Experienced Thai striker Superlek put an end to Jonathan Haggerty’s run as ONE 145-pound Muay Thai champion without breaking a sweat on Friday night, catching him with an elbow to score a stoppage in 49 seconds. Superlek’s lightning-quick win headlined ONE 168, the promotion’s second-ever card from the U.S., a presentation from the Ball Arena … Continue reading Superlek Ends Jonathan Haggerty’s Title Reign In 49 Seconds At ONE 168
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Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson Announces Retirement From MMA
The most accomplished flyweight MMA fighter of all time, Demetrious Johnson, has decided to call it a career. 38-year-old Johnson announced his retirement on Friday night as part of ONE 168 from Denver, Colorado, USA. "Like I said last time, when I came here in Denver, Colorado, that was potentially my last fight. I am … Continue reading Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson Announces Retirement From MMA
9/6/24 Notebook: Ovince St. Preux Departs UFC ‘Fight Night’ Due To Illness
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PFL Heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov Handed Two-Year Suspension By USADA
PFL heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov was handed a 22-month suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) this week, preventing him from competing in the promotion until early 2026. USADA announced Wednesday that an out-of-competition test on Ivanov from March found an anabolic agent in his system, violating the promotion's anti-doping policy. While the usual suspension would … Continue reading PFL Heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov Handed Two-Year Suspension By USADA
9/4/24 Notebook: Matt Schnell Receives Fight Week Opponent Switch
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Injury Takes Denice Zamboanga Out of Interim ONE Title Fight, Causing Third Cancelled Booking In 2024
115-pound ONE Championship fighter Denice Zamboanga has suffered yet another setback on her quest toward a title, withdrawing from an upcoming interim championship fight due to injury. An undisclosed injury has forced Zamboanga out of her October 4th booking against Alyona Rassohyna in Bangkok, Thailand, as reported by Nissi Icasiano of Tiebreaker Times. It's unclear … Continue reading Injury Takes Denice Zamboanga Out of Interim ONE Title Fight, Causing Third Cancelled Booking In 2024
High-Ranked Flyweights Brandon Moreno, Amir Albazi To Headline UFC Edmonton
One of the best matchups to make at flyweight is the next main event for UFC's return to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Former champ Brandon Moreno is expected to face rising Swedish challenger Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC's November 2nd card at Rogers Place, as announced by the promotion this week. The matchup … Continue reading High-Ranked Flyweights Brandon Moreno, Amir Albazi To Headline UFC Edmonton
Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards Off Bellator London, Set To Be Rescheduled
Bellator's return to England has taken a massive hit. The promotion's September 14th card from the OVO Wembley in London is now without a title fight main event following the departure of a middleweight clash between Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards, as announced Tuesday. Bellator revealed that the championship clash between Eblen and Edwards will … Continue reading Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards Off Bellator London, Set To Be Rescheduled
Walk-Off Knockout Winner Yuneisy Duben Among Five Fighters Offered UFC Contracts on ‘Contender Series’ Episode
A series of upset wins and impressive performances meant that all five winners on this week's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series" were offered UFC contracts. Ko Seok-hyun, Djorden Santos, Austin Bashi, Yuneisy Duben, and Quillan Salkilld joined the UFC roster on Tuesday night following an episode from the APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Walk-Off Knockout Winner Yuneisy Duben Among Five Fighters Offered UFC Contracts on ‘Contender Series’ Episode
9/2/24 Notebook: Torrez Finney Gets Second ‘Contender Series’ Chance
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