Prior Lake, Minnesota — Olympic champion Gable Steveson is preparing to step into the professional MMA world for the first time at LFA 217, hosted at Mystic Lake Casino. The 25-year-old will face Braden Peterson, a rising heavyweight with a 1-0 record, in a bout that has generated significant attention among fight fans. The event will be available to stream live on UFC Fight Pass. Transitioning from Wrestling to MMA Steveson’s athletic career has been marked by remarkable achievements. He claimed Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling at the Tokyo 2020 Games and earned two NCAA Division I Heavyweight titles. Following…
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The boxing world turns its eyes to Saturday, September 13. The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will host the showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The official weigh-in has already set the stage for one of the year’s biggest fights. Alvarez defends all belts Canelo Alvarez enters the ring with his undisputed super middleweight titles. He holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO belts. Terence Crawford, the former welterweight and light welterweight champion, steps up two weight classes. Both fighters weighed in right at 167.5 pounds. Zuffa Boxing makes its debut The event marks the launch of Zuffa Boxing,…
Just two nights remain before Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford meet in a highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight title fight. The matchup ranks among boxing’s top pound-for-pound contests and has fans buzzing. Fighters and media gathered for a final pre-fight press conference, adding intensity to the countdown. The Final Words Before the Fight This press conference marks one of the last times Alvarez and Crawford will speak before their clash on Saturday, September 13. The event takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, with both fighters addressing media and fans. The atmosphere mixes excitement, tension, and competitive energy…
Mike Tyson revealed he used fentanyl multiple times during his boxing career to manage pain. He said he first tried the drug in the late 1990s to heal a toe injury. Tyson described fentanyl as similar to heroin, causing withdrawal symptoms like vomiting once it wore off. A friend warned him that the drug counted as a narcotic and could be illegal if detected. Reflecting on Role Model Status Tyson addressed whether his career, controversies, and drug use make him a role model. He said he cannot encourage others to imitate alcohol or drug habits and prefers cannabis over fentanyl…
Khamzat Chimaev impressed against Dricus Du Plessis, but challenges loom from several contenders.Israel Adesanya highlighted Nassourdine Imavov as a potential problem, sparking fan interest in that matchup.Kelvin Gastelum believes Reinier de Ridder poses the greatest threat to Chimaev’s dominance.Gastelum praised de Ridder’s size and style, noting his performance against Robert Whittaker was striking.If de Ridder defeats Anthony Hernandez on October 18, he could earn a fight with Chimaev.Fans would enjoy seeing Chimaev face either De Ridder or Imavov, though Gastelum favors De Ridder.The former UFC contender warned that Chimaev could be vulnerable to a surprise defeat from the Dutchman.
Paulo Costa will step into the Octagon for the second time this year. The middleweight clash against Shara Magomedov will headline the UFC Fight Night co-main event in Qatar. MMA journalist Laerte Viana recently reported the matchup, confirming it will take place on November 22 at ABHA Arena in Doha. On Wednesday, Costa, nicknamed “The Eraser,” confirmed the fight himself on X. He revealed he accepted the promotion’s offer to face Magomedov in Doha. Since then, Costa has taunted “Bullet” relentlessly across social media. UFC Qatar Promises Exciting Card UFC Qatar marks the promotion’s first visit to the country. The…
Joey Essex’s boxing debut faces uncertainty after his opponent announced plans to appeal the result. The 35-year-old TV personality fought Portuguese influencer Numeiro, real name Joao Barbosa, on August 30 in Manchester. Essex overcame two standing counts in the fourth and final rounds and earned a points victory. Opponent Challenges Result Barbosa revealed to IFL TV that he plans to appeal the decision, citing feedback from coaches and referees. He said, “It was really unfair. Every professional I spoke to questioned Essex winning.” Barbosa added that he dedicated immense time and effort to the fight, making the loss feel unjust.…
Chael Sonnen believes Curtis Blaydes presents the hardest stylistic challenge for Jon Jones.Jones gave up his UFC heavyweight title amid fan pressure and is teasing a comeback.Sonnen explained Blaydes’ wrestling achievements mirror Jones’ own junior college national title success.He noted Jones excels with reach, wrestling, and striking, but Blaydes matches him closely on style.Sonnen said a Jones vs. Blaydes matchup would be compelling and should not be overlooked.Having fought Jones himself, Sonnen knows the former champion’s abilities firsthand.He also revealed that Jones displayed unusual behaviors before their fight, which Sonnen found noteworthy.
SHANGHAI, Sept 9 — Brian Ortega disclosed that he fainted for half an hour during his weight cut prior to facing Aljamain Sterling, requiring hospital treatment before stepping into the cage at UFC Shanghai. The ordeal left him drained, and he went on to drop a unanimous decision in the co-main event. The bout, initially arranged at featherweight, was shifted to a 153-pound catchweight following Ortega’s difficulties on the scale. In describing the episode, the 33-year-old said he collapsed after a lengthy training session. “I woke up in the emergency room. They had stripped me down to my boxers and…
The ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series continued in Las Vegas with another night of thrilling action. DWCS began in 2017 and produced many fighters now on the UFC roster. Some even claimed UFC championships. The series acts as “the ultimate job interview.” Each week, five fighters compete over ten weeks to impress UFC President Dana White and earn a contract. Last year, 42 fighters earned UFC contracts across ten events, slightly fewer than the 46 awarded in 2023. Episode five of season nine saw five prospects earn the chance to fight in the UFC’s bright lights. Carol Foro…