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3 days ago
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MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for May: Barriault puts Silva on a stretcher
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from May 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month award for May. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. Nominee: Aleksandr Maslov def. Yuriy Fedorov at ACA 186 After facing some early adversity in their heavyweight bout, Alexandr Maslov got the last laugh against Yuriy Fedorov. Advertisement In a heated exchange early in the second round, Maslov (12-1) threw a multi-punch combination at Fedorov (10-7), one of which was a right hook that landed clean to the chin and immediately send him folded to the canvas unconscious. Nominee: Connor Hughes def. Sebastien Di Franco at 2025 PFL Europe 1 The devastating knockout power of Connor Hughes was felt by Sebastien Di Franco when the pair met in a lightweight showdown. At roughly the midway point of the fight, Hughes (11-2) took advantage of poor movement from Di Franco (10-4) with a clean punch that instantly knocked him out. No follow-up shots were needed with Di Franco's lifeless body falling and smacking his head off the canvas. Nominee: Mike Malott def. Charles Radtke at UFC 315 Mike Malott gave the Canadian crowd plenty to cheer about – especially after Charles Radtke talked trash on the country prior to their welterweight bout. Advertisement A "Proper" left hook from Malott (12-2-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) spelled the beginning of the end for Radtke (10-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC). Malott found the chin early in Round 2 with the cracking shot, leading to the finish seconds later after hard, accurate follow-up punches. Nominee: Jared Gordon def. Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night 256 Jared Gordon scored the biggest highlight reel win of his octagon tenure so far when he knocked Thiago Moises out cold. After getting a takedown early in the lightweight bout, the action returned to its feet where Gordon (21-7 MMA, 9-6 UFC) landed a brutal right hand that floored Moises (19-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC). He followed up with a few shots on the ground to seal the deal. Nominee: Dustin Jacoby def. Bruno Lopes at UFC on ESPN 68 Dustin Jacoby prioritized violence over technique, and it paid off against Bruno Lopes. Advertisement Jacoby (21-9-1 MMA, 9-6-1 UFC) knocked out Bruno Lopes (14-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) with a swarming attack for a stoppage just minutes into the opening round of the light heavyweight bout. The winner: Marc-Andre Barriault def. Bruno Silva at UFC 315 Marc-Andre Barriault finished Bruno Silva in scary fashion at UFC 315. Barriault (17-9 MMA, 6-8 UFC) unleashed an array of elbows in the clinch to knock out Silva (23-13 MMA, 4-7 UFC) at the 1:27 mark of Round 1 in their middleweight bout. Silva was rendered unconscious after being finished by an emotional Barriault and had to be stretchered out. With the win, Canada's Barriault snapped a three-fight losing skid. Meanwhile, Silva has now lost five in a row, and seven of his past eight fights. Cast Your Vote! This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Knockout of the Month, May 2025: Barriault puts Silva on a stretcher
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06-05-2025
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Abdul Carter Highlights
Why the Giants took PSU pass rusher Abdul Carter with third overall pick in NFL Draft SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants selecting Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and also discusses why this pick makes sense because it adds to a strong defensive front in a division with elite quarterbacks.
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06-05-2025
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Abdul Carter addresses media after being taken by Giants in 2025 NFL Draft
Why the Giants took PSU pass rusher Abdul Carter with third overall pick in NFL Draft SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants selecting Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and also discusses why this pick makes sense because it adds to a strong defensive front in a division with elite quarterbacks.
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06-05-2025
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Connor Hughes Returns To Switzerland, Signs Long-Term Deal
Montreal Canadiens goalie Connor Hughes (95) makes a save in front of New Jersey Devils forward Mike Hardman (39) during a pre-season game in September 2024. Photo: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Canadian-Swiss goaltender Connor Hughes, 28, has signed a five-year contract with Lausanne HC, the National League club announced on Tuesday. Last season, Hughes played for the Laval Rocket, the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. In 29 games, Hughes had a record of 15-12-3 with two shutouts, a 2.58 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. Hughes, who was born in London, Ont. but played in Switzerland from 2017 until 2024, becoming a naturalized Swiss citizen in the process. As such, he doesn't count against Lausanne's import quota in the National League. In Lausanne, Hughes is expected to team up with French-born Antoine Keller, a 20-year-old Washington Capitals prospect who also counts as a non-import. 'It's essential for us to have a Swiss goaltending duo of national caliber due to the length and intensity of the schedule,' said Lausanne sports director John Fust. 'It's an advantage to be able to count on two talented goaltenders who have proven their consistency and performance at a high level. We'll need depth to play in the National League as well as the Champions Hockey League, two competitions in which we want to be ambitious.' Over seven seasons, Hughes has played 73 National League games with Ambrì-Piotta, Fribourg-Gottéron, Genève-Servette and Lausanne, posting a goals-against average of 2.31, a save percentage of .904 and four shutouts. In 2023-24, just before signing with Montreal, Hughes backstopped Lausanne to Game 7 of the National League finals, where it lost to the ZSC Lions. In addition to Hughes and Keller, Lausanne has under contract for 2025-26 American Austin Czarnik, German Dominik Kahun, and Finns Janne Kuokkanen, and Antti Suomela, Lauri Pajuniemi and Sami Niku. Finnish Former Jets & Habs Prospect Changes Teams in Switzerland Finnish Former Jets & Habs Prospect Changes Teams in Switzerland Finnish defenseman Sami Niku, 28, has signed a two-year contract with Lausanne HC, the National League club announced on Wednesday.
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28-02-2025
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Latest on Giants' Matthew Stafford Pursuit: NY willing to guarantee $90 million or more
Here's the latest on the Giants' trade pursuit of quarterback Matthew Stafford... Feb. 28, 8:29 a.m. The Giants and Raiders have discussed two-year contracts with Stafford that include between $90 million and $100 million guaranteed, reports Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Per The Athletic, the Rams are meeting with Stafford at their facility on Friday, and a decision regarding his future is expected soon. SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reported early Friday that if the Giants don't get Stafford, it won't be because they didn't "exhaust their means." Hughes added that most people he spoke with felt the Giants had ground to make up if they wanted to land Stafford, with the Raiders and Rams currently viewed as the two more likely outcomes. Feb. 26, 3:17 p.m. The Giants met with Stafford and his reps the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, according to numerous reports. It's still unknown if Los Angeles would actually move on from Stafford as the two sides try to work out a new deal, but they did grant him permission to speak with other teams to gauge his market value. The 37-year-old, who has one year remaining on his current deal, is said to be seeking a new contract worth at least $50 million per year. Multiple teams told SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes that they feel Stafford won't actually be traded, but Hughes feels that shouldn't stop Schoen and the Giants from taking a big swing -- as long as the asking price is reasonable. Stafford is coming off a season in which he guided the Rams to an NFC West title while throwing for 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns.
