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Robert Valentin Submits Paddy McCorry To Earn Spot In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Middleweight Finals
Robert Valentin earned yet another first-round finish victory in the ongoing season of "The Ultimate Fighter," securing him a spot in the live middleweight grand finals later this year. Valentin overcame adversity against Ireland's Paddy McCorry, recovering from a rough moment on the feet to win the fight with a submission. An aggressive McCorry visibly … Continue reading Robert Valentin Submits Paddy McCorry To Earn Spot In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Middleweight Finals
Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Champ Andy Clamp To Face James Webb At Manchester Card
Andy Clamp will meet a champion of Cage Warriors' past when he puts his light heavyweight belt on the line for the first time next month. Clamp is scheduled to meet James Webb in a clash for the promotion's 205-pound division title on September 21st, as recently announced. The fight is expected to headline Cage … Continue reading Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Champ Andy Clamp To Face James Webb At Manchester Card
Four Fighters Join UFC Roster In 2024 ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Season Premiere
Four new prospects entered the UFC roster on Tuesday following a finish-heavy start to the eighth season of "Dana White's Contender Series." Lone'er Kavanagh, Jose Delgado, Bruno Lopes, and Mansur Abdul-Malik all walked away with offers from the top MMA promotion following stoppage wins at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Abdul-Malik Stops … Continue reading Four Fighters Join UFC Roster In 2024 ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Season Premiere
Bruno Cappelozza Handed One-Year USADA Suspension, Putting His 2025 PFL Season In Limbo
Former PFL Heavyweight Champion Bruno Cappelozza has received another suspension related to a failed drug test, preventing him from competing until the second quarter of 2025. PFL's anti-doping partner, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), announced Monday that 2021 champ Cappelozza has been given a one-year suspension after testing positive for the banned substance clomiphene. Cappelozza … Continue reading Bruno Cappelozza Handed One-Year USADA Suspension, Putting His 2025 PFL Season In Limbo
Joilton Lutterbach Cut From UFC Roster, Given Two-Year CSAD Suspension
Joilton Lutterbach's UFC debut won't come for another two years at least, if ever. Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD), the current UFC anti-doping testing program, announced Tuesday that Lutterbach was handed a two-year suspension for a violation committed earlier this year. Along with the suspension, his newly signed contract with the top fight promotion has been … Continue reading Joilton Lutterbach Cut From UFC Roster, Given Two-Year CSAD Suspension
Throwback Thursday: UFC 40: Vendetta
A certain aura surrounding some fights tells you it is big. Even when not considering the packed crowds, the excited commentators or the over-the-top video packages, there's a vibe you can pick up on that simply says: "This is a big deal." That's the type of feeling that came through my screen and into my … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: UFC 40: Vendetta
Throwback Thursday: Pride 22: Beasts From The East 2
It was hard to have super high expectations for Pride FC's "Beasts From The East 2" card. The event was just a few weeks removed from the promotion's first-ever "Shockwave" event from the Tokyo National Stadium, which saw a turnout of 90,000 or 70,000 fans, depending on who you ask (albeit an impressive number even … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Pride 22: Beasts From The East 2
Throwback Thursday: UFC 39: The Warriors Return
UFC 39: The Warriors Return - 9/27/02 - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA UFC 39 was a time for the promotion to try and get its act back together. After losing champions in two of their five active divisions, some work had to be done to put fighters back into title positions. The promotion … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: UFC 39: The Warriors Return
Makwan Amirkhani Says His Good Side Will Show Up At OKTAGON 54
A year removed from his UFC run, 'Mr. Finland' believes he has perfectly lined himself up for a career resurgence. On paper, there are a lot of reasons to count out Makwan Amirkhani. The end of "Mr. Finland's" UFC run was brutal. He consumed five losses in his last six appearances, a streak that was … Continue reading Makwan Amirkhani Says His Good Side Will Show Up At OKTAGON 54
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