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Rizin 54 weigh-in chaos: Patchy Mix misses bantamweight by six pounds, co-main reshuffled
mma19 days ago

Rizin 54 weigh-in chaos: Patchy Mix misses bantamweight by six pounds, co-main reshuffled

Patchy Mix missed bantamweight by 6.3 pounds at RIZIN 54 weigh-ins (63.85 kg vs 61 kg), leading to the bout with Shoko Sato being removed from the co-main and triggering a card reshuffle. Kyoma Akimoto and Kleber Koike made weight for the main event, while Alibek Gadzhammatov missed flyweight by 3.85 pounds. Under RIZIN rules, overweight fighters’ wins can be overturned to a no-contest, and Mix’s three-fight winless streak (including UFC losses) continues.

McGregor pushes for no-contest ruling after Holloway win at UFC 329
sports1 month ago

McGregor pushes for no-contest ruling after Holloway win at UFC 329

Conor McGregor's comeback at UFC 329 ended in a first-round TKO loss to Max Holloway after he tore his knee on a jumping switch kick. McGregor, returning after five years, hinted on social media that medical results should be back soon and urged that the loss be overturned to a no-contest, though such a reversal is unlikely. He now faces another lengthy layoff as he recovers, with a potential trilogy bout with Holloway a possibility down the line.

UFC 321 Heavyweight Title Fight Ends in No Contest After Eye Poke
sports10 months ago

UFC 321 Heavyweight Title Fight Ends in No Contest After Eye Poke

Tom Aspinall's heavyweight title defense at UFC 321 was declared a no contest after an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane in the first round, preventing the fight from continuing. Aspinall, visibly affected by the injury, expressed disappointment as the match was halted early, with both fighters showing sportsmanship and regret over the incident.

UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane Ends in No Contest After Eye Poke
sports10 months ago

UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane Ends in No Contest After Eye Poke

The UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ended in a no contest after Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in both eyes, leaving Aspinall unable to continue. The fight was competitive early on, but was halted due to the eye poke, with Aspinall unable to see out of his right eye afterward. The result was disappointing for fans and fighters alike, emphasizing safety in the sport.

UFC Controversies and Highlights: Illegal Moves, Faked KO, and Title Shots
sports1 year ago

UFC Controversies and Highlights: Illegal Moves, Faked KO, and Title Shots

UFC fighter Paul Craig called for fans not to persecute opponent Rodolfo Bellato after their fight ended in a controversial no contest due to Craig's illegal upkick, which Bellato was criticized for exaggerating his injury from. Craig admitted to using an illegal move but defended Bellato's actions, emphasizing the sport's competitive nature and the circumstances of the fight.