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Michael Page Hopeful for Fight with ‘Fake’ Colby Covington: ‘I Hate This Guy’

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Michael Page doesn’t like Colby Covington’s antics outside of the cage and wants to kick “Chaos” in the face.

Covington has earned the ire of several fighters with his trash talk over the years, even instigating former close friend Jorge Masvidal enough to sucker punch him outside a Miami steakhouse following their fight at UFC 272.

Page, who made hisUltimate Fighting Championship debut last month, is a lifelong martial artist and is principally against Covington’s unhinged trash talk.

“Venom” recently voiced his dislike for Covington while also expressing interest in a potential clash.

“I hate this guy,” Page said on a recent episode of UFC Day Off. “I’m going to be happy to kick this guy in the face… I find him fake. He just doesn’t seem like a nice guy with all the stuff that came out last time about what fighters should and shouldn’t be allowed to talk about with regards to people. People are going deep now, talkin…

Tom Aspinall Takes Issue With ‘Absolutely Terrible’ Start Time of UFC Manchester Card

While Tom Aspinall is glad to have the Ultimate Fighting Championship returning to Manchester after almost eight years, the Englishman isn't pleased with the event timing.

UFC 304 is scheduled to go down at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on July 27. Although U.K. fans are excited about the promotion's return to the country, many have complained about the start time of the card. The UFC 304 prelims will start at 11 p.m. BST (6 p.m. ET in the U.S.), followed by the main card starting at 3 a.m. BST (10 p.m. ET).

While Aspinall admits that it doesn’t make much of a difference for fighters, who are accustomed to fighting in different time zones, he believes it is unfair for U.K. mixed martial arts fans. The UFC interim champ is aware of the importance of catering to the U.S. fan base but believes that the card could start slightly earlier to make it more convenient for U.K. fans.

“Well, as an athlete, as a fighter, in all honesty, doesn’t mak…

Arman Tsarukyan: UFC Champ Islam Makhachev Not an ‘Invincible Superhero’

Arman Tsarukyan recently downplayed the “invincible” aura surrounding Islam Makhachev.

Tsarukyan suffered a unanimous decision loss against Makhachev in his short-notice Ultimate Fighting Championship debut back in 2019. The Armenian-American has since been looking for an opportunity to correct the loss with Makhachev sitting at the top of the lightweight ladder.

Tsarukyan made his case for a gold bid with a split-decision win over former champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 earlier this month.

“Ahalkalakets” was immediately offered a title shot against Makhachev for UFC 302 on June 1, which he turned down citing the quick turnaround. With Makhachev insistent on defending his title in the summer, the shot went to Dustin Poirier.

Tsarukyan recently dismissed the idea of him requiring a specialized training camp for a potential rematch against Makhachev. The lightweight contender highlighted the need for a proper training camp for his firs…

Torn Hand Ligament Forces Anthony Hernandez to Withdraw from UFC 302

Anthony Hernandez has pulled out of a proposed middleweight bout against Roman Dolidze at UFC 302.

“Fluffy” announced via Instagram on Monday that a torn ligament in his hand will force him to withdraw from the June 1 event. It is currently unknown if Dolidze will remain on the card against a replacement opponent. UFC 302 takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1 and is headlined by a lightweight championship clash between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.

“On Friday while training I sustained an injury. I got my MRI results back this morning and unfortunately due to a torn ligament in my hand, I will no longer be able to fight on June 1,” Hernandez wrote. “I want to apologize to the [the UFC], my opponent, [and] the best matchmaker [Mick Maynard], but this was not an injury I could push through. I hope for a quick return and be back in the cage before summer ends. Thank you to all my fans, friends [and] family for the…

Francis Ngannou Mourns Death of 15-Month-Old Son

A terrible tragedy has struck Francis Ngannou and his family.

According to Cameroonian news outlet 237online.com, Ngannou’s 15-month-old son recently died unexpectedly. The cause of death is currently unknown. Ngannou released a statement on social media that seemed to address the tragedy.

“What's the purpose of life if what we're fighting tooth and nail to get away from is what finally hit us the hardest!? Why is life so unfair and merciless? Why does life always take what we don't have?” Ngannou wrote. “I'm f—ing tired.”

What's the purpose of life if what we're fighting tooth and nail to get away from is what finally hit us the hardest!?Why is life so unfair and merciless?Why does life always take what we don't have? I'm fucking tired

— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) April 29, 2024

Ngannou’s manager, Marquel Martin, and Eric Nicksick, his coach at Xtreme Couture, also expressed their condolences via social…

Clay Collard vs. Mads Burnell Headlines PFL 5 in Salt Lake City on June 21

OFFICIAL: #PFLSaltLakeCity 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼-𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 Bouts!

Salt Lake! Buckle up and get ready as playoffs spots are on the line on Friday, June 21st with the Lightweights & Light Heavyweights!

For more information:🎟️https://t.co/eCMG4faqPw pic.twitter.com/FqA0cHjpXm — PFL (@PFLMMA) April 29, 2024

A lightweight showdown pitting Clay Collard against Mads Burnell will serve as the featured bout for Professional Fighters League’s fifth regular season event of 2024.

The organization on Monday announced the fight card for the event, which takes place on June 21 at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and features season bouts for lightweights and light heavyweights. In the co-main event, Impa Kasanganay will face Jakob Nedoh in a 205-pound pairing. The PFL 5 main card airs on ESPN and ESPN+ beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, while prelims stream on ESPN+ at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.

A 2023 PFL lightweight finalis…

Irish Prospect Paul Hughes to Face Bobby King in Bellator Dublin Co-Main Event

BELLATOR DEBUT! 👀

🇮🇪 Paul Hughes 🆚 Bobby King 🇺🇸

Paul Hughes makes his Bellator debut in front of his home crowd on June 22nd, as he welcomes Bobby King to the 3Arena! 🔥@paulhughesmma will be looking to add to his eight finishes and send a message to the Bellator… pic.twitter.com/s4tRmKAWGN — Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 29, 2024

While he plans to compete in the 2025 Professional Fighters League season, Paul Hughes’ first major promotional foray with come with Bellator.

The organization announced on Monday that Hughes will lock horns with Bobby King in the lightweight co-main event at Bellator Champions Series Dublin on June 22. A coveted free agent, King recently signed with PFL, which purchased Bellator in 2023. Bellator Champions Series Dublin takes place at 3Arena and is headlined by a welterweight title tilt pitting Jason Jackson against Ramazan Kuramagomedov. The card will air on Max in the United Sta…

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight to Be Sanctioned as Professional Boxing Match

Mike Tyson wanted it to be a pro fight. Netflix wanted it to be a pro fight. So I agreed to make it a pro fight. Winner takes all pic.twitter.com/fNLnIiD8fM

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) April 29, 2024

The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will be sanctioned as a professional boxing bout by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.

ESPN was first to report the news on Monday. The heavyweight bout will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds, and the combatants will use 14-ounce gloves. After the initial announcement of the fight, there was some question as to whether it would be an exhibition. Instead, the result will go on the professional records of both Tyson and Paul.

“Mike Tyson wanted it to be a pro fight. Netflix wanted it to be a pro fight. So I agreed to make it a pro fight,” Paul wrote on social media. “Winner takes all.”

Tyson vs. Paul will take place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlingt…

Coach: Justin Gaethje Was ‘Biggest Threat’ to Islam Makhachev’s Title Reign

Islam Makhachev's head coach, Javier Mendez, believes that Justin Gaethje was the biggest threat to Islam, and says he's out of the picture now:

"I thought that [Gaethje] was the biggest threat for us, and now he's probably never gonna be in the picture for us going forward.

No… pic.twitter.com/OG3mgE6Mvg — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 29, 2024

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez believes the biggest threat to Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title reign is gone.

Mendez considered Justin Gaethje to be the biggest threat to Makhachev. With Gaethje’s wild striking, proven knockout power and NCAA Division I wrestling background, Mendez considered “The Highlight” the toughest stylistic matchup for Makhachev at lightweight.

Untill recently, Makhachev was expecting to defend his lightweight belt against Gaethje, who had essentially earned himself a title shot with a knockout win over Dustin Poir…

Islam Makhachev Believes He’ll Be Stylistic Nightmare for Dustin Poirier

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Islam Makhachev is expecting an easy night at the office in his upcoming title defense against Dustin Poirer.

Makhachev is scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Poirier in the main event at UFC 302 on June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. While Makhachev acknowledges Poirier’s experience and elite striking, the lightweight champ believes he’ll dominate “The Diamond” on the ground. Makhachev’s mentor and teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, ragdolled Poirier before submitting him in the third round of their title unification clash at UFC 242 in September 2019. Thanks to his own elite grappling skills, Makhachev is expecting similar results.

“Dustin, he is a warrior, legend, and he have more than everybody, experience in this sport,” Makhachev told TMZ Sports. “But his problem is his style. That’s one problem this guy have. His weak point is wrestling and grappling. And I have the key for the easy fight, and I…

Steve Erceg Excited About Fan Hostility Going into Alexandre Pantoja Title Fight

Steve Erceg is thrilled by the potential jeers and boos that will come his way as he challenges Alexandre Pantoja in front of the champion’s home crowd at UFC 301.

The stars aligned for Erceg to receive a flyweight title shot against Pantoja in the main event at UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Known to be among the most passionate MMA fans in the world, Brazilians don’t go easy on visiting fighters. Brazilian fans were even criticized for pelting Brandon Moreno with bottles after his split-decision win over Deiveson Figueiredo in their trilogy clash at UFC 283 in January 2023.

Erceg is definitely expecting a hostile crowd going into enemy territory and is even somewhat excited about it.

“I’m definitely prepared for it,” he told Submission Radio. “I’m honestly excited for the opportunity to get yelled at and asked to die and bottles thrown at me. I think it’s gonna be very exciting. I can’t wait to take the belt, get straight on…

Despite Lucrative Offers, Jose Aldo Not Interested in Fighting for Other MMA Promotions

While he is about to exhaust his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract, Jose Aldo isn’t interested in other MMA promotions — despite having lucrative offers on the table.

Aldo announced his retirement following a unanimous decision loss against Merab Dvalishvili in August 2022 that snapped a three-fight winning streak. “Junior” is now coming out of retirement to take on Jonathan Martinez in a bantamweight tilt at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday.

Aldo recently confirmed reports that the Martinez booking is the last fight on his UFC contract, which he hasn’t considered renewing yet. While Aldo expects his upcoming fight to decide his future in the organization, the Brazilian is also considering a switch to boxing.

“Yeah, this is my last fight on my contract,” Aldo told CBS Sports. “When I started talking to Sean [Shelby] and Dana [White] back in January, we had talked about signing a new deal. But I decided against it because…

Chihiro Suzuki Stops Masanori Kanehara to Retain Featherweight Title at Rizin 46

AND STILL!💥

Chihiro Suzuki gets the 1st round TKO to make his first defense!

Order the replay on #RIZIN TV!🔗https://t.co/CXiPKkswl0

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— RIZIN FF English (@rizin_English) April 29, 2024 Chihiro Suzuki made a successful first defense of his featherweight title with a first-round TKO stoppage on Sunday at Rizin Fighting Federation 46 in Tokyo, Japan. The 24-year-old Suzuki overwhelmed veteran challenger Masanori Kanehara with a barrage of ground punches at the 4:20 mark of Round 1. Following an early timeout due to an accidental groin strike, Suzuki (13-3, 1 NC, 8-1, 1 NC Rizin) began to target the lower left leg of Kanehara (29-13-5, 4-2 Rizin) with kicks that slowed him down. With 75 seconds remaining in the first round, Suzuki abruptly picked up the pace, and he swarmed on Kanehara with punches — including a right hook to the temple that wobbled him. When Kanehara fell to the m…

Alex Perez: UFC on ESPN 55 Main Event Triumph ‘Just Shows That I’m Still Here’

Alex Perez just wanted to remind the rest of the flyweight division of his presence.

The Team Oyama product did so in emphatic fashion at UFC on ESPN 55, as he knocked out Matheus Nicolau 2:16 into the second round of their headlining encounter at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night. On the heels of a three-bout skid and multiple fight cancellations, it was a much-needed performance for the former title challenger.

“It just shows that I’m still here. I never thought I went anywhere. I think the division kind of did, Perez said at the post-fight press conference. “Obviously coming off all those fights getting canceled and obviously my last three fights not going the way I wanted to. Thank God for my team and my friends and family that kept pushing me in the right direction. Just show the division I’m back in it.”

To earn his first UFC victory since June 2020, Perez admitted that he had to change his mindset. To do that, the 32-year-ol…

Vinicius Oliveira, Ricky Simon to Meet at UFC 303 on June 29

A bantamweight clash pitting Vinicius Oliveira against Ricky Simon has been added to the UFC 303 lineup.

Oliveira recently confirmed the booking following an initial report from Ag.Fight. UFC 303 takes place on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by a welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.

After earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series this past September, Oliveira made a strong first impression in his Octagon debut when he authored a flying knee knockout of Bernardo Sopai at UFC Fight Night 238 on March 2. The Brazilian has been victorius in nine of his last 10 professional appearances.

A veteran of 12 promotional appearances, Simon is coming off back-to-back losses to Yadong Song and Mario Bautista in UFC competition. Prior to that, Simon authored a five-bout winning streak in the Las Vegas-based organization.

Former UFC Champ Conor McGregor Becomes Part Owner of BKFC

Conor McGregor announces he and McGregor Sports & Entertainment are now an owner of @bareknucklefc! pic.twitter.com/CFOP0a5xWM

— The Mac Life (@TheMacLife) April 28, 2024

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s biggest star now has a stake in another combat sports organization.

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor announced on Saturday night that he is a part owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. The news was revealed in a video message during the BKFC Knucklemania 4 broadcast.

“’The Notorious’ Conor McGregor here. Ladies and gentlemen, the huge announcement that I have for you today, Conor McGregor myself and McGregor Sports and Entertainment is now an owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships,” McGregor said in the video. “Welcome to the big leagues. David Feldman, baby, we did it.”

According to MMAFighting.com, McGregor Sports and Entertainment becomes a part owner of BKFC, while Triller will remain t…

Uros Medic Says He Made More Money in Previous Job Before Joining UFC

Uros Medic recently revealed that fight purses are not his favorite part of being a UFC athlete.

The welterweight prospect scored a first-round knockout win over Tim Means at UFC on ESPN 55 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night. During the post-fight media scrum, Medic revealed that he was making more money in his previous job than he does in the UFC. However, Medic also acknowledged that the promotion does provide fighters with the opportunity to earn massive paydays with time.

“It’s not the money that’s [most enjoyable] for sure,” Medic said. “I was making more money before the UFC. I quit a really good job that I had just to go be a fighter. So it’s not the money, that’s one thing. But I knew there was an opportunity to make a lot of money in the UFC. You don’t get paid a lot of money right off the bat, but as you progress and you make your time in the company, you can make a very good amount of money.”

The win saw Medic bounce b…

Bogdan Guskov Planned to Stop Ryan Spann in Second Round at UFC on ESPN 55

Bogdan Guskov has revealed that his plan was to knock Ryan Spann out in the second round of their UFC on ESPN 55 clash.

Guskov took a significant step up in competition against Spann in the co-main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Uzbekistan native was easily taken down and controlled on the ground by Spann in the opening round. However, Guskov turned the tables in the second frame, coming from behind to score an upset knockout over an exhausted Spann.

Guskov claimed that the manner of victory over Spann was premeditated. Guskov had planned to concede the first round to Spann, who would tire in the second round. Apart from being surprised by the size of the visibly bigger “Superman,” Guskov seemingly had an easy night at the office.

“You know, before fight we have small plan,” Guskov said at the post-fight press conference. “Give first round [to] this guy [to] work. Because on second round he [he would be a] little bit tire…

Michael Chandler ‘Plotting’ With Machine Gun Kelly Ahead of Conor McGregor Fight

63 days…. Plotting with @machinegunkelly #ufc303 pic.twitter.com/nDpX3oGl0h

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) April 28, 2024

Michael Chandler is seemingly playing mind games with Conor McGregor ahead of their upcoming fight.

Chandler’s long-awaited fight against McGregor is slated to headline UFC 303 on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “Iron” recently posted a picture with musician Machine Gun Kelly (also known as Colson Baker), who has history with McGregor.

“Plotting with [Machine Gun Kelly],” Chandler wrote on social media.

McGregor and “MGK” got into an altercation at the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in September 2021. Multiple videos showed “Notorious” lunging at the rapper and also throwing a drink at him. The origin of the altercation remains a mystery to this day, as both parties have chosen not to divulge much on the matter.

Initial reports stated…

Alex Perez Re-Emerges, Folds Matheus Nicolau in UFC on ESPN 55 Headliner

It was worth the wait for Alex Perez.

The Team Oyama standout posted his first win in 1,421 days and did so with some pizzaz, as he steadied himself within the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight division with a sensational one-punch knockout of Matheus Nicolau in the UFC on ESPN 55 headliner on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. A short-notice substitution for Manel Kape, Perez (25-8, 7-4 UFC) folded the Brazilian 2:16 into Round 2.

Nicolau (19-4-1, 7-3 UFC) was content to circle on the outside and unleashed an occasional lightning-quick counter. Perez preyed on his lack of aggression, stayed busy, chipped away with leg kicks and probed for openings with active hands. He pressured Nicolau backward midway through the second round and walked him into a crushing right hook. The Nova Uniao product hit the deck where he stood, necessitating an immediate stoppage.

The victory closed the book on Perez’s three-fight losing streak.

Meanwhile…

UFC on ESPN 55 ‘Nicolau vs. Perez’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 55 play-by-play kicks off at 4 p.m. ET. Round 1 The third man in the cage for the opening bout is Jason Herzog. Benitez opens with two hard leg kicks on Hayisaer. A jumping switch kick and then a right high kick answer back from Hayisaer. A straight left slips the guard for Benitez, who is still having success with leg kicks. Hayisaer eats another leg kick but stays out of range of the punches from his opponent. A sneaky left hook connects for Hayisaer. Benitez throws a front kick to the body and walks into a right hand. A big overhand left lands for Benitez. Best punch of the fight so far. Hayisaer blocks a left high kick. Another hard leg kick for Benitez. Hayisaer is largely reactive and lets Benitez dictate the pace of the fight. Benitez connects to the body and then eats a body kick of his opponent's. Leg kicks still trouble Hayisaer, who doesn't have a good answer to them. Hayisaer makes Benitez pay for missing and lands with his right hand. Ben…

UFC on ESPN 55 Prelims: Victor Henry Dissects Rani Yahya in Las Vegas

Patience, persistence and precision worked in concert for Victor Henry.

The longtime Josh Barnett protégé drove deeper into the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division, as he disposed of Rani Yahya with a head kick and follow-up punches in the third round of their featured UFC on ESPN 55 prelim on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Henry (24-6, 3-1 UFC) prompted referee Jason Herzog to intervene 2:36 into Round 1.

Yahya (28-12-1, 13-6-1 UFC) pressured and outworked the former Deep champion in the first round, only to slowly wilt from that point forward. Henry decked the 2007 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Fighting World Championships gold medalist with a pair of right hands late in the second round, then swarmed with elbows and punches for a near-finish. Yahya survived, but it soon became clear he was a spent force. Henry picked him apart from the outside in Round 3, dropped him again with a right hand and then invited him to sta…

UFC on ESPN 55 Bonuses: Alex Perez, Three Others Garner $50K Performance Awards

Alex Perez bet on himself, and it paid off handsomely.

The Team Oyama product ended a three-bout skid in emphatic fashion, as he scored a second-round knockout of Matheus Nicolau in the UFC on ESPN 55 headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night. A short-notice replacement for the injured Manel Kape, Perez folded his opponent with a right hook at the 2:16 mark of Round 2 — earning himself a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus in the process.

Meanwhile, Bogdan Guskov garnered a $50,000 “Performance of Night” check for his finish of Ryan Spann in the co-main event at lightweight. After being controlled on the canvas in Round 1, the Uzbekistan dropped Spann and then sealed his victory with a barrage of unanswered strikes on the ground to force a stoppage at the 3:16 mark of Round 2.

Elsewhere, Jhonata Diniz captured a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” award by rallying for a second-round knockout of Austen Lane at heavyweight. The Brazilian kickbox…

Dominick Reyes to Meet Dustin Jacoby at UFC Louisville on June 8

Former light heavyweight title contender Dominick Reyes is slated to return to action a little less than two years since his last Octagon appearance.

“The Devastator” (12-4) will lock horns with Dustin Jacoby (19-8) at UFC Louisville on June 8, which is set to go down at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The matchup was announced by the Las Vegas-based promotion in a recent press release.

Reyes is currently on a four-fight losing streak that includes a controversial unanimous decision loss against former light heavyweight king Jon Jones and three consecutive knockout losses at the hands of Jan Blachowicz, Jiri Prochazka and most recently, Ryan Spann at UFC 281 in November 2022. While Reyes was initially rumored to make his return to the Octagon in March against Carlos Ulberg, the Victorville, California, native was forced to withdraw from the booking due to the presence of blood clots in one of his legs, a medical issue that required careful monitori…

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