Belal Muhammad will try to end one of the longest active undefeated records on the UFC roster when he puts his welterweight title on the line for the first time later this year. Muhammad will take on third-ranked 170-pound contender Shavkat Rakhmonov in the main event of UFC 310 on December 7th, as announced by … Continue reading Belal Muhammad To Defend UFC Welterweight Championship Against Undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov
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Brandon Royval Ekes Out Split Decision Over Tatsuro Taira To Remain Top Flyweight Contender
Brandon Royval defended his spot as the top-ranked flyweight contender on Saturday night, using his boxing to hand Tatsuro Taira his first-ever pro loss. In one of the more memorable main event UFC bouts of the year, Royval snuck by Taira via split decision at the APEX from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The flyweight headliner … Continue reading Brandon Royval Ekes Out Split Decision Over Tatsuro Taira To Remain Top Flyweight Contender
Christian Eckerlin Wins In Front of More Than 50,000 Frankfurt Supporters At OKTAGON 62
Christian Eckerlin closed out a historic night for OKTAGON on Saturday, overcoming Christian Jungwirth in front of more than 50,000 supporters. Frankfurt, Germany's own Eckerlin won via unanimous decision in the main event of OKTAGON 62, which took place in front of a massive turnout at the Deutsche Bank Park stadium. The five-round win earned … Continue reading Christian Eckerlin Wins In Front of More Than 50,000 Frankfurt Supporters At OKTAGON 62
10/12/24 Notebook: ONE Re-Books Kickboxing Title Fight For November Card
Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Jack Shore (17-2) vs. Youssef … Continue reading 10/12/24 Notebook: ONE Re-Books Kickboxing Title Fight For November Card
UFC Middleweight Antonio Trocoli Arrested For Misdemeanor Battery
UFC middleweight Antonio Trocoli was reportedly arrested last week on misdemeanor battery charges in Huntington Beach, California, USA, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The Huntington Beach Police Department confirmed to MMA Fighting that Trocoli was arrested on the morning of October 4th, and that his case would be sent to the … Continue reading UFC Middleweight Antonio Trocoli Arrested For Misdemeanor Battery
Brazilian Finisher Carlos Prates To Face Neil Magny In November 9th UFC Main Event
Carlos Prates will end his rookie year as a UFC fighter with his first-ever five-round assignment. Prates has been booked to meet veteran talent Neil Magny in the main event of a November 9th UFC "Fight Night" card, as first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The booking sees Prates chase his fourth win … Continue reading Brazilian Finisher Carlos Prates To Face Neil Magny In November 9th UFC Main Event
UFC Parts Ways With Light Heavyweight Veteran Ovince St. Preux, 10 Others
As the signing spree from UFC’s “Dana White’s Contender Series” show comes to a close next week, the promotion is seemingly now focused on trimming its roster down. UFC reportedly parted ways with 11 fighters in recent days, including many experienced talents, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Ovince St. Preux, Brian Kelleher, Ricky Glenn, … Continue reading UFC Parts Ways With Light Heavyweight Veteran Ovince St. Preux, 10 Others
10/9/24 Notebook: Iasmin Lucindo Breaks Into Strawweight Top 10
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Continued Health Struggles, Inability To Work and An Urgent Need For Money: Why Some Fighters Are Supporting A UFC Antitrust Settlement
The latest filing in a decade-long legal battle between a class action group of fighters and the UFC has provided insight into why dozens of former competitors for the top MMA promotion are looking to reach a settlement instead of advancing the case to a trial. More than 50 ex-UFC talents participated in a declaration … Continue reading Continued Health Struggles, Inability To Work and An Urgent Need For Money: Why Some Fighters Are Supporting A UFC Antitrust Settlement
Kennedy Freeman To Face Emilia Czerwinska For Vacant Cage Warriors Flyweight Title
Kennedy Freeman, the daughter of early UFC star Ian Freeman and rising flyweight prospect, will get her first shot at Cage Warriors gold next month. Freeman will take on Poland's Emilia Czerwinska for the promotion's vacant 125-pound title as part of Cage Warriors 181 on November 23rd, per a recent announcement. Freeman made her return … Continue reading Kennedy Freeman To Face Emilia Czerwinska For Vacant Cage Warriors Flyweight Title
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