In an unfortunate turn of events, one of the semifinalists on Friday’s opening fight card of the PFL playoffs in San Antonio, Texas, missed weight just one day before the highly anticipated match. Featherweight Jesus Pinedo stepped on the scale at 146.4 pounds, surpassing the weight limit by 0.4 pounds. This oversight may have serious
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The highly anticipated UFC Fight Night event in September is set to showcase a thrilling lightweight main event between Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot. This dynamic showdown is generating significant buzz within the MMA community, as two talented fighters step into the Octagon to prove their worth. Both contenders possess an impressive track record, and
In a disappointing turn of events, the highly anticipated welterweight fight between Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and Michel Pereira has been canceled just a day before UFC 291. Pereira missed weight by three pounds during the official weigh-ins, weighing in at 174 pounds while the non-title welterweight limit is 171 pounds. This is not the first
Undisputed featherweight boxing champion Amanda Serrano is embarking on a new chapter in her athletic career. Serrano recently announced that she has signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League’s Super Fight division, marking her return to mixed martial arts (MMA). Despite her success in boxing, Serrano has always had a passion for MMA and
Brad Katona, a Season 31 bantamweight semifinalist and the Season 27 winner of “The Ultimate Fighter,” made a bold move by accepting the opportunity to swap teams and train with Team McGregor. This decision proved to be a beneficial one for Katona, as he reunited with his training partners and coaches at SBG Ireland, where
Last Saturday, Bellator MMA had a highly anticipated event scheduled to crown their inaugural men’s flyweight champion. However, to the disappointment of fans, the bout between Kyoji Horiguchi and Makoto Shinryu ended in just 25 seconds due to an accidental eye poke, resulting in a no contest. This unexpected turn of events left the title
In a highly anticipated matchup, light heavyweight contenders Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker are set to face off at UFC 294 on October 21 at the Etihad Arena. This electrifying showdown is expected to be a highlight of the event, which will be headlined by a lightweight championship bout between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.
UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font has been chosen as the replacement for the injured Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC Nashville, according to sources. The news was revealed on Thursday by ESPN. Font will now face off against Cory Sandhagen in what promises to be an intense showdown. Weight and Round Details The
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to return to New York for its final two semifinal events. Officials have confirmed that the matchups for both cards have been finalized, according to ESPN. The main event of the August 18 card will feature a heavyweight semifinal between Renan Ferreira and Maurice Greene. The event will
LAS VEGAS — In a highly anticipated showdown, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, two of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history, are set to square off. UFC president Dana White revealed the exciting news at the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 290, announcing that the clash between Jones and Miocic will take place on November
In the fifth week of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 31, Brad Katona from Team Chandler showcased his ground game skills and secured a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Vera from Team McGregor. This win propels Katona into the bantamweight semifinals. Let’s delve into the most significant moments from Episode 5 and what lies ahead in
In a recent PFL 6 event held at the Overtime Elite Arena, Sadibou Sy showcased his skills with a highlight-reel spinning head-kick knockout over Shane Mitchell. This victory marked his sixth consecutive win and secured his spot in the PFL’s 2023 playoffs. Sy’s impressive performance has established him as the man to beat in the