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Howie Booth’s Poor Scorecard at UFC 305 Raises Questions About Judging
When the 15 minutes between Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik ended, everyone watching knew the result. There was no real reason to look at the judges’ scorecards. Even Tuivasa’s family would have agreed that Rozenstruik won the fight. But Howie Booth disagreed. Unfortunately, the UFC judge was one of the only three people in the […]
Canelo Told To Vacate All His Belts – ‘Canelo Is Looking For Easy Pickings'
Paulie Malignaggi has called on Canelo Alvarez to vacate his super middleweight titles. Malignaggi made the comments after Canelo chose not to box his then-WBC mandatory David Benavidez. Canelo was undisputed then but chose to vacate his IBF belt after being ordered to face William Scull. He now has the WBA, WBC and WBO belts, […]
Gadzhi Rabadanov Steals Show at PFL 8 With Vicious Knockout to Earn Spot in Lightweight Season Final
Gadzhi Rabadanov isn’t a fighter known for laying waste to his opponents with devastating punches. But fighting in Hollywood, Florida, seemed to have energized the Russian lightweight. Rabadanov left the largest impression of the four playoff fights Friday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. In the second round, Rabadanov landed a […]
Paul Hughes Ready to Jump Into Deep End of Pool for PFL PPV Event
Dakota Ditcheva has set the standard for what other PFL prospects should try to live up to. Ditcheva fought her way into the organization by winning the PFL Europe crowd and is in position to win $1 million with a win in the PFL flyweight tournament championship this November. Paul Hughes would like to follow […]
Dana White's Contender Series Starts Off With a Bang
Ever since the UFC switched gloves at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey, there has been a noticeable decline in fights being finished. While it hasn’t been proven that the decline in knockouts has anything to do with equipment, the fighters who fought in the first week of Dana White’s Contender Series showed it’s still […]
‘Africa Would Have Won Either Way’: DDP and Adesanya Bury Hatchet After UFC 305
Dricus du Plessis looked miserable. Fatigued, tired, and forced to deal with being walked down by former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya Sunday in Perth, Australia, during UFC 305. But looking pretty doesn’t win out fights. Toughness does. Following a long buildup and a sometimes ugly war of words, du Plessis backed up his talk […]
Ankalaev Calls Pereira A Chicken – ‘Mention My Name, I’m Gonna KO'
Magomed Ankalaev has labelled Alex Pereira a chicken as the light heavyweight continues to make noise in the division. Pereira is the current champion after knocking out Jiri Prochazka in his last fight at UFC 303 to retain his lightweight heavyweight belt. It was the second time Alex had stopped him following his win at […]
Adesanya Won't Retire Following The Du Plessis Loss – ‘I'm Not Leaving'
Israel Adesanya says he will not retire after losing to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305. Izzy was a massive favorite heading into the fight as he sought to recapture his lost belt against Sean Strickland. The build-up was marred by accusations that Du Plessis made it personal after he stated he would be the […]
Pereira Tells Du Plessis – ‘I'm Coming Down To 185'
Alex Pereira says he will return to middleweight following Dricus Du Plessis’ win over Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis secured a fourth-round submission win following a series of right hands to get Adesanya on the floor. Prior to that, it appeared Adesanya found his momentum as Du Plessis was second best. The win meant Du Plessis […]
Kompet Fairtex Executes Game Plan, Wins Fifth Straight at ONE Friday Night Fights 75
Kompet Fairtex wakes up every day with the painful memory of losing his debut in ONE. Over the past year-and-a-half, Kompet has been piling up victories over any man attempting to hand him a second defeat. During a 127-point Muay Thai catchweight bout with Omar El Halabi, Kompet fired off a high volume of strikes […]
Drake Losses $450,000 After Du Plessis Beats Adesanya
Drake bet $450,000 on Israel Adesanya to beat Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 and lost his money. Du Plessis defended his UFC Middleweight Title for the first time and submitted Adesanya in the fourth round. He won the belt after beating Sean Strickland in a controversial split decision. Meanwhile, Izzy had been absent […]
Du Plessis Submits Adesanya In An Upset Win – Should Izzy Retire?
Dricus du Plessis pulled off a shock fourth-round submission win to defeat Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and retain his UFC Middleweight Title. The build-up was dominated by ‘racial undertones’ after Adesanya was unhappy about Du Plessis’ prior comments. The South African had said he would be the first African to win the belt. He […]
Du Plessis Vs. Adesanya Predictions – ‘He Will Piece Him Up'
Dricus du Plessis defends his UFC Middleweight Title this Saturday against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 as fellow MMA fighters pick their winner. Du Plessis defends the belt he won from Sean Strickland in his last fight at UFC 297. The South African triumphed in a controversial majority decision. Dana White felt Strickland had won. […]
Hawk Tuah Girl Begins Training For MMA – Calls Out Jon Jones
Hailey Welch (Hawk Tuah girl) was seen training at the Renzo Gracie L.A. gym. She became an internet sensation after a street interviewer asked her about her sex life. The clips went viral, a her fame increased rapidly. She made her first appearance at a combat sports event to watch Jake Paul take on Mike […]
Fans Slam Dana White For Announcing Pereira Vs. Rountree – ‘Disgraceful Matchmaking'
Fans are unhappy with Dana White announcing Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree for UFC 307 on October 5. White has said the fight will take place from Salt Lake City, Utah Delta Centre, as Pereira hopes to continue his recent form. He knocked out Jiri Prochazka in his last fight at UFC 303 with a kick […]
Dana White: The UFC Is Not Pro Republican – ‘I Would Treat Biden The Same'
Dana White has dismissed suggestions that the UFC is a pro-Republican Party organization. White has faced this claim due to his close relationship with Donald Trump. The CEO of the UFC has spoken at the RNC on three occasions. He did this in 2016, 2020 and this year. This year’s convention was particularly noteworthy as […]
Du Plessis Makes Adesanya Cry
Israel Adesanya broke down in tears during a fiery presser with Dricus du Plessis as they face off on Saturday in their middleweight clash. Du Plessis defends his belt for the first time at UFC 305, a title he acquired with a win over Sean Strickland. It was a controversial split decision, with many believing Sean […]
Khabib Pays Off His Debt To The Russian Authorities
Khabib Nurmagomedov has reportedly paid off his unpaid taxes to the Russian government, which amounted to over $3 million. Two Russian publications, Mash.ru and RT, claimed that Khabib’s paperwork showed some irregularities, meaning he owed the Russian state money. His Eagle FC MMA Promotion and other businesses were being investigated. It is claimed that the […]
Adesanya Blasts The UFC For Disrespecting Ngannou – ‘Can’t Erase Francis’ Legacy'
Israel Adesanya criticized the UFC’s decision to try to remove Francis Ngannou from their history. Ngannou is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion who left the organization last year on bad terms. Contract talks broke down as Francis was vocal about how his right as an independent contractor would have been removed. He reportedly turned down […]
Kompet Fairtex Seeks Fifth Straight Win During ONE Friday Night Fights 75 Main Event
Kompet Fairtex was never going to flounder for long in the ONE Championship. Yes, Kompert disappointed some supporters by losing his debut fight with the organization. But online boxing news showed that Kompet’s credentials meant he would have more opportunities to rebuild his reputation. During Kompet’s career, he was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai […]