Tag #Combat Sports

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Ivorian MMA Fighter Sankara Wins PFL Africa Quarterfinal

Abdoul Razac Sankara, a Muay Thai world champion from Côte d'Ivoire, unexpectedly won his PFL Africa quarterfinal match via knockout in two minutes, securing a semi-final spot and inspiring other African MMA athletes.

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Fatal Blow Exposes Boxing's Safety Gaps

On April 3, 2005, Becky Zerlentes, a 34-year-old female boxer and professor, died in Denver, Colorado, after suffering a fatal blow to the head during a sanctioned boxing match; this case, alongside the 2015 death of Davey Browne Jr., highlights the lack of athlete support and consistent safety regu...

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Shevchenko Weighs In, Ready to Defend Title After Fiorot's Provocation

UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko weighed in at 56.2 kg in Montreal before her fight against Manon Fiorot, expressing anger at Fiorot's disrespectful social media comments and rejecting style comparisons, aiming to reclaim her dominance after a recent loss.

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Makhachev, Dvalishvili Victorious at Action-Packed UFC 311

UFC 311, held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, saw Islam Makhachev successfully defend his lightweight title against Renato Moicano via first-round submission, while Merab Dvalishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov in a unanimous decision; other notable wins include Jiri Prochazka's TKO over...

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Paul vs. McGregor Boxing Match Under Consideration for 2025

ESPN's Salvador Rodriguez reports that a boxing match between Jake Paul and Conor McGregor is being considered for July-September 2025; McGregor's social media post hints at potential UFC approval, marking a departure from the organization's past restrictions on crossover events.

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UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs. Imavov Headlines Major Fight Card

The UFC announced a major fight card for UFC Saudi Arabia on February 1st, featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov in the main event and Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Venom Page in the co-main event, creating a high-profile event expected to generate significant revenue and viewership.

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UFC's Global Dominance: From Vale Tudo to White House Event

The UFC, founded in 1993, has become a global multi-billion dollar enterprise, contrasting with boxing's fragmented championship structure; its recent $1.1 billion streaming deal with Paramount and a planned White House event demonstrate its mainstream success.

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Holloway vs. Poirier 3 Headlines UFC 318

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier will face off in a trilogy fight for Holloway's BMF title at UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19, 2025; Poirier is retiring after this fight, and the current betting odds are even.

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Slap Fighting Debuts in Scotland Amid Brain Injury Concerns

A new slap-fighting league, BritSlap/SlapFight UK, is holding its first Scottish event in Glasgow on Saturday, despite concerns from clinicians about potential brain injuries; the sport involves unprotected head blows, and a study found high concussion rates among participants.

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Shields Challenges Paul to Boxing Match: A Battle of Sexes and Revenue

Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist, challenged Jake Paul to a fight, citing potential high earnings and highlighting the sexism in underestimating a female boxer against a YouTuber-turned-boxer, despite the unlikely nature of the matchup.

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BKFC's Meteoric Rise: From 2,000 Attendees to $400 Million Company

David Feldman's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), initially struggling for legitimacy, has become a $400 million company with global reach, culminating in a planned $25 million tournament attracting over 10,000 applicants within 24 hours, showcasing the sport's explosive growth.

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Verhoeven Edges Out Rigters in Hard-Fought Title Bout

Rico Verhoeven defeated Levi Rigters in a closely contested heavyweight kickboxing title bout at Gelredome, marking Verhoeven's twelfth successful title defense but also revealing his age and fatigue. Rigters, grieving his father's recent death, fought admirably.

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