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The UFC’s pound-for-pound list remains fiercely contested in 2023.After Kamaru Usman’s shocking knockout loss to Leon Edwards in 2022, the top spot has been vacant and several fighters have been looking to take his place.11The world was shocked when Edwards KOed Usman Credit: GettyAlexander Volkanovski was considered the best UFC fighter on the planet when 2023 began, but he has suffered three losses in the past 12 months.This gives the likes of Islam Makhachev, Jon Jones and Edwards a chance to make a convincing case to replace him as the best pound-for-pound UFC fighter.As a result, the UFC ranked the…
MIAMI – Jorge Masvidal felt the full support of those around him when he mocked and harassed rival Nate Diaz on a recent tour to promote his upcoming boxing match. On Wednesday night, Masvidal and Diaz spoke to the media and fans at a press conference for “The Badest Tour” in Miami. By chanting “305” and constantly and loudly booing Diaz, the crowd let Diaz know he was in enemy territory. Masvidal said he was happy and proud to see people supporting him, and he believes that affected Diaz as well. “It’s Dade County. I don’t care who you are,…
breadcrumb trail linknews local newsThe Chatham Sisters, who have gained so much from the sport of boxing, offer free trial boxing workshops to bring these benefits to girls aged 13 to 16.Published April 19, 2024 • Last updated 30 minutes ago • Reading time 2 minutesTwins Carissa (left) and Kat Strain have launched a free boxing pilot project for girls ages 13 to 16, starting the first Sunday in May with the Soul Strong with the Sisters. It is called “Strain”. This program is hosted at the KAYO Boxing Club thanks to the center’s owner, Mr. Floyd Porter. (Elwood Shreve/Chatham…
Kyoji Horiguchi will get a chance to avenge one of his most notable losses at RIZIN 47. Horiguchi (32 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw) will face Sergio Pettis (23 wins, 6 losses) in a bantamweight bout to be held on June 8th (local June 9th) at Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium in Tokyo. Promotion officials announced that this is planned. announced Thursday night. 📣 #yogibo present #RIZIN47💥💥 Match announcement 💥💥 RIZIN MMA rules 61.0kg 🟥 #Kyoji Horiguchi / @kyoji1012First RIZIN flyweight championーー🆚ーーー🟦 #sergiopettis / @Sergio PettisFormer Bellator World Bantamweight Champion 🏟️ National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium pic.twitter.com/SnFB3SvWAu — RIZIN FF…
If Gegard Mousasi can send one message to the martial arts world right now, it’s that he’s not retiring even though he hasn’t fought in nearly a year. He last competed in Bellator in May 2023, losing a decision to Fabian Edwards, but was looking forward to the chance to compete again. Sadly, Mousasi has been sidelined since the PFL acquired Bellator with no clear indication of when he will fight, and said he has grown frustrated with the lack of communication. “The problem is we can’t catch them,” Mousasi told MMA Fighting. “They’re refusing to respond to us. I’ve…
PFL will continue its 2024 season in June with events at three new locations. The promotion concludes the first half of the regular season on Friday in Chicago. But after a two-month break, fighters from six divisions will be returning to secure their postseason positions. The 2024 PFL4 will be held on Thursday, June 13th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The location was a regular venue for Bellator before that promotion was acquired by PFL, but this will be the first time PFL will hold an event there. time. The tournament will feature heavyweight and women’s flyweight divisions.…
The nine-fight card for Hollywood Fight Nights, to be held this Saturday at the Commerce Casino Events Center in Los Angeles, California, has been announced, along with details for the 360 Promotional Afterparty, which includes Friday’s weigh-in and live big screen coverage. . Evening Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia viewing party from Brooklyn, New York. Saturday’s event, sponsored by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions, will be headlined by undefeated super lightweight rising star “Sugar” Cain Sandoval (12-0, 11 KOs) of Sacramento, Calif., who will take on Angel “Sharky” Leboler It will be a 10 round battle. (8 wins, 3 losses, 3…
Jake Paul appears to be very seriously considering making his MMA debut in PFL. YouTuber turned professional boxer Paul (9 wins, 1 loss) will face Mike Tyson (50 wins, 6 losses) on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The event will be live streamed on Netflix. Paul, who faced boxing legend Tyson, is aiming to make his mixed martial arts debut. He has his eyes set on either Jorge Masvidal or Nate Diaz, who he will face in a 10-round, 175-pound boxing match on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.…
Bo Niccal had the longest fight of his young MMA career at UFC 300 last Saturday. At 8 minutes and 38 seconds, it was the longest fight between the super middleweight prospects in six fights. Even with all of Knickal’s first five matches combined, it still took less time for the Penn State wrestling standout to finish the match than his recent match with Cody Brundage. The main card of this historic event opened with Nikal’s third appearance in the UFC. After some strong grappling defense in round one, Brundage ultimately succumbed to a rear-naked choke from Nickal. Nikkal was…
Sonnen believes he will soon be considered the best fighter in UFC history.Published date April 19, 2024, 11:33:40 GMT+1 Last updated April 19, 2024, 11:33:39 GMT+1Chel Sonnen believes there could be a new contender for the UFC GOAT title soon.Several fighters can lay claim to being MMA’s true GOAT, including Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Anderson Silva.Conor McGregor often comes up in these discussions given his huge influence on mixed martial arts, but Ronda Rousey recently claimed that she is the “greatest fighter of all time.”UFC legend Sonnen believes another fighter, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, could soon join the…