4 days ago
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: (L-R) Opponents Joshua Van of Myanmar and Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil face off during the UFC 331 press conference at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
The next numbered event on the UFC schedule takes place on Saturday, September 19, from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. That event, UFC 331, is headlined by a ***** le fight and a possible ***** le eliminator. In the UFC 331 main event, current flyweight champion Joshua Van puts his ***** le on the line against the man he defeated for that crown, Alexandre Pantoja. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan meets Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight contest that could determine the next foe for 155-pound champion Justin Gaethje. We look at the opening betting odds and early line movement for the two fights at the top of the UFC 331 marquee.
Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Maurício Ruffy
Patrício Pitbull vs. Choi Doo-ho
Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega
Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski
Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf
Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain
Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brunno Ferreira
Giga Chikadze vs. Joanderson Brito
Casey O'Neill vs. Eduarda Moura
Ryan Gandra vs. Osman Diaz
Michael Aswell Jr. vs. Yoo Joo-sang
#alexandre #Event #august #arena
The next numbered event on the UFC schedule takes place on Saturday, September 19, from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. That event, UFC 331, is headlined by a ***** le fight and a possible ***** le eliminator. In the UFC 331 main event, current flyweight champion Joshua Van puts his ***** le on the line against the man he defeated for that crown, Alexandre Pantoja. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan meets Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight contest that could determine the next foe for 155-pound champion Justin Gaethje. We look at the opening betting odds and early line movement for the two fights at the top of the UFC 331 marquee.
Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Maurício Ruffy
Patrício Pitbull vs. Choi Doo-ho
Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega
Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski
Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf
Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain
Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brunno Ferreira
Giga Chikadze vs. Joanderson Brito
Casey O'Neill vs. Eduarda Moura
Ryan Gandra vs. Osman Diaz
Michael Aswell Jr. vs. Yoo Joo-sang
#alexandre #Event #august #arena
6 days ago
Italian giants Napoli are in talks to sign FC Lorient midfielder Noah Cadiou (27), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri.
Cadiou shone for Les Merlus last season. The France-born midfielder impressed with his physicality as well as his technicality on the ball. He has started both of Les Merlus' Ligue 1 games this season under new manager Alexandre Dujeux, however, it was during Saturday night's defeat to ESTAC Troyes that links with a move across the Alpine border emerged.
Tavolieri understands that Napoli are looking to sign Cadiou before the closure of the transfer window on Tuesday night. The Italian side have already made contact with their counterparts at Lorient. Talks are currently ongoing. It is Max Allegri who is leading the recruitment of the Guadeoupe international.
Les Merlus, under no obligation to sell the player, value the player at €9m. It is an attainable figure for a club with the wealth of Napoli.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
#italian #lorient
Cadiou shone for Les Merlus last season. The France-born midfielder impressed with his physicality as well as his technicality on the ball. He has started both of Les Merlus' Ligue 1 games this season under new manager Alexandre Dujeux, however, it was during Saturday night's defeat to ESTAC Troyes that links with a move across the Alpine border emerged.
Tavolieri understands that Napoli are looking to sign Cadiou before the closure of the transfer window on Tuesday night. The Italian side have already made contact with their counterparts at Lorient. Talks are currently ongoing. It is Max Allegri who is leading the recruitment of the Guadeoupe international.
Les Merlus, under no obligation to sell the player, value the player at €9m. It is an attainable figure for a club with the wealth of Napoli.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
#italian #lorient
19 days ago
Unfinished business gets the Hollywood treatment.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight champion Joshua Van defends his ******* le for the second time in a rematch against former 125-pound kingpin Alexandre Pantoja in UFC 331's main event on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, inside Crypto.com Arena—formerly known as Staples Center—in Los Angeles, California.
In the co-main event, No. 2-ranked Lightweight and almost-title challenger Arman Tsarukyan finally returns to action against Brazilian knockout artist Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round fight with major championship implications.
Today, the promotion released UFC 331's official marketing poster on social media.
Check it out below:
#title #hollywood #fighting #flyweight
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight champion Joshua Van defends his ******* le for the second time in a rematch against former 125-pound kingpin Alexandre Pantoja in UFC 331's main event on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, inside Crypto.com Arena—formerly known as Staples Center—in Los Angeles, California.
In the co-main event, No. 2-ranked Lightweight and almost-title challenger Arman Tsarukyan finally returns to action against Brazilian knockout artist Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round fight with major championship implications.
Today, the promotion released UFC 331's official marketing poster on social media.
Check it out below:
#title #hollywood #fighting #flyweight
19 days ago
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another week of rankings in the UFC. That was a wild fight card we had for UFC 330, in which we saw both champions defend their belts successfully. We also saw a ton of upsets in this card that turned the entire betting world upside down.
However, now that UFC 330 is in the past, we look forward to UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento. This fight night will feature Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez versus Gregory Rodrigues for the main event.
That being said, let's get to this week's rankings and see who made it. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you.
MORE: UFC 330 results: Islam Makhachev rides out **** le defense, Mackenzie Dern dominates
Joshua Van remains at tenth even after his amazing win against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328. Since then, it's been quiet, but now the wait is finally over. Van will be facing Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19th, in Los Angeles, CA. After seeing them face to face at UFC 330's media day, I can't wait for these two to finally square off in a fair fight with no injuries.
#everyone #rankings #card
However, now that UFC 330 is in the past, we look forward to UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento. This fight night will feature Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez versus Gregory Rodrigues for the main event.
That being said, let's get to this week's rankings and see who made it. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you.
MORE: UFC 330 results: Islam Makhachev rides out **** le defense, Mackenzie Dern dominates
Joshua Van remains at tenth even after his amazing win against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328. Since then, it's been quiet, but now the wait is finally over. Van will be facing Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19th, in Los Angeles, CA. After seeing them face to face at UFC 330's media day, I can't wait for these two to finally square off in a fair fight with no injuries.
#everyone #rankings #card
20 days ago
Alexandre Pantoja looks to get his UFC belt back at UFC 331.
The former UFC flyweight champion lost his belt against Joshua Van last December when he suffered an injury in the first round, but gets his anticipated rematch in the UFC 331 main event at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sept. 19.
Arman Tsakruyan makes his long-awaited return against Mauricio Ruffy in a pivotal lightweight contest. The winner of the UFC 331 co-main event could get a ****** le shot against UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
Patricio Pitbull, who has lost two of his three UFC fights since coming over from Bellator, faces Doo Ho Choi, who has won three straight fights, on the main card.
Former UFC featherweight ****** le contender Brian Ortega is once again slated to face Renato Moicano after dropping out of a fight against Moicano earlier this year.
#belt #Event
The former UFC flyweight champion lost his belt against Joshua Van last December when he suffered an injury in the first round, but gets his anticipated rematch in the UFC 331 main event at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sept. 19.
Arman Tsakruyan makes his long-awaited return against Mauricio Ruffy in a pivotal lightweight contest. The winner of the UFC 331 co-main event could get a ****** le shot against UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
Patricio Pitbull, who has lost two of his three UFC fights since coming over from Bellator, faces Doo Ho Choi, who has won three straight fights, on the main card.
Former UFC featherweight ****** le contender Brian Ortega is once again slated to face Renato Moicano after dropping out of a fight against Moicano earlier this year.
#belt #Event
22 days ago
If you didn't think reigning UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and former ****** leholder Alexandre Pantoja were enemies then Friday's UFC 331 pre-fight press conference certainly set the record straight.
The new champ and the old champ really don't like each other.
Van and Pantoja first met back at UFC 323 in Dec. 2025, but that flyweight ****** le fight ended in disaster. Pantoja, who was the reigning and defending champion at the time, injured his arm just 26 seconds into the fight (watch HERE). While some may have looked at it as a cheap victory for Van that didn't stop the young flyweight from stepping into the role as champion. As Pantoja recovered from his injury Van successfully defended the 125-pound ****** le against Tatsuo Taira at UFC 328 this past May in one of the best flyweight fights of all time.
The budding rivals will finally run it back when they meet atop UFC 331 on Sept. 19 from Los Angeles, California. It will be Van's second-straight ****** le defense and Pantoja's first action since coughing up the belt eight months ago. Needless to say, Van and Pantoja are eager to get back into the Octagon and prove who the best flyweight in the world is.
On Friday, the two men took to the stage for UFC 331's pre-fight press conference. While they are usually reserved and respectful towards their opponents, Van and Pantoja were everything but when the microphones went live. Both flyweights talked trash on stage and at one point Pantoja got out of his chair and tried to press Van. Luckily, UFC CEO Dana White was right in the middle of it to prevent Pantoja from doing something he'd regret.
#didn 't
The new champ and the old champ really don't like each other.
Van and Pantoja first met back at UFC 323 in Dec. 2025, but that flyweight ****** le fight ended in disaster. Pantoja, who was the reigning and defending champion at the time, injured his arm just 26 seconds into the fight (watch HERE). While some may have looked at it as a cheap victory for Van that didn't stop the young flyweight from stepping into the role as champion. As Pantoja recovered from his injury Van successfully defended the 125-pound ****** le against Tatsuo Taira at UFC 328 this past May in one of the best flyweight fights of all time.
The budding rivals will finally run it back when they meet atop UFC 331 on Sept. 19 from Los Angeles, California. It will be Van's second-straight ****** le defense and Pantoja's first action since coughing up the belt eight months ago. Needless to say, Van and Pantoja are eager to get back into the Octagon and prove who the best flyweight in the world is.
On Friday, the two men took to the stage for UFC 331's pre-fight press conference. While they are usually reserved and respectful towards their opponents, Van and Pantoja were everything but when the microphones went live. Both flyweights talked trash on stage and at one point Pantoja got out of his chair and tried to press Van. Luckily, UFC CEO Dana White was right in the middle of it to prevent Pantoja from doing something he'd regret.
#didn 't
22 days ago
Dana White wasn't taking any risks with Arman Tsarukyan.
On Friday, the UFC held its first press conference for next month's UFC 331 card, which takes place in Los Angeles and is headlined by a flyweight ***** le rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. The co-main event for the card is a lightweight ***** le eliminator bout between Tsarukyan and Maurio Ruffy, and when it came time for Tsarukyan and Ruffy to face off after the press conference, Dana White was not about to let Tsarukyan do anything crazy.
Tsarukyan has become notorious in recent years for his tomfoolery outside of the cage, infamously headbutting Dan Hooker at their final faceoff before their fight at UFC Qatar last year. So, when the two came together for the first time and Ruffy held a fist out, White immediately intervened when Tsarukyan began to walk forward and had the two pulled apart to prevent any mishaps.
The main event faceoff was perhaps even more intense. Van and Pantoja argued throughout much of the press conference beforehand, with Pantoja even attempting to confront Van, so when the two finally came face-to-face, things got quite chippy.
UFC 331 takes place on Sep. 19 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
#tsarukyan #came #dana
On Friday, the UFC held its first press conference for next month's UFC 331 card, which takes place in Los Angeles and is headlined by a flyweight ***** le rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. The co-main event for the card is a lightweight ***** le eliminator bout between Tsarukyan and Maurio Ruffy, and when it came time for Tsarukyan and Ruffy to face off after the press conference, Dana White was not about to let Tsarukyan do anything crazy.
Tsarukyan has become notorious in recent years for his tomfoolery outside of the cage, infamously headbutting Dan Hooker at their final faceoff before their fight at UFC Qatar last year. So, when the two came together for the first time and Ruffy held a fist out, White immediately intervened when Tsarukyan began to walk forward and had the two pulled apart to prevent any mishaps.
The main event faceoff was perhaps even more intense. Van and Pantoja argued throughout much of the press conference beforehand, with Pantoja even attempting to confront Van, so when the two finally came face-to-face, things got quite chippy.
UFC 331 takes place on Sep. 19 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
#tsarukyan #came #dana
22 days ago
PHILADELPHIA – The build to UFC 331 is officially underway after the kick-off press conference on Friday featuring top athletes from the card.
UFC 331 takes place Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (Paramount+), and featured a flyweight **** le rematch in the main event. Champion Joshua Van (16-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) attempts to make his second defense against former champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) in an essential rebooking from when the belt switched hands in December after Pantoja suffered an arm injury just seconds into the contest.
The co-headliner, meanwhile, sees Arman Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) looks to further solidify a lightweight **** le shot against Mauricio Ruffy (14-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC), who can achieve a trajectory-changing win of his own in the 155-pound **** le scene.
All four athletes were on hand to answer questions from reporters about UFC 331, then afterward participated in their first set of faceoffs.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: UFC 331 first faceoffs with Van vs. Pantoja 2, Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy
#tsarukyan #first #philadelphia
UFC 331 takes place Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (Paramount+), and featured a flyweight **** le rematch in the main event. Champion Joshua Van (16-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) attempts to make his second defense against former champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) in an essential rebooking from when the belt switched hands in December after Pantoja suffered an arm injury just seconds into the contest.
The co-headliner, meanwhile, sees Arman Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) looks to further solidify a lightweight **** le shot against Mauricio Ruffy (14-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC), who can achieve a trajectory-changing win of his own in the 155-pound **** le scene.
All four athletes were on hand to answer questions from reporters about UFC 331, then afterward participated in their first set of faceoffs.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: UFC 331 first faceoffs with Van vs. Pantoja 2, Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy
#tsarukyan #first #philadelphia
24 days ago
One of AlexandrePantoja's coaches is excited about the former champ's Octagonreturn.
Nearly eight months after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight ******* le to Joshua Vandue to an arm injury in the opening minute of their UFC 323 matchup, Pantoja will have an opportunity to reclaimthe belt when the two meet again in the UFC331 main event on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in LosAngeles.
According to American Top Team strength and conditioning coach EvertonOliveira, the injury hasn't impeded Pantoja's development.
Pantoja was a dominant champion going into his ******* le defenseagainst Van last year. However, after the challenger caught hiskick, "The Cannibal" used his forearm as a frame while falling tothe canvas. An awkward landing saw Pantoja immediately indicatethat his arm was injured, prompting the referee to step in.
"It was an extremely positive surprise the way Pantoja responded tothe injury," Oliveira told Sherdog. "It was a serious one, but hedidn't have to undergo surgery. The following week, he was alreadydoing physical therapy."
Oliveira believes Pantoja's recovery was going so well that theformer champion could have returned in May if needed.
"Thanks to his dedication and commitment, his recovery wasamazing," Oliveira added. "Let's say that if the UFC had needed himto return in May, he would have been ready."
The coach then emphasized that the additional time away from thecompetition after Pantoja recovered could ultimately benefit theformer 125-pound king.
"Before the injury, during his last camp, he was already goingthrough the best phase of his career," Oliveira said. "This timeaway from training only increased his motivation. I'm excited tosee this Pantoja 2.0 turbo version, with a performance above hisnormal level. He's more mature and at his physical and technicalprime."
#excited #title #coach #champion
Nearly eight months after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight ******* le to Joshua Vandue to an arm injury in the opening minute of their UFC 323 matchup, Pantoja will have an opportunity to reclaimthe belt when the two meet again in the UFC331 main event on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in LosAngeles.
According to American Top Team strength and conditioning coach EvertonOliveira, the injury hasn't impeded Pantoja's development.
Pantoja was a dominant champion going into his ******* le defenseagainst Van last year. However, after the challenger caught hiskick, "The Cannibal" used his forearm as a frame while falling tothe canvas. An awkward landing saw Pantoja immediately indicatethat his arm was injured, prompting the referee to step in.
"It was an extremely positive surprise the way Pantoja responded tothe injury," Oliveira told Sherdog. "It was a serious one, but hedidn't have to undergo surgery. The following week, he was alreadydoing physical therapy."
Oliveira believes Pantoja's recovery was going so well that theformer champion could have returned in May if needed.
"Thanks to his dedication and commitment, his recovery wasamazing," Oliveira added. "Let's say that if the UFC had needed himto return in May, he would have been ready."
The coach then emphasized that the additional time away from thecompetition after Pantoja recovered could ultimately benefit theformer 125-pound king.
"Before the injury, during his last camp, he was already goingthrough the best phase of his career," Oliveira said. "This timeaway from training only increased his motivation. I'm excited tosee this Pantoja 2.0 turbo version, with a performance above hisnormal level. He's more mature and at his physical and technicalprime."
#excited #title #coach #champion
25 days ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings following the UFC Vegas 120 mixed martial arts (MMA) event last weekend on Paramount+. Surging lightweight contender Quillan Salkilld jumped up to No. 6 after his dominant submission win over veteran bruiser Mateusz Gamrot, while "Gamer" tumbled three spots to No. 9. In addition, women's strawweight phenom Alexia Thainara rose three spots in the 115-pound weight class by taking down fellow Brazilian Amanda Lemos.
Check out the updated UFC Meta Rankings below (for an explanation on how they work click here).
Champion: Joshua Van
1. Alexandre Pantoja
2. Manel Kape
3. Brandon Royval
4. Tatsuro Taira
5. Asu Almabayev
6. Lone'er Kavanagh
7. Ramazan Temirov
8. Kyoji Horiguchi
9. Amir Albazi
10. Brandon Moreno
11. Kevin Borjas
12. Mitch Raposo
13. Sumudaerji
14. Alessandro Costa
15. Alex Perez
Champion: Petr Yan
#spots #ultimate #championship #vegas
Check out the updated UFC Meta Rankings below (for an explanation on how they work click here).
Champion: Joshua Van
1. Alexandre Pantoja
2. Manel Kape
3. Brandon Royval
4. Tatsuro Taira
5. Asu Almabayev
6. Lone'er Kavanagh
7. Ramazan Temirov
8. Kyoji Horiguchi
9. Amir Albazi
10. Brandon Moreno
11. Kevin Borjas
12. Mitch Raposo
13. Sumudaerji
14. Alessandro Costa
15. Alex Perez
Champion: Petr Yan
#spots #ultimate #championship #vegas
26 days ago
Luann de Lesseps wants Jennifer Lopez to know that she understands she's "Jenny From the Block," not "from the 'hood." The former Real Housewives of New York City star mixed up the lyrics to J.Lo's 2002 hit during a recent episode of the Bravo spin-off The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.
During a confessional following a conversation about whether she should be referred to as "Countess" or "Lu," given her former marriage to French count Alexandre de Lesseps, Luann responded, "I'm really just Lu from Connecticut. … Like J.Lo is from … the 'hood?"
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#luann #former
During a confessional following a conversation about whether she should be referred to as "Countess" or "Lu," given her former marriage to French count Alexandre de Lesseps, Luann responded, "I'm really just Lu from Connecticut. … Like J.Lo is from … the 'hood?"
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#luann #former
26 days ago
Luann de Lesseps flubs Jennifer Lopez's "Jenny From the Block" nickname on the premiere of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.
"I'm a little embarrassed. I hope J. Lo is not upset with me because I love her," Luann tells EW.
RHUGT kicked off on Bravo Sunday night and follows seven Housewives on a road trip to different cities.
If Jennifer Lopez tunes into The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, she's in for a surprise.
OG Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps brings up the pop icon on Sunday's premiere of the Bravo spinoff after a discussion about whether or not her costars should call her "Countess" or "Lu." (Luann was previously married to French Count Alexandre de Lesseps, earning her the ****** le of Countess, which she has since turned into a brand for her cabaret show.)
#housewives #real #jennifer #bravo
"I'm a little embarrassed. I hope J. Lo is not upset with me because I love her," Luann tells EW.
RHUGT kicked off on Bravo Sunday night and follows seven Housewives on a road trip to different cities.
If Jennifer Lopez tunes into The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, she's in for a surprise.
OG Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps brings up the pop icon on Sunday's premiere of the Bravo spinoff after a discussion about whether or not her costars should call her "Countess" or "Lu." (Luann was previously married to French Count Alexandre de Lesseps, earning her the ****** le of Countess, which she has since turned into a brand for her cabaret show.)
#housewives #real #jennifer #bravo
30 days ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently announced the upcoming UFC 331 event on Paramount+, locked and loaded for Sat., Sept. 19, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Headlining the "City of Angels" fight card will be the flyweight championship rematch pitting Joshua Van (c) against Alexandre Pantoja, a rematch from their UFC 323 ***** le fight that ended in injury.
In the UFC 331 co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan will continue his march back toward a second lightweight ***** le shot when he collides with Brazilian bruiser Mauricio Ruffy. In heavyweight action, Olympic hero Gable Steveson logs his second fight for UFC against the unheralded Sean Sharaf while karate whiz kid Robelis Despaigne gets a another shot at Octagon glory opposite Australian punching bag Tai Tuivasa.
BetOnline.ag with the opening odds:
Joshua Van -105
Alexandre Pantoja -120
Arman Tsarukyan -400
Mauricio Ruffy +315
#pantoja #arman
In the UFC 331 co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan will continue his march back toward a second lightweight ***** le shot when he collides with Brazilian bruiser Mauricio Ruffy. In heavyweight action, Olympic hero Gable Steveson logs his second fight for UFC against the unheralded Sean Sharaf while karate whiz kid Robelis Despaigne gets a another shot at Octagon glory opposite Australian punching bag Tai Tuivasa.
BetOnline.ag with the opening odds:
Joshua Van -105
Alexandre Pantoja -120
Arman Tsarukyan -400
Mauricio Ruffy +315
#pantoja #arman
1 month ago
For weeks rumors have swirled that a rematch between former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and No. 2 ranked contender Arman Tsarukyan was all but signed, sealed and delivered. The fight promotion had other plans.
Tsarukyan (23-3) will instead face No. 7 ranked Mauricio Ruffy (14-2) in the UFC 331 co-main event in a five-round fight. UFC 331 takes place on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and is headlined by a flyweight championship rematch between ***** leholder Joshua Van and former champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Tsarukyan will enter the bout riding a five-fight winning streak. He last fought at UFC Fight Night 265 last November defeating Dan Hooker via submission. The finish earned him a 'Performance of the Night' bonus.
Ruffy has won back-to-back fights and is coming off a TKO win over Michael Chandler at the UFC Freedom 250 event at The White House in June.
The event will mark the promotion's sixth visit to Los Angeles but the first in eight years. The last time the octagon was in L.A. was for UFC 227 in August 2018.
#last #rematch #former
Tsarukyan (23-3) will instead face No. 7 ranked Mauricio Ruffy (14-2) in the UFC 331 co-main event in a five-round fight. UFC 331 takes place on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and is headlined by a flyweight championship rematch between ***** leholder Joshua Van and former champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Tsarukyan will enter the bout riding a five-fight winning streak. He last fought at UFC Fight Night 265 last November defeating Dan Hooker via submission. The finish earned him a 'Performance of the Night' bonus.
Ruffy has won back-to-back fights and is coming off a TKO win over Michael Chandler at the UFC Freedom 250 event at The White House in June.
The event will mark the promotion's sixth visit to Los Angeles but the first in eight years. The last time the octagon was in L.A. was for UFC 227 in August 2018.
#last #rematch #former
1 month ago
A rematch is on tap for Cali.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to Crypto.com Arena — a.k.a. Staples Center — in Los Angeles, California, for UFC 331 on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, and the promotion is bringing a pretty loaded card with it.
In the main event, UFC Flyweight champion Joshua Van runs it back with longtime champion Alexandre Pantoja after their first encounter ended in an awful injury.
In the co-main event, No. 2-ranked Lightweight and almost-title challenger Arman Tsarukyan finally returns to action against Brazilian knockout artist Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round fight with major ***** le implications.
Pantoja and Van collided in the co-main event of UFC 323, but the fight lasted only 26 seconds after then-champion Pantoja dislocated his elbow and Van became champion in one of the most unfortunate ***** le changes in recent memory.
#main #fight #cali #fighting
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to Crypto.com Arena — a.k.a. Staples Center — in Los Angeles, California, for UFC 331 on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, and the promotion is bringing a pretty loaded card with it.
In the main event, UFC Flyweight champion Joshua Van runs it back with longtime champion Alexandre Pantoja after their first encounter ended in an awful injury.
In the co-main event, No. 2-ranked Lightweight and almost-title challenger Arman Tsarukyan finally returns to action against Brazilian knockout artist Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round fight with major ***** le implications.
Pantoja and Van collided in the co-main event of UFC 323, but the fight lasted only 26 seconds after then-champion Pantoja dislocated his elbow and Van became champion in one of the most unfortunate ***** le changes in recent memory.
#main #fight #cali #fighting
1 month ago
The main event for UFC 331 is finally set with Joshua Van defending his flyweight ***** le in a rematch against former champion Alexandre Pantoja, who is now healthy and ready to compete again.
In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round fight between lightweights who are both jockeying for a ***** le shot against current champion Justin Gaethje.
The main event features Pantoja making his return to action after a freak injury ended his dominant ***** le reign in his first fight against Van in 2025. Pantoja fell awkwardly during an exchange and his arm popped, which forced the fight to be stopped in the opening round.
While he recovered, Van took over as UFC flyweight champion and made a successful defense of his ***** le in a potential Fight of the Year candidate against Tatsuro Taira in May. Now Van looks to settle any debates about his championship reign when he faces Pantoja in a rematch now scheduled for September.
In the co-main event, widely considered the top lightweight contender in the UFC, Tsarukyan returns after spending the better part of the past year making a name for himself in RAF where he's been wrestling almost every month. Now he gets back to business in the UFC trying to build on his five-fight win streak, which includes wins over Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush and Dan Hooker.
#flyweight
In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round fight between lightweights who are both jockeying for a ***** le shot against current champion Justin Gaethje.
The main event features Pantoja making his return to action after a freak injury ended his dominant ***** le reign in his first fight against Van in 2025. Pantoja fell awkwardly during an exchange and his arm popped, which forced the fight to be stopped in the opening round.
While he recovered, Van took over as UFC flyweight champion and made a successful defense of his ***** le in a potential Fight of the Year candidate against Tatsuro Taira in May. Now Van looks to settle any debates about his championship reign when he faces Pantoja in a rematch now scheduled for September.
In the co-main event, widely considered the top lightweight contender in the UFC, Tsarukyan returns after spending the better part of the past year making a name for himself in RAF where he's been wrestling almost every month. Now he gets back to business in the UFC trying to build on his five-fight win streak, which includes wins over Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush and Dan Hooker.
#flyweight
1 month ago
The UFC flyweight ******* le rematch is on the books.
Champion Joshua Van and former ******* leholder Alexandre Pantoja will run it back Sept. 19 at UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the promotion announced.
Van (17-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) and Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) initially collided at UFC 323 in December – and that's essentially what the fight was in a nutshell. It was one single collision. Van caught a Pantoja kick in the opening seconds and dumped the then-champion to the canvas. As Pantoja fell, he planted his left arm on the mat – causing fight-ending injury.
Despite the gruesome optics, Pantoja suffered a dislocation and is back competing for gold again nine months later. As Pantoja recovered, Van fought Tatsuro Taira in May and won by fifth-round knockout. The win extended his streak to seven in a row.
Champion Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja – for flyweight ******* le
#pantoja #title #Crypto
Champion Joshua Van and former ******* leholder Alexandre Pantoja will run it back Sept. 19 at UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the promotion announced.
Van (17-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) and Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) initially collided at UFC 323 in December – and that's essentially what the fight was in a nutshell. It was one single collision. Van caught a Pantoja kick in the opening seconds and dumped the then-champion to the canvas. As Pantoja fell, he planted his left arm on the mat – causing fight-ending injury.
Despite the gruesome optics, Pantoja suffered a dislocation and is back competing for gold again nine months later. As Pantoja recovered, Van fought Tatsuro Taira in May and won by fifth-round knockout. The win extended his streak to seven in a row.
Champion Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja – for flyweight ******* le
#pantoja #title #Crypto
1 month ago
Steve Erceg and Ramazan Temirov meet in the UFC Fight Night 282 co-feature Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie ****** yst Dan Tom.
Last event's results: 3-2
UFC main cards, 2026: 75-41-1
Erceg (14-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) looks to make it three straight wins after victories over Ode Osbourne and Tim Elliott. The former ****** le challenger fought for the belt at UFC 301, but lost a decision to then-champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Temirov (19-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) looks to win his third UFC fight in as many appearances. He has won his first pair of outings by stopping CJ Vergara and winning a decision against Charles Johnson. Temirov is currently on an 11-fight winning streak.
#fight #erceg #looks #winning
Last event's results: 3-2
UFC main cards, 2026: 75-41-1
Erceg (14-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) looks to make it three straight wins after victories over Ode Osbourne and Tim Elliott. The former ****** le challenger fought for the belt at UFC 301, but lost a decision to then-champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Temirov (19-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) looks to win his third UFC fight in as many appearances. He has won his first pair of outings by stopping CJ Vergara and winning a decision against Charles Johnson. Temirov is currently on an 11-fight winning streak.
#fight #erceg #looks #winning
2 months ago
Under contract with Ajax until 2027, Branco van den Boomen (30) is reported to have terminated his contract with the Amsterdam club, according to information from Mohamed Toubache-Ter.
Now a free agent, the Dutchman is expected to sign for Angers SCO – where he was on loan last winter – on a three-year deal, running until 2029.
A former Toulouse FC player (23 goals and 45 ***** ists in 121 matches), the midfielder left France in the summer of 2023 to return to the Netherlands, where his spell with the Ajaccides ultimately did not go as he had hoped.
Plagued by several injuries that kept him sidelined, at times for many weeks, van den Boomen ultimately never managed to establish himself as an undisputed first-team regular at a club where he had previously played in the youth ranks.
And it was at Angers that the Veldhoven-born player finally regained regular playing time, starting 14 of the 15 matches (one ***** ist) he featured in under Alexandre Dujeux during the 2025-26 season.
Now a free agent, the Dutchman is expected to sign for Angers SCO – where he was on loan last winter – on a three-year deal, running until 2029.
A former Toulouse FC player (23 goals and 45 ***** ists in 121 matches), the midfielder left France in the summer of 2023 to return to the Netherlands, where his spell with the Ajaccides ultimately did not go as he had hoped.
Plagued by several injuries that kept him sidelined, at times for many weeks, van den Boomen ultimately never managed to establish himself as an undisputed first-team regular at a club where he had previously played in the youth ranks.
And it was at Angers that the Veldhoven-born player finally regained regular playing time, starting 14 of the 15 matches (one ***** ist) he featured in under Alexandre Dujeux during the 2025-26 season.
2 months ago
North West made a statement at Vetements' Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week, debuting an edgy new faux facial-piercing look that perfectly matched her signature alternative style. The 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West arrived in blue pigtails with her apparent angel-bite lip studs drawing attention. But North was far from the only headline-making guest. Sharon Stone returned to the runway for the first time in more than three decades, while Britney Spears' sons Sean Preston and Jayden James both took to the catwalk in their modelling debuts. Olivia Palermo, Natalia Vodianova and Alexandre Grimaldi were also among the glamorous crowd.
North West ensured all eyes were on her with an edgy all-black Vetements look. The 13-year-old paired an oversized graphic top with a pleated mini skirt, sheer tights and chunky black boots wrapped in oversized silver chains. Her vivid turquoise-blue hair was styled into high pigtails, while her apparent faux lip, cheek and nose jewellery, spiked collar and dramatic manga-inspired makeup gave the outfit a full punk-pop finish.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's eldest son, Sean Preston Spears, made a confident runway appearance in a striking all-black ensemble. He wore a long satin-finish black coat with graphic patches and labels , layered over a black **** on-down shirt and necktie. Faded blue jeans and glossy black shoes gave the tailored look a deliberately undone edge, perfectly suited to Vetements' subversive approach to menswear.
Jayden joined his older brother Sean on the Vetements runway, opting for a more stripped-back take on the collection. Britney's younger son wore a fitted white tank top with relaxed pale-blue jeans, finished with a brown leather belt, oversized buckle and a cluster of chains at his hip. Dark leather shoes and softly tousled hair completed the effortless, off-duty look.
Sharon made one of the show's most memorable runway appearances, returning to the Paris Fashion Week catwalk more than 30 years after her last turn for Valentino. The Basic Instinct star wore an oversized white blazer over a black shirt and white tie, paired with ultra-shiny black thigh-high boots. Her sleek centre-parted blonde bob and understated makeup allowed the sharply tailored, high-contrast look to take centre stage.
North West ensured all eyes were on her with an edgy all-black Vetements look. The 13-year-old paired an oversized graphic top with a pleated mini skirt, sheer tights and chunky black boots wrapped in oversized silver chains. Her vivid turquoise-blue hair was styled into high pigtails, while her apparent faux lip, cheek and nose jewellery, spiked collar and dramatic manga-inspired makeup gave the outfit a full punk-pop finish.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's eldest son, Sean Preston Spears, made a confident runway appearance in a striking all-black ensemble. He wore a long satin-finish black coat with graphic patches and labels , layered over a black **** on-down shirt and necktie. Faded blue jeans and glossy black shoes gave the tailored look a deliberately undone edge, perfectly suited to Vetements' subversive approach to menswear.
Jayden joined his older brother Sean on the Vetements runway, opting for a more stripped-back take on the collection. Britney's younger son wore a fitted white tank top with relaxed pale-blue jeans, finished with a brown leather belt, oversized buckle and a cluster of chains at his hip. Dark leather shoes and softly tousled hair completed the effortless, off-duty look.
Sharon made one of the show's most memorable runway appearances, returning to the Paris Fashion Week catwalk more than 30 years after her last turn for Valentino. The Basic Instinct star wore an oversized white blazer over a black shirt and white tie, paired with ultra-shiny black thigh-high boots. Her sleek centre-parted blonde bob and understated makeup allowed the sharply tailored, high-contrast look to take centre stage.
2 months ago
UFC Fight Night 279 took place Saturday at the Meta APEX a week after the notorious White House event.
In the main event, Manel Kape knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in a key flyweight bout with potential ****** le shot implications. Sitting at No. 3, Kape holds on to that spot, sitting behind Alexandre Pantoja at No. 2, and the champion, Joshua Van at No. 1.
On the prelims, women's bantamweight contender Luana Santos made the leap into the top 10 by defeating Karlo Rosa. Santos moves from No. 15 to No. 7 in this week's update.
Check out all of the moves in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 23: Luana Santos enters top 10
In the main event, Manel Kape knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in a key flyweight bout with potential ****** le shot implications. Sitting at No. 3, Kape holds on to that spot, sitting behind Alexandre Pantoja at No. 2, and the champion, Joshua Van at No. 1.
On the prelims, women's bantamweight contender Luana Santos made the leap into the top 10 by defeating Karlo Rosa. Santos moves from No. 15 to No. 7 in this week's update.
Check out all of the moves in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 23: Luana Santos enters top 10
3 months ago
Murtazali Magomedov had help from a UFC veteran for his spectacular debut on Saturday.
Magomedov (11-0) made his promotional debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan (8-4) at UFC Fight Night 279 on Saturday at the Apex in Las Vegas. While Baghdasaryan landed some powerful strikes early, Magomedov took him down quickly and started looking for a rear-naked choke. As Baghdasaryan tried to turn into Magomedov, the Kyrgyz prospect locked in a modified twister to secure a submission win at 1:17 of the opening round. Magomedov scored the fourth twister submission in UFC history in his debut in the promotion.
Magomedov subsequently said that he had been specifically training the twister in the gym for a long time. The undefeated featherweight prospect further revealed that he learned the move from former UFC flyweight, Askar Askarov.
“I work this technique long time,” Magomedov said. “My brother, Askar Askarov teach me this technique.”
While Magomedov claims he’s not one to talk a lot, “The Highlight” believes the UFC featherweight division needs revival.
“I want activity… I honestly don’t talk too much,” Magomedov said. “But the featherweight division is almost dying. Let’s bring it back to life and make it great again.”
Askarov (15-1) look immensely promising in his short-lived UFC career. “Bullet” fought Brandon Moreno to a draw and defeated Tim Elliott, Alexandre Pantoja and Joseph Benavidez before suffering his lone professional loss against Kai Kara-France in 2022. While, Askarov was scheduled to fight Brandon Royval later that year, he pulled out due to weight management issues. Askarov subsequently asked for and was granted his release from the UFC. Askarov has since competed only once more in 2023, picking up a win on the regional circuit.
Magomedov (11-0) made his promotional debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan (8-4) at UFC Fight Night 279 on Saturday at the Apex in Las Vegas. While Baghdasaryan landed some powerful strikes early, Magomedov took him down quickly and started looking for a rear-naked choke. As Baghdasaryan tried to turn into Magomedov, the Kyrgyz prospect locked in a modified twister to secure a submission win at 1:17 of the opening round. Magomedov scored the fourth twister submission in UFC history in his debut in the promotion.
Magomedov subsequently said that he had been specifically training the twister in the gym for a long time. The undefeated featherweight prospect further revealed that he learned the move from former UFC flyweight, Askar Askarov.
“I work this technique long time,” Magomedov said. “My brother, Askar Askarov teach me this technique.”
While Magomedov claims he’s not one to talk a lot, “The Highlight” believes the UFC featherweight division needs revival.
“I want activity… I honestly don’t talk too much,” Magomedov said. “But the featherweight division is almost dying. Let’s bring it back to life and make it great again.”
Askarov (15-1) look immensely promising in his short-lived UFC career. “Bullet” fought Brandon Moreno to a draw and defeated Tim Elliott, Alexandre Pantoja and Joseph Benavidez before suffering his lone professional loss against Kai Kara-France in 2022. While, Askarov was scheduled to fight Brandon Royval later that year, he pulled out due to weight management issues. Askarov subsequently asked for and was granted his release from the UFC. Askarov has since competed only once more in 2023, picking up a win on the regional circuit.
3 months ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 20: Manel Kape of Angola prepares to face Kyoji Horiguchi of ****** an in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on June 20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Manel Kape likely just secured a ****** le shot as he avenged a 2017 loss to Kyoji Horiguchi via third-round TKO. While Kape may have to wait for champion Joshua Van to give Alexandre Pantoja his rematch, there's no question Starboy should be next up. Let's talk UFC Fight Night results and bonuses.
Event: UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 (UFC Vegas 119)
Date and Venue: Saturday, June 20, 2026, Meta Apex, Las Vegas
Main Event: Manel Kape def. Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO (punches), R3, 2:42
Manel Kape likely just secured a ****** le shot as he avenged a 2017 loss to Kyoji Horiguchi via third-round TKO. While Kape may have to wait for champion Joshua Van to give Alexandre Pantoja his rematch, there's no question Starboy should be next up. Let's talk UFC Fight Night results and bonuses.
Event: UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 (UFC Vegas 119)
Date and Venue: Saturday, June 20, 2026, Meta Apex, Las Vegas
Main Event: Manel Kape def. Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO (punches), R3, 2:42
3 months ago
Manel Kape seemingly punched his ticket to a UFC flyweight ***** le shot earlier tonight (Sat., June 20, 2026) at UFC Vegas 119 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside UFC Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, stopping former foe Kyoji Horiguchi with a main event TKO comeback.
In case you didn’t know, Horiguchi owned a win over Kape dating back to 2017 under the RIZIN banner. That was a wild matchup that lasted late into the third round before Horiguchi stopped “Starboy” with an arm-triangle choke. Saturday was Kape’s chance for revenge and his final stamp of approval to get his first-ever UFC ***** le shot. If Horiguchi could play spoiler maybe he could score a shot at the winner of Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja later this year.
After a fun back-and-forth first two rounds that favored Horiguchi’s pace and output, Kape found a window of opportunity to steal the show. The talented striker waited for his moment to pounce and uncorked a perfectly-timed right hand that landed flush and sent Horiguchi into a tizzy. Kape followed up with heavy ground-and-pound shots before referee Herb Dean moved in for the TKO stoppage.
Check out the video highlights below and let us know if this is enough for Kape to get his shot at UFC gold!
For more UFC Vegas 119 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.
In case you didn’t know, Horiguchi owned a win over Kape dating back to 2017 under the RIZIN banner. That was a wild matchup that lasted late into the third round before Horiguchi stopped “Starboy” with an arm-triangle choke. Saturday was Kape’s chance for revenge and his final stamp of approval to get his first-ever UFC ***** le shot. If Horiguchi could play spoiler maybe he could score a shot at the winner of Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja later this year.
After a fun back-and-forth first two rounds that favored Horiguchi’s pace and output, Kape found a window of opportunity to steal the show. The talented striker waited for his moment to pounce and uncorked a perfectly-timed right hand that landed flush and sent Horiguchi into a tizzy. Kape followed up with heavy ground-and-pound shots before referee Herb Dean moved in for the TKO stoppage.
Check out the video highlights below and let us know if this is enough for Kape to get his shot at UFC gold!
For more UFC Vegas 119 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.
3 months ago
“Starboy” wants to prove a point.
No. 2-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight Manel Kape returns to action in a rematch nine years in the making against ******* anese star Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Vegas 119 this weekend (Sat., June 20, 2026) inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While it has not been made official, Kape vs. Horiguchi will most likely serve as a ******* le eliminator to determine who fights for the belt next after champion Joshua Van rematches Alexandre Pantoja later this year.
But according to Kape, he did not even have to take this fight.
Kape is coming off a first-round knockout of former ******* le challenger Brandon Royval, which earned him a ******* le shot against Van. However, he couldn’t make weight in time for UFC 327 in Miami, so Tatsuro Taira got the opportunity instead. That fight was later moved to UFC 328.
No. 2-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight Manel Kape returns to action in a rematch nine years in the making against ******* anese star Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Vegas 119 this weekend (Sat., June 20, 2026) inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While it has not been made official, Kape vs. Horiguchi will most likely serve as a ******* le eliminator to determine who fights for the belt next after champion Joshua Van rematches Alexandre Pantoja later this year.
But according to Kape, he did not even have to take this fight.
Kape is coming off a first-round knockout of former ******* le challenger Brandon Royval, which earned him a ******* le shot against Van. However, he couldn’t make weight in time for UFC 327 in Miami, so Tatsuro Taira got the opportunity instead. That fight was later moved to UFC 328.
3 months ago
Iran's squad have faced waiting around for hours, limited time for physical recovery and psychological stress at the World Cup in North America, the team physiotherapist has said.
The war between Iran and the United States meant it was unclear for months if the team from the Islamic Republic would make it to the tournament.
Governing body FIFA pushed for them to be allowed into the US but they switched their training base to Mexico from Arizona and are being forced by the US to travel back to Tijuana on the same day after a game.
Paulo Alexandre Araujo has worked for top football sides but he says nothing has prepared him for the Iran job, with medical check-ups having to take place on the flight back from their tournament opener in Los Angeles on Monday against New Zealand.
The fact they drew 2-2 is a near miracle for Araujo.
The war between Iran and the United States meant it was unclear for months if the team from the Islamic Republic would make it to the tournament.
Governing body FIFA pushed for them to be allowed into the US but they switched their training base to Mexico from Arizona and are being forced by the US to travel back to Tijuana on the same day after a game.
Paulo Alexandre Araujo has worked for top football sides but he says nothing has prepared him for the Iran job, with medical check-ups having to take place on the flight back from their tournament opener in Los Angeles on Monday against New Zealand.
The fact they drew 2-2 is a near miracle for Araujo.
3 months ago
UFC Vegas 119 is live this weekend (Sat., June 20n 2026) inside META APEX and streaming on Paramount+. We are going from the White House to the Nevada warehouse this weekend, but the card waiting for us isn’t half bad.
The main event is Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, which is a rematch from their RIZIN days. The winner of this is likely the next man up after Joshua Van rematches with Alexandre Pantoja for the Flyweight strap.
The co-main is Ion Cutelaba vs. Navajo Sitrling. Stirling showed some signs that he might be worth the hype in his last fight. And Cutelaba is always worth a watch.
Rounding out the main card is Christian Rodriguez vs. Hyder Amil, Andre Lima vs. Kevin Borjas, Vinicius Oliveira vs. Andre Fili and Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Murtazali Magomedov.
The featured “Prelim” is soon to be contender Bia Mesquita vs. Melissa Mulins. There’s also Mitch Raposo vs. Allan Nascimento and Michael Aswell Jr. vs. Gaston Bolanos.
The main event is Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, which is a rematch from their RIZIN days. The winner of this is likely the next man up after Joshua Van rematches with Alexandre Pantoja for the Flyweight strap.
The co-main is Ion Cutelaba vs. Navajo Sitrling. Stirling showed some signs that he might be worth the hype in his last fight. And Cutelaba is always worth a watch.
Rounding out the main card is Christian Rodriguez vs. Hyder Amil, Andre Lima vs. Kevin Borjas, Vinicius Oliveira vs. Andre Fili and Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Murtazali Magomedov.
The featured “Prelim” is soon to be contender Bia Mesquita vs. Melissa Mulins. There’s also Mitch Raposo vs. Allan Nascimento and Michael Aswell Jr. vs. Gaston Bolanos.
3 months ago
Pierre Sage’s move to Crystal Palace looks set to be confirmed. As per reports from L’Équipe, RMC Sport and Fabrizio Romano, an agreement for the Frenchman to make the move to Selhurst Park is imminent. RMC Sport understands that RC Lens will pocket up to €5m in the deal.
It is a departure, a surprise departure, given that Sage and Lens were set to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, that leaves the Ligue 1 club in search of a new manager. As per L’Équipe, Olivier Pantaloni has emerged as the frontrunner to take over at the Stade Bollaert.
The Corsican manager is a free agent following his exit from FC Lorient at the end of the season. On Tuesday, it was announced that Alexandre Dujeux would replace him at the Moustoir.
Currently in pole position to take the job at Lens, Pantaloni would link up with Yan Cahuzac, his ******* istant at Lorient, who also left at the end of the campaign. Le Mans FC’s Patrick Videira is also an option, but unlike Pantaloni, he is under contract.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
It is a departure, a surprise departure, given that Sage and Lens were set to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, that leaves the Ligue 1 club in search of a new manager. As per L’Équipe, Olivier Pantaloni has emerged as the frontrunner to take over at the Stade Bollaert.
The Corsican manager is a free agent following his exit from FC Lorient at the end of the season. On Tuesday, it was announced that Alexandre Dujeux would replace him at the Moustoir.
Currently in pole position to take the job at Lens, Pantaloni would link up with Yan Cahuzac, his ******* istant at Lorient, who also left at the end of the campaign. Le Mans FC’s Patrick Videira is also an option, but unlike Pantaloni, he is under contract.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
3 months ago
Just a few days before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer roundup.
Official announcements, major rumours: the biggest transfer news from this Tuesday, 9 June, can be found here!
- Julián Alvarez is the famous “galáctico” promised by Florentino Pérez! Real Madrid have indeed officially confirmed that they submitted a €150 million offer to Atlético Madrid for the Argentine striker. The offer was rejected by the Colchoneros.
- Alexandre Dujeux is the new Lorient manager!
- Stéphane Gilli takes charge of Angers SCO.
Official announcements, major rumours: the biggest transfer news from this Tuesday, 9 June, can be found here!
- Julián Alvarez is the famous “galáctico” promised by Florentino Pérez! Real Madrid have indeed officially confirmed that they submitted a €150 million offer to Atlético Madrid for the Argentine striker. The offer was rejected by the Colchoneros.
- Alexandre Dujeux is the new Lorient manager!
- Stéphane Gilli takes charge of Angers SCO.
