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UFC Louisville Results: Dominick Reyes KO's Dustin Jacoby (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 8, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Louisville results, including the co-main event between Dustin Jacoby and Dominick Reyes. Jacoby (19-8-1 MMA) will be looking to get back into the win column after his most recent loss to Alonzo Menifield (15-4 MMA) last December at UFC 296. ‘The Hanyak’ has gone 2-3 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.
UFC Louisville Results: Raul Rosas Jr. stops Ricky Turcios in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 8, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Louisville results, including the bantamweight bout between Raul Rosas Jr. and Ricky Turcios. Rosas Jr. (9-1 MMA) was last seen in action this past September, where he earned a first-round TKO victory over Terrence Mitchell. ‘El Nino Problema’ has gone 2-1 since joining the UFC ranks, with his lone career loss coming to Christian Rodriguez by way of decision.
UFC Louisville: ‘Cannonier vs. Imavov’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 8, 2024
The Octagon returns to Kentucky for tonight’s UFC Louisville event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov. Cannonier (17-6 MMA) will enter the bout sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring decision victories over Sean Strickland and Marvin Vettori in his most recent efforts. ‘The Killa Gorilla’ will be looking to reenter title contention with a win this evening.
Sean O’Malley praises Sean Strickland for his win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302: “His style is so sweet”
Susan Cox - June 7, 2024
Sean O’Malley is praising Sean Strickland for his win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302. It was just last weekend, on Saturday June 1st at UFC 302 that saw Sean Strickland (29-6 MMA) defeat Paulo Costa (14-4 MMA) by split decision in the co-main middleweight bout.
Sean Strickland confirms plans to wait for the next title shot following endorsement from Jon Anik: “I’ll be waiting”
Susan Cox - June 7, 2024
Sean Strickland has confirmed he plans to wait for the next title shot following an endorsement from Jon Anik. Strickland (29-6 MMA) lost his middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) this past January at UFC 297. ‘Tarzan’ went on to fight and defeat Paulo Costa (14-4 MMA) by split-decision just last weekend, June 1st, at UFC 302.
John Castaneda vows to submit Daniel Marcos at UFC Louisville: "Peru doesn't have good wrestling"
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2024
John Castaneda was hoping to return much sooner but he’s glad he’s getting a good opponent at UFC Louisville. Castaneda last fought in November when he defeated Kyung Ho Kang by decision at UFC 295. After that, Castaneda says he did get a fight offer in March but decided to turn it down, as he didn’t think it made sense for him.
Michael Chandler assures Conor McGregor main event is "on" despite recent UFC 303 uncertainty
Curtis Calhoun - June 7, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler quelled some fears of his upcoming Conor McGregor fight not coming to fruition on June 29th. Chandler and McGregor are scheduled to headline the UFC’s International Fight Week event at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. The fight has been in the works and discussed for almost two full years and is now just weeks away.
Leon Edwards predicts pivotal Michael 'Venom' Page vs. Ian Machado Garry UFC 303 clash
Curtis Calhoun - June 7, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is keeping a keen eye on the upcoming UFC 303 clash between rising welterweights Michael ‘Venom’ Page and Ian Machado Garry. Edwards will defend the welterweight belt against surging contender Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester. He returns to defend the belt after a unanimous decision victory over Colby Covington at UFC 296 in December.
Luke Rockhold rips into 'f*cking actor' Sean Strickland: "You ain't going to fight to the death"
Josh Evanoff - June 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has nothing but disdain for Sean Strickland. The 39-year-old is fresh off a knockout victory over Joe Schilling in late April at Karate Combat 45. That win was Luke Rockhold’s first since a stoppage victory over David Branch in September 2017. In the years following that win, the former champion suffered three straight UFC losses. Rockhold ultimately retired after a loss to Paulo Costa in late 2022.
WATCH | Conor McGregor releases sparring footage days after mysterious UFC 303 press conference cancelation
Josh Evanoff - June 7, 2024
Conor McGregor is still training despite a lot of mystery around his UFC 303 return. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. After years of waiting, delayed returns, and the release of ‘Road House’, Conor McGregor is now set to return. Later this month, the former two-weight world champion will face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in Las Vegas.
WATCH | Alex Pereira spars with UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira was sparring with heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa. Pereira was in Sydney, Australia for a visit and while he was there he went out and trained with Tuivasa. Although the two aren’t in the same weight class, the two did have a light sparring with one another. It wasn’t much, but Pereira did look like he held his own in the spar.
TJ Dillashaw believes Cory Sandhagen will become UFC champion if he gets past Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC on ABC 7: “He’d beat O’Malley all day”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2024
Former UFC fighter TJ Dillashaw believes Cory Sandhagen will go on to become UFC champion if he gets past Umar Nurmagomedov. For the longest time now, Cory Sandhagen has been viewed as a future world champion in the UFC. Of course, he’s suffered some setbacks along the way as we know – but he’s still an incredible fighter. Now, he’s set to face another tough test on his way to the top as he prepares to battle Umar Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets GOAT endorsement from Donald Trump after UFC 302 meeting
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov drew high praise from former U.S. President Donald Trump after meeting at the UFC 302 pay-per-view. Nurmagomedov cornered UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to a title win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. It was Makhachev’s third successful title defense after back-to-back wins over Alexander Volkanovski in 2023.
Cody Stamann plans to go back to wrestling roots against Taylor Lapilus at UFC Louisville: "Going to set a single-fight takedown record"
Cole Shelton - June 6, 2024
Cody Stamann plans to go back to his roots and wrestle his way to a win at UFC Louisville. Stamann hasn’t fought since May of 2023 when he suffered a controversial decision loss to Douglas Silva de Andrade. After the loss, Stamann was hoping for a quick turnaround. He ended up getting booked to fight in October but as he started his fight camp, he tore his bicep which put him back on the shelf.
Dana White admits he made a mistake after bold Power Slap claims: "I f***ed that up"
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has admitted he made an error after claiming Power Slap has a larger social media following than any other professional sports team. White and the UFC enjoyed another big weekend at UFC 302 last Saturday in Newark. In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier by fifth-round submission to retain the belt.
Jorge Masvidal sends a message to Nate Diaz after viral press conference brawl
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
Jorge Masvidal didn’t take long to speak out after his and Nate Diaz’s teams threw hands at their Thursday pre-fight press conference. Diaz and Masvidal are scheduled to meet in the boxing ring on July 6, almost five years since their UFC 244 BMF clash. Masvidal defeated Diaz by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) to win the inaugural BMF belt.
WATCH: Wild brawl breaks out at Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing press conference
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
The latest Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing pre-fight press conference ended abruptly after their teams threw hands. Diaz and Masvidal, two of the biggest names in UFC history, will square off in a rematch on July 6th in Anaheim, California. It’ll be the second professional boxing bout for both fighters and headlines a card featuring Anthony Pettis, Chris Avila, and Danny Jacobs.
Daniel Cormier on why it's "unfair" to compare Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC accolades
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels the comparisons between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are unfounded. Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in his latest UFC lightweight title defense at UFC 302 last weekend. Nurmagomedov, who retired in 2020 and entered the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022, was front-and-center to witness Makhachev’s latest victory.