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Drew Beaupre

Drew Beaupre

Joined: May 4, 2024

Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.

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Ex-UFC Champion Robert Whittaker Considers Move to Light Heavyweight

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker has apparently been considering making the jump up to the light heavyweight division.

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Jiří Procházka Dismisses Jamahal Hill's Pre-UFC 311 Comments – “My Actions Will Talk”

Jiří Procházka thinks that Jamahal Hill's trash talk before their fight at UFC 311 reveals where the former champion's head is at.

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Aleksandre Topuria Reportedly Gets Date & Opponent for Highly-Anticipated UFC Debut

Aleksandre Topuria, brother of UFC Champion Ilia Topuria, is set to finally make his UFC debut against Cody Haddon at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia.

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Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape Title Eliminator Reportedly Added to March UFC Card

A flyweight title eliminator between top contenders Manel Kape and Brandon Royval has reportedly been booked for a UFC Fight Night card on March 1.

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MMA Fighter Slumps Undefeated Opponent with Wild KO Flurry at KSW 101

Laïd Zerhouni made short work of the formerly undefeated Alain Van De Merckt when the pair met in a middleweight bout at KSW 101.

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PFL Champion Francis Ngannou Makes Pick for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2

Current PFL titleholder and former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has shared his pick for the boxing rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

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PFL Unveils Full Card for Road to Dubai Champions Series: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes

The PFL has unveiled the full card for Road to Dubai Champions Series, headlined by Bellator Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes.

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Nevada Athletic Commission Suspends 3 UFC-Hopefuls after Contender Series Drug Tests

Three UFC-hopefulys from this past season of Dana White's Contender Series have received suspensions from the Nevada Athletic Commission.

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(Exclusive) Gadzhi Rabadanov Talks 2025 Plan after Winning PFL Lightweight Tournament

MMAKO’s Drew Beaupré spoke with PFL lightweight tournament winner Gadzhi Rabadanov following his stoppage-win against Brent Primus at the 2024 PFL World Championship.

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ONE Championship Adds Huge MMA Bouts Featuring Ex-Champions to ONE 171: Qatar

ONE Championship has added Shamil Gasanov vs. Martin Nguyen, Dagi Arslanaliev vs. Roberto Soldic, and Bibiano Fernandes vs. Kevin Belingon to ONE 171: Qatar.

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MMA Fighter Ends Year with Violent Walk-Off Knockout at Fury FC 99 in Texas

Bantamweight MMA fighter John Yannis closed out the year on a high note when he scored a walk-off knockout at Fury FC 99 in Houston, Texas.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Trains with UFC Star & BMF Champion Max Holloway

Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently spent some time training with UFC star Max Holloway.

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