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Let’s start the story on the way to #BellatorParis 🗣️🔊🔊@CedricDoumbe X @jaleelwillis1[ #BellatorParis | Fri May 17 | 🎟️ https://t.co/0SdSBmsFhj] pic.twitter.com/ijNIx0FkXu — PFL (@PFLMMA) May 3, 2024 Jahlil Willis isn’t buying the Cedric Doumb hype.Willis, who replaced Derek Anderson on short notice, will face the French striker in the co-main event of the Bellator Champions Series Paris on May 17 at Accor Arena. Doumbe’s signing was met with great fanfare, and he made his Pro Fighters League debut in September of this year, knocking out Jordan Zebo in just nine seconds. However, his second fight did not go as planned,…
In an ideal world, Jack Shore would have been allowed to continue fighting at UFC 301. Instead, cageside doctors called off the fight against Welshman JoAnderson Brito at the 3:35 mark of the second round, citing a possible fracture in Shore’s shin. Brito landed a few hard low kicks in the fight, but at the end of the day, Shore didn’t suffer any broken bones in the loss.The fighter’s father and coach Richard Shore expressed his disappointment with the doctor’s decision on social media.”Well, what can we say? The referee stopped the fight for a doctor’s opinion on the shin…
Steve Arseg was probably one round away from pulling off an upset at UFC 301. However, his chance was missed in the fifth round against Alexandre Pantoja in Australia, when the reigning champion landed a counter takedown to take the top spot and eventually ran out the clock and snatched the victory from there. Although Erceg often outmatched his opponents during the engagement, that decision may have cost him dearly, as Pantoja received scorecards of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 from the cageside judges. unknown.”I thought I could at least win the last round and give myself a chance,” Erceg said…
Ian Garry is losing hope for a future matchup with Colby Covington. Gary has been rallying to face Covington for some time now, inviting some characteristic trash talk from the former welterweight title challenger. Mr. Covington has harshly criticized Mr. Ghaly and his wife multiple times and also laid out several conditions necessary to run against the Irish candidate. Gary has accused Covington of deceiving him, but the former interim champion recently turned down a potential fight, citing the Irishman’s lack of seriousness.Garry, who is currently training at Chute Boxe Diego Lima in Brazil, attended UFC 301 in Rio de…
“A new king is coming.”Mauricio Ruffy sends a message to Muslims 👀#UFC301 pic.twitter.com/8etD0Qnuul — UFC (@ufc) May 4, 2024 Mauricio Luffy put lightweight champion Islam Makhachev on notice after a perfect debut at UFC 301.On Saturday night at Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena, Laffey kicked Australian veteran Jamie Malarkey in the foot for a first-round TKO victory in front of his home fans. “One Shot” warned Makhachev in his post-fight interview, reminding him of champion Dana White’s Contender Series win over Raimond Magomedariev.”I have a message for Islam Makhachev. It’s a nice message. Hey, enjoy your days at the top.…
Alexandre Pantoja was still bleeding when he arrived at the UFC 301 post-fight press conference on Saturday night. The wound was caused by a well-timed elbow strike from his opponent, Steve Artheg, during a brutal five-round fight. The blow caused Pantoja’s scalp to leak fluid, but it did not dampen the champion’s resolve as he retained his flyweight belt with a unanimous decision victory at Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena.”You’re not going to take me out. As long as I have breath, I’m going to fight back,” Pantoja said. “I thought the fight would be over sooner. But again, the…
Drucker Klose hilariously accused Daniel Cormier of disrespecting him after his win over Joaquin Silva at UFC 301. Klose won a hard-fought battle with Silva in front of a Brazilian home crowd in Rio de Janeiro, winning by unanimous decision. Klose accused Cormier of disrespecting him in the post-fight interview, a charge denied by DC.Klose explained his accusations in the post-match press conference. When Klose called Paul Felder earlier in the week, he was performing media duties. Cormier, who was also present, said the only thing Klose could do if he had a chance of fighting Felder was to push…
Joandelson Brito paved his way to victory in the most unlikely way.The fast-rising Chute Boxe Featherweight defeated Jack Shore via second-round technical KO in a highly anticipated UFC 301 prelim at Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena on Saturday to earn a spot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Featherweight division. We are one step closer to the battle. Shore (17-2, 6-2 UFC) suffered a severe laceration to his shin following a leg kick from the Brazilian and was medically stopped 3 minutes and 35 seconds into round two. Brito (17-3-1, 5-1 UFC) controlled much of the fight until the climactic conclusion.…
Michelle Pereira looks pretty comfortable at 185 pounds.The flashy Brazilian made quick work of Ihor Potieria in a high-profile middleweight bout at UFC 301 on Saturday night, earning him a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus. Just 54 seconds into the match at Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena, Pereira landed a guillotine choke and forced his opponent to tap.One fight ago, Caio Boralho KO’d Paul Craig in a middleweight pairing, earning him a $50,000 bonus. Boralho remained on his feet for much of the fight, but it paid off in the second round, when he wobbled his opponent with hooks…
welcome to #UFCHOF, @ShogunRua 👏Mauricio Rua will participate in the 2024 HOF class! pic.twitter.com/EyKZnuQMBe — UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024 Mauricio Rua is aiming to be inducted into the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Fame this summer.Shogun will be placed in the Pioneer building during a ceremony in Las Vegas on June 27th. Rua was the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and the 2005 Pride Fighting Championship Middleweight Grand Prix Champion.“Shogun Rua is one of the greatest Brazilian athletes in the history of martial arts,” said Dana White, UFC President and CEO. “Shogun had a great run in PRIDE and the…