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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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The PFL 5 event resulted in medical suspensions for 4 fighters for 6 weeks, while 1 fighter was sidelined indefinitely

Last Friday’s PFL 5 event in Atlanta went smoothly with only one fighter facing an extended break from the sport due to medical reasons. On Monday, the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission disclosed the medical suspensions handed down from the event. Patrick Brady suffered a severe knee injury during his preliminary bout with Jordan Heiderman, and as a result, has been shelved indefinitely and will … Continue reading The PFL 5 event resulted in medical suspensions for 4 fighters for 6 weeks, while 1 fighter was sidelined indefinitely

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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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Larissa Pacheco, Ante Delija, Aspen Ladd, and two others received the top salaries at PFL 5

The recent PFL 5 fight card in Atlanta saw five fighters take home the highest payout of $100,000 each. The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission shared this news on Sunday. Ante Delija, the 2022 PFL heavyweight champion, claimed the top spot with a $100,000 payday after beating Maurice Greene in the main event. Sadly, Delija missed out on the first fight of the season, resulting … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco, Ante Delija, Aspen Ladd, and two others received the top salaries at PFL 5

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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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Andre Ward opines that Tyson Fury should face Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, but acknowledges it as unlikely at the moment

Legendary boxer and current sports analyst Andre Ward expressed his eagerness to see Tyson Fury fight UFC champions Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. Ngannou, who recently signed with PFL, is expected to take on a boxing match before his promotional debut in 2024, with Fury as a potential opponent. On the other hand, Dana White offered Fury a respectful challenge for an octagon match with … Continue reading Andre Ward opines that Tyson Fury should face Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, but acknowledges it as unlikely at the moment

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Antonio Silva, known as ‘Bigfoot’, reverses retirement decision and requests a rematch with previous opponent claiming unfair loss

Antonio Silva has made a surprising comeback to combat sports, just eight days after announcing his retirement from the sport. The former UFC heavyweight title contender originally retired in December 2022, citing his belief that “everybody has a limit.” However, after a brief hiatus, Silva returned to the MMA scene only to suffer another loss in France to Salim El Ouassaidi at Kingdom Fighting 1 … Continue reading Antonio Silva, known as ‘Bigfoot’, reverses retirement decision and requests a rematch with previous opponent claiming unfair loss

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Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

Jared Cannonier has set his sights on another title shot and is willing to fight anyone to achieve his goal. After a dominant victory over Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75, Cannonier believes he has earned his spot as one of the top middleweights in the world and is now in the running for the title. Despite his confidence, Cannonier is not getting ahead of … Continue reading Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

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