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Former two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier has claimed the UFC is likely trying to protect a perceived “golden goose” – amid the failure to book an undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira, and surging Russian contender, Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira, the current undisputed light heavyweight champion and...

Daniel Cormier Slams UFC: Why Pereira vs. Ankalaev Fight Was Shelved

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Golden Boy Promotions has always been the home for a lot of up-and-coming boxers. Oscar De La Hoya loves to give back to young fighters who just lack the opportunity to thrive in the sport. This is largely why he made the promotions company. A big name under that brand is Ryan Garcia who just […]
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Oscar De La Hoya gets real on Ryan Garcia’s boxing ban

Oscar De La Hoya has taken another shot at Dana White as their long-running feud continues. If you’ve been living under a rock, Oscar De La Hoya and Dana White do not like each other. The two behemoths from boxing and mixed martial arts just do not see eye to eye, and it really is that simple.

Oscar De La Hoya snaps at Dana White: “When a guy slaps his wife in public”

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Steve Erceg floated the possibility of fighting Brandon Royval after Kai Kara-France at UFC 305.

UFC 305: Steve Erceg Eyes Title Eliminator Fight with Win over Kai Kara-France

The latest season of DWCS (Dana White’s Contender Series) got off to an explosive start on Tuesday night. As we know, DWCS has served as a great path into the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the last seven seasons. Now, for the eighth, it seems as if there’s more carnage in store after a first episode that saw four contracts handed out for four finishes.

DWCS 8 Week 1 Highlights – Multiple Knockouts and Multiple Contracts

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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One of the greatest jiu-jitsu competitors of all-time is attempting a unique challenge when Gabi Garcia battles Craig Jones in an intergender grappling match Saturday at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational in Las Vegas. Garcia, a four-time ADCC gold medalist and six-time IBJJF world champion, has teased the idea of...

Gabi Garcia vows to ‘smash’ Craig Jones ‘and shock the world’ in CJI superfight

Georges St-Pierre is undeniably one of the greatest fighters to ever grace the UFC. But that doesn’t mean that he didn’t struggle with the nerves of setting foot in the cage. In a compelling interview, the Canadian opened up about his pre-fight struggles, and why he pushed through...

Georges St-Pierre gives a fascinating insight into why he fought in the UFC despite finding it ‘unbearable’

Twenty years ago to the day, Mirko Cro Cop delivered an iconic head kick against the highly skilled Russian-born Alexander Emelianenko. This would lead to a match between the Croatian kickboxer against the PRIDE FC world champion, brother of Alexander, Fedor Emelianenko. Pride FC: Final Conflict 2004. The August 15...

On This Day: Mirko Cro Cop Knocks Out Alexander Emelianenko with a Head Kick – August 15, 2004

They were born nine months apart, they turned pro three months apart, and they climbed the ranks simultaneously such that, as the 2010s gave way to the 2020s, these were indisputably the two most promising prospects in the welterweight division. Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Vergil Ortiz, Jr. were like a...

Vergil Ortiz and Jaron Ennis arriving at opposite ends of the opportunity spectrum

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By Mohamed Bahaa Once the unquestionably dominant monarch of the super-middleweight class, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is no longer holding all four big titles. First

Canelo Alvarez Opens Up About Losing Undisputed Title

Oscar De La Hoya posted the CompuBox stats for Vergil Ortiz vs. Serhii Bohachuk to prove his fighter lost inadvertently. Since Saturday, the Golden Boy promoter has been adamant that Ortiz did enough to win despite two knockdowns and intense debate over the decision, which ultimately went against Bohachuk. One judge scored a draw 113-113, while the other two saw it for Ortiz 114-112 at the Mandalay Bay.

Oscar De La Hoya proved his fighter lost with stats, says promoter

The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is finally upon us. Meanwhile, Jones is upon his opponent, Gabi Garcia. Everyone loves some good competition and Australia’s Jones is creating exactly that with his head-to-head alternative to the world-famous Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) this weekend. CJI will feature tons of talented grapplers competing over the next two nights (Fri., Aug. 16 and 17, 2024). You can watch day one here and day two here.

Craig Jones cancels himself with CJI pre-fight staredown kiss on Gabi Garcia | Video

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has laid into a slew of contenders at the lightweight limit – including former foe, Dustin Poirier, and ex-interim champion, Tony Ferguson – questioning their statuses as black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Makhachev, the current undisputed 155lbs gold holder and pound-for-pound number one,...

UFC star Islam Makhachev rips Tony Ferguson’s BJJ black belt: ‘They get a gift’

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

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Chris Daukaus is set to return to fighting at CFFC 134 on August 16, taking on Tafon Nchukwi after a hiatus following his exit from UFC. Daukaus had to decline a fight due to an injury that prevented his competitive return, which he explained contributed to the end of his time with the UFC. Despite the setback, he remains focused on returning to the UFC by first achieving victory at CFFC. He discussed his favorable relationship with CFFC and expressed desire to compete again in the UFC, while also considering offers from other promotions.

CFFC 134: Chris Daukaus Sets Sights on UFC Comeback After Injury

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MUHAMMAD Ali’s grandson Biaggio urged Jake Paul to fight someone his own size – after brother Nico was offered a multi-million deal. Biaggio chose a career in MMA despite younger sibling Nico joining auntie and former world champion Laila in the boxing business. Nico recently moved to 11-1 with victory over Sona Akale in a […]

Muhammad Ali’s MMA star grandson Biaggio takes swipe at Jake Paul after brother Nico rejects $3m fight offer

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It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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The Sporting News will provide all the information you need to purchase tickets for Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki in California.

Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki tickets: Cheapest prices, best seats, Dignity Health Sports Park seating map for boxing fight

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Boxing star Zhilei Zhang trains with Alex Pereira, claims he can take heavyweight Title: ‘He has the power’

Fan-favorite heavyweight boxing star, Zhilei Zhang has claimed former training partner, Alex Pereira can achieve a heavyweight title success in the UFC – due to his...

Boxing star Zhilei Zhang trains with Alex Pereira, claims he can take heavyweight Title: ‘He has the power’

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