Jay Hieron avoided major damage in MMA but admits long-term health played a part in career change

Jay Hieron knows he’s one of the lucky ones. Throughout a 10-year, 30-fight MMA career, Hieron avoided any major injuries, and though he suffered four knockouts, he never dealt with any long-term effects when it came to brain damage or impaired cognitive function. For the past decade since retiring from MMA, Hieron has been busier… Poursuivre la lecture Jay Hieron avoided major damage in MMA but admits long-term health played a part in career change

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Alex Perez says backstage ‘seizure’ caused UFC San Antonio fight cancellation

Alex Perez says a scary situation led to the cancellation of his UFC San Antonio fight. Perez released a statement Saturday on social media revealing that he suffered a “seizure” backstage at UFC San Antonio, which resulted in the last-minute cancellation of his main-card bout with Manel Kape. “First and foremost, I want to thank… Poursuivre la lecture Alex Perez says backstage ‘seizure’ caused UFC San Antonio fight cancellation

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Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano targeted to headline April 29 UFC event

A pivotal UFC lightweight matchup is expected to cap off the promotion’s April slate. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a fight between Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano is targeted to headline the UFC’s April 29 event. Meta MMA first reported the bout on Instagram. The card is… Poursuivre la lecture Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano targeted to headline April 29 UFC event

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Surprise!!! Faces that don’t exist. All portraits made with…

Surprise!!! Faces that don’t exist. All portraits made with midjourney AI imagery is scary and amazing at the same time. Is it another tool or an evil being intent on destroying all art? Time will tell. Unless Skynet gets here first. 🙂 #aiart #aiportrait #portrait #midjourney https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJTRvfOa90/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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PFL heavyweight champion Ante Delija injured, out of Yorgan de Castro fight on April 7

Ante Delija won’t be entering the PFL cage in April. The 2022 Professional Fighters League heavyweight champion was forced out of a clash with UFC veteran Yorgan de Castro on April 7. De Castro now faces Denis Goltsov. PFL 2 take places at the The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, with 2022 lightweight… Poursuivre la lecture PFL heavyweight champion Ante Delija injured, out of Yorgan de Castro fight on April 7

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Arnold Allen scoffs at suggestion that Max Holloway is ‘washed up’

LONDON — Arnold Allen is taking Max Holloway very seriously ahead of their main event bout next month. During Saturday’s UFC 286 event, Allen spoke with members of the media backstage at The 02 in London to preview his UFC Kansas City matchup with Holloway on April 15, discuss the narrative that Holloway has lost… Poursuivre la lecture Arnold Allen scoffs at suggestion that Max Holloway is ‘washed up’

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Colby Covington opens as slight favorite over Leon Edwards in potential UFC title fight

Colby Covington may be the challenger, but he still opened as the betting favorite over reigning UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in a potential matchup between them. In the aftermath of UFC 286 on Saturday, UFC president Dana White declared that Covington will get the next shot at Edwards after “Rocky” earned a second win… Poursuivre la lecture Colby Covington opens as slight favorite over Leon Edwards in potential UFC title fight

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Dana White: UFC ‘working on’ Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov next

Belal Muhammad’s reward for a nine-fight unbeaten streak won’t be a title shot but rather a matchup against one of the most ferocious and fast rising welterweights in the UFC. Following the close of UFC 286 on Saturday night, UFC president Dana White addressed what’s next for Muhammad after he had been calling for a… Poursuivre la lecture Dana White: UFC ‘working on’ Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov next

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UFC 286 post-fight show: Reaction to Leon Edwards’ win, Colby Covington getting next title shot

Leon Edwards won the main event of UFC 286, as well as his trilogy with Kamaru Usman to retain the UFC welterweight championship. Following the event, Dana White announced that Edwards’ next opponent will be Colby Covington, regardless of what else happens in the division. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew react… Poursuivre la lecture UFC 286 post-fight show: Reaction to Leon Edwards’ win, Colby Covington getting next title shot

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