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Photo: Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler / Instagram   UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker is not impressed with Michael Chandler ’s post-fight callout following his loss at UFC 309. Chandler, who was defeated by Charles Oliveira last Saturday, used his microphone time to call out potential opponents, including Conor McGregor and Max Holloway for the BMF title. Chandler, 38, had hoped a win over Oliveira would bring him closer to an undisputed title fight. However, after his loss, he pivoted to other options, suggesting a fight with Holloway for the BMF belt or reigniting his rivalry with McGregor. “I had a bunch of callouts,” Chandler said in the Octagon. “Maybe Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Or, Conor McGregor... Come back and beat me, if you can.” Photo: Dan Hooker / Instagram   Hooker, who was knocked out by Chandler in 2021 but has since climbed the lightweight rankings, dismissed Chandler’s BMF title ambitions. “I don’t like Chandler calling for the BMF title,” Hooker...

Photo: Instagram/Justin Gaethje Justin Gaethje has spoken out after his knockout defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 300. Gaethje faced Holloway in the BMF title fight and suffered a brutal knockout in the final seconds of Round 5.  Despite Holloway being ahead on all scorecards, he chose to engage in a final exchange with Gaethje, resulting in a devastating knockout with just one second left. Photo: Instagram/Justin Gaethje UFC CEO Dana White described the moment as "the ultimate holy sh*t moment of all time" in a post-event press conference. After the knockout, Gaethje was initially laid out on the canvas but managed to stand up for the official decision announcement before leaving the octagon. I’m in great spirits with my family. Thanks for all the love. What a sport. @BlessedMMA you’re a dog. Congrats. Well deserved double bonus #ufc300 — Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) April 14, 2024 In his first statement following the loss, Gaethje praised Holloway and expressed his ...

Photo: Instagram/Max Holloway Max Holloway stunned fans and fellow fighters alike with an incredible knockout (KO) at UFC 300. Already a UFC star, Holloway's performance reached new heights in this memorable bout. Facing off against Justin Gaethje for the special "BMF" title, Holloway put on a dominant show. In the closing moments, instead of playing it safe, he dared Gaethje to engage in a wild exchange.  Both fighters traded blows, but Holloway sealed the deal with a powerful right hand that left Gaethje unconscious. Holloway's energetic celebration showed just how pumped he was, letting out loud screams of victory. Photo: Instagram/Max Holloway Despite his clear lead throughout the fight, Holloway took a risky move to ensure an unforgettable finish, possibly aiming for the $300,000 "fight of the night" bonus. Reports even suggest he negotiated for a $600,000 payout for his spectacular moment. Adding to the excitement, Holloway called out for a rematch wi...

Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor According to a report, Conor McGregor 's powerful left hook made a lasting impact during a recent NBA Finals event. The former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight champion attended Game 4 in Miami to promote his new pain relief spray and engage in a halftime boxing match with Burnie, the Heat's mascot . Despite the exhibition nature of the fight, McGregor unleashed a devastating blow that sent Burnie crashing to the ground, resulting in the man inside the mascot suit being rushed to the hospital. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor This incident was confirmed by Sam Amick of The Athletic. McGregor didn't stop there, following up with another punch and even applying his pain relief spray on the mascot as it was being carried away. The Irish fighter remained for the remainder of the game, which saw the Denver Nuggets triumph over the Heat with a score of 108-95. McGregor, who hasn't competed professionally since his loss to Dustin Poirer in Ju...

Photo: Instagram/Max Holloway Max Holloway 's impressive win over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City proves that he still deserves another title shot in the featherweight division. Despite losing three times to current champion Alex Volkanovski , Holloway has consistently fought against top-notch opponents in his career. Against Allen, Holloway won by unanimous decision, with scores of 49-46 and 48-47, despite facing an opponent who was on a 10-bout winning streak. Photo: Instagram/Max Holloway and Arnold Allen delivered an impressive performance on Saturday at UFC Kansas City. Allen's performance demonstrated that he too has the potential to win a championship in the future. However, there has been speculation that Holloway will not receive another title shot while Volkanovski holds the belt. But if Volkanovski retains his championship after his upcoming fight with interim champion Yair Rodriguez , there seems to be no better opponent for him than Holloway. In the featherweight ...