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Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

The highly anticipated UFC 289 event is almost here, and all eyes are on bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes as she prepares for the first defense of her second reign. “The Lioness” secured the title from Julianna Peña in July and will now face Irene Aldana in the octagon this coming Saturday. Both fighters achieved the 135-pound championship weight at the official weigh-ins on Friday, with … Continue reading Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

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Alexander Volkanovski remains interested in lightweight championship and is assessing the right time for it, following UFC 289

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is keeping a close eye on the co-main event of UFC 289 this weekend, as he prepares to defend his title against interim titleholder Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas. Although Volkanovski’s most recent outing saw a unanimous decision defeat against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, he still feels that he has unfinished business at 155 … Continue reading Alexander Volkanovski remains interested in lightweight championship and is assessing the right time for it, following UFC 289

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Chael Sonnen denied guilt for the misdemeanor battery allegations and a bench trial has been scheduled for August

MMA fighter Chael Sonnen has entered a plea of not guilty to the misdemeanor battery charges that have been filed against him in Las Vegas over a year ago. His ongoing legal drama is set to continue with a bench trial scheduled and negotiations having taken place on Tuesday regarding the case. Despite the negotiations, a resolution could not be reached and a preliminary hearing … Continue reading Chael Sonnen denied guilt for the misdemeanor battery allegations and a bench trial has been scheduled for August

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Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

In his UFC main event debut, Amir Albazi managed to clinch a win over Kai Kara-France, despite a controversial back-and-forth split decision. The fight was an important moment for Albazi, who is seeking to establish himself as a credible threat to the flyweight title. Albazi acknowledged that he has no one to blame but himself for not following his game plan and allowing Kara-France to … Continue reading Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

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Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

Amir Albazi gave a commendable performance in his first five-round bout in the octagon, impressing the majority of the MMA community and several UFC fighters. But despite this, many felt that Albazi’s hand should not have been raised in his split decision win over Kara-France in the UFC Vegas 74 headliner. After the win, Albazi called for a title shot against the winner of the … Continue reading Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

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Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

Israel Adesanya, a prominent figure in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) had plenty to say about the judges’ decision at UFC Vegas 74. During Saturday’s main event, Adesanya’s teammate Kai Kara-France lost to Amir Albazi through a close split decision. Judges Sal D’Amato and Chris Lee scored the fight for Albazi, while Michael Bell saw it for Kara-France. The majority of fans and … Continue reading Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

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Artur Szpilka wins KSW Colosseum 2 match against Mariusz Pudzianowski through knockout Body

Artur Szpilka emerged victorious in a stunning performance at KSW Colosseum 2, delivering a knockout blow to Mariusz Pudzianowski. In the initial stages of the bout, Pudzianowski utilized his strength advantage and successfully took Szpilka down, maintaining control on the ground. However, Szpilka was quick to find his feet in the second round and his accurate punches inflicted damage on Pudzianowski. Within seconds of the … Continue reading Artur Szpilka wins KSW Colosseum 2 match against Mariusz Pudzianowski through knockout Body

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UFC 292 sees Gerald Meerschaert pitted against Andre Petroski in a thrilling battle

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced another exciting fight for their highly anticipated return to Boston. The upcoming UFC 292 event, which is set to take place on August 19th at the TD Gardens, will feature an adrenaline-filled middleweight showdown between Andre Petroski and Gerald Meerschaert. Petroski, who recently announced the fight on his Instagram account, is looking forward to the bout, which will … Continue reading UFC 292 sees Gerald Meerschaert pitted against Andre Petroski in a thrilling battle

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Can Amir Albazi level up versus Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74

The flyweights, once considered an unlikely choice, have taken center stage in a UFC non-title main event after six years, marking a significant change in the landscape of the sport. Albazi’s ranking among the best talents in the 125-pound division and the possibility of him making the leap to title contention are topics discussed by the experts. Meanwhile, Kara-France’s position in the flyweight pecking order … Continue reading Can Amir Albazi level up versus Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74

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Video: Chris Curtis on Nassourdine Imavov fight, podcast w/ Sean Strickland

Chris Curtis (30-10) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, and discusses his middleweight fight against Nassourdine Imavov (12-4) at UFC 289 on June 10. Check out the full interview here. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Chris Curtis on Nassourdine Imavov fight, podcast w/ Sean Strickland

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