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Wednesday, 03 November 2021

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Bare-knuckle boxer Thornton dies at 38, sparking safety concerns

Straits Times 06 Oct 2021

The promotion confirmed his death, with BKFC president David Feldman saying ... RIP warrior." ... The sport is sanctioned in just six American states but BKFC has drawn several high-profile former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars, including Paige VanZant, Chris Leben, Artem Lobov as well as pro boxer Paulie Malignaggi ... REUTERS ....

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‘I used to be great’: UFC wildman Mike Perry faces uncertain future after busting nose, ...

Russia Today 11 Apr 2021

Mike Perry’s response to his loss at #UFCVegas23, via his Instagram ... his nasal bone ... Former UFC fighter Chris Leben implied that Perry's disfigured face made him look like he was in a science fiction film ... Sci-Fi Mike Perry! I’ve got a good plastic surgeon champ, HMU! pic.twitter.com/hKUpGr5AdA— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) April 10, 2021.

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Folayang returns to cage vs. Japanese star Akiyama

Sun Star 24 Mar 2021

Folayang, once the poster boy of Philippine MMA, is currently on a two-fight losing slump and is in dire need of a win ... The 36-year-old Folayang is no stranger to fighting huge names ... Akiyama has fought the likes of Japanese hall-of-famer Kazushi Sakuraba, Melvin Manhoef, Alan Belcher, Chris Leben, Michael Bisping Vitor Belfort and Jakes Shields.

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The 50 greatest MMA fights of all time

Cleveland 17 Feb 2021

Chris Leben vs ... If you wanted to prove to the world that zombies exist, simply show them footage of Chris Leben during the second round of his fight against Yoshihiro Akiyama in 2010 ... Justin Gaethje’s first fight in the UFC marked the greatest debut the promotion had seen since Anderson Silva destroyed Chris Leben in 2006.

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‘Bare Knuckle FC: KnuckleMania’ live stream and official results (8 p.m. ET)

Yahoo Daily News 06 Feb 2021

>. “Bare Knuckle FC. “KnuckleMania” takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The event takes place at Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson in Clearwater, Fla. ... ET). Paige VanZant vs. Britain Hart ... Chris Leben vs ... Chris Jensen ... ET) ... .

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Paige VanZant learns Bare Knuckle FC isn’t the easy payday it might appear | Opinion

Yahoo Daily News 06 Feb 2021

>. Paulie Malignaggi was a legitimate two-weight class world boxing champion ... Chris Leben retires from combat sports with wild KO win ... The evening had it’s fair share of fun moments, most memorably Chris Leben – who was built for this – earning a wild first-round knockout of Quentin Henry in what “The Crippler” is calling his final combat sports bout.

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Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant loses bare knuckle debut

Las Vegas Review-Journal 06 Feb 2021

Paige VanZant is shown after a UFC Fight Night bout in Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) ... You can not outwork me.” ... Also on the card, Dat Nguyen scored a unanimous decision over Johnny Bedford to win the bantamweight title, and former UFC middleweight contender Chris Leben needed 1.07 to knock out Quentin Henry.

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Paige VanZant BKFC fight live stream: How to watch KnuckleMania, time, channel

Cleveland 05 Feb 2021

5 ... And it all takes place live on pay-per-view via FITE TV ... KnuckleMania will also feature another form UFC star in Chris Leben, a contestant on the very first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series in 2005. Leben will take on Quentin Henry ... Dat Nguyen (BKFC Bantamweight Championship)Chris Leben vs ... Chris JensenLorenzo Hunt vs ... John McAllister ... .

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Paige VanZant finds calling in bare knuckle boxing

Las Vegas Review-Journal 05 Feb 2021

Paige Vanzant, left, celebrates after beating Rachael Ostovich in a women's flyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC Fight Night Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in New York ... (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ... Chris Leben, a 40-year-old former UFC middleweight title challenger, will fight for likely the final time in his career when he takes on Quentin Henry ... .

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BKFC Partners With UNREAL Mobile For Massive "KNUCKLEMANIA" Event Friday, February 5 Live On Pay-Per-View

Crossville Chronicle 27 Jan 2021

LAKELAND, Fla., Jan ... ET/6.00 p.m. PT ... Additional items for the sweepstakes winner include a new Smartphone and one-year of UNREAL Mobile Service, a BKFC Swag Bag with apparel and a one-year subscription to the BKFC TV App ... In a special attraction fight Chris 'The Crippler' Leben battles Quentin 'The Hero' Henry in the 205lb. division ... Media Contacts ... ....

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On ice: Paige VanZant DANCES in CRYO CHAMBER as ex-UFC star recovers from training ahead ...

Russia Today 17 Jan 2021

VanZant takes on Britain Hart on February 5 on a fight card that also features former UFC fighters Johnny Bedford and Chris Leben, and she's taking her preparation every bit as seriously as she did her fights in the octagon ... Also on rt.com ‘She wouldn’t last a round with me’ ... .

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Paige VanZant set for Bare Knuckle debut in February

Gulf News 10 Jan 2021

Dubai. Paige Van Zant, the former UFC star, model and celebrity chef, will make her highly anticipated debut in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC) on Super Bowl weekend in February ... PHOTOS. Looks can kill ... The card also features a ‘special attraction fight’ with longtime UFC star Chris Leben and Quentin Henry ... .

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Anderson Silva aiming for one last vintage performance in UFC swansong against Uriah Hall

Russia Today 31 Oct 2020

Silva, who turns 46 on his next birthday, enjoyed a record-breaking spell throughout his UFC tenure since his debut win against Chris Leben more than 14 years ago and while only most blinkered of Silva fans wouldn't agree that some of his skills have depreciated over time, ...

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Watch! The Best KOs in UFC History

Bitedge 14 Jul 2020

Hold onto your seats! Here’s our selection of UFCs 8 most memorable and dramatic knockouts. Masvidal vs Askren ... Following months of preparation and anticipation, the fight was stopped after just 5 seconds! ... Silva v Leben. The Spider Anderson Silva announced himself in style in his UFC debut, with a commanding and dominant stoppage of Chris Leben.

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The 25 greatest MMA fighters of all time, ranked

Cleveland 08 Jul 2020

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Who is the greatest MMA fighter of all time? It’s a question that many have tried to answer with no definitive outcome. [Order UFC 251. Usman vs Masvidal on ESPN Plus pay-per-view and save more than 25%] ... The eye test was important ... 9 ... In his UFC debut, Silva brutalized Chris Leben, one of the toughest guys in the promotion’s history.