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Articles by Donagh Corby – Combat Sports Coverage

McGregor Praises BKFC Fighter After Severe Facial Injury in Title Bout

Conor McGregor lauded two BKFC athletes following a championship fight where one participant sustained a gruesome facial injury.

Top Welterweight Warns Islam Makhachev About Jack Della Maddalena Matchup

Islam Makhachev received a caution regarding potential difficulties in challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title. The lightweight champion has confirmed his plans…

Conor McGregor Reacts to Jose Aldo`s Second Retirement from MMA

Conor McGregor offered a brief tribute to his long-time rival, Jose Aldo, following Aldo`s decision to retire from mixed martial arts for the second time.

Paddy Pimblett`s Significant Weight Gain Post-Fight Shocks Fans

Paddy Pimblett surprised observers with a substantial increase in weight quickly after his most significant career victory, appearing to jump multiple weight classes.

Andrew Tate Spars Against 50 Opponents, Including Former UFC Fighter

Andrew Tate demonstrated his kickboxing prowess in anticipation of a rumored return to fighting, enduring a challenging sparring session against 50 different partners.

Dana White Skips UFC 315 Press Conference, Delays International Fight Week Headliner Announcement

Dana White chose not to meet with the press after UFC 315, leaving the main event for International Fight Week still unconfirmed.

Jack Della Maddalena Aims to Avenge Countryman Against Islam Makhachev

Jack Della Maddalena expressed his intention to face Islam Makhachev in his initial title defense, seeking to avenge Alexander Volkanovski`s previous losses to Makhachev.

New Champion Crowned at UFC 315 as Jack Della Maddalena Defeats Belal Muhammad

Jack Della Maddalena secured a close decision victory over Belal Muhammad, claiming the welterweight world title in Montreal.

Caolan Loughran Explains PFL Move After Leaving UFC Despite Win

Caolan Loughran confirmed his transition to the PFL promotion following his release from the UFC, despite having won his last fight.

UFC 315 LIVE Updates: Stream Information and Start Times for Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena

Information regarding the live stream, start times, and updates for the UFC 315 event featuring Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena in Montreal.

Paul Hughes Delivers Vicious Knockout in PFL Belfast Main Event

Paul Hughes marked his return to Belfast with a brutal first-round knockout win over Bruno Miranda, setting up a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov.

Demetrious Johnson`s Touching Moment Coaching Street Fighter to First Win

Demetrious Johnson shared an emotional phone call with `Death Sentence,` a street fighter he coached to victory for the first time.

Dakota Ditcheva Scheduled to Return for PFL Africa Launch in Cape Town

Dakota Ditcheva is set to compete in the PFL cage again as the promotion expands into Africa with a new event series starting in Cape Town.

Former UFC Fighter Defends Bo Nickal Against `Fraud Check` Criticisms Post-Loss

Bo Nickal faced harsh fan criticism after his initial UFC defeat, but a popular former fighter defended him against claims of being a `fraud`.

Logan Paul Agrees to Rematch Bradley Martyn for Six Figures After Bare Knuckle Fight

Logan Paul stated willingness to accept $100,000 for another fight against Bradley Martyn, following their previously undisclosed bare-knuckle match.

Dana White`s Involvement Will Boost Canelo vs. Crawford Super-Fight Interest, Says UFC Legend

According to Daniel Cormier, Dana White`s foray into boxing will significantly heighten the public interest in the major bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

Fan Favorite Pulled From Anticipated UFC 316 Fight Due to Injury

A popular fighter was removed from a highly awaited bout at UFC 316 after sustaining an injury requiring surgical intervention.

World`s Strongest Man Eddie Hall Felt `Anorexic` Despite Heavy Weight for KO Win

Eddie Hall claimed he felt unusually light, describing himself as `anorexic,` despite weighing over 330 lbs for his quick knockout victory in his MMA debut.

Lewis McGrillen Looks Towards PFL World Tournament After Showcase Bouts

Lewis McGrillen chose exhibition matches over the PFL world tournament this year but is considering participation in the future.

Bo Nickal`s Past Prediction About Khamzat Chimaev Resurfaces After UFC Loss

Following his first defeat in the UFC, Bo Nickal`s earlier comment suggesting he would be a heavy favorite against Khamzat Chimaev was brought up again.

By Murray Blackwood

Murray Blackwood calls Leeds home, but you'll often find him ringside at fight events across the UK. Specializing in MMA and traditional martial arts coverage, Murray brings a practitioner's eye to his reporting, having trained in judo since childhood.

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