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1. UFC 307 odds, predictions: Where to find value in Pereira vs. Rountree, and favorite fights for the nightПт, 04 окт [-/+]
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| Brett Appley breaks down UFC 307 and makes picks for three of the best fights. Медиа: | ↑ |
2. UFC reaches $375 million settlement in antitrust lawsuit with former fightersПт, 27 сен [-/+]
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| UFC reached a settlement with a group of former fighters in a class action lawsuit alleging the promotion suppressed their wages. Медиа: | ↑ |
3. Vince McMahon Netflix doc: What we learned about longtime WWE promoterЧт, 26 сен [-/+]
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| The "Mr. McMahon" docuseries covers his ascension in pro wrestling, his exile from the business and a lot more. Should you watch? Медиа: | ↑ |
4. UFC 306 preview: Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili set for clash of contrasts inside the SphereСб, 14 сен [-/+]
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| UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley and title challenger Merab Dvalishvili couldn’t have taken more different paths to reach UFC 306. Медиа: | ↑ |
5. UFC 306 odds, predictions: Betting the underdog in Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili matchupПт, 13 сен [-/+]
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| Three favorite fights for UFC 306 and a detailed betting breakdown for each one. Медиа: | ↑ |
6. UFC 305 odds, predictions: Dricus Du Plessis defends title against former champ Israel AdesanyaПт, 16 авг [-/+]
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| Brett Appley digs into the odds for a big rivalry matchup in UFC 305, plus a few lesser-known fights with intriguing odds. Медиа: | ↑ |
7. Francis Ngannou’s 2-year MMA layoff to end with PFL debut in October vs. Renan FerreiraСр, 07 авг [-/+]
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| “The Predator” is back. For the first time in 33 months, Francis Ngannou will make the walk to an octagon.
The former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion will return on Oct. 19 to face PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira for the PFL Super Fight belt in Ngannou’s debut with the promotion.
Since defending his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in January 2022, Ngannou has endured more than two years of negotiations, triumphs and heartbreak.
After spending 2022 recovering from surgery and waiting out the end of his contract to become the most sought-after free agent in... Медиа: | ↑ |
8. The decision to walk away belongs with the athlete, unless …Вт, 06 авг [-/+]
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| Sometimes athletes need to be protected from themselves, but it's different with Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles and Tiger Woods. Медиа: | ↑ |
9. UFC 304 preview, predictions, odds: Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad get a long overdue rematchПт, 26 июл [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews three fights from the UFC 304 card, including the main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. Медиа: | ↑ |
10. College football vs. Taylor Swift, Turner’s future and more: Sports Media Mailbag, Part 2Чт, 11 июл [-/+]
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| College football's ratings showdown with the NFL, where Turner is heading post-NBA, and more of your sports media questions answered. Медиа: | ↑ |
11. UFC 303: Alex Pereira knocks out Jiri Prochazka again to defend light heavyweight titleВс, 30 июн [-/+]
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| Call it magic, shamanic powers or spiritual forces.
On Saturday night, Alex Pereira lived up to his “Poatan” nickname — meaning Stone Hands in the Tupi language — in knocking out Jiri Prochazka in the second round with a lightning-quick switch kick to defend his light heavyweight title at UFC 303.
Chama? Chama.
“Chama could mean anything, positive or negative,” Pereira said through a translator after the win, explaining the meaning of his catchphrase. After Saturday night, it might as well mean legend.
CHAMA ??#UFC303 | @AlexPereiraUFC... Медиа: | ↑ |
12. Jiri Prochazka accuses Alex Pereira of weaponizing spiritual forces, has ‘infinite’ confidence ahead of UFC 303Пт, 28 июн [-/+]
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| On Wednesday, Prochazka doubled down on a previous take that his Brazilian opponent has weaponized shamanic rituals and spiritual forces. Медиа: | ↑ |
13. UFC 303 predictions, odds: Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka meet in light heavyweight rematchПт, 28 июн [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews three fights on the UFC 303 card, including the main event between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. Медиа: | ↑ |
14. Conor McGregor says broken toe forced UFC 303 cancellation: ‘It needs a few weeks that’s it’Пт, 21 июн [-/+]
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| Just over one week after his much-anticipated return at UFC 303 was scrapped, Conor McGregor shared Friday it was a broken toe he suffered in training that forced his main event fight with Michael Chandler to be canceled.
“We had a lapse in concentration and engaged in a training session without wearing the full protective gear and I hit the toe off the elbow and broke the toe clean,” McGregor said in an Instagram post. “It needs a few weeks that’s it.”
McGregor also shared photos and an X-ray on X of his broken toe, the left pinky, on the same leg he broke during his... Медиа: | ↑ |
15. Israel Adesanya to face champ Dricus Du Plessis in return fight at UFC 305 in PerthПн, 17 июн [-/+]
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| Israel Adesanya is returning to the octagon, and he’ll do so at UFC 305 in August as he battles middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis for the title Adesanya held for a cumulative 1,289 days.
Adesanya shared news of the fight on social media Monday, but the UFC hasn’t officially announced the bout yet. UFC 305 will be held in Perth, Australia, where Adesanya is a fan favorite. Adesanya resides and trains in Auckland, New Zealand.
Du Plessis, 30, captured the middleweight title from Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January. The South African champion has been embroiled in a... Медиа: | ↑ |
16. Conor McGregor sheds light on injury, ‘confident’ he’ll fight again after UFC 303 cancellationСб, 15 июн [-/+]
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| Conor McGregor’s canceled return fight ahead of UFC 303 has left many fans pessimistic that he’ll ever return to the octagon, but the promotion’s most popular fighter said he’s “confident I’ll be back” in a Saturday social media post.
McGregor, 35, also confirmed in the post that he suffered an injury ahead of the scheduled news conference in Dublin earlier this month, an event that was canceled at the last minute.
“Very tough to be ruled out of my scheduled return bout,” McGregor wrote. “I picked up an injury prior to the press... Медиа: | ↑ |
17. How a New Jersey carpet store became the center of Colombia’s combat universeСб, 15 июн [-/+]
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| Meet Hector Castro, who operates one of Latin America's rising MMA promotions from his family's flooring store in New Jersey. Медиа: | ↑ |
18. Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 due to injury; Alex Pereira will star in new main eventПт, 14 июн [-/+]
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| Conor McGregor’s much-hyped return to the octagon won’t be happening on June 29 at UFC 303, the promotion announced Thursday night, just hours after revealing its most popular fighter is dealing with an injury.
His opponent Michael Chandler will also not be fighting on the card.
“Conor McGregor is out of UFC 303 with an injury,” UFC president Dana White said on X. “It has been a crazy week here at UFC.”
UFC 303 International Fight Week June 29th pic.twitter.com/P47PSsKcg0
— danawhite (@danawhite) June 14, 2024
Discussions about rescheduling their bout have... Медиа: | ↑ |
19. Dustin Poirier says he would have retired if he won UFC 302Вт, 11 июн [-/+]
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| UFC 302 didn’t end how Dustin Poirier planned in more ways than one.
Poirier said he intended to retire on the night of the fight if he’d beaten Islam Makhachev.
“I was going to put the belt down with the gloves,” Poirier said Monday on “The MMA Hour” with Ariel Helwani. “But this is my story, and it happened the way it was supposed to happen for my journey. It’s been written already.”
Makhachev defeated Poirier in five rounds with a D’Arce choke to win the UFC lightweight championship. Poirier, one of the best boxers in UFC history,... Медиа: | ↑ |
20. UFC mum on status of Conor McGregor return fight amid signs of doubtЧт, 06 июн [-/+]
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| Less than a month away from Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return fight, a canceled news conference in Dublin, a cryptic social media post from his opponent, Michael Chandler, and other worrisome signs have MMA fans worried the high-profile bout at UFC 303 could be canceled.
On Wednesday, the UFC did not respond to requests for comment from The Athletic about the status of the fight.
The silence from the promotion comes two days after a pre-fight news conference with McGregor and Chandler scheduled at 3Arena in Dublin — a 13,000-capacity arena in McGregor’s birthplace — was... Медиа: | ↑ |
21. Dustin Poirier has broken nose, rib, torn ACL after UFC 302 loss to Islam MakhachevЧт, 06 июн [-/+]
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| Dustin Poirier has a lengthy recovery ahead of him following his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, which resulted in multiple injuries.
“Nose is broken bad, rib is broken and my ACL is partially torn,” Poirier wrote on X on Wednesday. “Fight life.”
During Saturday’s match in Newark, N.J., Poirier’s eye swelled between rounds and he complained of what appeared to be a broken nose. Post-round replays showed it likely occurred on an accidental clash of heads.
Poirier, 35, also confirmed the accidental clash broke his nose when a fan asked him about it on X on... Медиа: | ↑ |
22. Islam Makhachev retains UFC lightweight title with 5th round submission of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302Вс, 02 июн [-/+]
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| The UFC’s unstoppable freight train rolls on.
Islam Makhachev survived his greatest challenge in years to defend the lightweight title against Dustin Poirier thanks to a fifth-round D’Arce choke after a brutal, bloody and exhausting bout early Sunday morning at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
It marked Makhachev’s third defense of the strap, matching the UFC record for lightweight title defenses.
Poirier, one of the best boxers in UFC history, displayed the best takedown defense of his career all fight before an ankle pick caught him midway through the final round. From... Медиа: | ↑ |
23. Vince McMahon accuser agrees to pause lawsuit pending federal probeПт, 31 мая [-/+]
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| Alex Andrejev, Jenna West and Chris Vannini
A woman who accused WWE co-founder Vince McMahon of sexual misconduct agreed to pause her lawsuit after the Justice Department requested she do so pending a federal investigation, according to her attorney.
Janel Grant alleged in a complaint filed in January that McMahon offered her a job at WWE that became dependent on a sexual relationship with him. The relationship, which continued through January 2022, put her through sexual acts of “extreme cruelty and degradation,” including injury, the complaint said. The suit also claimed McMahon later... Медиа: | ↑ |
24. Islam Makhachev became UFC’s top pound-for-pound fighter the old-fashioned wayПт, 31 мая [-/+]
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| “When you finish your opponent, nobody talk," said Makhachev. "Everybody understand.” Медиа: | ↑ |
25. UFC 302 predictions: Dustin Poirier takes on lightweight champion Islam MakhachevПт, 31 мая [-/+]
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| Breaking down the best fights in UFC 302, including best bets for Makhachev vs. Poirier, Strickland vs. Costa and Matthews vs. Rowe. Медиа: | ↑ |
26. UFC 301 predictions, previews, odds: Alexandre Pantoja looks to defend title in front of home Brazilian crowdПт, 03 мая [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews three fights from the UFC 301 card in Rio de Janeiro. Alexandre Pantoja hopes to defend his flyweight title at home. Медиа: | ↑ |
27. Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler fight to headline UFC 303 in JuneВс, 14 апр [-/+]
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| Conor McGregor officially — yes, officially, this isn’t speculation — has a locked-in date and opponent for his return to the UFC octagon after an absence of nearly three years.UFC president Dana White said late Saturday night that a deal had been reached for McGregor to fight Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas. That’s during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, where UFC typically tries to build one of its best cards of the year.
BREAKING ?@MAKHACHEVMMA vs @DustinPoirier – #UFC302@SStricklandMMA vs @BorrachinhaMMA – #UFC302 @TheNotoriousMMA vs @MikeChandlerMMA... Медиа: | ↑ |
28. UFC 300 takeaways: Max Holloway, Alex Pereira highlight night with title-winning knockoutsВс, 14 апр [-/+]
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| The pride of Hawaii is now the BMF champ of the UFC. Max Holloway dethroned Justin Gaethje on Saturday night at UFC 300 to win the BMF title with a thrilling knockout in the very last second of the fifth round.
The bout for the symbolic title was jam-packed with action from the opening round to the literal last second. After 24 minutes and 50 seconds of thrilling exchanges, Holloway pointed at the center of the mat and told Gaethje to bring it.
Seconds later, Holloway smashed him with an overhand right to send Gaethje faceplanting into the mat.
“I’m him,” Holloway screamed... Медиа: | ↑ |
29. UFC 300 guide: Holloway promises ‘violence,’ Pereira dishes on Adesanya trilogyПт, 12 апр [-/+]
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| UFC 300 is set for Saturday, April 13. Here's what to know, which storylines to follow and who to watch. Медиа: | ↑ |
30. Predictions and Odds for UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill highlights loaded fight cardПт, 12 апр [-/+]
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| Brett Appley breaks down three fights from the UFC 300 card, which he says is one of the best cards in a long time. Медиа: | ↑ |
31. WrestleMania XL party props sheet: Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and more fun predictionsСб, 06 апр [-/+]
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| Get out your pens and prepare to make some choices in our WrestleMania XL predictions special! Медиа: | ↑ |
32. WrestleMania XL predictions: Can Cody Rhodes win? Will The Rock play spoiler?Пт, 05 апр [-/+]
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| WrestleMania XL starts Saturday and extends for a second night on Sunday. Which WWE stars come out victorious in Philadelphia? Медиа: | ↑ |
33. Paul Heyman, set for WWE Hall of Fame induction, uses gift of gab to sell the momentСр, 03 апр [-/+]
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| Heyman is considered one of pro wrestling's greatest speakers on the microphone. He will headline WWE's 2024 Hall of Fame class on Friday. Медиа: | ↑ |
34. Explaining Vince McMahon and the lawsuit against him as WrestleMania approachesВт, 02 апр [-/+]
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| WrestleMania has been around since 1985. WrestleMania XL will be the first not run by Vince McMahon. How did the WWE get to this point? Медиа: | ↑ |
35. For LA Knight, WrestleMania XL a new chapter in a continuous story of perseveranceПн, 01 апр [-/+]
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| LA Knight has watched his wrestling career peak at 41 years old, as he is preparing for his first time in WWE’s biggest show of the year. Медиа: | ↑ |
36. UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says title fight at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium ‘very, very, very possible’Пт, 29 мар [-/+]
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| Topuria (15-0) became titleholder last month at 27 years old after defeating Alexander Volkanovski. Медиа: | ↑ |
37. UFC fighter gets $50k bonus for getting bit, opponent gets released after DQ lossВс, 24 мар [-/+]
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| Andre Lima earned a $50,000 bonus for winning his UFC fight Saturday night, but it wasn’t by way of knockout, submission or judges’ decision. Rather, Lima was bit by his opponent, Igor Severino, and won by disqualification.
Lima celebrated the unusual win by flexing the arm with the bite mark, then later going to a local tattoo studio and permanently memorializing the rare victory bonus.
Bonuses are awarded at nearly every UFC event for categories such as Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night — given to the evening’s flashiest knockouts or submissions — but Bite... Медиа: | ↑ |
38. Enhanced Games: Event for doped athletes backed by group who want to ‘cheat death’Пт, 22 мар [-/+]
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| Organisers, opponents and the Enhanced Games' only named competitor discuss an idea that has shocked sport Медиа: | ↑ |
39. UFC parent company TKO agrees to $335 million settlement with fighters alleging antitrust violationsСр, 20 мар [-/+]
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| A pair of class-action lawsuits filed by former UFC fighters against the mixed martial arts promotion have been settled, according to a regulatory filing made Wednesday. TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, disclosed in an SEC filing that it reached a settlement on March 13 and is expected to pay the fighters $335 million in total.
“The terms will be memorialized in a long-form agreement and then submitted to the court for approval,” TKO said in the filing. The company anticipates the settlement amount will be tax deductible.
“We are pleased with the settlement... Медиа: | ↑ |
40. UFC legend Mark Coleman ‘battling for his life’ after saving parents from house fire: ‘It speaks volumes’Ср, 13 мар [-/+]
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| UFC legend Mark Coleman is hospitalized Wednesday after saving his parents from a house fire in Fremont, Ohio, on Tuesday, his family announced. The former fighter carried both his father and mother out of the house, before going back in in an attempt to save the family dog.
According to fellow Hall of Famer and heavyweight competitor Dan Severn, that’s just the type of man Coleman is.
“Did it surprise me that he ran into a building on fire? No,” Severn told The Athletic about his friend and rival, whom Coleman defeated to win the inaugural UFC heavyweight championship in a legendary... Медиа: | ↑ |
41. Sean O’Malley defeats Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera via unanimous decision to retain bantamweight belt at UFC 299Вс, 10 мар [-/+]
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| Sean O’Malley defeated Marlon “Chito” Vera via unanimous decision to retain the bantamweight belt at UFC 299 on Saturday in Miami. It was his first career title defense.
The judges scored the fight as 50-45, 50-45, 50-44 in favor of O’Malley. All three judges gave O’Malley every round on the scorecards.
It was a masterclass of precision and footwork from O’Malley. He dominated the fight from the start. O’Malley’s superior length and speed were on full display, picking Vera apart from range for all five rounds. O’Malley landed a seemingly endless amount of... Медиа: | ↑ |
42. Anthony Joshua KOs Francis Ngannou in second round, wants winner of Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury nextСб, 09 мар [-/+]
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| Joshua (28-3) has now won four in a row with recent victories over Ngannou, Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius and Jermaine Franklin. Медиа: | ↑ |
43. ‘I want to be the king of combat sports’: Sean O’Malley has bigger goals at UFC 299 than just redemptionПт, 08 мар [-/+]
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| O’Malley will face Marlon “Chito” Vera in the main event of UFC 299 on Saturday at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Медиа: | ↑ |
44. UFC 299 predictions, odds, best bets: Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera is a tough headliner to callПт, 08 мар [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews the main event of UFC 299 and two other key fights for Saturday night. Медиа: | ↑ |
45. Boxing, MMA star Claressa Shields’ next big fight is a first for women in Saudi ArabiaПт, 23 фев [-/+]
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| Shields will fight on a professional mixed martial arts card on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, according to the PFL. Медиа: | ↑ |
46. Ilia Topuria defeats Alexander Volkanovski via second-round KO at UFC 298 to claim featherweight beltВс, 18 фев [-/+]
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| There is a new king of the featherweight division. Ilia Topuria defeated former champion Alexander Volkanovski via second-round KO at UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif. to claim the belt. Topuria landed a hard right hand followed by a left that dropped the titleholder against the cage. He then pounced for an extra couple of shots before referee Jason Herzog stepped in to end it early at the 3:33 mark.
Topuria improved to 15-0 with the win. Volkanovski has now lost two in a row — the last coming at a higher division against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev — and suffered the... Медиа: | ↑ |
47. Ilia Topuria is ready to show the world why he’s arguably the most hyped contender in the UFCПт, 16 фев [-/+]
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| Topuria (14-0) will face featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski for the belt at UFC 298 in Anaheim, Calif. Медиа: | ↑ |
48. UFC 298 predictions, odds, best bets: Breaking down the highly anticipated Volkanovski vs. TopuriaПт, 16 фев [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews the main event of UFC 298 and two other key fights on Saturday night. Медиа: | ↑ |
49. Pat McAfee returns to WWE on full-time basis as Raw’s lead color commentatorВт, 30 янв [-/+]
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| Pat McAfee has another job yet again.
The former Indianapolis Colts punter-turned-media personality officially returned to the WWE on a full-time basis Monday night, joining Michael Cole on commentary as the lead color commentator on “Raw” moving forward.
It’s the second WWE lead commentary job for McAfee, who previously held the role on “Friday Night Smackdown” from April 2021 to September 2022, when he became a full-time host of ESPN’s “College GameDay.” When he left for “GameDay,” WWE’s Paul “Triple H” Levesque said McAfee would be... Медиа: | ↑ |
50. WWE’s Vince McMahon resigns from TKO Group day after lawsuit alleging sex trafficking, physical abuseСб, 27 янв [-/+]
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| WWE founder and former chairman Vince McMahon has resigned from his positions within TKO Group and no longer has a role with TKO or WWE, the professional wrestling company his family created.
The news comes one day after an explosive lawsuit filed against McMahon, WWE and former WWE executive John Laurinaitis over allegations of sex trafficking, abuse and other charges. McMahon had been a TKO board member and was executive chairman of the board.
In a statement, McMahon said the lawsuit was “replete with lies” and instances that never occurred, and that he would defend himself against the... Медиа: | ↑ |
51. WWE’s Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking, physical abuse in lawsuitПт, 26 янв [-/+]
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| A woman has accused WWE co-founder Vince McMahon, the WWE and former company executive John Laurinaitis of sex trafficking, physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault and negligence in a lawsuit obtained by The Athletic.
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut on Thursday and first reported by the Wall Street Journal, sheds more light on the investigations into McMahon’s misconduct, behavior that allegedly included millions in payments to women to keep quiet about their experiences with him. One of those women, Janel Grant, is the plaintiff in this... Медиа: | ↑ |
52. UFC 297: Dricus Du Plessis wins middleweight title vs. Sean Strickland in split decisionВс, 21 янв [-/+]
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| Dricus Du Plessis put an end to the controversial Sean Strickland title reign early Sunday morning when the South African won the UFC middleweight title in a split decision.
The 30-year-old Du Plessis became the first South African champion in UFC history and called for his country’s flag to be draped around him as he celebrated. Known for his overwhelming power, Du Plessis showcased a far deeper well of stamina than many thought he had in the 25-minute affair to improve to 21-2 and 7-0 in the UFC.
He bounced back from a poor first round to control the tempo of the fight, utilizing an... Медиа: | ↑ |
53. UFC 297 predictions, odds, best bets: Breaking down Sean Strickland vs. Driscus Du Plessis and moreПт, 19 янв [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews UFC 297 and makes his best bets for Sean Strickland vs. Driscus Du Plessis and previews two other fights. Медиа: | ↑ |
54. Justin Gaethje to defend BMF belt vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300Ср, 17 янв [-/+]
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| Justin Gaethje will face Max Holloway for the BMF belt at UFC 300, Dana White announced Tuesday on social media. The pay-per-view card, taking place April 13 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, has not officially listed a main event bout.
The fight will be five rounds, White said.
Gaethje will look to defend his BMF title — which signifies the “baddest motherf—–” — for the first time since knocking out Dustin Poirier via head kick last July. It was given out once prior to Jorge Masvidal for finishing Nate Diaz in November 2019.
BREAKING NEWS:#UFC300 will have Jim Miller vs... Медиа: | ↑ |
55. Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match set for March in Saudi Arabia: SourceСб, 06 янв [-/+]
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| Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face MMA star Francis Ngannou in a boxing match in March in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a source close to the situation confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Ariel Helwani was first to break the news.
The bout is expected to be 10 rounds.
Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion who left for the Professional Fighters League in 2023, made his professional boxing debut against WBC heavyweight titleholder Tyson Fury in October. He shocked the combat world by knocking Fury down in the third round of a close split decision loss that some felt he... Медиа: | ↑ |
56. Conor McGregor says he’ll return to UFC against Michael Chandler in JuneВс, 31 дек 2023 [-/+]
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| Conor McGregor, the UFC’s biggest star despite an absence of more than two years because of an injury, suggested Sunday that he would make his long-awaited return to the octagon against Michael Chandler at International Fight Week on June 29 in Las Vegas. The UFC has not announced a matchup, and McGregor has previously hyped fights without them being firmly made.
McGregor, in a social media post, said the bout against would be contested at the middleweight limit of 185 pounds. Neither fighter has ever competed in that division, but Chandler said Sunday that he would be willing to fight... Медиа: | ↑ |
57. Leon Edwards dominates Colby Covington in decision win at UFC 296, retains welterweight beltВс, 17 дек 2023 [-/+]
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| Leon Edwards defended his welterweight belt with a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) win over Colby Covington in the main event of UFC 296 in Las Vegas. It extended Edwards’ unbeaten streak to 13 fights, which dates back to December 2015.
Edwards (22-3) was in full control from the start. He set the pace and picked apart his opponent mostly from range. He destroyed Covington’s lead leg throughout five rounds with kicks, hurting his opponent’s ability to move and put weight on it for strikes. In the fifth the fight went to the ground and he nearly submitted Covington — a former... Медиа: | ↑ |
58. UFC 296: Colby Covington is back for another shot at gold. Leon Edwards vows to make it his lastПт, 15 дек 2023 [-/+]
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| Leon Edwards will look to defend his UFC welterweight title against former challenger Colby Covington on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Медиа: | ↑ |
59. UFC 296 predictions, odds, best bets: Breaking down Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington and moreПт, 15 дек 2023 [-/+]
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| Brett Appley breaks down three big end-of-year fights on Saturday's UFC 296 card. Медиа: | ↑ |
60. Professional Fighters League acquires Bellator MMA: Should UFC be concerned?Пн, 20 ноя 2023 [-/+]
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| With the addition of Bellator’s roster, PFL says 30 percent of its fighters rank in the top 25 of their respective weight classes. Медиа: | ↑ |
61. Alex Pereira captures UFC light heavyweight title via TKO over Jiri Prochazka in UFC 295Вс, 12 ноя 2023 [-/+]
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| The Brazilian fighter improved to 9-2 while Prochazka fell to 29-4-1. Медиа: | ↑ |
62. UFC 295 odds, predictions: Why Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira should be a competitive title boutПт, 10 ноя 2023 [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews three fights on the UFC 295 card, including Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall. Медиа: | ↑ |
63. UFC star Derrick Lewis arrested, accused of driving 136 mph in 50-mph zone days before main eventing cardСр, 01 ноя 2023 [-/+]
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| The arrest comes just days before Lewis is scheduled to face Jailton Almeida in the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card. Медиа: | ↑ |
64. Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: How a heavyweight boxing champ ended up in a ring with an MMA starСб, 28 окт 2023 [-/+]
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| Boxing has not seen a crossover event like this since Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather in 2017. Медиа: | ↑ |
65. Jon Jones' UFC 295 fight vs. Stipe Miocic off due to pectoral injury: How big of a blow is this?Ср, 25 окт 2023 [-/+]
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| Jones tore a pectoral tendon off the bone while training Monday and will need surgery. Медиа: | ↑ |
66. Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt at UFC 294Сб, 21 окт 2023 [-/+]
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| Makhachev improved to 25-1 in his career. Медиа: | ↑ |
67. UFC 294 odds, predictions: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski headlines epic cardПт, 20 окт 2023 [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews UFC 294, which has two big-name fights on the card with some late replacement fighters. Медиа: | ↑ |
68. USADA, UFC end agreement on drug testing amid disagreement about Conor McGregor’s returnЧт, 12 окт 2023 [-/+]
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| McGregor, a former two-division champion, has not fought since breaking his leg vs. Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Медиа: | ↑ |
69. UFC Fight Night odds, preview: Why the Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko rematch is worth watchingПт, 15 сен 2023 [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews three fights on the UFC Fight Night card that features a rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Медиа: | ↑ |
70. UFC, WWE complete merger to become TKO Group: How it impacts them on and off screenВт, 12 сен 2023 [-/+]
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| UFC and WWE officially completed their merger Tuesday, becoming TKO Group and debuting on the New York Stock Exchange. The move, under the parent company Endeavor, ends the decades-long control of WWE under the McMahon family. The deal was first announced in April. Here’s what you need to know.
WWE was founded as Capitol Wrestling Corporation in the 1950s by Vincent J. McMahon, later sold to his son, Vincent K. McMahon. WWE changed names a few times and became a public company in 1999.
Endeavor bought a majority stake in UFC in 2016 and acquired full control in 2021.
Under this new... Медиа: | ↑ |
71. What's next for Stephen A. Smith? A life outside of sports can be in the futureЧт, 31 авг 2023 [-/+]
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| What's next for the longtime sports personality once his contract with ESPN is up? Is it acting? Politics? Working as a talk-show host? Медиа: | ↑ |
72. UFC 292 odds, picks: Aljamain Sterling favored to hold off Sean O'Malley's first championship attemptПт, 18 авг 2023 [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews the Aljamain Sterling-Sean O’Malley main event and the Zhang Weili-Amanda Lemos co-main event ahead of UFC 292. Медиа: | ↑ |
73. UFC 292: Sean O'Malley ready to prove the hype is real in main event vs. Aljamain SterlingПт, 18 авг 2023 [-/+]
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| O'Malley will face three-time defending bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC 292 in Boston on Saturday. Медиа: | ↑ |
74. Logan Paul to box MMA fighter Dillon Danis on Oct. 14 in Manchester, EnglandВт, 08 авг 2023 [-/+]
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| Paul has only fought professionally one time, a split decision loss to fellow social media star KSI in November 2019. Медиа: | ↑ |
75. Boxing champion Amanda Serrano signs MMA deal with Professional Fighters LeagueЧт, 03 авг 2023 [-/+]
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| Serrano (44-2-1 with 30 KOs) is the undisputed featherweight boxing champion and a seven division world champion. Медиа: | ↑ |
76. Justin Gaethje defeats Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 to claim BMF belt, lightweight title shotВс, 30 июл 2023 [-/+]
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| Gaethje (25-4) has now won three of his last four fights. Медиа: | ↑ |
77. UFC 291 odds, picks: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje is a rematch five years in the makingПт, 28 июл 2023 [-/+]
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| The UFC 291 main event features a rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Медиа: | ↑ |
78. UFC 291: Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje say they've changed. Saturday's BMF title fight will prove itПт, 28 июл 2023 [-/+]
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| Veteran lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will compete for the second-ever BMF belt at UFC 291. Медиа: | ↑ |
79. NCAA heavyweight champ Gable Steveson announces first WWE match, college return still in questionСр, 26 июл 2023 [-/+]
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| The heavyweight gold medalist in the 2021 Summer Olympics is still eligible to return to school, a WWE spokesperson told The Athletic. Медиа: | ↑ |
80. Tyson Fury to box former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28 in Saudi ArabiaВт, 11 июл 2023 [-/+]
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| Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, left for the PFL in May. Медиа: | ↑ |
81. Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic to square off for heavyweight title at UFC 295Сб, 08 июл 2023 [-/+]
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| The fight will take place Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Медиа: | ↑ |
82. UFC 290 odds, picks, preview: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez highlights a two-title fight cardПт, 07 июл 2023 [-/+]
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| Brett Appley previews UFC 290, which features two titles fights, including a third meeting between two fighters. Медиа: | ↑ |
83. Heat investigating allegations of Conor McGregor sexually assaulting woman during Game 4 of NBA FinalsЧт, 15 июн 2023 [-/+]
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| "We are aware of the allegations and are conducting a full investigation," the Heat said. Медиа: | ↑ |
84. Amanda Nunes defends women's bantamweight title at UFC 289, announces retirementВс, 11 июн 2023 [-/+]
| Nunes won via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-43) to retain her UFC women's bantamweight championship. Медиа: | ↑ |
85. UFC 289 odds, picks: Amanda Nunes takes on Irene Aldana for the bantamweight titleПт, 09 июн 2023 [-/+]
| Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana is the main event for UFC 289, but a couple other fights also intrigue Brett Appley for his preview. Медиа: | ↑ |
86. Poirier-Gaethje 2 to headline UFC 291; Sterling set for title defense vs. O'Malley at UFC 292Ср, 17 мая 2023 [-/+]
| A rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje for the BMF title will be atop UFC 291 card in Salt Lake City. Медиа: | ↑ |
87. Francis Ngannou signs contract with PFL: What does ex-UFC champ's deal look like?Вт, 16 мая 2023 [-/+]
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| Ngannou exited the UFC as heavyweight champion after he was stripped of his title in January following the expiration of his contract. Медиа: | ↑ |
88. Aljamain Sterling retains UFC bantamweight title with split-decision win over Henry CejudoВс, 07 мая 2023 [-/+]
| Sterling improved to 23-3 with the victory. He has now won nine fights in a row. Медиа: | ↑ |
89. UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling says Henry Cejudo 'can't stop me' in legacy-defining title fight SaturdayПт, 05 мая 2023 [-/+]
| Sterling will look to defend his UFC bantamweight title against the former champion at UFC 288 on Saturday. Медиа: | ↑ |
90. UFC 288 odds, picks: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo is a toss up, but not the only fight worth watchingПт, 05 мая 2023 [-/+]
| The UFC 288 card has a number of enticing fights. Brett Appley analyzes three of the biggest matchups on the card. Медиа: | ↑ |
91. Met Gala style power rankings: Serena Williams, Usher, Gisele (no Brady) and moreВт, 02 мая 2023 [-/+]
| The Met Gala took place Monday night in New York and featured a few athletes and entertainers in the sports world. Медиа: | ↑ |
92. How Joe Mazzulla's mat discipline in jiu-jitsu aids in coaching the CelticsСб, 15 апр 2023 [-/+]
| "It’s not so much a physical fight as it is a mental fight,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said of his jiu-jitsu training. Медиа: | ↑ |
93. Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5 in DallasСр, 12 апр 2023 [-/+]
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| The eight-round bout, broadcast on DAZN PPV, will be contested at 185 pounds. Both fighters will use 10-ounce gloves. Медиа: | ↑ |
94. Israel Adesanya defeats Alex Pereira via second-round KO at UFC 287 to reclaim middleweight beltВс, 09 апр 2023 [-/+]
| Adesanya, the UFC middleweight champion from 2019-2022, improved to 24-2 with the victory. He has won four of his last six fights. Медиа: | ↑ |
95. UFC 287: Top MMA trainers break down, predict Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2Пт, 07 апр 2023 [-/+]
| They have now faced off twice in kickboxing and once in MMA: all Pereira wins. Will Adesanya finally find redemption this weekend? Медиа: | ↑ |
96. UFC 287 picks, odds, preview: How Israel Adesanya can retake the middleweight title from Alex PereiraПт, 07 апр 2023 [-/+]
| Brett Apply previews three fights on the UFC 287 card, including the main event rematch between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira Медиа: | ↑ |
97. Alexander Volkanovski-Yair Rodriguez featherweight title fight targeted for UFC 290 in July: ReportsЧт, 06 апр 2023 [-/+]
| Volkanovski (25-2) is coming off his first loss since 2013, a lightweight defeat to champion Islam Makhachev in February. Медиа: | ↑ |
98. From WWE to MLS, Kevin Egan balances Monday Night Raw with American soccerСр, 05 апр 2023 [-/+]
| For Egan, adopting a stage name and dividing time between MLS and WWE doesn’t mean dividing his personality. Медиа: | ↑ |
99. Endeavor to merge WWE, UFC into single publicly traded company: What does it mean for WWE?Пн, 03 апр 2023 [-/+]
| Endeavor's purchase marks the first time since WWE was founded in 1953 that the McMahon family doesn’t control it. Медиа: | ↑ |
100. UFC 286: Leon Edwards defends UFC welterweight title against Kamaru UsmanВс, 19 мар 2023 [-/+]
| Kamaru Usman employed his crisp standup and dominant wrestling game to control Leon Edwards and regain his UFC welterweight title. Медиа: | ↑ |
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