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MMA June 13, 2024

NFL STAR SHAWN MERRIMAN OPENS UP ABOUT GOING INTO MMA AND GETTING SIGNED INTO UFC FIGHT BY DANA WHITE

The former NFL star has opened up about joining MMA following his retirement. Merriman revealed he was offered to battle Greg Hardy–another ex-NFL star. “About five or six years ago, nobody was going to tell me that I wasn’t going to go fight somebody.…

MMA June 12, 2024

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JON JONES CLAPS BACK AT FORMER OPPONENT DOMINICK REYES “YOU DIDN’T DO ENOUGH”

The two light heavyweight fighters, Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes, had a massive showdown for the heavyweight title at UFC 247 in February 2020. Still, Reyes's opponent has contested the result since its announcement four years ago. The fighter was on a high momentum…

MMA June 12, 2024

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ALJAMAIN STERLING FELT CHEATED AND COERCED INTO SEAN O’MALLEY FIGHT

After a two-year reign as Bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling lost his title to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. The fighter initially had no plans of taking the fight as he had just defended his title three months prior against Henry Cejudo. Sterling had not recovered…

MMA June 11, 2024

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JARED CANNONIER ACCUSES REFEREE OF ‘GUT-WRENCHING’ LOSS AT UFC LOUSIVILLE

The middleweight division featured the epic match between Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov, which was a fight to remember. The fighter held out for four rounds, with Cannonier having the upper hand, but his momentum came to an end when Imavov landed a huge…

MMA June 11, 2024

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GILBERT BURNS WILL RETURN TO FIGHT SEAN BRADY IN UFC FIGHT NIGHT

A date has finally been set for a showdown between Gilbert Burns [22-7 MMA] [15-7 UFC] and Sean Brady [16-1MMA] [6-1UFC]. The fight was verbally consented to and is set to take place on Saturday, September 7th, but a location has yet to be announced.…

Jiu-Jitsu MMA June 11, 2024

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KADE RUOTOLO PROMISES RETURN “I HAD SO MUCH FUN’ AFTER MMA DEBUT AT ONE 167

The ONE lightweight grappling champion Kade Ruotolo had a successful transition into MMA after defeating Blake Cooper via rear-naked choke in a lightweight battle. The match took place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 7. At the beginning of the…

MMA June 10, 2024

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SEAN O’MALLEY SPEAKS ON FEUD WITH CONOR MCGREGOR

Former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been beefing with Sean O’Malley even though the ex-youtuber sees the Irishman as a role model. The altercation began in May when he went after Ryan Garcia on social media after the fighter tested…

Boxing June 10, 2024

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BOXING SENSATION RYAN GARCIA ARRESTED FOR FELONY VANDALISM IN BEVERLY HILLS

The renowned boxer Ryan Garcia found himself in police custody on Saturday following a call from the hotel where he was staying. The charge? Felony vandalism after causing $15,000 worth of property damages at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills. Police authorities…

MMA June 7, 2024

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EDDIE ALVAREZ BLASTS SEAN STRICKLAND OVER NEGATIVE COMMENT ABOUT BKFC “THEY PAY MORE THAN YOU’RE GETTING PAID”

Controversial fighter Sean Strickland has come under fire after his unflattering comment about BKFC. The fighter had a lot to say, but BKFC fighter Eddie Alvarez was not happy about Strickland's comment. In the days before his bout with Paulo Costa, Strickland made some remarks…

MMA June 7, 2024

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EFC 114: TERENCE BALELO BEATS LIRIDON RAMANI TO WIN INTERIM FLYWEIGHT TITLE

EFC 114 was a night to remember, as the event held an entertaining line-up of fights for MMA fans. The tournament was headlined by Terence Balelo vs. Liridon Ramini. The Belgian-born police officer was left confused after ‘Black Panther’ had his opponent out of the…