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This article previews BKFC 91, focusing on Lorenzo Hunt's attempt to become the first three-division bare-knuckle champion by moving up to fight Walter Pugliesi for the inaugural ironweight title. It outlines the fight card, including European title bouts, and provides viewing information for the event in Naples, Italy.
This commentary provides a prediction and analysis for the UFC Fight Night 281 lightweight bout between Chase Hooper and Mitch Ramirez. The author argues that despite Hooper missing weight, the matchup favors him due to Ramirez's tendency to give up bad positions, predicting a third-round stoppage win for Hooper.
This commentary argues that Dricus Du Plessis will defeat Kamaru Usman in their UFC middleweight fight due to Usman's age, knee issues, and size disadvantage, suggesting Du Plessis may secure a late KO. It also contends that younger fighter Christian Leroy Duncan will beat the older Jared Cannonier, citing Duncan's momentum and Cannonier's recent struggles.
Ben Askren analyzes the wrestling match between Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington at RAF 11, arguing that Covington's size and past wrestling credentials give him an edge, but Tsarukyan's front headlock skills and Covington's potential ring rust could make it competitive.
Arman Tsarukyan declared Conor McGregor's fighting career finished, calling him a 'GOAT' but urging him to focus on business. Tsarukyan suggested the UFC give McGregor easy fights if he returns, not opponents like Max Holloway. Tsarukyan, considering himself the No. 1 contender at 155 pounds, seeks a title fight against Justin Gaethje.
This commentary profiles Ben Askren's return to wrestling after a double lung transplant, arguing that his near-death experience has transformed his perspective on life and sport. It suggests that his final match, on his 42nd birthday in Milwaukee, represents a profound personal victory beyond competition.
The UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway on July 11 averaged 6.5 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+. The broadcast peaked at 8.3 million concurrent streams. Max Holloway defeated McGregor via 69-second TKO after McGregor suffered a knee injury. The event was the No. 1 trending topic on X for four hours.
Dricus Du Plessis, who submitted Israel Adesanya in his first title defense, is scheduled to fight Kamaru Usman in the UFC Fight Night 281 main event on Saturday in Oklahoma City. Usman, a 39-year-old former welterweight champion, wore 'Braveheart' face paint at the ceremonial weigh-in.
BKB partnered with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to provide deputies with bare-knuckle boxing training using the BKB Trigon. The ring will be installed at the Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center gymnasium.
Amanda Serrano will defend her WBA and WBO women's Featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur on August 21, 2026, at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, in the first championship boxing match streamed live on TikTok. The bout will be contested over 12 two-minute rounds, a first for a unified women's world title fight.