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Video | Jake Paul mocks Conor McGregor with powder-faced impression
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Jake Paul couldn’t refrain from taking aim at Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent live stream appearance. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently raised eyebrows after appearing inebriated while partaking in a Duelbits partnership stream on Friday afternoon.
UFC Paris: 'Moicano vs. Saint Denis' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
The Octagon returns to France for today’s UFC Paris event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis. Moicano (19-5-1 MMA) enters the bout on a three-fight win streak, his most recent being a second-round TKO victory over Jalin Turner at UFC 300. Prior to that, the 35-year-old Brazilian had picked up wins over Brad Riddell and Drew Dober respectively.
Kayla Harrison admits one concern if Julianna Pena regains UFC world title
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
UFC star Kayla Harrison has revealed what would concern her if Julianna Pena recaptures the UFC women’s bantamweight title at UFC 307. As we know, Kayla Harrison is one of the most exciting contenders in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today. She has already achieved some incredible things in mixed martial arts, and her next big aim is to capture the UFC women’s bantamweight title.
Demetrious Johnson explains why Jon Jones isn't the Michael Jordan of MMA
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has explained why he doesn’t see Jon Jones as the Michael Jordan of mixed martial arts. In the eyes of many, Jon Jones is the greatest fighter of all time. He’s done some incredible things in the sport and later this year, he’ll hope to cement his legacy even further when he battles Stipe Miocic. In doing so, he’ll be defending his UFC heavyweight championship against the man who many believe is the best heavyweight ever.
Julianna Pena believes she can lure Amanda Nunes out of retirement with UFC 307 win
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Julianna Pena believes there’s a chance she could lure Amanda Nunes out of retirement with a big victory at UFC 307. As we know, Amanda Nunes is widely considered to be the greatest female fighter of all time. She has, however, been retired for a while now, riding off into the sunset with an incredible record behind her.
Diego Lopes announces he's the UFC 308 backup to Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes will be in Abu Dhabi to serve as the backup to Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 next month. In a recent tweet, Lopes shared the news.
Belal Muhammad hints Shavkat Rakhmonov title fight announcement is imminent: "See you soon, boy"
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is potentially weeks away from his first title defense against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July. He’s on an 11-fight unbeaten streak, following a loss to Geoff Neal in 2019.
Conor McGregor reveals prior talks with Terence Crawford for two-fight deal in boxing and MMA: "Gotta respect that!"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor nearly fought boxing star Terence Crawford. ‘The Notorious’ is no stranger to the world of professional boxing. Back in August 2017, Conor McGregor stepped into the ring as a two-weight UFC champion and faced Floyd Mayweather. While the Irishman was handed a stoppage loss that night, he impressed many. Since then, McGregor has been linked to several other high-profile boxers.
Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling re-booked for UFC 310 after recent fight fallout
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
The UFC matchmakers moved fast to re-book Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling after Sterling’s recent withdrawal from their original fight date at UFC 307. Evloev vs. Sterling is rescheduled for UFC 310 on December 7th in Las Vegas. The promotion announced the news on Thursday on their social media pages.
Referee Marc Goddard says he cried after officiating Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum: "The darkest depths of their souls"
Chris Taylor - September 27, 2024
Longtime MMA referee Marc Goddard hadn’t been shaken up many times in his legendary career, but all that changed as Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum battled at UFC 236. Adesanya and Gastelum fought for the then-interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 236 in Atlanta. The winner earned the right to face then-UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, for the lineal championship.
Conor McGregor absolutely unloads on "ding dong" Ilia Topuria: "I'll cave ya head in"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Conor McGregor has absolutely unloaded on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. McGregor and Topuria have taken shots at one another in the past. Most recently, the UFC featherweight champion said he would turn down a fight against the Irishman due to what McGregor stands for now.
Merab Dvalishvili calls to rematch Sean O'Malley at UFC 309: "I wanna show him I will beat him again"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili wants his first title defense to be a rematch against Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili became the UFC’s bantamweight champion with a clear-cut decision win over O’Malley at UFC 306 at Sphere. Following the win, most assumed that Dvalishvili would face Umar Nurmagomedov next. However, since the fight, O’Malley has called for a rematch as he claimed he won rounds 1, 3, and 5.