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Jorge Masvidal admits he might call it quits if he loses to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287: “This could be the last one”
Susan Cox - April 3, 2023
Jorge Masvidal is admitting he may call it quits if he loses to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. UFC 287 takes place this coming Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida.
Free agent Anthony Pettis confirms plans of returning to mixed martial arts following recent boxing debut: “I’m not done with MMA”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Anthony Pettis has confirmed his desire to return to mixed martial arts following his successful pro boxing debut. Last weekend, Anthony Pettis succeeded in his pro boxing debut against Roy Jones Jr. He defeated the legendary figure, outworking him over the course of their contest.
UFC champion Jamahal Hill shares footage of a former opponent experiencing police brutality: “Yo this wild asf”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Jamahal Hill has shared footage of a former opponent of his experiencing police brutality back in 2012. UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has been on quite the journey. From his childhood all the way up to the present day, he’s had to face some real adversity. Now, though, he sits at the top of the mountain as the king of the 205 pound division.
Israel Adesanya wants to “move on to another head” after defeating Alex Pereira at UFC 287: “I don't like fighting the same people”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Israel Adesanya wants to move on from Alex Pereira if he’s able to defeat him at UFC 287 this weekend. At UFC 281 last year, Alex Pereira shocked the world. In the main event, he knocked out Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight championship.
Michael Bisping thinks "element of surprise" could play into Israel Adesanya's hands in Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Michael Bisping feels Israel Adesanya may be able to catch Alex Pereira by surprise when they collide inside the Octagon a second time. Adesanya is set to challenge Pereira at UFC 287 on April 8. The UFC Middleweight Championship fight will be held inside Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida. Back in November 2022, Pereira defeated Adesanya via fifth-round TKO to capture the UFC middleweight title. This was Pereira first MMA win over “The Last Stylebender,” but his third combat sports victory against him.
Scott Coker on Cris Cyborg's Bellator status: "We expect to bring her back here at some point this year"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Bellator President Scott Coker has given an update on Cris Cyborg’s future with the promotion. Cris Cyborg is the reigning Bellator Women’s Featherweight Champion, but she hasn’t been seen in pro MMA action since April 2022. While she’s recognized as a Bellator titleholder, Cyborg is a free agent. She has been inside the boxing ring during her free agency, but hasn’t committed to an MMA promotion.
Jeremy Stephens fires back at Conor McGregor: "Your brittle bones ready to throw heat?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Jeremy Stephens has responded to Conor McGregor suggesting that the two of them trade leather inside the boxing ring. Stephens and 2023 UFC Hall of Fame inductee Jose Aldo went one-on-one on the Gamebred Boxing 4 card. The bout lasted through all six rounds and the judges scored this one as a majority draw. During the event, McGregor took to his Twitter account to respectfully call Aldo out for a boxing match. Aldo had none of it, as he blasted McGregor when speaking to reporters at the Gamebred Boxing 4 post-fight press conference.
Conor McGregor responds to backlash from Jose Aldo callout: “Me and who the f**k is that guy should box”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Conor McGregor has responded to the fiery backlash he received from Jose Aldo over a callout. Aldo was in action this weekend, taking on Jeremy Stephens at Gamebred Boxing 4. The bout ended in a majority draw, which drew the ire of Aldo. The Brazilian legend wasn’t interested in hearing about a challenge issued by McGregor on Twitter during the event for a boxing match. Here’s what Jose Aldo told media members during the Gamebred Boxing 4 post-fight press conference (h/t MMAJunkie).
Jose Aldo responds to callout from Conor McGregor: “You run and now you still talk shit?”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Jose Aldo was not in the mood when asked about Conor McGregor’s suggestion for a boxing match with him. Aldo was in action this weekend, taking on familiar foe Jeremy Stephens in a boxing match. The bout was featured on the main card of Gamebred Boxing 4. The bout went six rounds and ended in a majority draw. Aldo made it clear that he was not happy with the decision.
Bob Sapp and Rampage Jackson emerge victorious in wild Siamese boxing match at Fight Circus 6 (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Bob Sapp and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson teamed up for a Siamese boxing match at Fight Circus 6 and it was quite the spectacle. Jackson and Sapp took on promoter Jon Nutt and Woody in Phuket, Thailand this weekend. Things went off the rails quickly in hilarious fashion, as one would expect. Jackson and Sapp landed a knockdown in the first round. In the second stanza, however, “Rampage” and Sapp delivered some punches to the referees. One official wasn’t about to take this lying down, as he pushed “Rampage” and Sapp to the corner and even went for a single-leg takedown on Jackson.
Pros react after Anthony Pettis defeats Roy Jones Jr. at Gamebred Boxing 4
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Tonight’s Gamebred Boxing 4 event was headlined by a heavyweight fight between Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis. Jones Jr. (66-10) was competing for the first time since fighting Mike Tyson to a draw in an exhibition bout in 2020. The 54-year-old had last competed as a professional in 2018, where he extended his win streak to 4 in a row with a decision victory over Scott Sigmon.
Gamebred Boxing 4 Results: Anthony Pettis defeats Roy Jones Jr. by majority decision (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Tonight’s Gamebred Boxing 4 event is headlined by a heavyweight fight between Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis. Jones Jr. (66-9) will be competing for the first time since fighting Mike Tyson to a draw in an exhibition bout in 2020. The 54-year-old last competed as a professional in 2018, where he extended his win streak to 4 in a row with a decision victory over Scott Sigmon.
Gamebred Boxing 4 Results: Vitor Belfort defeats Jacare Souza (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Tonight’s Gamebred Boxing 4 event is co-headlined by a heavyweight fight between Vitor Belfort and Jacare Souza. Belfort (26-14 MMA, 1-0 Boxing) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating boxing legend Evander Holyfield via first-round TKO in an exhibition bout in 2021. ‘The Phenom’ will be looking to avenge his previous loss to ‘Jacare’ which occurred via TKO at UFC 198 in May of 2016.
Pros react after Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens ends in a majority draw at Gamebred Boxing 4
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Tonight’s Gamebred Boxing 4 event in Milwaukee featured a rematch between Jose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens. Aldo (31-8 MMA) and Stephens (29-21 MMA) had previously met inside of the Octagon at UFC on FOX 30 in July of 2018, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by way of first-round TKO.
Gamebred Boxing 4 Results: Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens ends in a majority draw (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Tonight’s Gamebred Boxing 4 event in Milwaukee features a rematch between Jose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens. Aldo (31-8 MMA) and Stephens (29-21 MMA) had previously met inside of the Octagon at UFC on FOX 30 in July of 2018, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by way of first-round TKO.
PFL 1 Results: Brendan Loughnane TKO's Marlon Moraes (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Tonight’s PFL 1 event in Las Vegas is headlined by a featherweight fight featuring Brendan Loughnane taking on Marlon Moraes. Loughnane (27-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since winning the 2022 PFL Featherweight Tournament with a TKO victory over Bubba Jenkins. The Manchester native will enter the contest sporting a four-fight winning streak.
PFL 1 Results: Rob Wilkinson defeats Thiago Santos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Tonight’s PFL 1 event in Las Vegas is co-headlined by a light heavyweight fight featuring Thiago Santos taking on Rob Wilkinson. Santos (22-11 MMA), a former UFC title challenger, will be making his Professional Fighters League debut this evening. ‘Marreta’ most recently competed back in August of 2022, suffering a TKO loss to newly minted UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill.
Belal Muhammad shares his thoughts on rumored Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards title fight at UFC 291: "I step in and finish Colby in 2"
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Belal Muhammad has shared his thoughts on the rumored Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards title fight at UFC 291. Yesterday afternoon Sports Illustrated reported that ‘Edwards vs. Covington’ is being targeted to headline UFC 291 on July 22nd in London, England.