UFC official Marc Goddard sheds light on “sad reality” of being elite referee

Marc Goddard scares Brian Ortega

Marc Goddard scares Brian Ortega

Via Reddit via r/UFC

The UFC veteran referee, Marc Goddard, discussed the pros and cons of being a mixed martial arts referee and the sometimes-negative reputation that comes with making decisions. Goddard has faced criticism from the MMA community online due to a series of disagreements over his decisions, including instances of displaying anger towards athletes and making sudden … Read more

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Francis Ngannou desires to claim ‘respect’ and ‘dignity’ in boxing after brutal Anthony Joshua KO loss

Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou on return to fighting.

Via The Mirror

Francis Ngannou’s foray into the boxing realm took a downturn in his recent bout against Anthony Joshua. The former UFC heavyweight champion endured a devastating knockout loss, casting doubt on his boxing future. Nonetheless, despite this setback, ‘The Predator’ remains resolute in his quest to assert himself in the ring, aiming to regain “respect” and … Read more

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What happened between Kayla Harrison and Arman Tsarukyan?

UFC signs Kayla Harrison, will debut her vs Holly Holm at UFC 300.

Via Yahoo Sports

Kayla Harrison, regarded as one of the best fighters to ever grace women’s MMA, has garnered accolades in the combat world, including multiple medals and championships in Judo, notably two Olympic gold medals, which helped her etch her name in the record books. After achieving significant success in Judo, she transitioned to MMA. Harrison joined … Read more

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What’s next for Francis Ngannou after Anthony Joshua KO loss?

Joshua staying grounded after dominant win over Ngannou.

Via LiveScore

The story of Francis Ngannou is straight out of a movie, truly adding weight to the saying “Nothing is impossible.” Growing up homeless and working as a child in the sand mines of Cameroon under scorching heat, Ngannou turned his life around by finding MMA when he had nothing, eventually becoming the UFC heavyweight champion … Read more

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Jake Paul on Francis Ngannou’s KO defeat to Anthony Joshua: One of the greatest fighters of all time

Jake Paul and Francis Ngannou

Jake Paul is pumped up for 'The Predator's' fight in France after huge success of 2024 PFL Europe 1.

Via Sportskeeda

The whole boxing community witnessed the brutal truth behind the consequences an MMA fighter could face in a boxing ring, when Francis Ngannou got viciously knocked out by Anthony Joshua in their mega fight. Despite being such a heavy underdog, Ngannou raised serious hopes for his victory following his spectacular performance against Tyson Fury last … Read more

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“I was broke”: Francis Ngannou opens up about his debt to Kamaru Usman

The Cameroonian Predator with the Nigerian Nightmare

The Cameroonian Predator with the Nigerian Nightmare

Via ESPN India

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion of the world, recently opened up about his financial struggles and negotiations with the UFC on the Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru and Henry podcast. Discussing his final fight purse with the UFC, the money he received and his debt to fellow UFC fighter and former UFC Welterweight … Read more

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Tyson Fury fires shots at Francis Ngannou: “He needs to get on his knees and kiss my feet”

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Former UFC heavyweight champion denied astonishing upset win in non-title clash.

Via Sky Sports

Francis Ngannou has remarkably transformed his life, transitioning from the sand mines of Cameroon to becoming the UFC heavyweight champion. Also known as ‘The Predator,’ Ngannou has shared insights into his unwavering willpower on various podcasts, emphasizing his belief that nothing is beyond his reach. After parting ways with the UFC, Ngannou secured a contract … Read more

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Was Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley boxing bout staged? Ex-UFC champ shares rare insights

Ex- UFC champ shares his views on Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley competing for the third time

Ex- UFC champ shares his views on Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley competing for the third time

Via USA Today- MMA Fighting

Tyron Woodley still believes his fighting skills are enough to make him rise again in the fighting world. After finishing his contract with the UFC in 2021, the former UFC champion got himself into a different dungeon of fighting. There he faced Jake Paul twice and lost both times against the Youtuber-turned-boxer. The last loss … Read more

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Francis Ngannou congratulates Anthony Joshua on “great performance” in dominant victory over Otto Wallin

Francis Ngannou congratulates Anthony Joshua on dominant victory over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou’s potential next bout

Francis Ngannou: ‘The scary thing’ is ‘no one knows, really, what I am able to do’

Via via MMA Fighting

Anthony Joshua’s opponent in his last boxing match of 2023 was Otto Wallin. It was nothing more than a typical twelve-round match with no titles up for grabs. Joshua outmatched Wallin throughout the brief five-round fight. The corner of the struggling Swedish boxer insisted that the fight ends with “AJ” winning. Francis Ngannou observed the … Read more

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What’s next for Jake Paul after stunning KO victory over Andre August?

What’s next for Jake Paul after stunning KO victory over Andre August and Ex-UFC champion Rampage Jackson claims Jake Paul’s viral KOs are staged

Who is Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer?

Via via Sky News

On December 15, in Florida, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated Andre August with an uppercut in the first round to secure his eighth professional victory. His first victory against a seasoned fighter came after a controversial split decision loss to Tommy Fury in February. Defying all odds, The Problem Child’ proved his boxing abilities and made … Read more

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