Liz Carmouche Grateful After Joe Rogan Shout-Out During UFC 319 Broadcast

9 months ago

Liz Carmouche Grateful After Joe Rogan Shout-Out During UFC 319 Broadcast

“First woman to ever enter the UFC octagon, and at 41, won the PFL tournament… by KO! Shout-out to Liz,” Rogan said, praising Carmouche’s win over Jena Bishop on 16th Aug. The PFL flyweight champ, riding on a three-win streak, called the recognition “a big deal” and said she was “riding cloud nine.” Rogan also famously called her historic UFC 157 debut against Ronda Rousey.

By Afnan Chougle

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Renato Moicano Says Ilia Topuria Would “Screw” Arman Tsarukyan

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Renato Moicano Says Ilia Topuria Would “Screw” Arman Tsarukyan

“I don’t think Arman Tsarukyan is as good as people think. Topuria would screw him,” Moicano said, dismissing the number one lightweight contender’s hype. While noting he has “nothing against Arman,” Moicano added he wouldn’t be friends. With Arman (22-3) pushing for the title and receiving backing from veterans, Topuria has dismissed his viability until the UFC gives the word.

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Arman Tsarukyan Set for Grappling Match Before Next UFC Fight

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Arman Tsarukyan Set for Grappling Match Before Next UFC Fight

Number one lightweight contender Arman will compete in a grappling bout on Sept. 19 at ACBJJ 18 in Moscow. Riding a four-fight win streak, Arman is awaiting word on a title shot against champion Ilia Topuria (17-0) but stays active with this matchup. Topuria has dismissed Arman’s chances at the next title shot, but veterans like Bisping and DC have voiced their support for him.

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Rampage Jackson Says Son Raja Changed After Mother’s Murder

9 months ago

Rampage Jackson Says Son Raja Changed After Mother’s Murder

“I’ve been trying to be there for him, make him laugh, and cheer him up. I’m not a psychiatrist; I don’t know what the f**k to do,” the ex-UFC light heavyweight champ said. The comments follow Raja’s violent attack on wrestler Syko Stu during the Kick stream, which left the performer hospitalized and sparked widespread backlash. Banned from Kick, Raja is now under LAPD investigation.

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Johnny Walker Denies Faking Glove Touch in UFC Shanghai Upset

9 months ago

Johnny Walker Denies Faking Glove Touch in UFC Shanghai Upset

“I didn’t fake anything… We had already touched gloves before the fight started,” Walker said, denying claims he tricked Mingyang before his second-round TKO win. The victory snapped Walker’s two-fight losing skid, awarding a $50K bonus, and halted Zhang’s 12-fight streak. The upset lifted Walker to #12 in the light heavyweight rankings, while Zhang suffered his first UFC defeat.

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Magomed Ankalaev Eyes Heavyweight Move After Two More Light Heavyweight Fights

9 months ago

Magomed Ankalaev Eyes Heavyweight Move After Two More Light Heavyweight Fights

“I believe maybe two more fights, and I think I’ll move up to heavyweight,” Ankalaev said. The light heavyweight champion, who dethroned Alex Pereira earlier this year, also welcomed a potential clash with new middleweight champ Chimaev if he moves up: “If someone wants to test my weight class, I always say welcome.” Next, he’ll defend his belt in a Pereira rematch this October.

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