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Only possessing $7 in his bank account, Themba Gorimbo lauds Colby Covington for being a “great guy” following his victory at UFC Vegas 73

For Themba Gorimbo, winning his first UFC fight was an experience unlike any other. The Zimbabwean fighter, who had previously shared his challenging journey to becoming a professional fighter, snagged a unanimous decision victory over Takashi Sato at UFC Vegas 73’s opening bout over the weekend. However, Gorimbo revealed that the triumph meant much more to him than just validation as a UFC fighter. Recalling … Continue reading Only possessing $7 in his bank account, Themba Gorimbo lauds Colby Covington for being a “great guy” following his victory at UFC Vegas 73

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Dustin Poirier versus Justin Gaethje
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Dana White reveals the backstory of how Dustin Poirier versus Justin Gaethje 2 transitioned into a BMF title fight

The upcoming rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje has been confirmed for the main event of July’s UFC 291 card, and according to UFC President Dana White, it perfectly symbolizes the BMF title. White disclosed that the idea to put the coveted title on the line was conceived during a matchmaking meeting, which he described as being “war rooms.” Further emphasizing the caliber of … Continue reading Dana White reveals the backstory of how Dustin Poirier versus Justin Gaethje 2 transitioned into a BMF title fight

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Aljamain Sterling responds to Dana White’s remarks, questioning why he cannot recognize his accomplishments

Aljamain Sterling, the UFC bantamweight champion, responded to recent comments made by UFC President Dana White. Sterling accepted a fight to defend his title against Sean O’Malley in August but expressed a need to see how his body healed after a recent bout with Henry Cejudo. Following the announcement of the fight, White suggested that Sterling “is one of those guys who can’t get out … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling responds to Dana White’s remarks, questioning why he cannot recognize his accomplishments

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Jones doesn’t need Ngannou to be GOAT Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo states that Jon Jones doesn’t require Francis Ngannou’s assistance to become the greatest of all time

The dream of Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou appears to be shattered after “The Predator” committed to the PFL last week. Fans have long speculated about this epic fantasy match, which may be the most significant one in MMA history because of the fighters’ size. After teasing his move to the heavyweight division for ten years, Jones has finally made it official, following a less … Continue reading Jones doesn’t need Ngannou to be GOAT Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo states that Jon Jones doesn’t require Francis Ngannou’s assistance to become the greatest of all time

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Next Opponents: Potential matchups following UFC Vegas 73

In the aftermath of her impressive victory over Angela Hill in the main event of UFC Vegas 73, Mackenzie Dern wasted no time in publicly expressing her desire to fight Rose Namajunas next, stating that it is one of her top priorities at this stage of her career. The burning question on everyone’s mind now is whether or not this is the matchup she will … Continue reading Next Opponents: Potential matchups following UFC Vegas 73

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Dana White shares latest details on timing of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler matchup

UFC president Dana White has made it clear that Conor McGregor will be stepping back into the Octagon before the year is out, with talks already underway for a fight against Michael Chandler. The Irishman has been out of action since suffering a devastating leg injury in his third fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July of this year. However, McGregor is now … Continue reading Dana White shares latest details on timing of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler matchup

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UFC star Francis Ngannou challenges Dana White’s recent criticism in a fact-checking response, questioning the UFC president’s antagonism towards him

UFC heavyweight champion turned PFL fighter, Francis Ngannou, has hit back at UFC President Dana White’s claims regarding his UFC exit. Ngannou countered White’s false statement that he had been released from the promotion by pointing out that his exit was due to the expiration of his previous UFC contract in December 2022. Ngannou also dismissed White’s claim that he ‘wants to take zero risks’ … Continue reading UFC star Francis Ngannou challenges Dana White’s recent criticism in a fact-checking response, questioning the UFC president’s antagonism towards him

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In July, Paul Craig will make his middleweight debut in UFC London against Andre Muniz

Paul Craig, the highly skilled fighter, is making a weight change and transitioning down to the 185-pound division. This July he will face a challenging adversary, Andre Muniz, in London. Multiple insiders with knowledge of the UFC’s plans have confirmed that this bout will take place at the O2 on July 22nd, with Super Lutas being the first to report the details. Reasons for Craig’s … Continue reading In July, Paul Craig will make his middleweight debut in UFC London against Andre Muniz

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BKFC’s head hints at their next significant event slated for September, vowing not to disappoint their fans again

BKFC, the leading bare-knuckle fighting promotion, has announced it is targeting September for its next major card after a successful event in Denver. Following a card that saw Mike Perry defeat ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold and a brawl between Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes, UFC superstar Conor McGregor also attended the event. BKFC president David Feldman is keen to build on the momentum and has … Continue reading BKFC’s head hints at their next significant event slated for September, vowing not to disappoint their fans again

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Mackenzie Dern clarifies her challenge to Rose Namajunas and expresses her willingness to face off against Jnessica Andrade

Mackenzie Dern, having just put on an impressive display of her skills in MMA, has set her sights on a possible matchup with a former UFC champion with Rose Namajunas at the forefront of her mind. Namajunas’ plans for her future in the sport are not clear at this time, and it is not certain when she will be ready to return to the octagon. … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern clarifies her challenge to Rose Namajunas and expresses her willingness to face off against Jnessica Andrade

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UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern’s impressive performance receives praise from Dana White for being simply ‘unbelievable’

At Saturday’s UFC Vegas 73 main event, Mackenzie Dern emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win over Angela Hill. Originally scheduled for UFC Charlotte, the fight was moved to the headline spot after the previous main event fell through. Dana White was effusive in his praise of Dern’s performance, describing it as “unbelievable” and “badass.” White noted that he had expected a grappling-heavy bout, but … Continue reading UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern’s impressive performance receives praise from Dana White for being simply ‘unbelievable’

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Industry insiders express disappointment in Devin Haney’s controversial victory against Vasiliy Lomachenko, citing it as a reason why boxing is losing popularity

Devin Haney may have won the judges over with his latest performance, but the boxing community hasn’t quite reached a consensus. After a tense match consisting of 12 rounds of technical boxing, Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) won a unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs), thus retaining his undisputed lightweight champion status as well as his undefeated record. Though Haney managed to claim victory … Continue reading Industry insiders express disappointment in Devin Haney’s controversial victory against Vasiliy Lomachenko, citing it as a reason why boxing is losing popularity

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