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Rich Franklin on ONE 167 & If Anatoly Malykhin Could Defeat Jon Jones

Later tonight, ONE Championship embarks on an incredibly important summer. That begins with ONE 167 on Prime Video, which features the MMA debut of Kade Ruotolo–as well as matchups that include Rodtang, Mikey Musumeci, and Adrian Lee.

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‘Uncle Dana Need to Sign Luke Rockhold,’ UFC Boss Pitched Sean Strickland Fight

People are starting to get behind a potential UFC return for Luke Rockhold. The former UFC Middleweight Champion turned free agent made headlines earlier this week with his request to fight loudmouth rival Sean Strickland inside the Octagon.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / 2 hours ago

Dominick Reyes on Jon Jones, Wins and Losses, and a New Opportunity

The MMA Notebook runs every week. The fate of Dominick Reyes was left in the hands of the judges at UFC 247. And since their decision in February of 2020, Reyes’ career has not been the same.

Boston Celtics News / CBSSPorts.com / 3 hours ago

Celtics dominate Mavericks in NBA Finals opener; why Dan Hurley fits Lakers

Kristaps Porzingis was excellent for Boston in his return from a calf injury

Conor McGregor News / Bleacher Report / 2 hours ago

Video: Conor McGregor Releases Sparring Footage amid UFC 303 Rumors on Chandler Fight

Amid recent speculation about the status of the UFC 303 main event, Conor McGregor is still training for his upcoming bout against Michael Chandler. McGregor…

Rose Namajunas News / Dice City Sports / 1 hour ago

Rose Namajunas Close To Another Title Shot

Rose Namajunas, a former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion will headline the UFC’s return to Denver on July 13 when she goes up against Maycee Barber in a flyweight fight with championship elimination bout.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / 3 hours ago

Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz PPV Price Announced Amid Press Conference Brawl

Fans gathered to take part in the efforts to promote the upcoming boxing match between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz got a little more than they bargained for on Thursday when a press conference erupted into a brawl between their two camps.

Islam Makhachev News / FirstSportz / 2 minutes ago

Three-division MMA champion ‘proud’ of receiving praise from ‘best in the sport’ Islam Makhachev

ONE FC champion Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin has not given up on chasing history just yet. The 36-year-old from Russia has a historic trio of belts to his name.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / 7 hours ago

Tsarukyan Chokes Out Alligator; Says Makhachev Is ‘Easy Work’

Arman Tsarukyan took his grappling skills to the next level when he tackled an alligator during a fishing trip at the Everglades. Tsarukyan is one of the names linked with a fight against UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / 10 hours ago

Is It Time For This UFC Legend To Hang Up The Gloves?

UFC 302 took place on June 1st, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and the main event featured a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.

Nate Diaz News / Bleacher Report / 5 hours ago

Watch: Jorge Masvidal got into it with Nate Diaz's team after their press conference (via @fighthub)

MMA News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

Islam Makhachev takes jibe at Jon Jones and Dana White over P4P discourse

There’s a famous quote along the lines of being silent is an argument that others carry for them. When Argentine Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara said it, it wasn’t to transition ringside to combat sports.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / 14 hours ago

UFC Louisville predictions, highlighted by Jared Cannonier-Nassourdine Imavov main event

Before the dust can completely settle after a trip to New Jersey for last weekend’s pay-per-view event, the world leader in mixed martial arts sets up the Octagon in Kentucky for UFC Louisville.

MMA News / MMA on SI / 5 hours ago

Dana White Receives Plea from Former UFC KO Artist for One More Fight

A 51-fight veteran doesn't like how he left things in the UFC. After having 34 fights inside the Octagon, Jeremy Stephens was eventually fired by the UFC in 2021 after a string of losses and a series of unfortunate events plagued his career here and there.

Daniel Cormier News / 5 GOATs / 45 minutes ago