Magomed Ankalaev is the person to beat at mild heavyweight, whether or not individuals prefer it or not.
It’s unlikely Ankalaev reaches the identical degree stardom as Alex Pereira, the person he simply outworked to turn out to be champion in Saturday’s UFC 313 predominant occasion, however the actuality is that Ankalaev is but to lose in 14 straight fights courting again to 2018, so followers and critics might need to get used to seeing his face on the marquee.
The reception hasn’t been heat to date, with Ankalaev and Pereira placing on a five-round struggle mild on memorable moments that ended with Pereira’s scorching championship run going out with a whimper. It’s doable we see an instantaneous rematch between the 2, with the hopes that it may possibly’t be any worse than the primary struggle. Proper?
Regardless, readers roasted UFC 313’s headlining bout and you may try some of the best running results commentary under.
Dana White, Turki Alalshikh announce new boxing league under TKO banner
It’s official: Dana White is placing his cash the place his mouth is and getting into the world of boxing. Effectively, technically a big chunk of that cash is coming from Turki Alalshikh, however White and firm are literally doing this for actual this time.
Jean Silva trolls Bryce Mitchell with globe at heated UFC 314 press conference
Prefer it or not, Bryce Mitchell has a struggle booked for UFC 314 in opposition to up-and-coming featherweight contender Jean Silva.
At a press convention for the April 12 occasion, Silva stole the present by mocking Mitchell’s ignorant comments and penchant for conspiracy theories, and his antics drew loads of reactions.
Paige VanZant wants women’s titles introduced after latest win at Power Slap 12: ‘We’re here to knock b*tches out’
Former UFC fighter and BKFC standout Paige VanZant continues to make headlines, this time on the planet of Energy Slap as she competed for the group for the third time. Whether or not this newest profession selection of hers is price following, nicely, mileage could differ.
UFC owners address rumors about seeking over $1 billion per year in new broadcast rights deal
May the UFC signal a 10-figure broadcasting rights deal quickly? Of us are skeptical if the world’s largest MMA promotion is price that sort of scratch.
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