Unbeaten welterweight contender, Shavkat Rakhmonov has staked his claim for a title shot at 170lbs next ahead of other contenders, pointing to his stunning 100% finish rate and undefeated streaks — as the main reason he should battle newly-minted champion, Belal Muhammad next. Rakhmonov, the current number three ranked...

Shavkat Rakhmonov campaigns for UFC title fight next: ‘There should be no question’

A lot has changed for lightweight standout Chase Hooper over the years. Hooper was just 18-years-old when he signed a development deal with the UFC and quickly became a social media sensation courtesy of his wiry frame and accompanying baby face. It certainly didn’t hurt that he had the skills to match as the accomplished BJJ wizard scored a big first-round finish in his promotional debut against Daniel Teymur at UFC 245.

“I’m Not Just Fighting for Myself” – Chase Hooper on Fatherhood

Ahead of his undisputed bantamweight title fight against number one contender, Merab Dvalishvili at Noche UFC next month, divisional champion, Sean O’Malley has his doubts that the Georgian will be able to impose his wrestling-heavy tactics against him — warning the challenger he has the ability to knock anybody out.

Sean O’Malley says Merab Dvalishvili will not be able to wrestle: ‘I can knock anybody out’

Paddy Pimblett likes the idea of a fight with Dan Hooker. After dropping four out of five a few years ago, ‘The Hangman’ is back in the lightweight top five after bagging his third-straight win at UFC 305. Following a couple of solid performances against Claudio Puelles and Jalin Turner, Hooker shocked everyone with a split-decision win over Mateusz Gamrot in Perth.

Paddy Pimblett wants Dan Hooker: “The toughest route to the title.”

Gabriel Braga is set to face Timur Khizriev at PFL 9, aiming to hand Khizriev his first professional loss after a perfect 16-fight record. Despite suffering his only career loss in the finals last year, Braga has bounced back with two recent stoppages, building confidence for this matchup. He believes Khizriev has weaknesses in his game that he can exploit in the fight, emphasizing his readiness both mentally and physically. Braga is eager to showcase his skills and secure a victory, hoping to move on to the finals against Brendan Loughnane, who he prefers to face for the title.

Gabriel Braga Aims to Hand Timur Khizriev First Loss at PFL 9

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UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus du Plessis, has moved past bantamweight kingpin Sean O’Malley on the...

Dricus Du Plessis leapfrogs Sean O’Malley in latest UFC pound-for-pound rankings update

TONIGHT (Sat., Aug. 24, 2024) live from Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, we’ve got Floyd Mayweather Jr. rematching John Gotti III as they hope to settle their beef from more than one year ago. It all happens tonight, starting at 9 p.m. ET on DAZN. All respect for...

Mayweather Jr. vs. Gotti III 2 results, live streaming updates

Mike Tyson knows that to beat Jake Paul, he’ll have to unleash the best within. Aside from a surprising shove during their latest face-off, the buildup between Tyson and Paul has been mostly cordial, particularly on the end of the former heavyweight world champion who has shied away from all the trash-talk and drama that usually surrounds a typical influencer fight.

Mike Tyson is Haunted by His Past: “I break out in handcuffs … I wish I could stop that guy.”

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Dana White is still pointing the finger at Francis Ngannou. Nearly two years removed from his unceremonious UFC exit, Ngannou is still taking flack from the UFC CEO despite White claiming that he has zero animosity toward the former heavyweight champion. Following Tuesday’s episode of DWCS, White disputed the longstanding belief that Jon Jones should carry any of the blame for his fight with Ngannou never coming to fruition.

Dana White Confident Jon Jon vs. Tom Aspinall Will Happen: “I think he does it.”

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The 2024 PFL Playoffs continue this Friday with matchups from the featherweight and welterweight divisions. Before the bouts can be made official, all fighters weighed in today. The event will occur at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. In the main event, former PFL Featherweight Champion Brendan Loughnane takes on Kai...

2024 PFL 9 Playoffs: Brendan Loughnane vs. Kai Kamaka III Weigh-In Results

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Paddy Pimblett predicts a tactical showdown between UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley and No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili. Pimblett emphasized the contrasting styles, noting O'Malley's striking prowess against Dvalishvili's grappling strategy. He commented on UFC president Dana White's dissatisfaction with Dvalishvili's social media oversharing regarding a cut. The highly anticipated fight will headline UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, a notable event marked as UFC Noche.

Paddy Pimblett Predicts UFC 306 Title Fight: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Ahead of his return to mixed martial arts later this annum in his debut with the PFL (Professional Fighters League), former UFC star, Francis Ngannou has confirmed he plans to honor his late son, Kobe as he prepares to take on Brazilian opposition, Renan Ferreira. Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight...

Francis Ngannou on fighting through grief: ‘This is for my son’

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”

Undisputed featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria has vowed to knock out former divisional champion, Max Holloway ahead of their title tangle in two months time at UFC 308 — goading the Hawaiian to try his nerve and invite him to trade in the center of the Octagon. Topuria, the current...

Ilia Topuria will knock out Max Holloway if he points to the ground: ‘Such an easy matchup for me’

The 2024 Professional Fighters League (PFL) playoffs continue tomorrow (Fri. Aug. 23, 2024) inside The Anthem, Washington, DC with the welterweights and featherweights taking center stage. Headlining the event is a 145-pound matchup between Brendan Loughnane taking on Kai Kamaka III. In the co-main event, Magomed Umalatov will battle Neiman Gracie in welterweight action.

PFL 9 weigh-in results, staredown videos from Washington DC | Loughnane vs. Kamaka III

In a PFL press conference, the heavyweight king Francis Ngannou responded to Dana White’s recent words on a potential Jon Jones fight. UFC president Dana White recently said that the UFC attempted to book Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou for the heavyweight title, but Ngannou didn’t want the fight. In the past, Dana White has explained that Jones was asking for too much money, but more recently he has different answers.

“I was the one requesting Jon Jones” Francis Ngannou Tried to book the heavyweight showdown

The rivalry between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira intensified at a pre-fight press conference ahead of their Oct. 19 matchup, following Ferreira's statements that were misinterpreted as derogatory toward Ngannou's late son. Ferreira clarified that his comments were aimed at Ngannou's recent boxing losses, not his personal tragedy. Both fighters have since resolved the misunderstanding, with Ngannou confirming that he holds no grudges and understands the translation issues that arose. The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding personal narratives in professional sports promotions.

Renan Ferreira Apologizes, Clarifies Comments on Francis Ngannou’s Son Ahead of Fight

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PFL 9 2024 Playoffs: Results and Highlights

Live from Washington DC, PFL 9 2024 Playoffs went down on Friday night featuring semi-final matchups in the welterweight and featherweight divisions. Let’s take a look...

PFL 9 2024 Playoffs: Results and Highlights

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