2023
Longtime lightweight contender Clay Guida is the latest to call for a fight at UFC 300. ‘The Carpenter’ is currently slated to return to the octagon against Joaquim Silva this Saturday night. Clay Guida enters the bout fresh off a unanimous decision loss to Rafa Garcia in April. Meanwhile, the Brazilian is coming off a third-round knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan in June.
Jamahal Hill's manager releases statement following alleged assault of his older brother
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2023
Jamahal Hill’s manager has released a statement hours after the former UFC champion was arrested. ‘Sweet Dreams’ was hoping to step back into the octagon in early 2024. Famously, Jamahal Hill captured light-heavyweight gold with a win over Glover Teixeira in January at UFC 283. Sadly, he didn’t get to have a long-awaited clash with Jiri Prochazka due to a torn achilles.
WATCH | Arman Tsarukyan grabs Bobby Green by throat in altercation at hotel
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
New footage of the hotel altercation between Arman Tsarukyan and Bobby Green has been released. It was revealed earlier this week that Tsarukyan and Green had an altercation at the hotel but what started it was uncertain. Green took to his Instagram to claim Tsarukyan approached him with his team, which forced ‘King’ to punch one of them.
Former UFC champion Jamahal Hill arrested for domestic violence after assaulting his brother
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has been arrested for domestic violence. On Friday afternoon, it was reported by TMZ Sports that Hill was arrested in Michigan earlier this week for domestic violence against his brother. According to the report, Hill was booked at a Kent County jail on Monday at around 1 AM and released later that evening, at 7:35 PM. During that time, prosecutors formally charged Hill with one count of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence.
Beneil Dariush claims Dustin Poirier turned down two separate offers to fight: “I can’t force a man to fight me”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Beneil Dariush is claiming Dustin Poirier has turned him down on two separate offers to fight. UFC Austin takes place tomorrow, Saturday, December 2nd and will headline Beneil Dariush (22-5 MMA) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (20-3 MMA) in the lightweight main event.
Paulo Costa responds to UFC 299 challenge from Robert Whittaker: “It’s adorable”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Paulo Costa is responding to the UFC 299 challenge he received from Robert Whittaker. UFC 299 will take place on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at a TBD location.
Ben Rothwell labels UFC welterweight veteran Matt Brown a “chained dog” for his comments about the PFL
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
MMA veteran Ben Rothwell has called out Matt Brown for remarks he made regarding the PFL-Bellator merger. Over the years, Ben Rothwell has established himself as a fan favorite in combat sports. Between mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle boxing, ‘Big Ben’ has been there and done it all.
Photos | Conor McGregor welcomes new baby boy with fiancee Dee Devlin
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
UFC star Conor McGregor has welcomed a new baby boy into the world alongside his fiancée Dee Devlin. As we all know, Conor McGregor is easily the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts. His track record speaks for itself, as does the celebrity status he’s been able to build throughout the course of his career.
Tom Aspinall says he loves boxing but can’t stand the sports current model: “The way the sport is going at the moment is absolutely terrible”
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has criticized the state of boxing after admitting his love for the sport. When it comes to heavyweights in combat sports, Tom Aspinall is up there with the best of the best. He now holds gold in the UFC following his sensational knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich last month.
Bobby Green shrugs off recent callout from Paddy Pimblett: “He don’t want that”
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
Bobby Green has shrugged off Paddy Pimblett for calling him out recently as he prepares for his return to the cage. If there is one guy who we know is about that life in the UFC, it’s Bobby Green. ‘King’ is willing to go in there and trade with just about anyone, and at the elite level, he certainly knows how to hold his own. This weekend, he’s set to return to action against Jalin Turner, as he attempts to extend his unbeaten run to four fights.
Daniel Cormier details the fights he wants to see booked for UFC 300 and UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia
Susan Cox - November 30, 2023
Daniel Cormier is detailing the fights he would like to see booked for UFC 300 and UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia. The landmark event, UFC 300, is expected to take place in April of 2024, but the exact date, venue and timing has yet to be confirmed by the promotion.
Tom Aspinall responds to fan backlash after calling for the UFC to strip Jon Jones
Susan Cox - November 30, 2023
Tom Aspinall is responding after receiving fan backlash from calling for the UFC to strip Jon Jones of his title. Aspinall (14-3 MMA) won the interim heavyweight title earlier this month when he defeated Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) by KO at UFC 295. Following the victory, the Brit called for ‘Bones’ to be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title while he recovers from a torn pectoral muscle.