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Deontay Wilder reacts after being KO’d by Tyson Fury in trilogy
Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021
Heavyweight boxing contender Deontay Wilder reacted after being KO’d by Tyson Fury in their trilogy fight on Saturday night in Las Vegas. In one of the greatest heavyweight boxing matches of all time, Wilder and Fury went 11 hard rounds before Fury eventually got the knockout stoppage. It was an epic war as both men dropped each other at numerous points during the fight, but at the end of the match, it was Fury who was the better man. Still, it was an incredible performance by Wilder even in his defeat, as he showed incredible toughness and durability up until the finish.
Vicente Luque still wants to fight Nate Diaz in December: "I know Nate wants it, as well"
Adam Martin - October 10, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Vicente Luque still wants to fight Nate Diaz in December, saying that “I know Nate wants it, as well.” Luque is one of the top welterweight contenders in the UFC right now, and following his win over Michael Chiesa at UFC 265, he called Diaz out for a fight. Diaz appears to be interested in the matchup as well, but up to this point, the UFC has not booked the fight. However, Luque is still holding out hope that the UFC is open to booking this matchup.
Marina Rodriguez says Joanna Jedrzejczyk should be removed from the UFC rankings
Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021
UFC women’s strawweight contender Marina Rodriguez says that former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk should be removed from the UFC rankings. Rodriguez defeated Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 39 event. It was a tremendous performance by Rodriguez, who outstruck Dern for the majority of the rounds and who defended Dern’s submission attempts when the fight hit the ground. The victory will elevate Rodriguez into the top five of the women’s strawweight division, and at this point, she is probably one win away from a title shot.
Melvin Guillard brutally knocked out with one punch by Joe Riggs in BKFC match (Video)
Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021
Former UFC fighter Melvin Guillard was brutally knocked out with one punch by veteran Joe Riggs in a BKFC match that took place this weekend. Guillard and Riggs were former UFC stars, but in the latter stages of their fighting careers, both men are now signed to BKFC. For Guillard, he is now 38 years old and was winless in his last 13 combat sports bouts. While Guillard was once one of the top lightweight fighters in MMA, that was over a decade ago. Now 20 years into his fighting career, Guillard is no longer the same explosive KO artist he once was. In fact, he is now the one who is getting knocked out. And on Saturday, he was brutally knocked out yet again, this time by Riggs.
Sean O’Malley believes Dan Hooker deserves more recognition and popularity: “He should be more of a star”
Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley believes that Dan Hooker deserves more recognition and popularity, saying “he should be more of a star.” Hooker recently fought and defeat Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266 under less-than-ideal circumstances. The UFC lightweight contender got his visa on incredibly short notice, but despite the circumstances, he went out there and put on an incredible performance. A few days after that, Hooker decided to step up and take the fight that no one else wants. He will now fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 later this month. The fact that he is stepping up on short notice to fight someone like Makhachev shows how much of a stud that he is, and his fellow UFC fighters, such as O’Malley, have nothing but respect for what Hooker’s doing.
Joe Rogan reacts after Tyson Fury KO’s Deontay Wilder in trilogy: “All hail the Gypsy King”
Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021
UFC analyst Joe Rogan reacted after Tyson Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder in trilogy their trilogy, stating “all hail the Gypsy King.” In one of the craziest heavyweight boxing matches of all time, Fury knocked out Wilder in the 11th round after a back-and-forth fight where both fighters were knocked down several times. It was an incredible war between two of the best heavyweight boxers we have ever seen, but at the end of the fight, it was Fury getting his hand raised yet again. Fury is now 2-0-1 overall in the trilogy against Wilder and he’s proven that he is the better man. But regardless of Fury being the better boxer, Wilder certainly proved his toughness in the trilogy fight. It was an amazing fight and after, Rogan had nothing but good things to say.
UFC Fighters react after Tyson Fury KO's Deontay Wilder in trilogy
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2021
Tyson Fury put his WBO and The Ring heavyweight titles on the line tonight when he squared off with Deontay Wilder for a third time. Fury (31-0-1) and Wilder (42-2-1) had originally collided back in 2018, with ‘The Gypsy King’ miraculously surviving a late knockdown in the final round to fight to a split draw.
BKFC Montana: 'Riggs vs. Guillard' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2021
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is back this evening with BKFC Montana: ‘Riggs vs Guillard’, a 10-bout fight card headlined by the former UFC standouts. Joe Riggs (49-18-1 MMA, 3-1-1 BKB) will enter tonight’s main event looking to rebound. In his most recent effort this past June, ‘Diesel’ suffered a fourth round TKO loss to Hector Lombard in a fight for the promotions inaugural Cruiserweight Championship. Prior to that setback, Riggs had gone undefeated under the BKFC banner, winning three decisions and fighting to one draw.
UFC Vegas 39 Bonus Report: Rodriguez vs. Dern earns FOTN
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 39 event, a nine-bout fight card headlined by strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez. The highly anticipated main event proved to be a classic strikes versus grappler matchup. Marina Rodriguez was able to simply outclass Mackenzie Dern while on the feet, but the jiu-jitsu wizard nearly finished the fight in round three thanks to her submission game. Despite her best efforts Dern could not overcome the striking prowess of Rodriguez and wound up losing the five-round contest on points.
Pros react after Marina Rodriguez defeats Mackenzie Dern at UFC Vegas 39
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 39 event was headlined by a key women’s strawweight fight featuring Mackenzie Dern taking on Marina Rodriguez. Dern (11-2 MMA) had entered tonight’s main event sporting a four-fight winning streak, her latest being a first round submission victory over Nina Nunes back in April.
UFC Vegas 39 Results: Marina Rodriguez defeats Mackenzie Dern (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 39 event is headlined by a key women’s strawweight fight featuring Mackenzie Dern taking on Marina Rodriguez. Dern (11-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s main event sporting a four-fight winning streak, her latest being a first round submission victory over Nina Nunes in April.
Video | The Undertaker has a request of Tyson Fury ahead of tonight's trilogy with Deontay Wilder
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2021
The Undertaker, real name Mark Calaway, has sent a request to Tyson Fury should he knockout Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight this evening. Fury and Wilder are set to collide for a third time this evening in Las Vegas. The pair initially collided in 2018, with ‘The Gypsy King’ miraculously surviving a late knockdown in the final round which resulted in the contest being ruled a split draw.
Junior Dos Santos set to make pro wrestling debut with Jorge Masvidal in corner
Drake Riggs - October 8, 2021
Junior Dos Santos is making the move from the octagon to the ring – at least for now. Dos Santos, 37, is the former UFC heavyweight champion of the world. To win the title in 2011, he scored a quick 64-second knockout against Cain Velasquez. Ten years later and just like his rival, “Cigano” will follow Velasquez’s footsteps in trying his hand at pro wrestling.
Cat Zingano reacts to Cris Cyborg's next title fight with Sinead Kavanagh
Drake Riggs - October 8, 2021
Cris “Cyborg” Justino has her next challenger for her Bellator featherweight crown… and it isn’t Cat Zingano as many anticipated. Bellator President Scott Coker broke the news on Wednesday that at Bellator 271 in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 12, it will be Cyborg vs. Ireland’s Sinead Kavanagh.
Justin Gaethje expects Michael Chandler to turn 'into a b***h' and wrestle when they fight at UFC 268
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2021
Justin Gaethje is looking for a fan-friendly fight but thinks Michael Chandler will try and wrestle him. Gaethje and Chandler are set to fight at UFC 268 on November 6 in Madison Square Garden in a highly-anticipated fight. When the fight was made, Chandler said he wouldn’t take a backward step but Gaethje doubts that will happen. Instead, he says he thinks the former Bellator lightweight champion will turn into a b***h and wrestle him.
Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3 weigh-in results: Both men come in at career-highs
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2021
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will be at their career-high weights on Saturday night for their trilogy bout. Fury and Wilder first met back in December of 2018 with the fight ending in a controversial draw. They had their rematch in February of 2020 with Fury dominating the fight from start to finish en route to a seventh-round TKO. Now, on Saturday night in Las Vegas, the two are having their trilogy and at weigh-ins, both fighters hit their career-high in weight.
UFC Vegas 39 weigh-in results: Headliners on point, but one fight scratched
Adam D Martin - October 8, 2021
The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 39 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, and 17 of the 18 fighters scheduled to compete have made weight. The main event for UFC Vegas 39 is a five-round women’s strawweight bout between two of the division’s top contenders in Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez. Dern has won her last four fights in a row while Rodriguez is coming off of two straight wins, so the victor of this matchup will be closing in on a title shot at 115lbs. Thankfully, both fighters successfully made weight on Friday afternoon and the UFC Vegas 39 main event is official.
Rob Font confirms UFC offered him interim bantamweight title shot before Cory Sandhagen
Adam D Martin - October 8, 2021
One of the top contenders at 135lbers, Rob Font confirmed that the UFC offered him a bantamweight title shot before Cory Sandhagen. Petr Yan was expected to fight UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, in a rematch for the 135lbs belt at UFC 267 later this year. However, Sterling was forced to withdraw from the fight due to a lingering neck injury. In his place, the UFC called upon Sandhagen, and he will fight Yan for the interim belt later this month. Sandhagen is coming off of a loss to TJ Dillashaw, but Dillashaw was not able to fight this month because he was banged up in that fight. So despite the loss, the UFC called Sandhagen for the title shot.