Oumar ‘Reug Reug’ Kane is ready to bring maximum violence when he faces Anatoly Malykhin in the biggest match of his career. The Senegalese wrestling machine will challenge the three-division world champion for the ONE heavyweight MMA world title in the main event of ONE 169 on Nov. 8, US …
Read More »Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira LIVE: Start time and round-by-round updates as ‘The Predator’ makes PFL debut after two-year hiatus from MMA
By Adrian Bishop and James Cohen At The Mayadeen, Riyadh Published: 20:59 BST, 19 October 2024 | Updated: 22:44 BST, 19 October 2024 Advertisement Francis Ngannou makes his long awaited return to the MMA when he takes on Renan Ferreira at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Predator …
Read More »Francis Ngannou paying tribute in MMA return after son’s death
Jan 22, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Francis Ngannou celebrates the win against Ciryl Gane during UFC 270 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to MMA on Saturday at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after the death of his 15-month-old son …
Read More »Eddie Hall reveals plans for MMA fight against another former World’s Strongest Man after bizarre 2v1 fight against TikTok duo
Eddie Hall, renowned as the former World’s Strongest Man, is not one to rest on his laurels and has now set his sights on a return to the fighting. The 36-year-old has recently been venturing into the realm of mixed martial arts – such as when he participated in a …
Read More »Francis Ngannou felt ‘powerless’ after death of son but wants to fight in his memory on MMA return | WWE News
Francis Ngannou has revealed how the death of his young son left him “powerless and vulnerable”, but he will use the tragedy as his “biggest motivation” ahead of a fight against Renan Ferreira. Ngannou stated that his 15-month-old son Kobe had passed away in a social media post in April, …
Read More »Robert Whittaker defends MMA referees in light of recent controversial calls: “It’s a hard gig”
Robert Whittaker has offered his sympathies to MMA referees, many of whom have been on the receiving end of fan criticism due to the nature of some recent stoppages. Whether the MMA world declares the stoppage early or late, refereeing is a thankless job, and ‘The Reaper’ seems to understand …
Read More »Junna Tsukii retires from karate, makes move to MMA
Filipino karate bet Junna Tsukii. MANILA, Philippines — Junna Tsukii has kissed her karate career goodbye, embarking on a new journey to the world of mixed martial arts. The Filipino-Japanese karateka on Wednesday announced that she is calling it quits in karate after a storied 26-year career. “Thank you for …
Read More »‘I’ll teach him more about boxing,’ Pacquiao vows in bout vs MMA champ
Manny Pacquiao (right) is all set to face MMA champion Chihiro Suzuki. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO About a year and a half removed from his last match, Manny Pacquiao has been spending his time completing side quests. The boxing icon has been caught on social media dabbling in endurance motorcycling, tennis, pool, …
Read More »Pacquiao wants KO win vs Japanese MMA fighter Chihiro Suzuki
Former Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, and Japanese mixed martial arts fighter Chihiro Suzuki pose during a press conference Monday, June 10, 2024, in Tokyo. They are scheduled to fight in a three-round match in July. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) TOKYO — Manny Pacquiao said Monday that a title fight against …
Read More »Savannah Marshall must travel to US or neutral venue for MMA fight with Claressa Shields, says Dmitriy Salita | WWE News
Claressa Shields will not return to Britain for an MMA fight against Savannah Marshall, says the American star’s promoter Dmitriy Salita. Marshall and Shields verbally agreed to resume their rivalry in the cage after the English fighter had marked her MMA debut with a first-round stoppage of Mirela Vargas at …
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