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UFC fighter Alan Jouban criticized Kron Gracie’s butt-scooting performance at UFC 288, calling it unappealing in the sport

Kron Gracie’s performance at UFC 288 left a lot of fans and analysts scratching their heads. Despite being a world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Gracie returned to MMA after a four-year hiatus and appeared entirely underprepared. His lackluster showing against Charles Jourdain, during which he barely struck or engaged in significant grappling exchanges, resulted in a unanimous decision loss. Even UFC President Dana White remarked on … Continue reading UFC fighter Alan Jouban criticized Kron Gracie’s butt-scooting performance at UFC 288, calling it unappealing in the sport

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Ketlen Vieira and Pannie Kianzad
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Ketlen Vieira and Pannie Kianzad are scheduled to fight in London this July as part of the UFC lineup

The upcoming UFC London show at the O2 Arena on July 22 is set to be a highly anticipated event with top-ranked bantamweights, Ketlen Vieira and Pannie Kianzad, going head to head. The promotion has already announced the date but has yet to reveal the headlining attraction for the Fight Night card. However, the Vieira-Kianzad bout alone promises to bring in the crowds. With a … Continue reading Ketlen Vieira and Pannie Kianzad are scheduled to fight in London this July as part of the UFC lineup

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Thiago Santos, Krzysztof Jotko, and two additional individuals test positive for banned substances during PFL 2023’s first half

According to reliable sources, multiple fighters have tested positive for banned substances during the first half of the PFL heavyweight and light heavyweight season, held in Las Vegas. Two of the fighters who have failed drug tests are Thiago Santos and Krzysztof Jotko. These two fighters made their debut under the PFL banner in April and lost their respective matches against Will Fleury and Rob … Continue reading Thiago Santos, Krzysztof Jotko, and two additional individuals test positive for banned substances during PFL 2023’s first half

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Aljamain Sterling claims that silencing Henry Cejudo was a good deed for the world

Aljamain Sterling is putting the past behind him when it comes to Henry Cejudo and his team, but he does have some advice for them on how to build hype for a fight. Sterling believes that opponents talking is one thing, but when their corners get involved it is another matter entirely. Sterling stated that he gets more defensive and edgy when he sees opponents’ … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling claims that silencing Henry Cejudo was a good deed for the world

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Jamahal Hill expressed his confidence in defeating Jiri Prochazka and his lack of concern

Jamahal Hill is preparing for his first title defense in the UFC light heavyweight division, following the division’s struggle since Jiri Prochazka’s impressive win in June 2022. Prochazka was set to face his predecessor at the end of the year, but an unfortunate injury led to his vacating of the title. Hill rose to the occasion and claimed the title against Glover Teixeira. Hill had … Continue reading Jamahal Hill expressed his confidence in defeating Jiri Prochazka and his lack of concern

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Paddy Pimblett reacts to callout from Matt Frevola; Frevola open to delaying for possible NYC bout

Following his impressive knockout of Drew Dober at UFC 288, Matt Frevola has called out Paddy Pimblett and the Liverpool superstar has answered. However, Pimblett is currently sidelined due to ankle surgery, making a fight against Frevola unlikely until Pimblett has fully recovered. Despite this, Pimblett responded to Frevola’s callout on social media, stating he is willing to fight him once he is back and … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett reacts to callout from Matt Frevola; Frevola open to delaying for possible NYC bout

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Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

Dominick Cruz expressed his surprise that one judge gave Aljamain Sterling the fifth round of his recent UFC 288 title defense against Henry Cejudo. To Cruz, that round was the easiest to award to Cejudo. However, he is pleased that Cejudo’s late surge did not win him the fight, as he believes the bantamweight division would have suffered a significant blow. Cruz noted that Sterling … Continue reading Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

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Sean O’Malley anticipates surprising the world with his performance against Aljamain Sterling in Boston

Bantamweight fighter Sean O’Malley is on the cusp of making history, with a title fight against reigning champion Aljamain Sterling on the horizon. Sterling, who just defended his title against Henry Cejudo, is expected to face O’Malley next, and the two engaged in a trash-talk filled faceoff after Sterling’s successful title defense. O’Malley has great respect for Sterling’s abilities but believes he has what it … Continue reading Sean O’Malley anticipates surprising the world with his performance against Aljamain Sterling in Boston

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Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili
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Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili for a matchup at UFC Boston

Mixed martial arts fighter Henry Cejudo seems to have reached a decision regarding the future of his fighting career. Following a comeback fight after a three-year layoff, Cejudo fought and lost a split decision to reigning bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling. While Cejudo did not commit to retiring or competing further immediately after the fight, he is not going into retirement and is, in fact, targeting … Continue reading Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili for a matchup at UFC Boston

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UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension

Gilbert Burns faced a shoulder injury during the opening round of his UFC 288 match with Belal Muhammad. According to the medical suspensions issued by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board, Burns would need to receive the clearance of a doctor before he can compete again. His suspension is, for the time being, indefinite. Burns was noticeably disheartened during his fight, which lasted five rounds, … Continue reading UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension

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Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill
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May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill will now be the main event of UFC Vegas 73 on May 20th, with a five-round strawweight contest scheduled. Originally, this clash was set for just three rounds at UFC on ABC 4 in Charlotte, N.C. Due to Irene Aldana being removed from her upcoming clash with Raquel Pennington and instead replacing Julianna Peña at UFC 289, the company had … Continue reading May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

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Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

Aljamain Sterling has continued to hold his position as the champion of the bantamweight division in the UFC. However, after the outcome of UFC 288, everyone is questioning where Henry Cejudo stands now. The former two-division titleholder lost a very close split decision on his return to MMA after a break of three years. He was able to come close to grabbing the title from … Continue reading Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

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