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VIDEO | Bodycam footage of Mike Perry’s DUI arrest released
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2024
A police officer’s bodycam footage of Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry’s arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Florida has been publicized. Perry, who hasn’t appeared in combat sports since a loss to Jake Paul in July, was pulled over near Clermont, FL earlier this month for speeding. As an officer approached Perry’s passenger side window, he smelled excessive alcohol coming from Perry.
Max Holloway clowns Ilia Topuria for wearing replica BMF title: "I don't know, it's sus"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2024
Max Holloway is questioning Ilia Topuria’s mentality after he posed with a replica BMF championship. Holloway will challenge Topuria for the UFC featherweight title on October 26th. The 145-pound title fight will headline UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.
Ian Machado Garry insists Colby Covington continues to duck UFC fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has hurled ducking accusations Colby Covington’s way. Garry and Covington have been trading barbs for quite a while now. “The Future” has long claimed that “Chaos” is avoiding a fight with him. Garry said that Covington initially used a foot injury as an excuse.
Belal Muhammad offers to slap fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria amid beef
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2024
Belal Muhammad says he’s prepared to slap Ilia Topuria around if he wants to turn their beef into physicality. Muhammad was recently on the receiving end of some trash talk from Topuria. “El Matador” is the reigning UFC featherweight champion, while Muhammad is the welterweight king. Topuria called Muhammad a “fake champion” and took aim at his finishing rate inside the Octagon.
Joaquin Buckley expresses interest in possible Colby Covington fight
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024
UFC contender Joaquin Buckley has expressed his interest in a possible showdown with Colby Covington. There’s no denying that Joaquin Buckley has been on an absolute tear throughout the last few years. Since making his way to welterweight, he has been able to show a completely different side of himself. In his most recent outing, with things not looking good against Stephen Thompson, he pulled a rabbit out of the hat in the form of a Hail Mary knockout win.
Chael Sonnen believes prime Conor McGregor may have been the greatest of all time
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor, in his prime, may have been the greatest fighter of all time. We all know that Conor McGregor is a pretty enigmatic figure. Without him, mixed martial arts wouldn’t be where it’s at today. In equal measure, he’s had some pretty controversial moments over the years both in and outside of the cage.
Conor McGregor teases UFC comeback as he makes return to the gym
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has teased a comeback once again with a recent image of him returning to the gym. For the longest time now, fans have been wondering when they’re going to see Conor McGregor back in the Octagon. Some have probably given up hope at this point, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from turning.
Belal Muhammad says Conor McGregor illustrates the "Dark side of fighting" in response to Irish star's latest rant
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes Conor McGregor is no longer a role model for young athletes amidst his long Octagon hiatus. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304. Just months after earning the belt, and capping off a lengthy win streak, Muhammad will defend the belt against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December.
Bare Knuckle FC superstar Mike Perry arrested in Florida for DUI
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
Bare Knuckle FC superstar and former UFC standout Mike Perry was arrested earlier this month in Florida for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) ahead of his fighting return. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the 33-year-old Perry was arrested and charged on October 12th in Clermont, FL for DUI. He was also handed a secondary charge of refusing to sign a citation requiring a court appearance.
Renato Moicano doubts the UFC would give him Paddy Pimblett: "UFC is going to protect him"
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024
Renato Moicano doesn’t think he will be fighting Paddy Pimblett anytime soon. Moicano and Pimblett have taken shots at one another in the past and many fans were hoping it would lead to them fighting each other. Both are massive fan-favorites, but after Moicano beat Benoit Saint-Denis in a dominating fashion the Brazilian doesn’t think the UFC will give him that fight.
Brendan Schaub tears up offering health update on former teammate Shane Carwin: "There's nothing we can do"
Josh Evanoff - October 15, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight contender Brendan Schaub has offered an update on Shane Carwin. The former UFC interim heavyweight champion is widely considered one of the hardest hitters to ever step in the cage. In 2008, an undefeated Shane Carwin signed with the company and embarked on a brutal winning streak. Over the next two years, he would score four straight first-round knockout victories.
Dustin Poirier reveals recent near-altercation with Conor McGregor in Las Vegas, says fight "For sure" would've happened
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor nearly came to blows while both were at a Las Vegas convention earlier this month promoting their respective businesses. Poirier hasn’t fought since a loss to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in June. After initially suggesting he’d retire and walk away from mixed martial arts, he’s planning at least one comeback fight in 2025, and potentially two.