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Raush Manfio's manager slams PFL over regular season suspension: "Just a bad look"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 25, 2023
Raush Manfio’s manager is none too pleased with the PFL’s decision to suspend his fighter and Natan Schulte from the 2023 regular season. Much has been made over the recent PFL 6 bout between Raush Manfio and Natan Schulte. The two went one-on-one during the preliminary portion of the card. Fight fans got very little action with this one, and it was quite clear that both men hesitated. As it turns out, Raush Manfio and Natan Schulte have a close friendship. Schulte also happens to be the godfather of Manfio’s daughter.
Luke Rockhold confident he would make quick work of Alex Pereira: “If I can get ten seconds on the ground, I'll f*king kill that motherf**ker”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 25, 2023
Luke Rockhold believes he’d be a problem for former UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira. Alex Pereira quickly burst onto the MMA scene with impressive finishes inside the Octagon. He even defeated his fierce rival Israel Adesanya to capture the 185-pound gold. “The Last Stylebender” got his revenge, knocking Alex Pereira out cold in their rematch. Pereira has decided to move up to the light heavyweight division. He’ll be taking on former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291.
Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio receive suspensions from PFL for substandard performance in Atlanta
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 25, 2023
The PFL has suspended two fighters from the 2023 season. Natan Schulte and Rush Manfio were in action for PFL 6 this past Friday (June 23). The two shared the cage on the preliminary portion of the card. It was a bizarre fight with very little action. Schulte won the bout via unanimous decision.
Austen Lane issues apology to Justin Tafa for fight-ending eye poke at UFC Jacksonville
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 25, 2023
Former NFL player turned MMA heavyweight Austen Lane is apologizing for how his UFC Jacksonville bout ended. Austen Lane went one-0n-one with Justin Tafa on the main card of UFC Jacksonville this past Saturday (June 24). This was Lane’s UFC debut. Things went south in a hurry, as Austen Lane caught Justin Tafa with a nasty accidental eye poke.
Ilia Topuria lists his lone stipulation for accepting a fight with Max Holloway
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
Ilia Topuria is willing to fight former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway next on one condition. Topuria (14-0) faced the biggest test of his MMA career at this afternoon as he collided with Josh Emmett (18-4 MMA) in the UFC Jacksonville main event.
Dana White plans to meet with ESPN to discuss UFC extension: “We’re going to start talking strategy and obviously our future together.”
Zain Bando - June 24, 2023
The UFC intends to remain on ESPN for the foreseeable future It appears the UFC and Dana White’s relationship with ESPN won’t be ending at any point soon. Although the $300 million-dollar per year contract is set to expire in 2025, reports from Sports Business Journal indicate the promotion’s intention to keep ESPN as its singular broadcast platform in the United States. The UFC previously called Fox Sports home from 2011-2018, this after a six-year stint with Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV) gave the UFC its mainstream appeal.
UFC Jacksonville Bonus Report: David Onama one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
The Octagon returned to Florida for today’s UFC Jacksonville event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria. The highly anticipated featherweight main event resulted in a masterful performance from the still undefeated Ilia Topurai. ‘El Matador’ was able to batter Josh Emmett with punches and kicks throughout the course of their twenty-five-minute affair, cruising to a lopsided unanimous decision victory. It was a statement win for the surging contender and one that had many fight fans calling for Topuria to receive the next featherweight title shot following next month’s Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez fight at UFC 290.
Pros react after Ilia Topuria defeats Josh Emmett at UFC Jacksonville
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Jacksonville main featured a key featherweight contest between perennial contenders Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett. Emmett (18-4 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Yair Rodriguez in a bout for the promotion‘s interim featherweight title back in February. Prior to that defeat, the 38-year-old American had put together a five-fight win streak, which included knockouts victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic.
UFC Jacksonville Results: Ilia Topuria defeats Josh Emmett (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
Pros react after Maycee Barber TKO's Amanda Ribas at UFC Jacksonville
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Jacksonville co-main featured a key women’s flyweight contest between Amanda Ribas and Maycee Barber. Ribas (12-4) had most previously competed at March’s UFC 285 event, where she picked up a unanimous decision victory over Viviane Araujo. The Brazilian had gone 3-2 over her previous five Octagon appearances ahead of this afternoon’s event.
UFC Jacksonville Results: Maycee Barber destroys Amanda Ribas (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Jacksonville results, including the flyweight co-main event between Maycee Barber and Amanda Ribas. Ribas (12-3) most recently competed at March’s UFC 285 event, where she scored a unanimous decision victory over Viviane Araujo. The Brazilian has gone 3-2 over her past five Octagon appearances overall.
UFC Jacksonville Results: Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane ends in a no-contest (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Jacksonville results, including the heavyweight fight between Justin Tafa and Austen Lane. Tafa (6-3 MMA) enters the contest on a two-fight win streak, his most recent victory coming by way of knockout over Parker Porter this past February. The New Zealand born fighter has gone 3-3 since joining the UFC ranks in October of 2019.
UFC Jacksonville Results: Neil Magny defeats Philip Rowe
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Jacksonville results, including the featured prelim between Neil Magny and Philip Rowe. Magny (28-10 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Gilbert Burns in his most recent Octagon appearance this past January. Prior to that setback, ‘The Haitian Sensation‘ was coming off of a submission victory over Daniel Rodriguez.
Francis Ngannou takes issue with Dana White's comments to Pat McAfee on failed Jon Jones fight
Chris Taylor - June 23, 2023
Francis Ngannou was not impressed by the recent comments made by UFC President Dana White on the Pat McAfee show. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) of course signed with PFL (Professional Fighters League) last month after being offered ‘equity and leadership’ roles within the company. In addition to having a seat on the athlete advisory board and the role of PFL Africa chairman, the agreement also allows for ‘The Predator’ to seek out his own boxing matches.
UFC Jacksonville: 'Emmett vs. Topuria' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 23, 2023
The Octagon returns to Florida for today’s UFC Jacksonville event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria. Emmett (18-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Yair Rodriguez in a bout for the promotion‘s interim featherweight title back in February. Prior to that setback, the 38-year-old American had put together a five-fight win streak, which included knockouts victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic.
Sean O’Malley shares prediction for Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Vera fight at UFC 292
Josh Evanoff - June 23, 2023
UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo has the edge against Marlon Vera. Earlier this week, the bout was announced between ‘Triple C’ and ‘Chito’. The two will return at UFC 292 in Boston, in what has turned out to be a bantamweight-filled card. In addition to Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Vera, the card itself will be headlined by Aljamain Sterling’s return against Sean O’Malley.
Dana White reveals planned meeting with Elon Musk for Mark Zuckerberg fight: "Like UFC 1 for Christ's sake"
Josh Evanoff - June 23, 2023
Life is stranger than fiction, UFC president Dana White fully intends to make Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk. Over the last few days, the two billionaires have been going back and forth over a potential fight. For a while now, the two have been at odds, as they both manage massive social media platforms. Earlier this week, Elon Musk offered a cage fight to help settle their dispute, and Mark Zuckerberg agreed.
Daniel Cormier shares the “off the record” advice he supplied Michael Chandler on how to secure the Conor McGregor fight
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has shared the advice he gave Michael Chandler regarding getting the Conor McGregor fight. At this moment in time, it doesn’t seem as if Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler is going to happen. If it does, it isn’t going to happen anytime soon, given that McGregor isn’t back in the USADA testing pool and he also has legal issues to resolve.
Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor fighting Mike Perry in BKFC would do at least a million PPV buys: “That would be f**king bananas”
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2023
Joe Rogan thinks Conor McGregor vs Mike Perry in bare-knuckle boxing has the potential to sell over a million pay-per-views. It’s safe to say that the future is uncertain for Conor McGregor. While he’s expected to take on Michael Chandler in his return to the Octagon, he has yet to enroll back into the USADA testing pool. In addition, he’s also facing sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged incident at an NBA Finals game.