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PFL Europe goes to Belfast! Exhilarating night of fighting

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London – Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced today Paul “Substantial News” Hughes (13-2) PFL Europe Belfast header on May 10 at the SEZNA SSEna, which is preparing to visit the visit of the house after his title in January last year. Tickets for PFL Europe Belfast go on sale on Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am GMT by Ticketmaster.ieWith an exclusive pre -sale place available today from 10am GMT.

Hughes will fulfill the dream of his whole life at the main event at the SSE Arena, the iconic Belfast’s place put a stone throw from his gym and promises his fans a spectacle.

At the age of 27, Hughes achieved everything possible on the regional stage before entering the free agency, where he was chased by every main promotion of martial arts on the planet before he decided to join PFL. Former Master Warriors Feather Warriors, before he moved to a slight weight, Hughes showed his world -class level, beating the former featherweight master AJ McKe in October 2024 and barely losing most of the decisions about the current delicate master Usman Nurmagomedov in a critical “fight against the fight in the year.”

“I said my whole career that I would be the main SSE Arena event and we realized our dream. Belfast, I come to issue a program for my people and I will show you how much your support means to me. It’s time to get to work. ” Said Paul Hughes.

Belfast will be the house of the first tournament fights at PFL Europe in 2025, in which the best athletes of the continent will enter the bracket, which will have one arrow to win three matches in the whole year to win the desired championship in European PFL and a cash prize of $ 100,000.

“Belfast, PFL comes to the SSE Arena with great news. At our first PFL Europe event in 2025 we knew that we had to reward the Fandom of the Irish Fandom Paul Hughes. “ Said Pete Murray, general director of PFL.

“Vocal support for Paul meant that it was an effortless decision and I can’t wait to feel the atmosphere of the SEE Arena during the main event. But we plan to lay a card with our PFL Europe tournament fighters and many athletes who are ready to put everything on the line and show a show. Belfast, get tickets, we have the impression that this event will fall in history. “

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Summary UFC 313: Ankalaev Dethrones Pereira, Gaethje wins the rematch and Ruffy Shines

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UFC 313: Pearl vs. Ankalave It took place on March 8, 2025 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event contained a series of fascinating duels, culminating in a lightweight heavyweight title.

Main event: Ankalaev captures a lightweight heavyweight title

In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev secured the unanimous victory of the decision on the prevailing master Alex Pereira To apply for the championship in the ponderous weight of the UFC. Despite the effective throws of Pereira calves and successful defense against all 12 attempts to bear Ankalaeva, the judges fired 49-46, 48-47 and 48-47 in favor of Ankalaeva, citing his dominance in the monastery and significant strikes.

Cooperative cooperation: Gaethje triumphs in a rematch against Fiziewa

In the co -chairing event Justin Slave Get a unanimous decision Rafael Fiziv in their slight rematch. Gaethje, reflecting on the previous knockout loss, presented resistance and tactical efficiency, landing in the key result of the upper knocking in the second round. All three judges fired a fight of 29-28 in favor of Gaethji, marking his second victory over Fiziew.

Noteworthy performances

  • Maurício Ruffy provided a distinctive performance, knocking out a veteran Bobby Green With a kick of the spinner in the first round. This victory not only emphasized Ruffy’s striking capabilities, but also put him as a rising star in a lightweight division.
  • Ignacio Bahamondes He presented his gripping skills by submitting Jalin Turner Through the triangle he chokes in the first round, dealing with earlier critics of his ground game.

Bonus prizes

UFC awarded bonuses of USD 50,000 for exceptional performances:

  • Night fight: Justin Gaethhe vs. Rapade free
  • Night performance: Ignacio Bahamondes and Maurício Ruffy
Weight class Winner Method Round Time
Lightweight ponderous weight Magomed Ankalaev Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) 5 5:00
Lithe Justin Slave Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lithe Ignacio Bahamondes Application (triangle choke) 1 2:29
Straw weight Amanda Lemos Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lithe Maurício Ruffy Ko (kick of the reel) 1 2:07
Fly weight Joshua Van Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Average weight Brunno Ferreira Application (Triangle Armbar) 2 4:27
Semi -average weight Carlos Leal Who (blows) 1 4:16
Featherweight Miron Santos Decision (divided) (27-30, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Average weight Ozzy Diaz Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00

UFC 313 provided the night of invigorating fights and unforgettable performances, additionally shaping the landscape of many divisions.

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Robbie Lawler mentioned in the UFC Hall of Fame class with 2025

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Las Vegas – UFC announced today that the former UFC Robbie Lawler welterweight champion will be introduced into the contemporary Hall of Fame wing as a member of class 2025. Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2025.th Annual International Fight Week UFCUMBRELLA On Thursday, June 26, at T-Mobile Arena I will be broadcast live, only on UFC Fight Pass®.

“Robbie Lawler is one of the most bad athletes at every step at the Octagon,” said the president and general director of UFC Dana White. “Robbie was an absolute killer and I have a lot of respect for his endurance and style of fighting, which helped develop MMA and UFC sport, attracting many up-to-date fans. Robbie had an amazing career and it will be an honor to introduce him to the UFC Sław Galeria this summer. “

Lawler will enter the Hall of Fame UFC as 16th A member of a contemporary wing. In the contemporary era category, it includes athletes who included professionals or later on November 17, 2000 (when the first UFC event took place in accordance with the Unified Regulations of MMA) and who have a minimum age of 35 or who were retired for one year or longer.

Veteran 47 fights during his 22-year MMA career, Lawler developed 30-16.1 NC (19-15 -ufc / Pride / Strikeforce), registering victories over UFC Hall of Famer Donald CerroneIN Frank Trigg (Fight Wing), former UFC welterweight master Johny Hendricksformer UFC welterweight master Carlos Conditformer welterweight and WEC master Nick Diazand former heavyweight champion Scott Smith.

Lawler debuted in a professional MMA on April 7, 2001, won each of the first four fights in three organizations in the first round of KO before signing the contract with UFC.

Lawler debuted in UFC on the premium UFC® 37: High influencewhich took place on May 10, 2002 at Bossier City in Louisiana. He defeated his opponent, Aaron Riley, through a unanimous decision to start his career at the Octagon. Lawler would win three of the next six fights with the UFC in two years, ending his first internship with the organization after losing to the former medium weight champion UFC Evan Tanner UFC® 50: War ’04.

Over the next seven years, Lawler competed 18 times in other promotions except UFC, securing the record of 11-6.1 NC from returning. This time also included appearances in pride and strike because it was acquired by Zuff and connected to UFC.

He returned to the UFC competition as a welterweight in 2012, beating Josh Koscheck through TKO in the first round during UFC® 157: Rousey vs. carmouchewhich took place on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California.

Lavler He would win his next two fights on Bobby Voelker and Rory Macdonald and set his first fight against Hendricks with a free UFC welterweight title at UFC 171.

UFC® 171: Hendricks vs. LavlerIt took place on March 15, 2014 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Lawler and Hendricks fought for five rounds, and Johny won a unanimous decision. The first of the two fights between athletes, the main UFC 171 event won several awards for Fight of the year in 2014.

After losing to UFC 171, Lawler won his next two fights with Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown to win his second shot in the title of welterweight as a claimant for Hendricks in the main UFC 181 event.

UFC® 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler II
It took place on December 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nev.; Lawler and Hendricks competed for all five rounds, and Lawler won the title using a divided decision.

Lawler’s status as a legendary warrior would be secured during his next two fights, because he would defend the welterweight title against Rora Macdonald and Carlos Condit during UFC 189 (2015) and UFC 195 (2016). Both fights would be five -way wars that they earn Fight of the year Distinations by several media over the years. In 2023, his fight UFC 189 with MacDonald will also enter Fight the wing With UFC Hall of Fame. During his career he also scored seven knockouts and found over 1,200 significant strikes in the competition in welterweight.

Lawler lost the welterweight title with Tyron Woodley in the main UFC 201 event, which took place on July 30, 2016. Over the next seven years, he will continue to fight the best pretenders at the medium scale and semi -edge scale divisions. He retired after securing the 38-second Ko Niko Price during UFC 290 on July 8, 2023.

In addition to Octagon, Lawler was honored with many awards throughout his entire career, being named Fighter of the Year in 2014 Nice junkie and Only fighters World MMA awards.

Lawler from San Diego, California began training in taekwondo at the age of eight, and karate at the age of 10. His family moved to Bettendorf, in Iowa, when he was 10 years senior and began to compete in brewing at the age of 16 under the leadership of UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletych. Lawler also fought in high school, winning all-State awards. He currently lives in Florida with his wife.

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UFC 313 results – full pereira card vs. Ankalaev

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Las Vegas – Fightbook MMA has your results UFC 313: Pearl vs. Ankalave.

This event takes place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card will be broadcast at 22:00 ET/7 PM PT on ESPN+ PPV. Preliminaries will be available at ESPNews and ESPN Deportes, as well as a simulative in English and Spanish at ESPN+, at 20:00 ET/5 PM entitled Early primensions will start at 18:00 ET/3 PM PT on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.

Fascinating main event in which the prevailing master of airy heavyweight Alex Pereira He defends his title against the best pretender Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira, known for his striking efficiency, is preparing to present his skills to struggle against Ankalaev, who introduces a well -rounded game to the Octagon. At the co-or-maan party, a airy fight between the former momentary champion Justin Slave AND Rafael Fiziv He promises fireworks. This duel is a rematch of their strictly questioned fight on UFC 286 in March 2023, where Gaethje ensured the victory of the majority decision.

UFC 313 Weighing results-Pterira vs. Ankalaev:

Main card (Pay-Per-View, 22:00 ET):

Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev – for a airy heavyweight title
Rafael Vove vs Justin Gaethje
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Jalin Turner
Amanda Lemos vs Iasmin Lucindo
King Green vs Mauricio Ruffy

Preliminary card No. 2 (Espnews, Disney+, ESPN+, 20.00 et):

Curtis Blades vs Rizvan Kuniv
Rei tsuruya vs joshua van
Brunno Ferreira vs Armen Petrosian
Carlos Leal vs Alex Morono

Preliminary card No. 1 (ESPN+, Disney+, 19:00 et):

Francis Marshall vs Mirron Santos
Ozzy Diaz vs Djorden Santos
John Castaneda vs Chris Gutierrez

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