Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy set for UFC 311 co-main event clash
Elite lightweights Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy are scheduled to fight in the co-main event of UFC 311 in September, with a guaranteed lightweight title shot on the line for the winner.
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British boxer Raven Chapman recovering after emergency brain surgery
Former world title challenger Raven Chapman is recovering in the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for a brain bleed, which occurred after she collapsed during a sparring session.
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Alex Pereira remains frustrated with referee Herb Dean over UFC 250 incident
UFC star Alex Pereira expressed ongoing frustration with referee Herb Dean for failing to deduct points after Pereira took illegal shots to the back of the head following a knockdown at UFC Freedom 250.
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Jessie Rosas withdrawn from UFC Fight Night 284 ahead of weigh-ins
Jessie Rosas, brother of Raul Rosas Jr., has been pulled from his scheduled bout at UFC Fight Night 284 just hours before the official weigh-ins, though a replacement opponent has reportedly been secured.
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PFL Charlotte card finalized with Battle vs. Rosta middleweight headliner
The Professional Fighters League has announced the complete fight card for PFL Charlotte on August 7, which will be headlined by a middleweight clash between Chris Battle and Dustin Rosta.
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Justin Gaethje’s manager targets massive fights, eyes Islam Makhachev clash
Manager Ali Abdelaziz revealed that undisputed UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will not retire but is only seeking massive bouts, proposing a potential showdown against welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.
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Daniel Cormier recalls bizarre commentary moment linked to fight-fixing probe
Former UFC champion and commentator Daniel Cormier shared that one of his strangest broadcasting moments involved unknowingly criticizing a fighter who was subsequently investigated for alleged fight-fixing.
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Aaron McKenna faces Etinosa Oliha for vacant IBF title at Zuffa Boxing 10
Unbeaten boxers Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha will headline Zuffa Boxing’s Irish debut at Dublin’s 3Arena this Saturday, competing for the vacant IBF middleweight title live on Paramount+ and Sky Sports.
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Coach Javier Mendez downplays immediate UFC title shot for Usman Nurmagomedov
Coach Javier Mendez stated he does not expect PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to receive an immediate UFC title shot upon joining, calling such a matchmaking move ‘suicide’ for the promotion.
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Early betting odds released for UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Opening betting odds have been released for the UFC 331 fight card, which is scheduled to take place on September 19 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, featuring several heavily favored competitors.
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Ian Machado Garry dismisses critics ahead of UFC 330 title fight
Welterweight challenger Ian Machado Garry brushed off negative comments from Darren Till, claiming he receives only love in person as he prepares to face champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on August 15.
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Amiran Gogoladze and Felix Klinkhammer booked for vacant OKTAGON title
OKTAGON MMA has scheduled a welterweight championship bout between Amiran Gogoladze and Felix Klinkhammer to crown a new division champion on Halloween night in Munich, Germany.
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Teen promoter launches ‘8IGHT Strikes’ to offer MMA action without grappling
19-year-old promoter Charlie Herdman has introduced ‘8IGHT Strikes,’ a new combat sports discipline combining boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai with 4oz gloves to deliver pure striking action without wrestling.
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Masaaki Noiri faces Liu Mengyang in ONE kickboxing tournament rematch
Masaaki Noiri will rematch Liu Mengyang at ONE SAMURAI 2 in Tokyo on August 8, kicking off an eight-man featherweight tournament where the ultimate winner secures a title shot against champion Superbon.
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Fighter Jon Kunneman aims to reach UFC to inspire people with Type 1 diabetes
Mixed martial artist Jon Kunneman is pursuing a career in the UFC with the goal of demonstrating that athletes with Type 1 diabetes can compete at the highest level of professional combat sports.
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