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The brand new UFC Vegas 71 poster highlights Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes

The UFC has unveiled the poster for their upcoming event, UFC Vegas 71, which will feature a potentially explosive No. 1 contender’s bout between UFC Vegas 71contenders, Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes. The event is scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on April 22, with the main event fight set to take center stage. Both fighters have been on impressive … Continue reading The brand new UFC Vegas 71 poster highlights Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes

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Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

Conor McGregor has the potential to end Justin Gaethje’s career without even stepping into the octagon against him. With McGregor out of the USADA testing pool and his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, Gaethje is concerned that a single win by McGregor could lead to a title shot, regardless of whether the bout takes place at lightweight or welterweight. If this were to happen, Gaethje … Continue reading Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

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Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor will only bring monetary benefits to the welterweight champion

Gilbert Burns, a UFC fighter, shared that Conor McGregor tends to get what he wants. Burns cited McGregor’s request for two training partners to be added to The Ultimate Fighter at the expense of two other athletes who were already picked, including Burns’ teammate Loik Radzhabov. While Radzhabov did not get to compete, he was signed directly to the UFC roster after a short-notice opportunity … Continue reading Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor will only bring monetary benefits to the welterweight champion

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Roy Jones Jr. won’t fight anymore, but he couldn’t resist Anthony Pettis’ challenge to fight

Roy Jones Jr., the former multi-division boxing champion, had believed his fighting days were behind him. However, upon hearing that former UFC champion Anthony Pettis was interested in a crossover fight, Jones couldn’t resist. Although Jones initially wanted to fight Anderson Silva, the fight never materialized, and he had become disheartened with the idea of boxing. Then Pettis expressed his interest, and Jones couldn’t pass … Continue reading Roy Jones Jr. won’t fight anymore, but he couldn’t resist Anthony Pettis’ challenge to fight

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Jose Aldo confirms discussions for an exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather but puts utmost priority on his upcoming Jeremy Stephens bout.

Jose Aldo, the former UFC and WEC featherweight champion, has stated that he still wants to box Floyd Mayweather, the legendary boxing champion, later this year. However, this is not his main concern at the moment. Aldo has joined Andre Pederneiras and Ali Abdelaziz to be his manager for the boxing scene. The Brazilian fighter is still discussing a potential showdown with Mayweather in Saudi … Continue reading Jose Aldo confirms discussions for an exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather but puts utmost priority on his upcoming Jeremy Stephens bout.

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Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

Sean O’Malley has announced that he will not be the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo’s match at UFC 288. As the likely next title challenger, O’Malley was expected to assume this role. O’Malley explained that he needs a real eight weeks to prepare for a fight, as he is not able to train at the same level if he is not certain … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

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Carl Froch expressed willingness to fight Conor McGregor in the cage, to which McGregor replied

The pool of possible contenders for Conor McGregor has increased, with Carl Froch, a retired boxing champion, throwing his hat into the ring. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Froch on Fighting, he expressed an interest in fighting McGregor in the Irishman’s home arena. Despite acknowledging that neither he nor McGregor have a solid boxing pedigree, Froch boldly stated that he was confident he would emerge … Continue reading Carl Froch expressed willingness to fight Conor McGregor in the cage, to which McGregor replied

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Paddy Pimblett acknowledges Jared Gordon bout was challenging but dismisses rumors of UFC bias.

Paddy Pimblett has since acknowledged that his win against Jared Gordon at UFC 282 was more competitive than he had initially thought. Speaking to Bleacher Report earlier this week, Pimblett stated that he thought he won the fight with a round score of two to one in his favor initially, but watching the fight back made him realize that it was much closer than he … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett acknowledges Jared Gordon bout was challenging but dismisses rumors of UFC bias.

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Anthony Pettis anticipates surprising Roy Jones Jr. with his boxing expertise; future plans hinge on the outcome

Former UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis has had a lifelong dream of competing in boxing, and now he will finally have the opportunity to realize that aspiration when he takes on Roy Jones Jr. in the main event of Gamebred Boxing 4, in Milwaukee. Pettis, who is still under contract with PFL, fell in love with boxing again while preparing for the fight with Jones … Continue reading Anthony Pettis anticipates surprising Roy Jones Jr. with his boxing expertise; future plans hinge on the outcome

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Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

Jorge Masvidal, the renowned UFC fighter, has shared his thoughts on his fellow contenders Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev. While both Chimaev and Masvidal have expressed their dislike for Covington, Masvidal made it clear that he doesn’t care for either fighter. Masvidal went on to criticize Chimaev for missing weight by 8.5 pounds during his scheduled fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 279, and for … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

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Markus Perez claims he’s earning triple the amount from Gamebred Boxing compared to UFC.

Professional fighter Markus Perez has participated in seven UFC matches between 2017 and 2021, and has faced off against notable opponents such as Eryk Anders and Dricus Du Plessis. Perez is set to compete in a boxing match against Joe Riggs as a part of Gamebred Boxing, which is offering the fighter a lucrative sum for his participation. Although he was originally scheduled to fight … Continue reading Markus Perez claims he’s earning triple the amount from Gamebred Boxing compared to UFC.

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Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

Brian Ortega, a former undefeated fighter and a dangerous submission artist in MMA, has faced some unlucky defeats in recent years. He lost to Max Holloway, one of the top fighters in the UFC featherweight division, in a title fight in December 2018, and has gone 1-2 in appearances post-Holloway, including a recent TKO loss to Yair Rodriguez after a shoulder injury. Ortega has been … Continue reading Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

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