Paddy Pimblett stunned MMA fans with his weight gain after his last fight in the UFC. After his win at UFC 304, where he weighed in at 156 pounds (approximately 70.8 kilograms), Pimblett reportedly gained nearly 40 pounds, reaching just under 200 pounds (approximately 90 kilograms) in only two weeks.

Study: Paddy Pimblett eating the equivalent of 116 Big Macs per Week for Stunning Weight Gain

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Renan Ferreira has made a controversial comment to Francis Ngannou in the lead-up to their October 19 fight. Ngannou is set to make his PFL debut in Saudi Arabia against last year’s heavyweight champion in Ferreira in an intriguing bout. Ahead of the fight, the two were involved in the PFL’s press conference, and during it, Ferreira made a controversial comment towards Ngannou.

Renan Ferreira tells Francis Ngannou he’s gonna be “the toughest challenge in his life and in his year” despite losing his son

Jamahal Hill snapped back at Magomed Ankalaev. ‘Sweet Dreams’ was non-too-pleased to learn that No. 8 ranked contender Khalil Rountree would be the next man to fight Alex Pereira, challenging the light heavyweight champion at UFC 307 this October. Hill’s biggest gripe being that Rountree was forced to pull...

Jamahal Hill Reacts to ‘Low IQ’ Magomed Ankalaev: “Watch your mouth”

At first glance, the training footage on social media looked like a video of Gervonta “Tank” Davis, but it’s Jursly “The Gorilla” Vargas, a 20-year-old Dominican boxer who is set to face Bryan Carrillo (3-1, 2 KOs) on Saturday night August 24th at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

Mayweather Promotions Prospect Jursly Vargas Is Set To Face Bryan Carrillo

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Francis Ngannou says he considered retiring following the death of his son earlier this year, but has chosen to fight on as it is "the best way of honouring him". Cameroon's Ngannou, who was speaking at a news conference to promote his PFL heavyweight debut against Renan Ferreira on 19 October, posted on X in April that his 15-month-old son Kobe had passed away.

Fighting on 'best way of honouring my son' - Ngannou

Surging bantamweight contender, Merab Dvalishvili has claimed he will not be withdrawing from his scheduled Noche UFC title grudge match with undisputed champion, Sean O’Malley next month – despite providing footage of himself getting a nasty laceration stitched overnight. Dvalishvili, the current number one ranked bantamweight contender, most...

Merab Dvalishvili will not be pulling out from Noche UFC due to cut: ‘You guys are weak’

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Francjson Ngannou is set to make his return to MMA later this year against Renan Ferreira - who has been slammed for a comment he made about the death of Ngannou's son, Kobe

Francis Ngannou's opponent makes disgraceful comment after his son's death

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making its return to Canada on Sat., Nov. 2, 2024, with the UFC Edmonton mixed martial arts (MMA) event at Rogers Place. Headlining the ESPN+ fight card is the flyweight showdown pitting No. 3-ranked Erin Blanchfield against No. 5-ranked Rose Namajunas, with the winner moving within striking distance of a 125-pound title shot (behind Manon Fiorot).

UFC Edmonton odds: Rose Namajunas, Derrick Lewis betting underdogs for Nov. 2 return to Canada

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PFL Champ Renan Ferreira to Francis Ngannou: "I’m gonna be the biggest problem of his year..."

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A women’s flyweight fight with top-10 implications is on the docket for Madison Square Garden. Karine Silva and Viviane Araujo will collide Nov. 16 at UFC 309 in New York. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the matchup but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

UFC 309 adds Karine Silva vs. Viviane Arajuo to New York lineup

UFC Edmonton is getting a shake up. UFC Edmonton takes place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada on Nov. 2 and was supposed to feature a top-15 heavyweight matchup between Derrick Lewis and Alexander Romanov; however, the UFC decided to mix things up as Lewis will now face Jhonata Diniz. The news was first reported by Laerte Viana and later confirmed to MMA Fighting with multiple sources. Currently No. 11 in the UFC heavyweight rankings, Lewis is one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster and the promotional leader in knockouts with 15. Most recently he knocked out...

Derrick Lewis now fighting Jhonata Diniz at UFC Edmonton, Alexander Romanov faces Rodrigo Nascimento

It has been 954 days since we've seen Francis Ngannou compete in a cage, under a mixed martial arts ruleset, but we are finally on the road to his return and I couldn't be happier about that. Two professional boxing bouts and a company change later, the former UFC Heavyweight...

We Are Officially On The Road To Francis Ngannou's MMA Return

Promoter Frank Warren voiced his irritation about veteran Chris Eubank Jr. showing no interest in taking domestic fights against quality opposition. The lack of ambition for Eubank Jr. is troubling and such a waste. Warren wants Eubank Jr. to fight Hamzah Sheeraz and Denzel Bentley, but he’s shown no interest....

Eubank Jr. Dodges Domestic Challenges, Set for Another ‘Gimme’ Fight

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Angela Hill is intensifying her efforts to secure a UFC strawweight title shot as she prepares for a significant fight against Tabatha Ricci at UFC on ESPN 62. Despite a decade in professional MMA and approaching 40, Hill (17-13 MMA, 12-13 UFC) is determined to build a compelling case for her championship contention. Currently on a two-fight winning streak, Hill aims to solidify her portfolio through a victory this Saturday. She acknowledges that her age and record raise doubts, but she is focused on her present performance rather than future outcomes. Hill's main goal remains to capture the title, although she expresses contentment with her achievements regardless of the eventual outcome.

Angela Hill Aiming for UFC Title Shot: Focused on Winning Next Fight

Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action. This week’s show starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ for the first two weeks (because of The Ultimate Fighter 32 final episodes), and then things switch back to the usual 8 p.m. ET time slot moving forward. Week No. 2 of Contender Series also has three returning fighters from past seasons.

UFC ‘Contender Series’ results, live coverage and full fight highlights | Season 8, Ep. 2

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Jan Blachowicz doesn’t understand why the UFC didn’t ask him to fight Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 307 on Oct. 5 in Salt Lake City against Khalil Rountree. The fight booking caught many by surprise as Rountree is coming off a suspension for a failed drug test. Those who were caught by surprise include Jan Blachowicz who believes he should have gotten the title shot.

Jan Blachowicz doesn’t understand why he didn’t get title shot against Alex Pereira: “No one asked me”

PFL’s Jake Paul believes UFC President Dana White is afraid of making Jon Jones vs....

Jake Paul calls out Dana White for refusing to co-promote and make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou: “He’s scared”

PFL has seemingly changed their tune on the idea of signing former UFC flyweight star Muhammad Mokaev. Over the course of the last few weeks, Muhammad Mokaev has had to do some serious self-reflection. Despite his win over Manel Kape at UFC 304, he was released from his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Then, when PFL’s Ray Sefo was asked about the idea of signing him, he swiftly turned it down.

PFL changes tune on potential signing of former UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev: “He could absolutely be the future face of Flyweights”

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Video – Francis Ngannou faces off with Renan Ferreira after emotional outburst pre-PFL debut

Former undisputed heavyweight UFC champion, Francis Ngannou finally came face-to-face with incoming foe, Renan Ferreira ahead of his PFL (Professional Fighters League) debut against the Brazilian...

Video – Francis Ngannou faces off with Renan Ferreira after emotional outburst pre-PFL debut

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