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Pearl Gonzalez signs with Bare Knuckle FC
Invicta star Pearl Gonzalez will be entering the bare knuckle ring. The former flyweight contender announced on her Instagram that she signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and will be fighting on May 21 in Miami.
Michael Chiesa upset about the welterweight title scene
Ranked seventh in the UFC’s welterweight rankings, Michael Chiesa is not a fan of recent reports regarding the division. Chiesa on a four-fight win streak, responded to the news that Colby Covington could face Kamaru Usman again if the latter beats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261.
Whatever. https://t.co/jFsr2DCd6X
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) April 22, 2021
Anthony Pettis prepares for PFL debut
This Friday, April 23 will be the return of the Professional Fighters League. A year away from action, the PFL signed some top stars during its break, including Anthony Pettis. The former UFC lightweight champion was able to share what is like to prepare for his fight with Clay Collard.
Life of a fighter. #weightcut @PFLMMA pic.twitter.com/dJhetDyn8v
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) April 22, 2021
Jorge Masvidal reflects on wild MMA journey
BMF Champion Jorge Masvidal has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years. It is a very different life for him, with celebrity interactions to boot. Masvidal was able to discuss his recent conversation with former NFL star Chad Ochocinco at the UFC 261 press conference.
3-0-5 swag can’t be relocated. Crazy one of the only guys I ever followed from another sport asked me questions #andnew https://t.co/YtSyd3vKMt
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) April 22, 2021
Dan Ige celebrates Earth Day
It was a productive afternoon celebrating Earth Day for Dan Ige. “50K” posted a picture of him and his dog, with the latter for a message to anyone who wanted to challenge Ige.
Taking my son on an #EarthDay adventure. “My dad can beat up your Dad” – Bam —- pic.twitter.com/iBkhU4Rtju
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) April 22, 2021
Lauren Murphy makes her latest UFC 261 prediction
For the moment, Lauren Murphy believes she knows who will win the UFC strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas at UFC 261. On a four-fight win streak, Murphy has been switching back and forth over who has the edge. Murphy came to a decision, until she changes her mind again.
I’m changing my mind*, I’m picking Rose.
*I may change it again https://t.co/cCrqMoTjpY
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) April 22, 2021
Lance Palmer shares a huge throwback
With the theme of Throwback Thursday in play, Lance Palmer brought it all the way back. The two-time PFL featherweight tournament winner posted a picture of him in a 1994 magazine and compared it to now. Palmer returns to action at PFL 1 on April 23.
Aljamain Sterling preparing for return
Following disc replacement surgery, Aljamain Sterling is feeling better every day. The UFC bantamweight champion posted his progress since surgery from a nagging injury he’s been dealing with for years.
Colby Covington trolls Jorge Masvidal
Two fighters who do not like one another, Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal have been at a war of words with one another for a while. Both welterweights have not seen eye to eye, and Covington is trying to stir the pot. He posted a photo with “Mrs. Masvidal”, a woman named Maritza.
Out here playing games with Mrs. Masvidal — Great catching up with you Maritza! #ufc261 pic.twitter.com/YHjD9p91di
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) April 22, 2021
Ben Askren excited for upcoming PFL fights
Wrestling star Ben Askren is looking forward to the Professional Fighters League’s return to action. Some bouts he is looking forward to includes Anthony Pettis v. Clay Collard and Bubba Jenkins v. Lance Palmer.
This fight is fun, I like Jenkins vs Palmer tools. Old wrestling rivalries are always fun https://t.co/wQCU92Xnji
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 23, 2021
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