One of the more intriguing kickboxing converts in recent memory takes the next step in his crossover to mixed martial arts when the Professional Fighters League makes its 2024 European debut with a two-time Glory champion as the headlining attraction.
was always thought to be more hype than substance, but the gold now strapped to his waist serves as proof to the contrary.headliner on March 9 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. O’Malley has compiled a 5-0 record with one no contest in six appearances since his technical knockout loss to “Chito” in August 2020. Thewith punches and laid claim to the bantamweight throne in the second round of their Aug. 19 pairing.
Still regarded as one of the top 205-pound talents operating outside the auspices of the UFC, Anderson will battle Moore for the vacantunconscious with an arm-triangle in his PFL debut on Feb. 24. Anderson looks to fill the void in the Russian’s absence. “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 19 winner last strapped on the gloves at Bellator 297, where he eked out a split decision overon June 16. Moore should provide plenty of resistance.
The Namajunas flyweight experiment moves to its next stage when the two-time 115-pound champion squares off with Ribas inside the UFC Apex. “Thug Rose” enters the Octagon on the heels of back-to-back defeats to. Whether or not the 31-year-old Milwaukee native can restart her engine at 125 pounds remains to be seen. Ribas, meanwhile, has become something of an enigma, as she has alternated wins and losses in each of her past six outings.