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MMA September 17, 2025

Anthony Hernandez Releases First Statement Following UFC Vancouver Withdrawal

UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez finally opened up after withdrawing from his main event bout with Reinier de Ridder. Hernandez was set to face de Ridder at UFC Vancouver, but he pulled out after suffering an injury. The nature of the injury remains unknown,…

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Terence Crawford Says Ilia Topuria Isn’t as Big as Conor McGregor: “Don’t Compare Him to McGregor”

Boxing champion Terence Crawford recently added another belt to his collection after defeating Canelo Alvarez. Crawford is now a four-division champion in the history of boxing, but despite his accolades, he continues his ongoing beef with Ilia Topuria. The two have traded words over…

MMA September 16, 2025

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Conor McGregor Pulls Out of Presidential Run but Vows to Remain in Irish Politics

UFC star Conor McGregor has pulled out of his run for Ireland’s presidency as he prepares for the upcoming UFC White House card. The MMA legend announced on Sunday that he will withdraw from the presidential race scheduled for next month. “Following careful…

MMA September 16, 2025

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Jared Gordon Reveals He Was in an Accident Before His Bout With Rafa Garcia

Jared Gordon recently suffered a third-round TKO loss to Rafa Garcia at UFC Noche, but that wasn’t the only hit he took that week. Gordon, known for his aggressive boxing skills, endured a lopsided defeat to Garcia after taking heavy elbow shots that led…

MMA September 15, 2025

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Dominick Cruz Explains His Rivalry with Referee Keith Peterson, Gives His Reason for Taking Long to Retire

Former UFC and WEC champ Dominick Cruz is considered one of the greatest bantamweights in history. However, despite his victories, the fighter still has one bout he regrets, his bantamweight title fight against Henry Cejudo. The UFC 249 fight took place in Jacksonville, where…

MMA September 15, 2025

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Ilia Topuria clamps down on Terence Crawford Callout: “ whenever you want”

It seems the beef between UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and three-time boxing champion Terence Crawford isn’t ending anytime soon. The two have traded shots back and forth since Crawford refused to acknowledge Topuria as a top boxer and even called him drunk. The…

MMA September 15, 2025

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Jean Silva Releases His First Statement Following His UFC Noche Loss

On Saturday, Jean Silva suffered a brutal loss to Diego Lopes at UFC Noche in a featherweight bout. The defeat was Silva’s first, as many of his prior fights ended within the first round. Silva was unsatisfied with the result, feeling the referee stopped…

MMA September 15, 2025

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UFC Noches Bonuses: Diego Lopes, and two Others Walk Away with an Extra $50K

The UFC Noche tournament was a night of thrilling takedowns and unexpected wins. In the end, three fighters walked away with a bonus prize for their stunning performances in the Octagon. The night was headlined by a featherweight bout featuring Diego Lopes and Jean…

MMA September 12, 2025

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Dana White Gives Names of People Who Will Attend the UFC White House Card

UFC CEO Dana White is fully prepared for the upcoming White House card, but he admitted that security remains a major concern, and measures have already been put in place. White disclosed that a list of selected individuals will attend the bout. In a…

MMA September 12, 2025

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UFC CEO Dana White Explains How He Plans to Fix Boxing

UFC CEO Dana White has signed a boxing deal with Turki Alalshikh and plans to make significant changes to the sport. White has long been open about his interest in boxing, and now, with his deal with Zuffa Boxing, owned by Turki Alalshikh, he…