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Jim Miller criticized Jared Gordon’s team for recklessly allowing him to participate in UFC Vegas 74

UFC veteran Jim Miller was close to making his return to the octagon at UFC Vegas 74 after months of rigorous training. Like any fighter, he was anxious to get back in action and demonstrate his skills, but fate had something else in store for him. Jim was just about to rely upon his routine when he noticed a call from UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby … Continue reading Jim Miller criticized Jared Gordon’s team for recklessly allowing him to participate in UFC Vegas 74

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AJ Dobson and Tafon Nchukwi are scheduled to fight at a UFC event on August 12

UFC Fight Night is set to host a middleweight bout that will see A.J. Dobson facing off against Tafon Nchukwi on August 12 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Multiple parties familiar with the promotion’s plans have revealed that Dobson and Nchukwi have both agreed to the fight, with the former having already signed the bout agreement ahead of time. Dobson, who trains under … Continue reading AJ Dobson and Tafon Nchukwi are scheduled to fight at a UFC event on August 12

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Andre Ward claims that people are underestimating Nate Diaz’s potential to put up a formidable challenge against Jake Paul

Andre Ward, a retired boxer with an unbeaten record of 32-0, is uniquely positioned to speak on Nate Diaz’s boxing ability, having been sparring partners with him in the past. In light of Diaz’s upcoming match against Jake Paul on August 5th in Dallas, Ward advises fans to not jump to conclusions based solely a pad hitting session, as these types of shots may not … Continue reading Andre Ward claims that people are underestimating Nate Diaz’s potential to put up a formidable challenge against Jake Paul

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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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Kai Kara-France expresses frustration with UFC Vegas 74 judges’ decision and claims it affected his earnings drastically

Kai Kara-France has expressed discontent with his split decision loss against opponent Amir Albazi, believing it was a case of questionable scoring by the judges that ultimately cost him his win and a significant amount of money. The fight in question occurred this past weekend at UFC Vegas 74, where Kara-France was the main event. Despite Albazi finding success early in the match, especially when … Continue reading Kai Kara-France expresses frustration with UFC Vegas 74 judges’ decision and claims it affected his earnings drastically

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Matt Brown urges Francis Ngannou to skip a boxing warmup bout and focus on the lucrative payday

Francis Ngannou is taking his ambitions to box seriously, but rather than jumping straight into a high-stakes fight against one of the best heavyweights in the division, he wants to test his skills in a warm-up bout first. However, veteran UFC fighter and noted boxing enthusiast Matt Brown thinks this could be a recipe for disaster, as there is no concrete evidence to suggest that … Continue reading Matt Brown urges Francis Ngannou to skip a boxing warmup bout and focus on the lucrative payday

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Anthony Smith anticipates Amanda Nunes’ retirement and elaborates why it excites him

Although Anthony Smith does not call for Amanda Nunes to retire, he can’t help but ponder the idea. As Nunes prepares for her upcoming fight against Irene Aldana this weekend during UFC 289, Smith thinks about the end of Nunes’ career. Smith feels that Nunes has accomplished so much in her career that she can retire now and go on to do other great things. … Continue reading Anthony Smith anticipates Amanda Nunes’ retirement and elaborates why it excites him

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Ilir Latifi has been released from the UFC roster upon expiration of his latest contract

Ilir Latifi has parted ways with the UFC after completing his most recent contract in May. Though it remains possible that the heavyweight and light heavyweight veteran could be re-signed by the promotion at some point down the line, as of now he has been removed from the UFC roster. Latifi’s stint with the UFC began in 2013 on short notice, when he stepped in … Continue reading Ilir Latifi has been released from the UFC roster upon expiration of his latest contract

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Alex Pereira intends to have English lessons and train with Sean Strickland

Alex Pereira, the skilled and experienced middleweight fighter, is not one to hold grudges with his former opponents, even those who have used obscenities against him. In fact, he plans to host Sean Strickland, his former octagon foe, in Connecticut for a week to train with him in advance of his upcoming fight against Abusupiyan Magomedov. Strickland has been identified as a future contender for … Continue reading Alex Pereira intends to have English lessons and train with Sean Strickland

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Makwan Amirkhani, Trevin Jones, and four other fighters have been cut from the UFC roster

The UFC has bid farewell to six established fighters who completed their contracts and were not re-signed by the organization. Among the names on the list are seasoned veterans Makwan Amirkhani, Tony Gravely, Omar Morales, Trevin Jones, Batgerel Danaa, and Mounir Lazzez. Amirkhani’s UFC career comes to an end with a 1-5 record in his past six bouts, including two consecutive losses versus Jack Shore … Continue reading Makwan Amirkhani, Trevin Jones, and four other fighters have been cut from the UFC roster

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Dana White holds Jared Gordon accountable for UFC Vegas 74 withdrawal due to concussion rumors that were not disclosed earlier

Jared Gordon’s scheduled fight against Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 74 was canceled just two days before the fight was slated to happen. Gordon, who had replaced Ludovit Klein as a short-notice replacement, was seeking to return to the ring, six weeks after being knocked unconscious in a contest against Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 71. Gordon’s claims of minor concussion recovery during the media … Continue reading Dana White holds Jared Gordon accountable for UFC Vegas 74 withdrawal due to concussion rumors that were not disclosed earlier

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Tony Ferguson denies misdemeanor DUI offense in LA after entering a not guilty plea

Mixed martial artist Tony Ferguson has entered a not guilty plea after being charged with a misdemeanor DUI violation, reported to have occurred in May when the athlete crashed his car in Hollywood, California. Ferguson attended an arraignment hearing last week, where the charge was delivered by prosecutors. The former interim lightweight UFC champion was taken into custody on May 7, having collided into a … Continue reading Tony Ferguson denies misdemeanor DUI offense in LA after entering a not guilty plea

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