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Steven Seagal Uses ‘CIA Experience' To Train Alex Pereira For UFC 300 Main Event
Alex Pereira, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, is training with Steven Seagal for his UFC 300 fight. Pereira headlines against Jamahal Hill in the first defense of his title, which he secured against Jiri Prochazka. Hill vacated the belt after beating Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 following an Achilles injury, allowing Pereira to become a […]
Fans Mock Masvidal's Possible Return For Gaethje – ‘Worry About Fighting Obesity First'
Jorge Masvidal could come out of retirement to fight ‘BMF’ champion Justin Gaethje. Gamebread is the former BMF champion, a belt he vacated before fighting Gilbert Burns. Masvidal retired after losing to Burns at UFC 287 in April 2023 via a unanimous decision. He left the sport on a poor run of form, losing his […]
Blanchfield and Fiorot Headline Ridiculous UFC Atlantic City Card
Is Dana White trying to build up the anticipation for UFC 300? He most certainly is. As such, MMA fans are getting treated to exceptional high-caliber cards in the build-up to the landmark event. UFC Atlantic City at Boardwalk Hall is another fine pitstop along the way, headlined by two of the best female flyweights […]
Card of Champions Will Break in Relationship Between PFL and Bellator
The Professional Fighters League had a challenge on its hands after acquiring Bellator. PFL inherited a large roster of talented fighters. What the organization didn’t want to do was come out with a first event out of the gate that didn’t draw interest. This weekend, the PFL and Bellator will clash in a PFL vs […]
Keyshawn Davis Targets Teofimo Lopez And Adam Azim: ‘I’m Willing To Fight Anybody’
Fast-rising prospect Keyshawn Davis has set his sights on Teofimo Lopez Jr. and exciting British talent Adam Azim, stating that he is “willing to fight anybody”. Davis, named 2022 Prospect of the Year by both ESPN and The Ring Magazine, continued to live up to the hype when he took his perfect professional record to […]
Claressa Shields Predicts Joshua Vs Ngannou To Go To Split Decision
Women’s boxing star Claressa Shields has predicted that the upcoming heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will be decided on a split decision. Two-time unified heavyweight world champion Joshua and former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou are set to meet in the ring on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For Joshua, it will […]
Ngannou Surprised Everyone Once. Can He Do the Same to Joshua?
It’s hard to know what to think of Francis Ngannou as a boxer. During his first professional boxing match last October in Saudi Arabia, Ngannou went the distance with Tyson Fury. But Ngannou didn’t just survive the bout. Ngannou landed several strong punches, making it appear he had been boxing for years. He stunned the […]
Canelo Could Leave PBC As Fears Grow Over Al Haymon Not Having Enough Money
PBC is reportedly wanting Canelo Alvarez to fight Jaime Munguia on Cinco de Mayo Weekend. Alvarez has not fought since beating Jermell Charlo last year by a unanimous decision. The fight was criticised given the one-sided nature since Charlo was moving up two weight classes from 154 pounds to try and win Canelo’s undisputed title […]
Ngannou's Coach Calls Out John Fury To Settle Their Beef
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Dewey Cooper, has called out Tyson Fury’s father, John Fury, for a boxing bout. The Fury and Ngannou camp have a history since they were involved in an entertaining exhibition bout in October last year. Ngannou was making his boxing debut after having conquered the UFC. He is the former UFC heavyweight […]
Tyson Fury Warned About Taking This Fight – ‘He’d Land On The Chin And Render Him Unconscious'
Mike Tyson would beat Tyson Fury in a potential boxing match. That is according to Carl Froch. The Gypsy King knows what it is like to go up against Iron Mike after having fought Francis Ngannou. Mike was in the corner as the former UFC Heavyweight Champion suffered a split decision loss. Despite this being […]
Masvidal Blasts Covington For ‘Blaming' Donald Trump Over His UFC 296 Loss – ‘You’re Blaming The F—ing Greatest President'
Jorge Masvidal has criticized Colby Covington over making numerous excuses for his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December. Edwards beat Covington via a unanimous decision to retain his UFC Welterweight Title. That was Covington’s third world title loss, as he failed to back up his pre-fight trash talk. The challenger mentioned Edwards’ […]
Volkanovski's Loss Blamed On Mark Zuckerberg – ‘Soy Energy Of Mark Zuckernerd'
Kenny Florian has questioned Alexander Volkanovski walking out with Mark Zuckerberg as he lost his UFC Featherweight Title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. The Australian was knocked out in spectacular fashion during the second round, losing his stint as a four-year champion. That was the second time Volkanovski hit in the canvas in succession, […]
Axe Murderer’s Legacy in PRIDE Earns Him Spot in Hall of Fame
Wanderlei Silva is a throwback to a different time in MMA. Long before the UFC officially established itself as the dominant brand in the sport, there were a few other colorful promotions that had a lasting impact on the sport. PRIDE, based out of Japan, would be the home for many future UFC stars and […]
How Celebrities Have Made an Impression at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Oscars and Other Awards
Photo from 2021 red carpet awards @thewestwoodarchives on IG What have Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Rosamund Pike, and Michael J Fox got in common? Yes, it’s that time of year – The BAFTAs (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards). Many consider the BAFTAs a warm-up for the Oscars […]
Revenge Factor: Moreno Looks to Hand Royval Another Defeat
If Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval weren’t set to fight at Arena CDMX in Mexico City this Saturday, they could be meeting somewhere in a support group. Both men recently fought Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight championship and lost a decision. Moreno is a former champion who had a famous four-fight series with Deiveson […]
Josh Taylor Abandons Nice-Guy Image And Turns Heel For Jack Catterall Rematch
There has been a curious and dramatic change to Josh Taylor’s entire public personality ahead of his rematch with Jack Catterall on April 27. The former undisputed super-lightweight champion had always been the shy and quiet type, his lack of superstar personality arguably holding him back from getting the credit and attention he deserved for […]
Dana White Denies Adesanya Vs. Chimaev As Main Event For UFC Saudi Arabia In June
Dana White has dismissed claims that Israel Adesanya vs Khamzat Chimaev is the main event for UFC Saudi Arabia in June. The main event was initially set for March 2, only for that to break down. There were suggestions that Saudi Arabia was not happy with the quality of the card after reports they put […]
Mayweather Blasts Pacquiao For Lying About A Rematch – ‘He Said My Name When He Wasn’t Supposed To'
Floyd Mayweather has slammed Manny Pacquiao for announcing their rematch. The eight-division champion sent the internet ablaze when he confirmed their rematch at a RIZN event in December last year. Pacman has not fought in a professional fight since he walked away from the sport in 2021, losing to Yordenis Ugas. Since then, he has […]
Ngannou Says He Will Knock Joshua Out Cold
Francis Ngannou has backed himself to knock out Anthony Joshua on March 8. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has his second boxing bout, with plenty of anticipation to see how he will perform. Ngannou troubled Tyson Fury on his boxing debut, sending him to the canvas in the third round with a sweeping left hook. […]
Claressa Shields Promises To End Keith Thurman's Career – ‘These Men, Thurman Ain't That Good To Beat Me'
Claressa Shields doubled down on her belief that she could beat Keith Thurman in a boxing match. Shields is the current Undisputed Middleweight Champion in women’s boxing and a two-time undisputed champion overall. That has put her alongside Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue as the two fighters to have done it in the four-belt era. […]