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Why? DC believes fighting in the UFC for 15 years isn't enough to warrant a spot in the Hall of Fame. He believes you need accolades like winning Championships to get in.
The Other Side: Jim Miller holds the record for the most wins in UFC history with 25. Earning 25 wins in the biggest MMA promotion in the world isn't easy and is something that should be celebrated.
The Proposal: Wilder wants to compete against Ngannou in a professional boxing match first, then fight him in a cage in an MMA fight.
How realistic is this? Don't hold your breath when a multi-millionaire boxer tells you they're willing to fight in MMA. It's not as lucrative and it's a major risk for them. That being said, the PFL is ready to promote an MMA fight between Wilder and Ngannou if the fighters come to terms on a boxing fight.
What Happened? Brendan Loughnane got knocked out in the 1st round by Jesus Pinedo in last night's PFL event. Loughnane won $1 Million and a PFL Championship last year and is no longer eligible to repeat in 2023.
What's Next? Loughnane might compete in showcase fights later this year. Movlid Khaybulaev, Jesus Pinedo, Bubba Jenkins, and Gabriel Braga are the final 4 Featherweights.
What did he say? He likes the challenge Khamzat presents and knows it'll be a big fight.
When could it happen? Not next. Adesanya really wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, and the UFC is targeting a Welterweight fight between Khamzat and Kamaru Usman next. This will become more realistic when Khamzat decides to permanently move to the Middleweight division.
Against who and where? Weidman will fight Brad Tavares at UFC 292 in Boston. This isn't an easy comeback fight, as Tavares has fought the best of the division.
What's at stake? Possibly, Chris Weidman's career. He didn't want his last memory inside the Octagon of him being stretchered out with a broken leg.
How? Kai Kara-France lost an extremely controversial split decision to Amir Albazi last week. He lost a $100,000 win bonus because of the decision.
Other Consequences: In addition to taking a financial hit, Kara-France went from being ranked #3 to #5 in the Flyweight rankings.
What Happened? Angela's 18-year-old sister Victoria died this past December and Chatri Sityodtong confirmed to the media that Angela is likely to retire from fighting now.
Legacy: Angela Lee is the only Women's Atomweight Champion in ONE's history. She defended her title 5x and was always a great representative of the sport.
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