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‘Gold belt mentality’: PFL finalist Josh Silveira explains why title would mean more than $1 million

BAD MMA News — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:56 +0000

Money is cool, but Josh Silveira is looking for something a bit more meaningful to his sense of martial arts accomplishment. For the second straight year, Silveira (12-1 MMA, 5-1 PFL) is on the verge of a $1 million prize. He faces former UFC fighter Impa Kasanganay (14-3 MMA, 4-0 PFL) in a light heavyweight final at 2023 PFL Championships . The event takes place Nov. 24 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., and streams on ESPN+

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Kayla Harrison unfazed by opponent switch for 2023 PFL Championships: ‘Any time, any place, anywhere, anyone’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:27:54 +0000

Kayla Harrison is excited to return regardless of her opponent. Harrison (15-1 MMA, 14-1 PFL) was originally scheduled to face Julia Budd at 2023 PFL Championships Nov.

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Clay Collard calls Nate Diaz’s boxing ‘dog sh*t,’ would love to enter ring again if money is right

BAD MMA News — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:52:13 +0000

Clay Collard would love to box Nate Diaz . Collard has boxed 18 times as a professional, amassing a 9-6-3 record. He hasn’t entered the ring since December 2021 but would be open to it with the right opportunity. Collard ripped Diaz for his performance against Jake Paul, where the Stockton superstar lost a unanimous decision this past August in what was his boxing debut. Collard is open to boxing Diaz, then meeting him in the cage. “If the money is right, I would love to box again,” Collard told MMA Junkie Radio.

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With Julia Budd out, Kayla Harrison vs. Aspen Ladd booked for 2023 PFL Championships

BAD MMA News — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:06:02 +0000

(Editor’s Note: This report was revised at 5:35 p.m. ET to include information from an official press release from PFL.) Kayla Harrison will return to action at 2023 PFL Championships in November, but not against her originally scheduled opponent.

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With Julia Budd out, Kayla Harrison vs. Aspen Ladd in the works for 2023 PFL Championships

BAD MMA News — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:44:20 +0000

Kayla Harrison will return to action at 2023 PFL Championships in November, but not against her originally scheduled opponent. Harrison (15-1 MMA, 14-1 PFL) was set to face Julia Budd at the final PFL event of 2023 on Nov. 24 at The Anthem in Washington. However, due to an undisclosed reason, Budd (17-6 MMA, 2-3 PFL) is now unable to compete. Luckily for Harrison, she will get to keep her planned fight date as the promotion is working on a new opponent in UFC veteran Aspen Ladd , who has stepped up on short notice

With Julia Budd out, Kayla Harrison vs. Aspen Ladd in the works for 2023 PFL Championships – MMA Junkie

Olivier Aubin-Mercier contemplating retirement after 2023 PFL Championships

BAD MMA News — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:06:45 +0000

Olivier Aubin-Mercier could be making the walk for the final time at the 2023 PFL Championships. Aubin-Mercier (20-5) will look to claim his second straight $1 million lightweight season win when he meets Clay Collard (24-10-1) on Nov.

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Sadibou Sy not surprised with Sean Strickland’s ascent to UFC champion: ‘We just help each other grow’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:11:49 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Sadibou Sy expected Sean Strickland to win the UFC middleweight title. Strickland pulled a stunning upset when he dethroned Israel Adesanya to become middleweight champion at UFC 293 . A main training partner of 2022 PFL welterweight champion Sy, both men have been instrumental in each other’s training camps. So, Sy knew just how good Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) is.

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After 2022 struggles, Marina Mokhnatkina confident she’ll win title at 2023 PFL Championships

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:48:17 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Marina Mokhnatkina feels rejuvenated for this season. Mokhnatkina (11-3 MMA, 5-1 PFL) split her two appearances in the 2022 PFL season, with her loss coming to formerly unbeaten Kayla Harrison by unanimous decision. She managed to rack up three wins over Yoko Higashi, Evelyn Martins, and an armbar finish of Amber Leibrock to secure her spot vs. 2022 PFL champion Larissa Pacheco in the 2023 PFL Championships on Nov. 23, which takes place at The Anthem in Washington D.C.

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After 2022 struggles, Marina Mokhnatkina confident she’ll win title at 2023 PFL Championships – MMA Junkie

Muhammad Ali’s grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh may turn pro with win at 2023 PFL Championships

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:12:26 +0000

LAS VEGAS – The Muhammad Ali lineage may have another professional fighter soon. Biaggio Ali Walsh , a grandson of the iconic boxer, has six amateur MMA fights under his belt and may decide to make the jump to the pro ranks after his next outing in November. At the 2023 PFL Championships on Nov. 23, Walsh returns to action again to face Joel Galarza Lopez, an undefeated amateur with three wins. If successful, it may be the moment that marks Walsh’s move to becoming the first pro MMA fighter in his fighting family’s lineage, alongside brother Nico Ali Walsh and aunt Laila Ali, who stuck with boxing as professionals.

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Sadibou Sy wants to prove he can outgrapple Magomed Magomedkerimov at 2023 PFL Championships

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:12:25 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Sadibou Sy is one of the most dangerous strikers on the entire PFL roster, but has plans on showing off more areas of his game in an upcoming championship bout. Looking to make it back-to-back welterweight title wins, Sy (16-6-2 MMA, 10-4-2 PFL) meets Magomed Magomedkerimov for the second time at the 2023 PFL Championships on Nov. 23. During the regular season, Sy added two impressive highlight clips to his reel during with a nasty knee to the body of Jarrah Al-Silawi and smooth walkoff wheel kick of Shane Mitchell. Magomedkerimov (33-6 MMA, 15-1 PFL) may look to avoid exchanges on the feet, which is something Sy welcomes.

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