Tim Johnson reflects on absurd low blow at 2024 PFL 4: 'I haven't been hit in the groin like that ever' - Mixfight nieuws - NewsLocker (2024)

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Tim Johnson clinched a playoff spot in abrupt fashion at 2024 PFL 4.
Johnson (18-9) scored a first-round TKO of Danilo Marques on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena, but had to deal with some adversity first.
In an all-time unusual sequence, Johnson absorbed a groin shot, but tagged Marques simultaneously. This resulted in both fighters crashing to the canvas. After he utilized his time to recover, Johnson charged at Marques and dropped him with a right hand. Johnson finishe

UFC on ABC 6 post-event facts: Robert Whittaker closes in on Anderson Silva record

The octagon traveled to Saudi Arabia for the first time Saturday with UFC on ABC 6 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, and in the main event, a former champion delivered one of his career-best wins.Ex-middleweight titleholder Robert Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) showed up in a big way with a first-round knockout of short-notice replacement opponent Ikram Aliskerov (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC), proving he’s still among the top of the heap in the weight class.It was one of just four stoppages on the 11-bout

UFC shifts Virna Jandiroba vs. Amanda Lemos into main event

Initially scheduled for a three-round bout, Virna Jandiroba vs. Amanda Lemos will now be a five-round main event.
A strawweight contender bout, Jandiroba (14-3-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) vs. Lemos (20-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) is expected to headline the UFC Fight Night event July 20 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
A person with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed them to MMA Junkie after a graphic of the fight’s new designation displayed late in the UFC on ABC 6 broadcast Saturday.
Jandiroba has

Video: Former UFC champ Kamaru Usman mic'd up during NHL Stanley Cup final

As two conference winning teams fought it out in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup final, a former UFC champion was on hand in South Florida to cheer on the local squad.
Ex-welterweight champ Kamaru Usman was against the glass at Amerant Arena for Game 5 between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers – and the NHL had him mic’d up.
Tuesday’s game saw Florida lose 5-3 with the Oilers keeping their championship hopes alive after losing the first three games of the series.
Joining Usman

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Johnny Walker reacts to brutal knockout loss at UFC on ABC 6: 'I'm going to have to figure out'

Johnny Walker is back home, spending time with his family after a brutal knockout loss Saturday to Volkan Oezdemir at UFC on ABC 6 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The knockout loss was Walker’s second in as many appearances and he admits it has him rethinking what changes he can make so as to prevent a third-straight.
“I’m good. Just a little scratch on my lips,” Walker said in a video posted to his Intagram account on Sunday. “… I just arrived at home with my littl

2024PFL 6: Make your predictions for welterweights and featherweights in Sioux Falls

We want your predictions for Friday’s PFL 2024, Week 6 event in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).
Those reader consensus picks will be part of the main card staff predictions we releaseahead of 2024PFL 6 (ESPN/ESPN+), which takes place Friday at SanfordPentagon.
Make your

Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Robert Whittaker after UFC on ABC 6 knockout win?

Robert Whittaker was the shining star of UFC’s debut event in Saudi Arabia when he emerged on top in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC on ABC 6.
Former UFC middleweight champion Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) produced his fastest finish in more than nine years when he halted short-notice replacement Ikram Aliskerov (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) less than two minutes into the opening round at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.RelatedRobert Whittaker eager for UFC rematch vs. Dricus Du Plessis, cites improv

Ikram Aliskerov pledges rebound, says no regrets for short-notice UFC on ABC 6 loss

An old adage says “no risk, no reward,” and Ikram Aliskerov rolled those dice recently.
He was all set for the UFC on ESPN 58 co-main event against Antonio Trocoli in Las Vegas 10 days ago when word got around that Khamzat Chimaev was out of his UFC on ABC 6 headliner against Robert Whittaker. Instead of taking the fight with Trocoli, who was a late replacement, he left Vegas for Saudi Arabia to fight Whittaker in a nationally televised main event.
It was a tall ask to begin with, bu

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If Michael Chandler never fights Conor McGregor in the UFC, at least he'll have sick burns

Expect plenty of this in the coming months.
Michael Chandler took a shot at Conor McGregor on Saturday after McGregor cornered Irish teammate Sinead Kavanagh in her submission loss to Arlene Blencowe at the Bellator Champions Series event in Dublin.
McGregor was supposed to headline UFC 303 this Saturday against Chandler in his first fight in more than three years, and the two were set to be on stage for a ticketed press conference in Dublin on June 3. But the event was canceled 12 hours before,

3 biggest takeaways from UFC on ABC 6: Robert Whittaker, Alexander Volkov impact divisional title pictures

What mattered most at UFC on ABC 6 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? Here are a few post-fight musings …* * * *

Daniel Rodriguez accepted risk vs. Kelvin Gastelum at UFC on ABC 6 but 'that's why there's weight classes'

Daniel Rodriguez exited UFC on ABC 6 with a positive mindset, but also the thought his fight would’ve gone differently if opponent Kelvin Gastelum fought at welterweight.
The bout took place at middleweight rather than welterweight after Gastelum showed up overweight for fight week and asked for the switch. Rodriguez, along with the UFC, negotiated new terms with Gastelum. However, Rodriguez ultimately lost the bout by unanimous decision at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“Tha

Brian Ortega moving to lightweight after short-notice UFC 303 fight: 'There's no title fight for me'

Brian Ortega’s fight with Diego Lopes on Saturday at UFC 303 could be his last in the featherweight division.
Ortega (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC), a two-time UFC title challenger at 145 pounds, already had set his focus on a move up to lightweight for a divisional debut at UFC 306 on Sept. 14 at Sphere in Las Vegas before he got the call to fight Saturday.
After Conor McGregor withdrew from the planned International Fight Week headliner vs. Michael Chandler, the UFC had to reshape the UFC 303 lineu

Bisping, Chiesa light up Kelvin Gastelum for 'empty promise' at UFC on ABC 6: 'Hold your head in shame'

There was little word mincing from aUFC Hall of Famer and perennial welterweight contender Saturday after UFC on ABC 6.
Kelvin Gastelum (19-9 MMA, 13-9 UFC) outworked Daniel Rodriguez (17-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC) for a unanimous decision on the main card in Saudi Arabia. Gastelum was the betting favorite in the fight. But the bout contract was signed for welterweight. During fight week, Gastelum came in heavy – way heavy – and despite Rodriguez saying he offered a 180-pound catchweight,

Alexander Volkov surprised Sergei Pavlovich accepted UFC on ABC 6 fight: 'I'm a terrible matchup for him'

Alexander Volkov was surprised to find himself standing across the octagon of fellow countryman and former teammate Sergei Pavlovich.
The two Russian heavyweight contenders clashed in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC on ABC 6, which went down at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Volkov (37-10 MMA, 11-4 UFC) defeated Pavlovich (18-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in a dominant unanimous decision – something he expected, which is why he was surprised Pavlovich took the fight.
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How to watch PFL 2024, Week 6: Who's fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

The second half of the PFL’s 2024 regular season wraps up this week with PFL 2024, Week 6, which features welterweights andfeatherweights in attempts to qualify for the four-fighter postseason.
Here’s how to watch PFL 2024, Week 6, with a complete lineup and breakdown by division.

UFC on ABC 6 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Ikram Aliskerov gets $4,000 in main event save

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA –Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ABC 6 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $186,000.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.
UFC on ABC 6 took place Saturday at Kingdom Arena. The main card airs on ABC following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.
The full UFC

The Sheehan Show: PFL 5 Recap

Sean recaps PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season, which went down on Friday in Salt Lake City.

The Sheehan Show: Bellator Dublin Recap

Sean recaps all the action from Bellator Champions Series 3 "Jackson vs. Kuramagomedov," which went down Saturday in Dublin.

Conor McGregor reveals ideal timeline for return after UFC 303 injury withdrawal

Three weeks from the day that Conor McGregor suffered a broken toe, he’s itching to return to the cage as soon as possible.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) was in attendance Saturday at 3Arena in Dublin for Bellator Champions Series to corner teammate Sinead Kavanagh on the main card. McGregor revealed backstage to Severe MMA that his toe is still giving him issues despite stem cell treatment.
“We just adjust,” McGregor said. “Everything is moving. Everything is moving part

Photos: Conor McGregor corners Sinead Kavanagh at Bellator Dublin

Check out these photos of former UFC champion Conor McGregor in the corner of teammate Sinead Kavanagh during her submission loss to Arlene Blencowe at Bellator Champions Series: Dublin at 3Arena. (Photos courtesy of Bellator MMA)2024 Bellator EUROPE 3: Dublin2024 Bellator EUROPE 3: Dublin at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Jose Peñuela…2024 Bellator EUROPE 3: Dublin at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Jose Peñuela / Bellator Europe

Robert Whittaker eager for UFC rematch vs. Dricus Du Plessis, cites improvement: 'I want to run it back'

Robert Whittaker wants to challenge himself once again, and he thinks he’s earned the opportunity to do so.
In his UFC on ABC 6 victory Saturday in Saudi Arabia, Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) starched Ikram Aliskerov (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) with a TKO stoppage at the 1:49 mark of Round 1.
“You hope for the best and prepare for the worst, right?” Whittaker told reporters after the event. “I was preparing for an absolute 25-minute slugfest. I was preparing for war – a do

Dana White open to Robert Whittaker in UFC 305 backup role: 'We'd love to have him'

Robert Whittaker called his shot, and it sounds like it may pay off.
Following his quick TKO finish of Ikram Aliskerov in the UFC on ABC 6 main event in Saudi Arabia, Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) expressed interest in a backup role for the Aug. 17 middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.
“I’m not kidding you, nobody in the top 15 wanted to fight (Aliskerov),” White told reporters at a post-fight news conference. “This guy would&

Bellator Champions Series: Dublin: Best photos

Check out these photos highlighting the action from Bellator Champions Series: Dublin on Saturday at 3Arena. (Photos courtesy of PFL/Bellator MMA)2024 Bellator EUROPE 3: Dublin2024 Bellator EUROPE 3: Dublin at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Jose Peñuela…2024 Bellator EUROPE 3: Dublin at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Jose Peñuela / Bellator Europe 3)more ShareShare thisimagegalleryon Facebookon Twittervia text messagevia

Dana White 'not thrilled' with Kelvin Gastelum after UFC on ABC 6 weight issues

UFC CEO Dana White isn’t happy with Kelvin Gastelum.
Gastelum (19-9 MMA, 13-9 UFC) showed up heavy to UFC on ABC 6 fight week in Saudi Arabia, so much so that his welterweight bout vs. Daniel Rodriguez was shifted up 15 pounds to middleweight.
Rodriguez (17-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC) voiced his displeasure with the circ*mstances at a news conference prior to the fight and White echoed the same sentiments after Gastelum won by unanimous decision Saturday.
“I’m not thrilled with Kelvin Gast

Pictures: UFC on ABC 6

UFC on ABC 6 was topped by a makeshift middleweight main event featuring a former divisional champion and a promising upstart.

UFC on ABC 6 bonuses: Robert Whittaker's statement KO nets extra $50,000

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including one to its former champ headliner.
After UFC on ABC 6, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Saudi Arabia. Check out the winners below.

Bellator Dublin results: Ramazan Kuramagomedov outworks Jason Jackson to claim welterweight title

If the old adage is true that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish then consider Ramazan Kuramagomedov’s performance at Bellator Champions Series: Dublin an exception to the rule.
Behind a strong first three rounds, Kuramagomedov realized a childhood dream as he claimed a unanimous decision to dethrone Jason Jackson and claim the Bellator welterweight title Saturday at 3Arena.Official #BellatorDublin Result: Ramazan Kuramagomedov def. Jason Jackson via unanimous decision

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Social media reacts to Robert Whittaker's sick KO of Ikram Aliskerov at UFC on ABC 6

Robert Whittaker held serve of his contender status at middleweight when he turned back replacement opponent Ikram Aliskerov in the UFC on ABC 6 main event.Former champion Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) earned a first-round knockout victory over Aliskerov (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in the headlining bout at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and now is back in the conversation to fight for the belt he once held again down the line.Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Whittaker beating Alisk

UFC on ABC 6 results: Robert Whittaker blasts Ikram Aliskerov for quick knockout

Robert Whittaker welcomed Ikram Aliskerov to his first UFC main event and then sent him packing into semi-consciousness in less than two minutes.
In the UFC on ABC 6 main event, Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) finished Aliskerov (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) with punches at 1:49 of Round 1. The middleweight bout took place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A big overhand right put Aliskerov on roller skates. As Aliskerov scurried backward toward the fence, Whittaker missed on a head kick before he