Magomed Ankalaev is the person to beat at gentle heavyweight, whether or not folks prefer it or not.
It’s unlikely Ankalaev reaches the identical stage stardom as Alex Pereira, the person he simply outworked to turn out to be champion in Saturday’s UFC 313 principal occasion, however the actuality is that Ankalaev is but to lose in 14 straight fights relationship again to 2018, so followers and critics may 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 combat gentle on memorable moments that ended with Pereira’s scorching championship run going out with a whimper. It’s attainable we see a right away rematch between the 2, with the hopes that it may’t be any worse than the primary combat. Proper?
Regardless, readers roasted UFC 313’s headlining bout and you’ll take a look at among the greatest working outcomes commentary beneath.
Dana White, Turki Alalshikh announce new boxing league underneath TKO banner
It’s official: Dana White is placing his cash the place his mouth is and getting into the world of boxing. Nicely, 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 convention
Prefer it or not, Bryce Mitchell has a combat 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 feedback and penchant for conspiracy theories, and his antics drew loads of reactions.
Paige VanZant desires ladies’s titles launched after newest win at Energy Slap 12: ‘We’re right here to knock b*tches out’
Former UFC fighter and BKFC standout Paige VanZant continues to make headlines, this time on the earth of Energy Slap as she competed for the group for the third time. Whether or not this newest profession alternative of hers is value following, effectively, mileage could differ.
UFC homeowners handle rumors about searching for over $1 billion per 12 months in new broadcast rights deal
Might the UFC signal a 10-figure broadcasting rights deal quickly? Of us are skeptical if the world’s largest MMA promotion is value that sort of scratch.
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