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Video: Fighter suffers grotesque leg and ankle break in freak ‘potential career ending injury’ at ACA 161

injuryFans tuning into Absolute Championship Akhmat 161 on Friday bore witness to perhaps the worst injury to ever occur inside the cage. Injuries are an unfortunate part of any professional sport, but every once in a while, a truly horrific injury comes down the pipeline and reminds fans and fellow fighters just how big the […]

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Fans tuning into Absolute Championship Akhmat 161 on Friday bore witness to perhaps the worst injury to ever occur inside the cage.

Injuries are an unfortunate part of any professional sport, but every once in a while, a truly horrific injury comes down the pipeline and reminds fans and fellow fighters just how big the risk they take truly is. We sadly received another reminder at ACA 161 when heavyweight fighter Grigoriy Ponomarev suffered perhaps the most grotesque leg break in mixed martial arts history.

Less than a minute into the bout, Ponomarev had his opponent locked up against the fence before attempting to throw his opponent, Mukhamad Vakhaev, with a belly-to-belly style suplex. Vakhaev scrambled back to his feet, but Ponomarev quickly shot back in looking for a takedown. It was then that Vakhaev threw Ponomarev off of him, causing Ponomarev to stumble and immediately snap his left leg at the knee.

Adding insult to injury, Grigoriy Ponomarev’s left ankle also broke.

Mixed Martial Artist Suffers Horrific Injury 30-Seconds Into Fight

The video clip, which you can see below, is incredibly graphic and includes a slow-motion replay. You have been warned.

Is this the worst injury you have ever seen in mixed martial arts? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

Video – Alex Pereira spotted sparring Olympic boxer Khalil Coe ahead of UFC 291 light heavyweight debut

Alex Pereira UFC 291Just weeks out from his return to action at UFC 291, Alex Periera has been spotted sharpening his skills with Olympic boxer Khalil Coe. Poatan’ is moving up to the light heavyweight division for his return, and is facing one of the most dangerous fighters in the entire division: former light heavyweight world champion Jan […]

Alex Pereira UFC 291

Just weeks out from his return to action at UFC 291, Alex Periera has been spotted sharpening his skills with Olympic boxer Khalil Coe. Poatan’ is moving up to the light heavyweight division for his return, and is facing one of the most dangerous fighters in the entire division: former light heavyweight world champion Jan Blachowicz.

Alex Pereira last fought at UFC 287 against Israel Adesanya, in a rematch for the middleweight title. It was their fourth fight in total. Adesanya and Pereira had faced off two times prior in kickboxing, and their first MMA match ended with Pereira victorious over ‘The Last Stylebender’ via TKO and ‘Poatan’ seizing Adesanya’s middleweight title.

The rematch at UFC 287 played out quite differently, and for the first time ever, Israel Adesanya was victorious over Alex Pereira. Instead of going for an immediate rematch (which would have marked their fifth fight against each other in total), Pereira would instead opt to move up to the light heavyweight division.

Alex Pereira prepares for Jan Blachowicz with some sparring with an Olympic boxer

In the video depicting the sparring match, Olympic boxer Khalil Coe can be seen in headgear, shelling up as Alex Pereira lets off an absurd combo of shots. Most of the video goes the same way, with different clips edited together of Pereira having Coe backed up against the ropes, shelling up, while ‘Poatan’ unleashes a lethal barrage of uppercuts, hooks, and straights. A few times Coe can be seen throwing counter shots, but they don’t appear to really land, and at best only lightly clip Periera.

With UFC 291 drawing closer and closer, it’s good to see Pereira look so fit and agile this close to his fight. The world is definitely wondering how the speed and power of ‘Poatan’ will translate to the light heavyweight division, and so far, it looks like Pereira will be a quite frightening force of nature.

Who do you think wins the Alex Pereira vs, Jan Blachowicz fight at UFC 291?

Video – Francis Ngannou, Alexander Volkanovski react to Israel Adesanya’s insane KO at UFC 287: ‘Sleep’

Francis Ngannou Israel Adesanya Alex Volkanovski UFC 287Francis Ngannou and Alexander Volkanovski went absolutely wild when their close friend Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287. The knockout was extremely sudden and electrifying. Adesanya had his back to the cage and was getting lit up by bombs from Pereira when suddenly, ‘The Last Stylebender’ unleashed a perfectly timed shovel hook […]

Francis Ngannou Israel Adesanya Alex Volkanovski UFC 287

Francis Ngannou and Alexander Volkanovski went absolutely wild when their close friend Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287.

The knockout was extremely sudden and electrifying. Adesanya had his back to the cage and was getting lit up by bombs from Pereira when suddenly, ‘The Last Stylebender’ unleashed a perfectly timed shovel hook with his left and followed it up with a laser beam of a right hand.

This staggered ‘Poatan’, and Adesanya would fake with his left before connecting with another right hook that sent Pereira unconscious and crashing to the canvas. For good measure, ‘The Last Stylebender’ connected with a final nuclear warhead of a hammer fist to well and truly make sure the fight was indeed finished.

This would make Adesanya and Pereira 1-1 in MMA and 3-1 in all, as Poatan has two notorious victories over Adesanya from their kickboxing days and also defeated ‘The Last Stylebender’ upon their first fateful meeting inside the cage at UFC 281.

Francis Ngannou and Alex Volkanovski are filled with joy as they watch Israel Adesanya knockout Alex Pereira at UFC 287

Watching live: Francis Ngannou and Alex Volkanovski were totally overjoyed to see Israel Adesanya finally defeat the man that had seemed so unbeatable to him. (H/T MMANews)

Pereira was like Adesanya’s kryptonite for so long now, and the whole world was pretty much ecstatic to see ‘The Last Stylebender’ finally accomplish something that had taken him so long to do and eluded him so painfully.

As seen in the video below, Ngannou was beaming from ear to ear as he cheered on his beloved friend. On the TV, you see glimpses of Israel Adesanya celebrating this gigantic milestone in his life.

A fellow teammate and good friend of Israel Adesanya was also eagerly awaiting the results of this fateful matchup. Upon the knockout happening, none other than Alexander Volkanovski can be seen screaming in triumph and happiness at this legendary moment in his comrade’s career.

What was your reaction when you saw Adesanya knockout Pereira at UFC 287?

Leon Edwards retains title, defeats Kamaru Usman in debated majority decision win – UFC 286 Highlights

Leon Edwards defends title at UFC 286 decision win Kamaru UsmanLeon Edwards remains the undisputed UFC welterweight champion off the back of tonight’s UFC 286 headliner with former titleholder and three-time opponent, Kamaru Usman — defeating the Auchi native in their trilogy rubber match in a close, majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47) victory in the main event at The O2 Arena. Edwards, who had stopped […]

Leon Edwards defends title at UFC 286 decision win Kamaru Usman

Leon Edwards remains the undisputed UFC welterweight champion off the back of tonight’s UFC 286 headliner with former titleholder and three-time opponent, Kamaru Usman — defeating the Auchi native in their trilogy rubber match in a close, majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47) victory in the main event at The O2 Arena.

Edwards, who had stopped Usman’s dominant title reign back in August of last year with a stunning fifth round high kick KO win in Salt Lake City, Utah — was forced the distance for the second time against the ONX Labs trainee, following a 2015 decision loss to Usman.

Defending his welterweight crown for the first time, Edwards was deducted a point the second round of tonight’s headliner with Usman — grabbing the Octagon fence to defend a takedown in the sophomore frame.

Extending his undefeated run at the welterweight limit to 13 consecutive fights, Edwards brushed off an immediate title defense against former interim champion, Colby Covington — who was in attendance in London, weighing up a potential return against either Gilbert Burns, or Jorge Masvidal — who fight next month at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida.

Below, catch the highlights as Leon Edwards defends his title at UFC 286

Video – Leon Edwards, Kamaru Usman share intense face off ahead of UFC 286 title rubber match

Leon Edwards UFC 286 Face Off Press Conference Kamaru UsmanUFC 286 has become as highly anticipated as it can be following a very intense face off between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. In just two days, Leon “Rocky” Edwards is set for his first title defence on home soil against his familiar foe Kamaru Usman at the O2 Arena. This evening in London, the […]

Leon Edwards UFC 286 Face Off Press Conference Kamaru Usman

UFC 286 has become as highly anticipated as it can be following a very intense face off between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman.

In just two days, Leon “Rocky” Edwards is set for his first title defence on home soil against his familiar foe Kamaru Usman at the O2 Arena.

This evening in London, the two faced off for the first time since their rematch in Salt Lake City, during the UFC 286 press conference.

Tempered flared as the two welterweights did not hesitate in going at each other verbally, with Leon Edwards receiving a huge buzz from his English fan base.

Their last meeting in the octagon was just seven months ago when Leon Edwards saved his night from slipping into the judges grasp with a last minute head kick KO which set the MMA world ablaze.

Prior to their rematch, Usman was on an incredible 19 fight win-streak, undefeated in the UFC, with a win over Leon Edwards back in 2015.

The Nigerian born fighter was battling for pound-for-pound greatness as he kept shattering records, until just the second loss of the 35-year-old’s career.

Although some fans and fighters may believe he needed a longer layoff to recover from the knockout, Usman believes he is as confident as ever to settle his score with Rocky.

He took accountability for his mistake in the final moments of their rematch, but he also made it clear to Leon Edwards who was in control the majority of the fight.

Edwards, who has been considerably quiet during his UFC career, with struggles of his own which saw him go nearly two years without an opponent, is as fired up and positive as he’s ever appeared.

The Jamaican native suffered a difficult upbringing which sculpted him into the fighter he is today, and he became an instant fan favourite following the jaw dropping head kick and post fight interview with Joe Rogan.

In terms of who may be next in line for the welterweight crown it remains a mystery, and all eyes will be on London this Saturday for what’s set to be a hair-raising spectacle.

Will Leon Edwards retain his championship at UFC 286?

Video – Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather involved in altercation at Miami Heat game: ‘Let’s bust him up’

Jake Paul Floyd Mayweather Boxing AltercationFootage has emerged over night of former undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul and former multiple-time world champion, Floyd Mayweather involved n a heated altercation at a Miami Heat basketball match, with Paul running from the former world champion and his entourage of personnel, after one shouts “let’s bust him up”. Paul, a former unbeaten professional […]

Jake Paul Floyd Mayweather Boxing Altercation

Footage has emerged over night of former undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul and former multiple-time world champion, Floyd Mayweather involved n a heated altercation at a Miami Heat basketball match, with Paul running from the former world champion and his entourage of personnel, after one shouts “let’s bust him up”.

Paul, a former unbeaten professional boxer, saw his undefeated streak come to an end in Saudi Arabia last month, with Manchester-born boxer and reality television star, Tommy Fury handing the Ohio native a close, split decision loss to Riyadh. 

As for Mayweather, the former multiple-weight boxing world champion, headlined an exhibition card in London, England in recent weeks against former Bellator MMA contender and Geordie Shore alum, Aaron Chalmers, as part of his recent string of exhibition boxing matches. 

Jake Paul flees altercation with ex-boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather

In footage posted by TMZ, Paul can be seen on camera alongside Mayweather and a slew of the latter’s entourage – with a member of the group asking when they plan on “busting” up the outspoken Ohio native.

Attempting to back away from the entourage, which Paul claims was at least 50 deep, the YouTuber then back pedals entirely, and runs from the situation, with members of Mayweather’s team goading him and questioning why he is sprinting away.

“So I’m leaving the Miami Heat game and Floyd Mayweather and 50 dudes pull up out of nowhere,” Jake Paul posted on Instagram. “Out of some side alley waiting for me outside of the stadium. They’re like, ‘What’s up, what’s all that talk now?’”

“I’m like, first of all, what did I say to you Floyd?” Jake Paul continues. “I just took your hat and you’re still mad about it? Come on, bro. Then 50 dudes literally start surrounding me trying to jump me. I’m out that b*tch.”

With talks of a potential July rematch with Fury rumbling on, Paul recently claimed that a wet dream ahead of his February fight with the former Love Island contestant ruined his preparations for the fight – leading to a diminished performance.