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Sandton, South Africa EFC Bantamweight championship
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier has spoken openly about the alcohol-fueled airport incident that led to his arrest. Poirier connected the Father’s Day episode to retirement, depression and concern for his father, while admitting that he stopped following lessons previously learned in therapy.
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 brings Conor McGregor back against Max Holloway in Holloway vs. McGregor. Our UFC picks also back King Green over Terrance McKinney in Green vs. McKinney and Robert Whittaker over Nikita Krylov in Krylov vs. Whittaker.
Aline Pereira defends her Karate Combat flyweight title against former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez on July 24. The Miami card also features Sam Alvey vs. Uriah Hall, while Pereira returns after her win over Jade Masson-Wong.
OKTAGON 91: Engizek vs. Jotko 2 brings two title fights to Cologne. After Krzysztof Jotko ended Kerim Engizek’s decade-long unbeaten run, the middleweight champion wants revenge. Machaev vs. Palokaj adds another championship battle to a deep Oktagon MMA card.
Ariane Lipski has retired after losing to Jena Bishop at PFL San Diego. The former KSW champion leaves MMA after nearly 13 years, having also beaten Sumiko Inaba in her PFL debut and recorded a memorable UFC finish over Luana Carolina.
PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev saw AJ McKee hand Salamat Isbulaev his first professional loss, while Liz Carmouche, Rob Wilkinson and several rising contenders added memorable finishes. The PFL card also featured strong submission wins from Khasan Magomedsharipov, Jena Bishop and Cobey Fehr.
Iranian MMA fighter Milad Shahbazi was reportedly detained again immediately after his first court hearing on June 5. His family says authorities have provided no clear information about his condition, the reason for his re-arrest or his current legal status at Lakan Prison in Rasht.
Cris Cyborg will end her legendary MMA career against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa. The former Strikeforce and Bellator champion built her legacy through wins over Gina Carano, Holly Holm and Tonya Evinger, with Amanda Nunes handing her one of only two career defeats.
Watch the EFC 135 main event recap as Faeez Jacobs defeats Gift Walker in a five-round classic. Jacobs retained the EFC bantamweight championship before EFC 136 brings Sanchez vs Swanepoel to Johannesburg.
Watch the official EFC 135 weigh-in highlights before Faeez Jacobs vs Gift Walker headlines Johannesburg. The EFC Worldwide main card also features Maqam vs Sita, Obasi vs Van der Merwe and Mouneimne vs Van Wyk.
Watch the EFC 135 countdown before Faeez Jacobs vs Gift Walker headlines Johannesburg. Jacobs defends the bantamweight championship against former flyweight king Walker, while EFC Worldwide delivers a deep supporting card.
Go behind the scenes before Faeez Jacobs vs Gift Walker in EFC 135 ENGAGED Episode 1. Champion Jacobs and challenger Walker trade warnings ahead of a major bantamweight championship main event for EFC Worldwide in Johannesburg.
Watch the build-up to Faeez Jacobs vs Gift Walker, the bantamweight championship main event at EFC 135 in Johannesburg. Jacobs defends his title against Walker as EFC Worldwide brings another major title fight to South Africa.
