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Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day. We’re nearing the end of 2023 and you know what that means? It’s list time! At this point on the calendar, I’m sure every fight fan is compiling their own Best of the Year highlight reel in their heads, with 2023 producing some of the most memorable and truly surprising moments in MMA history. Before you make your year-end conclusions, might…
Colby Covington had a once-in-a-lifetime walkout planned for UFC 296. “Chaos” gets his third crack at undisputed welterweight champion status this Saturday when he takes on the defending Leon Edwards at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Former President Donald Trump will be in attendance according to Covington, and he claims that the plan was initially to have Trump alongside him as he made his way to the octagon. At UFC 296 media day, Covington explained why that won’t be happening. “Yeah, there was a reason,” Covington said. “He called me about that. I asked Donald Trump if he could walk…
Neil Magny isn’t typically one to get caught up in trash talk. The UFC welterweight division’s all-time leader in wins last fought in a short-notice affair at UFC 292 in August. Magny filled in for his fellow veteran Geoff Neal to face rising undefeated Irish star Ian Machado Garry. Unfortunately for the 36-year-old, he was dealt an 11th career loss in his 39 outings when Machado Garry won a one-sided unanimous decision. In the very brief build-up to the bout, Machado Garry (13-0) targeted Magny personally, and specifically went after a comment Magny made towards Machado Garry, saying he’d give…
The Jake Paul vs. Andre August start time and TV schedule for the Paul vs. August fight card at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Friday night in Orlando, Fla. This post will help explain the Paul vs. August fight card and at which time the headliners are expected to make their ring walks. The event features a seven-bout card headlined by the Jake Paul vs. Andre August showdown on DAZN. The Paul vs. August ring walks are expected to take place approximately around 10:30 p.m. ET. The Paul vs. August prelims begin with a three-fight lineup at 5:30 p.m. ET…
At the UFC 296 official weigh-ins, all 24 fighters on Saturday’s fight card will step on the scale early Friday morning in Las Vegas. Watch a live stream of the official weigh-ins above. In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards and former interim champ Colby Covington can weigh no more than 170 pounds, the maximum allowed for their welterweight title fight. In the co-main event, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Brandon Royval are limited to 125 pounds for their flyweight title bout. The UFC 296 official weigh-ins will start at 12 p.m. ET, and that video will…
MMA Fighting has Jake Paul vs. Andre August live round-by-round updates for the anticipated showdown at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Friday night in Orlando, Fla. The main event is expected to begin around 10:30 p.m. ET on DAZN. Check out our Paul vs. August results page to find out what happened on the undercard. Jake Paul (7-1) tries to answer the critics when he faces his first foe with ample professional boxing experience since losing to Tommy Fury this past February. Andre August (10-1-1) steps into the biggest spotlight of his career as he seeks to upset Paul and…
Brittney Palmer laid down her octagon girl shorts on Thursday after announcing her retirement from the UFC. A longtime ring card girl in the now-defunct WEC and UFC, Palmer made the announcement while accepting the award for “best octagon girl” at the World MMA Awards 2023. UFC 296, which takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will serve as Palmer’s last trips around the octagon after more than a decade of work. “I truly am honored to accept this award,” she said. “Thank you to the UFC, Fighter’s Only, and all the fans who voted for me. Well,…
MMA Fighting has Paul vs. August results live for the Jake Paul vs. Andre August fight card at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Friday night in Orlando, Fla. When the main event begins around 10:30 p.m. ET, check out Paul vs. August live round-by-round updates from our live blog of the main event. Jake Paul takes on 10-1-1 professional boxer Andre August in an eight-round cruiserweight bout. Main event Jake Paul vs. Andre August Paul vs. August prelim results: Shadasia Green vs. Franchon Crews Dezurn Yoenis Tellez vs. Livan Navarro Lorenzo Medina vs. Joshua Temple Zachary Randolph vs. Michael Manna…
UFC security came prepared for the UFC 296 staredown between welterweight champ Leon Edwards and Colby Colvington. Moments before Edwards and Covington faced off for cameras, Covington made a tasteless remark toward the UFC champion, invoking his murdered father. Edwards immediately reacted by throwing an item at Covington, and security had to make sure the two didn’t fight right there. Edwards wanted to get closer to Covington, but several security agents made sure he didn’t get the chance. Covington, meanwhile, mocked Edwards as his own security made sure there wasn’t any retribution. UFC 296 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in…
There’s no line that Colby Covington won’t cross, as he proved during an ugly incident during the UFC 296 pre-fight press conference on Thursday. Dressed head-to-toe like he was cosplaying George Washington, Covington took aim at just about everybody on stage, including shots fired at Ian Machado Garry and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. But it was an insult aimed at UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards that nearly caused a melee. As the fighters in the main event were going back-and-forth in a verbal exchange, Covington took a decidedly low blow when he insulted Edwards’ late father, who was murdered in a…