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Tyson Fury responds to Francis Ngannou’s “I’ll be ready” claim: “I’ll have 15 pints and KO you”

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Tyson Fury continues back and forth with Francis Ngannou, believes he could land KO win after ’15 pints’

Heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury feels he could still knockout Francis Ngannou (17-3 MMA), even when he is 15 pints deep. 

Although MMA and Boxing fans would love to see their …read more

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Posted on June 5, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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Video: Former boxing champ Krzysztof Głowacki lands stunning KO from the bottom while mounted at KSW 83

Saturday, June third of 2023, Krzysztof Głowacki proved at KSW Colosseum 2 that not all boxers who transition into MMA are in for a rough time. In his MMA debut …read more

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UFC Vegas 74 Bonuses: Jim Miller historic KO earns $50K

Jim Miller not only padded his UFC record for most victories with a 23-second knockout, he also led the charge on the UFC Vegas 74 bonuses. Miller, Muhammad Naimov, Alex …read more

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Video: Greg Hardy knocked down twice, KO'd in boxing match

Greg Hardy’s latest post-UFC combat sports experience didn’t go so well.
Hardy, a UFC veteran and former NFL All-Pro defensive end, was knocked down twice by Alexander Flores, part of being …read more

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Ex-UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy dropped twice, brutally KO’d in latest boxing match

Ex-UFC heavyweight standout Greg Hardy continued to struggle in his combat sports career, suffering another embarrassing knockout under the Team Combat League banner.

The 34-year-old former football player transitioned from the …read more

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Kai Kara-France calls Israel Adesanya’s KO win over Alex Pereira “one of the biggest sporting moments of our generation”

It’s just shocking …read more

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Conor McGregor plots high kick KO win over Michael Chandler in UFC return: ‘You’ll see a visual of his head hanging off’

Ahead of his incoming Octagon return before the close of the year, former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor has predicted a high kick knockout win over Michael Chandler in their hotly-anticipated …read more

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Video: David Martinez scores spinning wheel kick KO in Combate Global title defense

David Martinez’s highlight reel continues to grow.
The Combate Global bantamweight champion defended his title with an acrobatic, spinning wheel-kick knockout in the main event of “Combate Global: Martinez vs Zarauz.” Martinez …read more

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Highlights! Wood Gets Revenge, Wins Back Title

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Leigh Wood (27-3, 16 KO) got his revenge on Mauricio Lara (26-3-1, 19 KO) earlier today (Sat., May 27, 2023) …read more

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Posted on May 27, 2023, 11:46 pm By
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Highlights! Corner Saves Conlan After Brutal Knockdown

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Michael Conlan (18-2, 9 KO) returned to the boxing ring earlier today (Sat., May 27, 2023) live on …read more

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Video – Road to UFC 2 fighter scores brutal elbow KO in quarterfinal round, opponent left flopping on canvas

Chinese standout Taiyilake Nueraji delivered a highlight-reel knockout during his Road to UFC 2 quarterfinal on Saturday.

Emanating from the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai, China, the Road to UFC …read more

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'Road to UFC 2,' Episode 2 results: Devastating elbow KO steals the show

A quiet weekend in the world of MMA allowed some Asian prospects to shine when the second coming of the “Road to UFC” kicked off from China.
The initial season of …read more

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UFC free fight: Irene Aldana secures UFC 289 title shot with historic upkick KO to the body

Irene Aldana’s first UFC championship opportunity will come on the heels of a historic knockout.
Aldana (14-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC) is set to challenge Amanda Nunes (22-5 MMA, 15-2 UFC) for …read more

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Posted on May 26, 2023, 12:46 pm By
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Uriah Hall goes off on fan complementing his TUF knockout

Uriah Hall is clearly still in his feelings about his viral KO of Adam Cella in 2012.

That point was made clear when a fan tagged Hall in a thread …read more

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Posted on May 25, 2023, 5:46 pm By
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UFC Fight Night 224 winner Diego Ferreira happy to prove he's 'not just a jiu-jitsu fighter' with KO of Michael Johnson

LAS VEGAS – Diego Ferreira got to show he’s more than just a threat on the ground at UFC Fight Night 224.
Ferreira (18-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) knocked out Michael Johnson (21-19 MMA, …read more

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Conor McGregor, Eddie Hearn involved in ringside row following Irish fighter’s devastating KO loss

Matchroom Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has revealed he and former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor bickered ringside in an argument, after Naas native, Gary Cully suffered a devastating third round …read more

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UFC Fight Night 224 bonuses: Diego Ferriera's crushing KO among four $50,000 winners

The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card, rewarding fighters for their finishing efforts and an intense fight that went the distance.
After UFC Fight Night 224, four fighters picked …read more

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Posted on May 21, 2023, 2:46 am By
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Highlights! Taylor Suffers First Pro Loss In Epic Dublin Debut

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Katie Taylor (22-1, 6 KO) made a memorable home debut earlier today (Sat., May 20, 2023) live on DAZN from …read more

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Cage Warriors champion confident he could KO both Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo: “I can knock them out right now”

One Cage Warriors titleholder thinks he can tag UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo with ease. Sterling and Cejudo are viewed as the gold standard of the 135-pound …read more

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Ian Garry shows off new tattoo in “the same font” as Daniel Rodriguez’s tattoo after KO win at UFC Charlotte

Ian Garry got a new tattoo following his KO win over Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Charlotte. Garry was set for the toughest test of his career on the main card …read more

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UFC veteran Darren Till calls out KSI after illegal elbow KO in boxing headliner: ‘I’m up for a bit of that’

After a shocking sequence of events at Misfits 007, Darren Till is chomping at the bit to step inside the ring with Youtube sensation KSI aka JJ Olajide Olatunji.

At …read more

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Posted on May 15, 2023, 12:16 pm By
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Conor McGregor vows to surpass Matt Brown’s KO record, ‘The Immortal’ responds

Conor McGregor has vowed to break Matt Brown’s UFC knockout record – and the 42-year-old veteran has responded. Later this year, Conor McGregor is expected to make his long-awaited return …read more

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Video – ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son, Raja Jackson, earns first round KO in final amateur bout, set to turn pro

Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson scored his third finish on Saturday night.

Competing under the United Fight League banner, Raja Jackson squared …read more

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Matt Brown flattens Court McGee for stunning first round KO victory – UFC Charlotte Highlights

Perennial UFC welterweight contender, Matt Brown is back in the winner’s enclosure in a big way this evening at UFC Charlotte — rounding out the preliminary card with a stunning …read more

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Bryan Battle scores vicious 14 second KO of Gabe Green in blistering finish – UFC Charlotte Highlights

North Carolina’s own Bryan Battle gave the hometown crowd something to celebrate at the Spectrum Center on Saturday afternoon.

‘Pooh Bear’ scored the sixth fastest welterweight finish in UFC history, …read more

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22-year-old boxer Kenneth Egano dies days after collapsing in the ring after competing for Manny Pacquiao’s promotion

Kenneth Egano, a 22-year-old boxer, has passed away after competing in Manny Pacquiao’s promotion. Egano who was 7-1 with three wins by KO was facing Jason Facularin (4-1) at the …read more

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UFC on ABC 4 headliner Jailton Almeida continues to be 'finish oriented', seeks quick KO of Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Finishes don’t just happy by accident when Jailton Almeida fights. The UFC heavyweight standout is always looking for them.
The proof is in the fact that Almeida (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) …read more

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Video – Alex Pereira returns to training following brutal KO loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

Alex Pereira is back in the gym just over a month removed from his second-round knockout loss at the hands of longtime rival Israel Adesanya.

After tormenting ‘The Last Stylebender’ under …read more

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‘I’m Gonna Let Him Get Close To Jesus’

Can “The Preacherman” survive “The Shark” attack?
Joshua Oxendine (2-0, 1 NC, 2 KO) collides with Mark Irwin (2-0, 2 KOs) in a battle of undefeated lightweights to crown the inaugural …read more

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Posted on May 10, 2023, 12:46 pm By
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Jairzinho Rozenstruik doesn’t think Jailton Almeida brings “anything different to the table,” vows to KO him at UFC Charlotte: “I touch him, the fight is over”

Jairzinho Rozenstruik has a ton of confidence heading into his UFC Charlotte main event fight against Jailton Almeida. Rozenstruik and Almeida were originally booked as the co-main event, but the …read more

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Matt Brown plans to make a “statement” with KO win over Court McGee at UFC Charlotte: “I’m going to show I could do many more whether I choose to or not”

Matt Brown will finally be back in action this weekend. Brown last fought at UFC Columbus in March of last year where he dropped a split decision to Bryan Barberena. …read more

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Highlights! Canelo Bloodies Ryder In Return To Mexico

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Canelo Alvarez (59–2–2, 39 KO) may not have finished the job last night (Sat., May 6, 2023) live on DAZN …read more

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Posted on May 7, 2023, 4:46 am By
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Salaries! Canelo Can Bank $33 Million Tonight?!?!?!?

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Canelo Alvarez (58–2–2, 39 KO) will fight for the first time on Mexican soil since 2011 later tonight (Sat., …read more

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Canelo Plans To Retire With Loss To Ryder

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It’s still unknown at this time, but fight fans may see the great Canelo Alvarez (58–2–2, 39 KO) compete for the …read more

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Sorry ‘Tank,’ Canelo Is Still The ‘Face Of Boxing’

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The legendary Canelo Alvarez 58–2–2 (39 KO) will make another walk to the ring later tonight (Sat., May 6, 2023) …read more

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Video – UFC alum Roy Nelson lands stunning KO win over Dillon Cleckler at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA

Former UFC heavyweight contender and The Ultimate Fighter 10 winner, Roy Nelson managed to rack up his first mixed martial arts victory since 2017 last night in the main event …read more

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Rodtang stops Edgar Tabares with crushing second round KO title defense win – ONE Fight Night 10 Highlights

Muay Thai sensation Rodtang Jitmuangnon put his ONE flyweight Muay Thai world championship on the line at ONE Fight Night 10 against Mexican-born ONE Championship debutant Edgar Tabares. As the …read more

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Video: Roy Nelson crushes Dillon Cleckler with vintage KO sequence for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA

Roy Nelson hasn’t competed much in recent years, but it doesn’t mean he’s done quite yet.
In what he deemed a bucket list item, Nelson returned to competition without gloves Friday …read more

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Staredowns! Canelo Sizes Up Ryder Ahead Of Mexico Showdown

Boxing legend Canelo Alvarez 58–2–2 (39 KO) will be back in action tomorrow night (Sat., May 6, 2023) live on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico, …read more

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Robert Whittaker claims Israel Adesanya doesn’t want to fight him again: “I’m the biggest threat to him and his reign”

Robert Whittaker believes Israel Adesanya doesn’t want to fight him again. After Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight title with a KO victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, it was uncertain …read more

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Matt Frevola admits he was “surprised” to get Drew Dober fight at UFC 288, vows to be the first person to KO him in the UFC: “He’s never been hit by me before”

Matt Frevola didn’t expect to get a ranked opponent for his next fight, but was thrilled when he was offered Drew Dober at UFC 288. After Frevola picked up a …read more

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Khaos Williams expects to add to his highlight-reel with KO win over Rolando Bedoya at UFC 288: “He’s going to get put out, it’s that simple”

Khaos Williams will finally be making the walk to the Octagon again. Williams hasn’t fought since May of last year when he suffered a split decision loss to Randy Brown. …read more

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UFC Fight Night 223 post-event facts: Song Yadong climbs KO list at 135 pounds

The UFC closed its April schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 223 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
The card, which was thin on paper, saw Song Yadong (20-7-1 MMA, …read more

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‘So crispy’: Pros react to Song Yadong’s KO win over Ricky Simón at UFC Vegas 72

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When Song Yadong and Ricky Simón made their way to the octagon, fight fans were giddy to …read more

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Alex Pereira insists he’s still better than Israel Adesanya despite UFC 287 loss: ‘Numbers don’t lie’

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has insisted that despite suffering a thunderous second round KO loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 earlier this month, he is still better …read more

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Israel Adesanya calls for ‘Best MMA Fighter’ of the year award following KO over Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya has called for the award of ‘Best MMA Fighter’ of the year ahead of this summer’s ESPN ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada – off the back of his …read more

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Conor McGregor has words of encouragement for Ryan Garcia following KO loss to Gervonta Davis: “You’re the future of this game”

UFC megastar Conor McGregor believes the Ryan Garcia story is far from over. Garcia went one-on-one with Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a high-profile fight between two bright undefeated boxing stars. …read more

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Andrew Tate threatens anyone trashing Ryan Garcia following KO loss to Gervonta Davis: ‘Proud of you G’

Andrew Tate offered some words of encouragement to boxing standout Ryan Garcia following his loss to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis on Saturday night.

Both boxers entered the bout at T-Mobile Arena …read more

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Conor McGregor advises Ryan Garcia following KO loss: ‘I wanna see it again with no rehydration clause’

Former two-division UFC champion, Conor McGregor spoke with professional boxing prodigy, Ryan Garcia following his seventh round KO loss to the undefeated, Gervonta Davis last night – advising the 24-year-old …read more

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'I'll wait': Sergei Pavlovich to hold out for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic winner after record KO streak

LAS VEGAS – Sergei Pavlovich has no intention of fighting again unless it’s for the UFC heavyweight title.
Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) stamped his ticket as a legitimate contender on Saturday …read more

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Sean O’Malley calls for fight with Gervonta Davis following KO of Ryan Garcia: ‘Feel like I piece him’

Surging UFC bantamweight contender, Sean O’Malley has welcomed the possibility of fighting WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis off the back of the Baltimore native’s seventh round KO over Ryan Garcia …read more

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Twitter reacts to Gervonta Davis' body shot KO of Ryan Garcia in boxing match

Despite both UFC and Bellator holding events on Saturday, much focus from the combat sports community went toward the anticipated boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia.
The pair of …read more

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Highlights! ‘Tank’ Steamrolls Garcia With Vicious Body Shot

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Gervonta Davis (29-0, 27 KO) kept his perfect record in tact last night (Sat., April 22, 2023) live on Showtime …read more

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Jonathan Haggerty Claims Title via KO in ONE on Prime Video 9 Headliner

Jonathan Haggerty claimed the One Championship bantamweight muay thai world championship in the ONE on Prime Video 9 main event. …read more

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Video! Davis, Garcia Get Chippy In Final Staredown

The long-awaited matchup between top lightweight fighters Gervonta Davis (28-0, 26 KO) and Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KO) will finally unfold tomorrow night (Sat., April 22, 2023) live on Showtime …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 medical suspensions: Three fighters get 60 days after KO losses

Three fighters face 60-day medical suspensions as a result of stoppage losses by strikes at UFC on ESPN 44.
The event took place this past Saturday at T-Mobile Center in Kansas …read more

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Posted on April 17, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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Billy Quarantillo reacts following brutal knockout loss to Edson Barboza at UFC Kansas City

Billy Quarantillo was hoping to produce a highlight reel KO over Edson Barboza, but he ultimately was the one who was on the receiving end. Quarantillo and Barboza crossed paths …read more

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Edson Barboza lands highlight-Reel knee KO win over Billy Quarantillo – UFC Kansas City Highlights

Snapping his two-fight losing skid in his Octagon comeback, veteran Muay Thai striker, Edson Barboza has bounced back to the winner’s enclosure in a big way — stopping Billy Quarantillo …read more

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Posted on April 16, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Brandon Royval scores brutal knee, elbow strikes KO win over Matheus Nicolau – UFC Kansas City Highlights

Attempting to stamp his ticket for his first title challenge under the promotional banner, streaking flyweight contender, Brandon Royval turns in his third consecutive victory — finishing Brazilian staple, Matheus …read more

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Video | Kevin Holland tells fan to “f**k off” for allegedly grabbing his ass during photo request

Kevin Holland apparently told a fan to ‘f**k off’ after he allegedly grabbed his ass during a photo request. It was ‘Trailblazer’ who was awarded a KO victory, at 3:16 …read more

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Jon Anik believes Israel Adesanya cemented his status as the “greatest middleweight of all time” with his highlight reel KO at UFC 287

UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Israel Adesanya is the greatest middleweight of all time following UFC 287. Last Saturday night at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya proved his doubters wrong in …read more

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