UFC alum Makwan Amirkhani knocked out at OKTAGON 54

[ The woes continue for “Mr. Finland.” Makwan Amirkhani made his first post-UFC fighting appearance Saturday at OKTAGON 54 in Ostrava, Czechia, and was finished by budding welterweight star Mochamed Machaev. Machaev (14-1) finished a swollen Amirkhani (17-10) in Round 3 as part of the promotion’s $1 million Tipsport Gamechanger tournament opening round. Amirkhani was … Read more

UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle MMA action March 1-3

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-veterans-in-mma-and-bareknuckle-mma-action-march-1-3 February 29, 2024 10:30 am ET This week, the UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas. The event at the UFC Apex features a heavyweight clash between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev. … Read more

Former UFC fighter Makwan Amirkhani signs with OKTAGON

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/makwan-amirkhani-ufc-signs-oktagon-next-fight-tournament Jul 23, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Makwan Amirkhani (red gloves) during his fight against Jonathan Pearce (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports December 10, 2023 … Read more