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sports8 days ago•6 min saved

Pimblett taps Saint-Denis in 52 seconds to push for lightweight title at UFC 329

Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint-Denis with a guillotine in 52 seconds to win the co-main event at UFC 329, boosting his bid for a lightweight title shot as he teased rematches with top contenders. The win lifts Pimblett to 24-4 in 28 fights. On the same card, Luke Riley secured a KO over Kai Kamaka III, while Lone’er Kavanagh fell to Brandon Royval, fueling talk about Pimblett’s next steps—potential matchups with Gaethje, Topuria, McGregor, or Holloway.

via BBC|

#mma #paddy-pimblett #sports

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Prates Blasts Maddalena in Perth, Stakes Title Bid After Third Straight Stoppage

Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena by third‑round TKO in the UFC Perth main event, extending his winning streak to three straight stoppages, including a knockout of Leon Edwards; he reiterated his desire for a title shot as fellow pros like Islam Makhachev reacted to the dominant performance.

via MMA Fighting|

#carlos-prates #islam-makhachev #jack-della-maddalena

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Prates storms Perth, stakes title bid with third-round KO of Della Maddalena

Carlos Prates dominated Jack Della Maddalena in Perth, finishing him in a third-round TKO to move to 7-1 since his UFC debut and laying claim to a welterweight title shot. He said he plans to fight the Makhachev–Garry winner in August, while Della Maddalena drops to 18-4 with back-to-back losses after a title defense loss to Makhachev. Prates’ heavy strikes, knees and elbows sealed the win at 3:17 of Round 3, and his emotional celebration highlighted the night.

via CBS Sports|

#carlos-prates #jack-della-maddalena #sports

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Costa shifts to 205 for Murzakanov showdown at UFC 327

Paulo Costa moves up to light heavyweight to face Azamat Murzakanov in UFC 327's co-main event in Miami, saying he can contend in both 185 and 205 and could earn a title shot with a win; Murzakanov believes victory will put him near a title opportunity as the card also features Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant 205-pound title.

via MMA Mania|

#azamat-murzakanov #light-heavyweight #paulo-costa

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Movsar Evloev stays perfect, edges Lerone Murphy at UFC London

Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision in the UFC London main event, extending Evloev’s undefeated record to 20-0 and positioning him for a featherweight title shot, while Murphy started strong but couldn’t capitalize in hostile London.

via ESPN|

#featherweight #lerone-murphy #movsar-evloev

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Unbeaten Evloev presses for title shot after UFC London win over Murphy

Movsar Evloev earned a majority decision over Lerone Murphy in the UFC London main event, using late grappling to seal the win despite a fourth-round point deduction, and immediately called for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski, with Murphy backing him as the next challenger.

via MMA Fighting|

#featherweight #lerone-murphy #movsar-evloev

sports4 months ago•8 min saved

Imavov doubles down on title bid, eyes Strickland rematch

Nassourdine Imavov says he deserves the UFC middleweight title and wants a rematch with Sean Strickland after Strickland’s win, arguing the belt should go to the fighter with his five-fight win streak; he also hints at a future showdown with Khamzat Chimaev and stresses the title is his sole aim.

via MMA Fighting|

#imavov #rematch #sean-strickland

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Hernandez vows to torture Strickland in the Octagon after racist post

Anthony Hernandez responds to Sean Strickland’s racist post by saying he’ll “torture” him in the five‑round UFC Houston main event, which could determine the next middleweight title challenger for Khamzat Chimaev. Hernandez isn’t offended, cites support from the Mexican community, and remains focused on winning to push back into title contention even as he recognizes the fight’s significance.

via MMA Fighting|

#hernandez #middleweight #sports

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Injury Blues Put Shavkat Rakhmonov’s UFC Title Hopes on Hold

Shavkat Rakhmonov, inactive since UFC 310 due to injuries, was seen at a recent event wearing crutches and a knee brace, sparking fan concern about whether he can return to contend for the welterweight belt, especially as Islam Makhachev has suggested he may not deserve the next title shot.

via Bloody Elbow|

#injury #shavkat-rakhmonov #sports

sports8 months ago•6 min saved

Kamaru Usman and Islam Makhachev Set for High-Stakes UFC 322 Showdown

Kamaru Usman is advocating for a title shot, expressing interest in fighting the winner of UFC 322 between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, emphasizing his desire to reclaim his place at the top of the welterweight division and highlighting the significance of a potential fight with Makhachev for the UFC's future events.

via MMA Fighting|

#islam-makhachev #jack-della-maddalena #kamaru-usman

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Umar Nurmagomedov Eyes Redemption and Title Shot at UFC 321

Dana White has challenged Umar Nurmagomedov to put on an impressive performance at UFC 321 to secure a shot at the title, emphasizing the importance of making a statement in his upcoming bout against Mario Bautista, which could determine his next title opportunity.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #sports #title-shot

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan, Hooker, and Muhammad Prepare for Key Battles

Arman Tsarukyan's next UFC fight is scheduled for November 22 against Dan Hooker in Doha, Qatar, but he has missed out on an immediate title shot after a previous setback. The fight is part of a busy UFC event featuring other contenders, and Tsarukyan has been active in grappling competitions during his layoff.

via Bloody Elbow|

#arman-tsarukyan #dan-hooker #fight-announcement

sports10 months ago•2 min saved

Alex Pereira clarifies impulsive actions, denies hacking

Alex Pereira clarified that he was not hacked during his controversial social media post and attributed the incident to miscommunication within his camp and with the UFC. Despite initial impulsiveness, Pereira received the promised title shot against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, which he wanted, and the fight is scheduled for October 4 in Las Vegas.

via MMA Fighting|

#alex-pereira #miscommunication #rematch

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Corey Anderson Explains Why He Never Got a UFC Title Shot

Corey Anderson claims he was denied a UFC title shot due to his lack of social media presence, highlighting a shift in MMA where marketability and online following influence opportunities more than fighting skill. After leaving UFC, Anderson found success in Bellator and PFL, becoming a champion in both organizations.

via BJPenn.com|

#corey-anderson #mma #social-media

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Luke Rockhold Sets Conditions for UFC Return

Luke Rockhold has stated he won't return to the UFC unless he is offered a title shot, significant money, and a compelling reason, highlighting his current financial stability and focus on other fighting ventures. He also discussed potential challengers for Khamzat Chimaev, favoring Reinier de Ridder as a top threat.

via Bloody Elbow|

#comeback #luke-rockhold #middleweight