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Gaethje’s Camp Pushes for Makhachev Clash as Potential Final Fight
mma1 month ago

Gaethje’s Camp Pushes for Makhachev Clash as Potential Final Fight

Gaethje’s manager Ali Abdelaziz suggested the biggest possible payday for Gaethje could come from a superfight with Islam Makhachev, even proposing he might vacate the lightweight title for the bout. Gaethje, who recently claimed undisputed lightweight champion status after defeating Ilia Topuria in June, will let his coaching staff guide his next move, weighing options like other top contenders but targeting the most lucrative fight rather than necessarily chasing another title bout.

Pereira urged to skip Chimaev superfight, chase third belt at heavyweight
sports6 months ago

Pereira urged to skip Chimaev superfight, chase third belt at heavyweight

Chimaev’s grappling coach says Alex Pereira shouldn’t take a superfight with Chimaev if he wants to pursue a historic third UFC title, suggesting a move up to heavyweight for the belt; the high-profile matchup would draw big money, but the coach argues it isn’t the wisest legacy move for Pereira, and any potential bout would hinge on UFC decisions and weight adjustments.

UFC Stars Eyeing Title Shots and Super Fights Post-UFC 322
sports10 months ago

UFC Stars Eyeing Title Shots and Super Fights Post-UFC 322

Dana White indicated that a superfight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria is a possibility in the future, with both fighters expressing interest, although they must first navigate their upcoming bouts in their respective weight classes. The fight is highly anticipated and considered one of the biggest in MMA, with Khabib Nurmagomedov also endorsing its significance.

Jon Jones Issues Retirement Ultimatum Ahead of UFC 309 Showdown with Miocic
sports1 year ago

Jon Jones Issues Retirement Ultimatum Ahead of UFC 309 Showdown with Miocic

Jon Jones has issued an ultimatum to the UFC, stating that he will retire after his upcoming fight against Stipe Miocic unless he is granted a superfight against Alex Pereira. Jones expressed that if the UFC does not arrange this fight, he will move on with his life. While fans are interested in seeing Jones face Tom Aspinall, Jones is not keen on that matchup.

Gervonta Davis delivers devastating body shot to defeat Ryan Garcia.
sports3 years ago

Gervonta Davis delivers devastating body shot to defeat Ryan Garcia.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis defeated Ryan Garcia with a brutal body shot in the seventh round of their superfight, cementing himself as one of boxing's pound-for-pound best fighters. Garcia was also floored in the second round but managed to get up. However, he couldn't recover from the body shot in the seventh and was counted out. Davis' victory came before a sold-out T-Mobile Arena and was preceded by months of trash talk and hype.