Former professional boxer Prichard Colon dies at age 33
Former professional boxer Prichard Colon has passed away at the age of 33, as confirmed by his father Richard on Facebook. A cause of death was not disclosed for the former athlete.
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UFC 330 host hotel evacuated ahead of official weigh-ins
The host hotel for UFC 330 in Philadelphia was temporarily evacuated on Friday morning, causing an unexpected disruption just hours before the official fighter weigh-ins were scheduled to begin.
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Joe Rogan names Paddy Pimblett the most entertaining fighter in the UFC
Following Paddy Pimblett’s co-headline victory at UFC 329, commentator Joe Rogan praised ‘The Baddy’ on his podcast, calling him the most fun fighter currently on the promotion’s roster.
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Kelvin Gastelum reportedly withdraws from upcoming Noche UFC fight
Reports indicate that former UFC title challenger Kelvin Gastelum has pulled out of his scheduled September 12 bout at Noche UFC, with promotional matchmakers working on a replacement.
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Diego Lopes confirms transition to UFC lightweight division
Following a knockout victory over Steve Garcia at UFC Freedom 250, featherweight contender Diego Lopes has officially confirmed his decision to move up to the 155-pound lightweight division.
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Islam Makhachev questions Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 knee injury
UFC champion Islam Makhachev expressed skepticism regarding Conor McGregor’s recent knee injury suffered at UFC 329, suggesting that the veteran fighter’s body can no longer handle the physical demands.
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Islam Makhachev addresses potential move to middleweight division
Ahead of his welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, Islam Makhachev stated that while a future move to 185 pounds would be difficult, he is not ruling it out.
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Bilal Hasan booked for UFC debut on August 29 after quick DWCS win
Following a 45-second knockout victory on Dana White’s Contender Series, undefeated flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan is scheduled to make his promotional debut against Nilson Rojas at UFC Shanghai.
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Aljamain Sterling reveals potential opponents for UFC return
Former champion Aljamain Sterling indicated that the UFC has discussed Aaron Pico and Kevin Vallejos as potential opponents for his upcoming return to the Octagon.
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Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott share lighthearted press conference moment
Boxers Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott traded humorous remarks regarding their physical conditioning during their final pre-fight press conference face-off and stare-down.
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Canadian prospect Cam Nelson signs promotional deal with the UFC
Rising Canadian mixed martial arts prospect Cam Nelson has officially signed a contract with the UFC, drawing praise and analysis from his training partner and PFL fighter Aaron Jeffery.
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Jessie Rosas released by UFC after short-notice fight withdrawal
UFC newcomer Jessie Rosas, the older brother of Raul Rosas Jr., has been released by the promotion after withdrawing from his scheduled bout against Miles Johns just one day before UFC Vegas 120.
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Mackenzie Dern’s coach dismisses ring rust concerns ahead of UFC 330
Coach Jason Parillo stated he is not concerned about ring rust for strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern, who returns from the second-longest layoff of her career to defend her title at UFC 330.
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Natalia Diachkova set for title rematch against Stella Hemetsberger
Russian challenger Natalia Diachkova will face Stella Hemetsberger for the ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title in the main event of ONE Fight Night 46 this Friday in Bangkok.
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Islam Makhachev outlines ideal retirement scenario and final fight location
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has shared his vision for a perfect retirement fight, detailing the specific location where he plans to officially retire and hang up his gloves.
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