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Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

The recent PFL event featuring Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, two of the top heavyweights in the world, was a major tease for fans eagerly awaiting a potential fight between the two. Unfortunately, Ngannou’s move from UFC to PFL likely means that a cross-promotional bout is out of the question. Despite this, the staredown between the two was telling, with Daniel Cormier noting that Jones … Continue reading Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

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Kelvin Gastelum agrees to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s challenge, acknowledging it as a make or break situation

Kelvin Gastelum has recently announced that he will be dropping back down to 170 pounds to fight in the welterweight division for the first time in seven years. Shavkat Rakhmonov. After taking some time to think it over, Gastelum has accepted the challenge and is excited to fight Rakhmonov. Gastelum believes that the fight with Rakhmonov will be a great addition to the welterweight division, … Continue reading Kelvin Gastelum agrees to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s challenge, acknowledging it as a make or break situation

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UFC Nashville announces Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez, along with additional fight matchups

The upcoming UFC Nashville card scheduled for August 5th will feature a highly anticipated strawweight fight between former champion Jessica Andrade and the undefeated contender Tatiana Suarez. The bout, which was announced by UFC officials, is expected to serve as the co-main event at the Bridgestone Arena. Originally, Suarez was slated to take on Virna Jandiroba, but the Brazilian athlete sustained a knee injury requiring … Continue reading UFC Nashville announces Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez, along with additional fight matchups

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Alan Belcher’s BKFC heavyweight title reign has ended, but he’s coming back to the promotion

Alan Belcher, the former BKFC heavyweight champion, has been stripped of his title just four months after winning it. BKFC president David Feldman announced the decision on Tuesday, citing interference with the organization’s plans as the reason for the move. Instead of crowning an interim champion, BKFC opted to strip Belcher’s title and will hold a fight to determine a new heavyweight champion in the … Continue reading Alan Belcher’s BKFC heavyweight title reign has ended, but he’s coming back to the promotion

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Devin Haney sanctioned with $25,000 penalty for pushing Vasyl Lomachenko during weigh-in

Devin Haney has been fined $25,000 following his physical altercation with Vasyl Lomachenko at the weigh-ins ahead of their May fight. The Nevada Athletic Commission imposed the penalty on Tuesday after initially withholding a substantial $400,000 from Haney’s purse. The decision was made after a disciplinary complaint was filed against Haney by the commission. In line with the adjudication agreement reached, Haney will have to … Continue reading Devin Haney sanctioned with $25,000 penalty for pushing Vasyl Lomachenko during weigh-in

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Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

Highly regarded fighter Islam Makhachev appeared less than thrilled to hear that Charles Oliveira defeated Beneil Dariush, potentially setting him up for a title bout against Makhachev. Oliveira won the co-main event of UFC 289 via first-round TKO, crushing Dariush’s hopes of a guaranteed title shot against Makhachev. Despite the win, Makhachev seems hesitant to face Oliveira, as he has already beaten him before. Instead, … Continue reading Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

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Arman Tsarukyan seeks Michael Chandler’s name on his list, anticipates a top 5 competitor for his next fight

Arman Tsarukyan, a promising rising talent within the UFC lightweight division, has his sights set on his next opponent and his ultimate goal of becoming champion. After securing his seventh UFC win with an impressive third-round TKO over Joaquim Silva last weekend, Tsarukyan is ready for his next challenge. While some in the MMA community were puzzled by his pairing with unranked Silva, Tsarukyan is … Continue reading Arman Tsarukyan seeks Michael Chandler’s name on his list, anticipates a top 5 competitor for his next fight

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UFC 292 in Boston will feature a match between Henry Cejudo and Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera

Having recently returned to the Octagon after his retirement, Henry Cejudo is wasting no time with an upcoming match against Marlon “Chito” Vera at the highly anticipated UFC 292 card in Boston scheduled for August 19th. UFC President, Dana White, confirmed the pairing. Although Cejudo was unable to regain the 135-pound title in his bid against Aljamain Sterling, he made it clear that he wanted … Continue reading UFC 292 in Boston will feature a match between Henry Cejudo and Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera

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Kai Kara-France, aspiring UFC champion, eyes Tim Elliot as his next opponent for UFC 293

Kai Kara-France is already looking ahead to his next fight, despite believing that he should not have lost his last bout against Amir Albazi. The controversial split decision delivered against Kara-France in the main event of UFC Vegas 74 has left the New Zealand fighter eager to move on. While Kara-France has declared his dissatisfaction with the judges’ ruling, Kara-France has stated his intention to … Continue reading Kai Kara-France, aspiring UFC champion, eyes Tim Elliot as his next opponent for UFC 293

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Coach Diego Lima believes that Charles Oliveira will win the rematch against Islam Makhachev by knockout, stating that there is no fight that makes more sense

Diego Lima, head coach and manager for Charles Oliveira at Chute Boxe, is pushing for a rematch between his fighter and UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev after Oliveira’s recent knockout victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289. Lima stated that this is the “logical” fight to make as Makhachev is the top-ranked 155-pound fighter and has beaten the other four fighters in the top five … Continue reading Coach Diego Lima believes that Charles Oliveira will win the rematch against Islam Makhachev by knockout, stating that there is no fight that makes more sense

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Erin Blanchfield is eager to challenge Julianna Peña for the UFC bantamweight championship, stating it’s a pursuit she’s interested in

Erin Blanchfield is eager to continue fighting and she’s excited about the prospect of moving up to the 135-pound weight class to compete for a different championship. Although Blanchfield may potentially be in line for a flyweight title fight, after her impressive win over Jessica Andrade in February, recent events have altered her plans. Alexa Grasso has caused a disruption by defeating Valentina Shevchenko, which … Continue reading Erin Blanchfield is eager to challenge Julianna Peña for the UFC bantamweight championship, stating it’s a pursuit she’s interested in

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Beneil Dariush seeks next fight before year-end after feeling he trailed Charles Oliveira

Beneil Dariush’s path to reclaiming the UFC lightweight title has taken a detour after UFC 289 delivered an unexpected outcome for the contender. Dariush’s eight-fight winning streak came to an end after he fell to former champion Charles Oliveira in the co-main event. The fight started competitively, with Dariush dominating on the ground, however, Oliveira made a comeback and delivered punches that led to Dariush’s … Continue reading Beneil Dariush seeks next fight before year-end after feeling he trailed Charles Oliveira

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