The excitement was palpable as UFC, in collaboration with the Western Australian Government, unveiled their multiyear partnership that would see the return of two high-profile events to Perth. The first event, UFC 305, is scheduled to take place at the RAC Arena on Sunday, August 18. This marks the third time that Perth will host
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The 2021 PFL heavyweight champion, Bruno Cappelozza, has pulled out of the upcoming fight card scheduled for April 4 in San Antonio. The promotion made the announcement on social media, revealing that Cappelozza was set to face Sergey Bilostenniy but has now been replaced by Blagoy Ivanov. The reasons behind Cappelozza’s sudden withdrawal remain undisclosed,
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is gearing up for its 2024 regular season, set to kick off next week on April 4th. Following the acquisition of Bellator MMA just days before the 2023 Championship finals, the PFL has undergone significant changes during the offseason. One of the most notable additions is the introduction of the
Rose Namajunas, a former two-time UFC champion at strawweight, made a successful debut in the flyweight division by outpointing Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Namajunas ended a two-bout losing streak with a unanimous decision victory over Ribas, who is ranked ninth at strawweight. During the fight, Namajunas
Corey Anderson achieved a significant milestone in his career by claiming the vacant Bellator MMA light heavyweight title after defeating Irish challenger Karl Moore. This victory marked Anderson’s third attempt at securing the title, with previous challenges ending in a no contest and a decision loss. Despite his extensive experience in the UFC, where he
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland recently took to social media to share a deeply personal post about his ongoing battle with mental health. In a video posted on Monday, Strickland bravely admitted to feeling like he was “spiraling” and struggling with his mental well-being. This candid confession sheds light on the fact that even
Conor McGregor, the former UFC double champion, has confirmed that he will be returning to the Octagon this summer. McGregor revealed to ESPN that he will be facing off against Michael Chandler, but the exact date and event for the fight are yet to be announced. The news of McGregor’s return comes shortly after his
Polish heavyweight Marcin Tybura delivered a stunning victory in the UFC octagon by submitting Tai Tuivasa in the first round of their main event fight. Tybura’s quick and efficient win came at the 4:08 mark with a rear-naked choke, showcasing his mastery in grappling techniques. This win marks one of the fastest victories in Tybura’s
Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa is gearing up to face off against Poland’s Marcin Tybura this weekend at UFC Fight Night 239 with a strong determination to break free from his recent three-fight losing streak. Originally slated to fight at UFC 298 in California, the bout was delayed after Tuivasa suffered a torn meniscus during his
UFC legend Mark Coleman found himself in a life-threatening situation when a house fire broke out in Toledo, Ohio, on Wednesday. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding him, Coleman managed to save both of his parents from the fire before being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The 59-year-old athlete’s quick thinking and bravery in the face
The much-awaited rematch between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal is set to take place on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, but this time in the boxing ring. This fight is a follow-up to their epic clash in the UFC 244 main event back in 2019, where Masvidal emerged victorious via TKO
The PFL’s 2024 regular season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with the opening round matchups officially announced. Heavyweights Ante Delija and Valentin Moldavsky are set to headline the first event on April 4 in San Antonio. This highly anticipated matchup is sure to kick off the season with a bang, as both