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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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Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill were awarded a $50,000 bonus for their impressive performance and “Fight of the Night” honor at UFC Vegas 73

Mackenzie Dern, the talented fighter continues to attract bonuses like a magnet. Her remarkable performance against Angela Hill at the UFC APEX delighted fight fans, and earned Dern her fifth bonus check for her swift decision win. This elevated her status among the most gifted athletes in the UFC. Dern and Hill both received a generous $50,000 for their exquisite Fight of the Night fight … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill were awarded a $50,000 bonus for their impressive performance and “Fight of the Night” honor at UFC Vegas 73

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Mackenzie Dern challenges Rose Namajunas following her victorious and vicious match against Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73

Mackenzie Dern’s dominating victory over Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73 undoubtedly sent a message to the strawweight division. While a first-round finish would have been impressive, Dern’s all-out assault throughout the fight proved that she has evolved into much more than just a submission specialist. The fight started with Dern coming out incredibly aggressive, landing punches that ultimately knocked Hill down and allowed her … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern challenges Rose Namajunas following her victorious and vicious match against Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73

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Anthony Hernandez dominates Edmen Shahbazyan and secures a third-round TKO victory during UFC Vegas 73

Anthony Hernandez bounced back after a slow start and dominated Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-main event of the UFC Vegas 73. The middleweight bout showcased Hernandez’s resilience and grit as he weathered Shahbazyan’s early striking onslaught, eventually taking control of the fight on the ground. The first round saw Shahbazyan landing clean shots and keeping Hernandez off-balance with a consistent jab. However, Hernandez turned the … Continue reading Anthony Hernandez dominates Edmen Shahbazyan and secures a third-round TKO victory during UFC Vegas 73

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Fighters express admiration for Mackenzie Dern’s impressive UFC Vegas 73 headliner victory, describing it as champion-level

Mackenzie Dern’s performance on Saturday showcased a previously unseen aspect of her fighting style. Although previously criticized for prioritizing defense strategy over damage, Dern’s approach to her UFC Vegas 73 main event against Angela Hill was aggressive and relentless. Dern dominated the fight and won on the scorecards. The MMA community was impressed with Dern’s performance, from fellow fighters to fans to the media. Hill … Continue reading Fighters express admiration for Mackenzie Dern’s impressive UFC Vegas 73 headliner victory, describing it as champion-level

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Diego Ferreira cautions Charles Oliveira against underestimating Beneil Dariush ahead of UFC Vegas 73

Diego Ferreira, the only fighter to face Beneil Dariush twice in the UFC cage, has spoken about his mixed feelings regarding the forthcoming crucial lightweight tilt at UFC 289 between Charles Oliveira and Dariush. Having lost twice to Dariush, Ferreira has chosen to root for Oliveira in this high-stakes fight, which will afford the victor a chance to face Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound championship … Continue reading Diego Ferreira cautions Charles Oliveira against underestimating Beneil Dariush ahead of UFC Vegas 73

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Vanessa Demopoulos hails coach Marc Montoya as an unwaveringly fierce mentor, dedicated to go to great lengths for his athletes

Vanessa Demopoulos has recently experienced multiple changes in her life, however, she intends to use these events as a driving force to progress further in her career. Moving to the strawweight division was followed by three successive wins in the UFC and later, a switch in training camps from Phoenix to Denver, which she admits was not her first option. Nonetheless, the Ohio native voices … Continue reading Vanessa Demopoulos hails coach Marc Montoya as an unwaveringly fierce mentor, dedicated to go to great lengths for his athletes

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Aljamain Sterling expresses caution regarding his participation in UFC 292 due to persistent injuries

Aljamain Sterling, the UFC bantamweight champion, has given his verbal nod to his fight against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. However, concerns remain about whether he will be physically ready for it. Sterling highlighted the nagging injuries that he sustained during his win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288. “I’m still injured, like with my legs banged up,” Sterling said. “My bicep still sucks. [I’m] … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling expresses caution regarding his participation in UFC 292 due to persistent injuries

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Conor McGregor expresses happiness for Francis Ngannou, yet laments insufficiency of opponents in PFL

Conor McGregor expressed his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s move to PFL while speaking with Ariel Helwani, stating that he still thinks the fighter should have worked out a resolution with the UFC. While he congratulated Ngannou on his new contract, McGregor expressed his concerns about the lack of marquee competition in the PFL. Despite the deal guaranteeing Ngannou a $2 million purse for his potential … Continue reading Conor McGregor expresses happiness for Francis Ngannou, yet laments insufficiency of opponents in PFL

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Mackenzie Dern shares divorce and difficult training camp leading up to UFC Vegas 73, comparing her experience to a phoenix rising from the ashes

UFC Vegas 73 main event fight against Angela Hill, Mackenzie Dern was refreshingly honest about the troubles she faced during her training camp. Most fighters would prefer to keep their difficulties private, but Dern spoke candidly, revealing that her camp had been anything but calm. With her divorce from Brazilian surfer Wesley Santos causing added stress, and her coach Jason Parillo absent for a month … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern shares divorce and difficult training camp leading up to UFC Vegas 73, comparing her experience to a phoenix rising from the ashes

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In this weekend's UFC Vegas 73 event, expect a highly technical showdown between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland
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In this weekend’s UFC Vegas 73 event, expect a highly technical showdown between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland

UFC Vegas 73 is set to feature a highly anticipated matchup between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill, with the potential for Dern to either make a run up the rankings or see her championship aspirations falter. Dern’s recent record, having lost three out of four fights and going 0-3 in headlining bouts, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over her contender reputation, with Hill being … Continue reading In this weekend’s UFC Vegas 73 event, expect a highly technical showdown between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland

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Jared Gordon replaces Ludovit Klein to face Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 74

According to sources familiar with the matter, Jared Gordon will be making a prompt return to the octagon in a match against Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 74. Miller, who was originally set to face Ludovit Klein, had his opponent replaced due to reported undisclosed reasons. The event is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, with the main card airing. … Continue reading Jared Gordon replaces Ludovit Klein to face Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 74

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