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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones weighs in on upcoming boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 25, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his take on the upcoming boxing showdown between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou. Joshua and Ngannou will be sharing the boxing ring on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner would be in prime position to challenge either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight gold.
Video | Insane crowd brawl breaks out at UFC Mexico City
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 25, 2024
A massive crowd brawl broke out during UFC Mexico City, and Dana White has given his reaction. UFC Mexico City featuring two pivotal matchups at the top of the marquee. Fans witnessed Brandon Royval get a measure of revenge on Brandon Moreno, defeating him via split decision in the main even. In the co-headliner, Brian Ortega submitted Yair Rodriguez after having a dicey opening round.
UFC Mexico City Bonus Report: Brian Ortega one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024
The Octagon went south of the border for tonight’s UFC Mexico City event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval. The highly anticipated men’s flyweight main event proved to be a thrilling twenty-five-minute affair. Brandon Moreno got off to a strong start in the opening two rounds, but Brandon Royval stormed back in the final fifteen minutes of the fight. ‘Raw Dawg’ utilized forward pressure and a plethora of strikes to ultimately get the better of ‘The Assassin Baby’, earning a well-deserved split decision victory.
Pros react after Brandon Royval defeats Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico City
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Mexico City event was headlined by a men’s flyweight rematch between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval. Moreno (21-8-2 MMA) was competing for the first time since losing the promotion’s flyweight world title to Alexandre Pantoja this past July at UFC 290. Prior to that setback, ‘The Assassin Baby’ had scoreed back-to-back TKO victories over Kai Kara-France and Deiveson Figueiredo.
Pros react after Brian Ortega submits Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Mexico City event was co-headlined by a featherweight rematch between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega. Rodriguez (19-5 MMA) had entered the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Alex Volkanovski in his most previous effort in July of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘El Pantera’ was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Josh Emmett and Brian Ortega respectively.
UFC Mexico City Results: Brian Ortega stops Yair Rodriguez (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Mexico City results, including the co-main event rematch between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega. Rodriguez (19-4 MMA) will enter the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Alex Volkanovski in July of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘El Pantera’ was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Josh Emmett and Brian Ortega respectively.
UFC Mexico City: ‘Moreno vs. Royval 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024
The Octagon heads south of the border for tonight’s UFC Mexico City event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval. Moreno (21-7-2 MMA) will be competing for the first time since losing the promotion’s flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja this past July at UFC 290. Prior to that setback, ‘The Assassin Baby’ was coming off back-to-back TKO victories over Kai Kara-France and Deiveson Figueiredo.
Howie Mandel still doesn't know why Dana White left his podcast early: "I have no explanation"
Cole Shelton - February 23, 2024
Howie Mandel still isn’t sure why UFC CEO Dana White walked off his podcast a few weeks ago. During Super Bowl week in Las Vegas, White was on Radio Row doing several radio hits and podcasts. But, when he went on Mandel’s show, the comedian had a grand introduction for the UFC boss.
Former UFC title challenger Megan Anderson provides update on MMA future: "I enjoy not having to cut weight"
Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Megan Anderson very likely won’t fight in the near future. The Australian was signed to be one of the key stars of the UFC’s women’s featherweight division in 2017. While she debuted with a unanimous decision defeat to Holly Holm, Megan Anderson would later go 3-1 in the cage from 2018 to 2020. In the process, earning a crack at then-featherweight champion Amanda Nunes.
Henry Cejudo walks back retirement talk following UFC 298 loss to Merab Dvalishvili: "I'm not f*cking leaving!"
Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo isn’t going anywhere. ‘Triple C’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 298 over the weekend. Back for the first time since a loss to Aljamain Sterling nearly a year ago, Cejudo faced the rising Merab Dvalishvili. ‘The Machine’ was on a tear heading into the bout, hoping to receive a title shot with a win over the former champion.
Jake Paul tells UFC fighters to “wake up” after Donald Cerrone reveals his fight purse from Conor McGregor bout
Susan Cox - February 23, 2024
Jake Paul is telling UFC fighters to ‘wake up’ after Donald Cerrone revealed his fight purse from Conor McGregor bout. ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone (36-17 MMA) retired from the UFC in July of 2022 after going down to defeat against Jim Miller (37-17 MMA) at UFC 276. Prior to that loss, the veteran fighter had been on a turbulent losing streak for the past three years, going down to defeat against the likes of Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor, Anthony Pettis and Alex Morono.
Khamzat Chimaev explains why he turned down UFC 300 main event slot, details timeline for return
Susan Cox - February 23, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev is explaining why he turned down the UFC 300 main event slot and has shared a timeline for his return to the Octagon. UFC 300 takes place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.