Tony Ferguson Says He’d Return to UFC for Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov

11 months ago

Tony Ferguson Says He’d Return to UFC for Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov

Before his boxing debut vs. Salt Papi, Ferguson said only two UFC fights interest him: “The only fight I’d wanna do would be either Conor or ‘Khabiber,’” he said. Ex-interim champ, Ferguson never faced either rival despite years of buildup, admitting, “I don’t think they want that.” The Khabib fight was booked 4 times but canceled each time due to health or fitness issues.

By Afnan Chougle

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Erin Blanchfield vs. Tracy Cortez Rematch Set for UFC 322

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Erin Blanchfield vs. Tracy Cortez Rematch Set for UFC 322

Blanchfield (13-2) will face Cortez (12-2) in a flyweight rematch on 15th November, expected at Madison Square Garden. Cortez won their first fight in Invicta FC via split decision in 2019 and enters off a win over Viviane Araujo. Ranked #4, Blanchfield seeks revenge after defeating ex-champ Rose Namajunas last year, while Cortez, #8, targets her second straight victory.

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Dana White Signs 5 Fighters From DWCS, Including 5’9” Heavyweight

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Dana White Signs 5 Fighters From DWCS, Including 5’9” Heavyweight

Week three of Dana White's Contender Series delivered 5 knockouts and 5 new UFC contracts. Among them, 5’9” Donte Johnson stunned with a KO of Darion Abbey, earning praise from White: “You made it look easy.” Also signed were Ryan Gandra, Marcio Barbosa, Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev, and Manoel Souza. Johnson is expected to compete at light heavyweight despite debuting at heavyweight.

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Rampage Jackson Defends Parenting Amid Backlash Over Son Raja’s Attack

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Rampage Jackson Defends Parenting Amid Backlash Over Son Raja’s Attack

“Hopefully none of your kids f**k up bad enough to have people judge your parenting… I’ll still be a parent that loves ALL my kids,” Rampage wrote after Raja’s attack on wrestler Syko Stu left him hospitalized with facial fractures. Banned from Kick and under LAPD investigation, Raja’s actions drew outrage. Rampage condemned the assault but decried racist backlash online.

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Dominick Cruz Says Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett Makes “Most Sense”

11 months ago

Dominick Cruz Says Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett Makes “Most Sense”

“This thing’s about paychecks at a time… who’s the biggest prize? We all know the answer,” Cruz said, arguing Topuria’s first lightweight title defense should be against #7-ranked Pimblett. The pair clashed in a UFC 317 stare-down after Topuria’s KO of Oliveira. While contenders like Tsarukyan and Gaethje loom, Cruz believes Pimblett’s star power makes the fight most lucrative.

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Magomed Ankalaev Eyes Heavyweight Move After Two More Light Heavyweight Fights

11 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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