In a thrilling rematch between UFC middleweight fighters Brendan Allen and Chris Curtis, fans were treated to an intense 25-minute fight that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Allen narrowly defeated Curtis via split decision, seeking revenge from their previous encounter in 2021 where Curtis emerged victorious with a knockout win. This time
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The UFC’s anti-doping program testing agent, Crystal Martinez, recently filed a police report in Albuquerque, New Mexico, accusing heavyweight champion Jon Jones of assaulting and threatening her life during a sample collection. The incident allegedly took place on March 30 at Jones’ residence, where Martinez claimed that Jones took her phone temporarily and threatened to
The PFL’s 2024 regular season kicked off with an electrifying start, showcasing the power of the heavyweights. Russian heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky took center stage, earning an impressive six points with a first-round knockout of Ante Delija. Moldavsky, a former Bellator interim champ and disciple of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, wasted no time in dispatching his
As the PFL presents its first fight card of the 2024 season, the echoes of its recent acquisition of Bellator MMA can still be felt. The crossover theme that marked the first pay-per-view event of the year persists, with past and present champions from both promotions facing off against each other. The first card of
Manon Fiorot, hailing from Nice, France, showcased her skills and dominance in the octagon during the main event of UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City. She faced off against Erin Blanchfield in a five-round battle, ultimately outclassing her opponent with superior striking and defensive prowess. Fiorot’s performance earned her a unanimous 50-45 victory on the
Igor Severino, a rising UFC fighter from Brazil, made headlines for all the wrong reasons after being disqualified in his UFC debut for biting his opponent, Andre Lima, on the arm. This shocking incident not only left a visible mark on Lima but also resulted in Severino being released from the UFC by CEO Dana
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
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