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Chael Sonnen slams Tyson Fury for setting up Francis Ngannou fight: "That's a bully, and it's a scumbag"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 16, 2023
Former UFC and Bellator fighter Chael Sonnen thinks Tyson Fury is taking liberties with Francis Ngannou. Fury and Ngannou are set to collide in a boxing match on October 28. The heavyweight collision will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rumors have been floating around about Ngannou’s payout, but regardless of what holds true, “The Predator” is in for a massive payday.
Photo | UFC Vegas 77 fighter Istela Nunes' X-ray displays aftermath of brutal elbow injury
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 16, 2023
Istela Nunes didn’t have a great night at UFC Vegas 77. Nunes took on Viktoriya Dudakova on the preliminary portion of the card. Early in the round, Dudakova went for a takedown. Istela Nunes was falling to the mat and tried to use her arm to minimize the impact. Instead, Nunes’ arm bent backwards and she was screaming in pain. The bout was stopped and Dudakova was awarded the TKO win.
Jack Della Maddalena admits UFC Vegas 77 win over Bassil Hafez wasn't his best performance
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 16, 2023
Jack Della Maddalena barely managed to keep his winning streak intact at UFC Vegas 77. Maddalena shared the Octagon with Bassil Hafez. Jack Della Maddalena was supposed to compete on the UFC 290 card, but after two opponents couldn’t compete, Maddalena was moved to UFC Vegas 77. His fight with Hafez went the distance and the judges were split on the result. One judge scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Hafez. That score total was overruled by the two other judges who scored the bout 29-28 for Maddalena, who won via split decision.
Mayra Bueno Silva wants UFC title shot after submitting Holly Holm: "I love you, Julianna Pena, but I will smash you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 16, 2023
Mayra Bueno Silva isn’t wasting time, as she is shooting her shot. Silva scored the biggest win of her pro MMA career in the main event of UFC Vegas 77 this past Saturday night (July 15). “Sheetara” went one-on-one with former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm. Mayra Bueno Silva secured a second-round standing choke, and it forced Holm to tap.
Pros react after Mayra Bueno Silva submits Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77
Zain Bando - July 15, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 77 event was headlined by a women’s bantamweight fight between Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva in Las Vegas at the UFC APEX. Holm had come from a controversial decision to Ketlen Vieira in May before bouncing back to beat Yama Santos by a unanimous decision in March. This is an important fight for both women to remain in the title picture at 135 pounds.
UFC Vegas 77 Results: Mayra Bueno Silva upsets Holly Holm with guillotine choke (Video)
Zain Bando - July 15, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 77 results, including the main event fight between Holly Holm and Mayra Beuno Silva. Holly Holm is returning to action for the first time since March, as she has not won back-to-back fights since 2015. She is most notably known for upsetting Ronda Rousey to win the bantamweight title, but her career has not been the same since. Injuries and inconsistency have halted her activity ever since, making Mayra Bueno Silva a potential must-win.
UFC Vegas 77 Results: Nazim Sadykhov submits Terrance McKinney (Video)
Zain Bando - July 15, 2023
One of tonight’s featured bouts saw Terrance McKinney take on Nazim Sadykhov in a lightweight contest. McKinney (13-5 MMA) has been one of the most exciting prospects in the promotion for quite some time. He has won six out of his last eight bouts dating back to March 2021, while Adykov is making his second UFC start. Both men are high-octane finishers with a combined 20 stoppages between them.
UFC Vegas 77: ‘Holm vs. Silva’ Live Results and Highlights
Zain Bando - July 15, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for the third-straight week for the UFC Vegas 77 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva, beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. In the upcoming main event, former UFC bantamweight champion and current No. 3 ranked contender Holly Holm (15-6) will be facing off against Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2), who is currently ranked No. 10.
Jamahal Hill vacates UFC light heavyweight title after rupturing his Achilles during basketball game with Daniel Cormier
Jeffrey Walter - July 14, 2023
Jamahal Hill has decided to relinquish his UFC light heavyweight title after rupturing his Achilles during a basketball game with Daniel Cormier. Hill (12-1 MMA) announced his decision on his YouTube channel late yesterday evening.
Francis Ngannou’s manager claims a future fight with Jon Jones is “still a possibility”
Susan Cox - July 14, 2023
Francis Ngannou’s manager is claiming a future fight with Jon Jones is ‘still a possibility’. Marquel Martin, claims that Ngannou is on board to make a fight with Jones, perhaps the only barrier is UFC President, Dana White.
Francis Ngannou happy to prove Dana White wrong with Tyson Fury fight: “They don’t want me to succeed”
Susan Cox - July 14, 2023
Francis Ngannou is happy to prove UFC President Dana White wrong by securing his fight with Tyson Fury. It will be Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury in a 10-round heavyweight boxing match which takes place on Saturday, October 28th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jake Paul, Dana White make Sports Illustrated's influencer list
Zain Bando - July 14, 2023
It’s not often that two of combat sport’s most well-known figures, Jake Paul and Dana White, end up in the same Sports Illustrated magazine, but that was the case in the 2023 edition of the “50 Most Influential Figures in Sports.” What do Jake Paul and Dana White do for combat sports? Dana White has been the most polarizing figure in mixed martial arts for many years. The last two decades have seen his direct and uncompromising approach transform the UFC into a global sensation.
Sean O’Malley had no issue with Israel Adesanya’s post-fight antics opposite Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290: “I thought it was sweet”
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2023
Sean O’Malley didn’t seem to have too much of an issue with the actions of Israel Adesanya at UFC 290 last weekend. Last Saturday night, Dricus du Plessis finished Robert Whittaker to earn a shot at the UFC middleweight championship. In doing so, he welcomed the attention of Israel Adesanya, the reigning king of the division. Adesanya entered the Octagon after the fight for a face-off, and it’s safe to say things got heated.
Maycee Barber names two opponents she would like to fight in her next UFC appearance: “They’re right there in the rankings”
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2023
Maycee Barber has listed two potential opponents for her next fight as she continues to try and push for a title shot. For many years now, Maycee Barber has been seen as a top prospect in the UFC. She’s had her setbacks, including back-to-back losses, but she’s been able to rattle off five wins in a row to really put herself in contention.
Jake Paul slams “quite boring” Nate Diaz for failing to promote their upcoming boxing match: “He’s pretty much rolled over like a b*tch”
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2023
Jake Paul has lashed out at former UFC star Nate Diaz for failing to really promote their upcoming boxing showdown. On August 5, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will collide in a boxing match. It’s a fight that has been years in the making, and it’s expected to do big numbers on pay-per-view. However, it won’t be clear until the dust settles just how big the contest is going to be.
Norma Dumont explains why terminating the women’s featherweight division would be a “big loss” for the UFC
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2023
Norma Dumont has explained why she doesn’t think the UFC should cut the women’s featherweight division. Following the retirement of Amanda Nunes, Dana White hinted that the women’s featherweight division could be cut. However, with fighters still competing in that weight class, it’s far from a guarantee.
WATCH | Nate Diaz spars 30-1 pro boxer ahead of Jake Paul boxing match
Cole Shelton - July 13, 2023
Sparring footage from Nate Diaz preparing for his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul has been released. Diaz is set to make his pro boxing debut on August 5 as he takes on Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Paul is the betting favorite, partly due to the fact Diaz has no prior pro boxing experience.
Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya's fight with Dricus du Plessis is must-win: "You can't lose to him"
Josh Evanoff - July 13, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya’s fight with Dricus du Plessis is now a must-win. ‘The Last Stylebender’ was in attendance at UFC 290 over the weekend. He was cage side to see his next challenger, as Dricus du Plessis faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight title eliminator. Heading into the matchup, ‘Stillknocks’ was a massive underdog to ‘The Reaper’.