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MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

The dominance that Ilia Topuria exhibited during his fight with Josh Emmett was so complete that one of the judges gave him a scorecard of 10-7 as part of his unanimous decision at UFC Jacksonville. Although fighters were thoroughly impressed with Topuria’s domination, they were also struck by Emmett’s resilience as a Team Alpha Male regular, who persevered through a five-round pummeling in the main … Continue reading MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

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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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Professional opinions on Belal Muhammad’s victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 deemed as unsatisfactory

Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns squared off at UFC 288 in a battle that would likely determine the next welterweight contender in the division. Muhammad had been campaigning for a title shot or a high-profile fight for the past several months, and his win over Burns proved that he was worthy of either. Notably, his victory over Burns extended his unbeaten streak to 10 straight … Continue reading Professional opinions on Belal Muhammad’s victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 deemed as unsatisfactory

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Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

The bare-knuckle boxing fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry left fight fans unsure of what to expect as these two experienced fighters stepped into the ring. Rockhold, a former UFC and Strikeforce champion, was making his bare-knuckle debut after being released from the UFC. Rockhold’s most recent fight was against Paulo Costa at UFC 278, where he unfortunately lost via a highly-entertaining decision. However, … Continue reading Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

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UFC Kansas City witnesses Zak Cummings and Ed Herman retirements, prompting emotional responses from professionals

Zak Cummings and Ed Herman, long-time veterans of the MMA world, have earned a significant amount of respect due to the years of experience they have acquired. Evidence of this respect was on full display on Saturday when both fighters announced their retirement from the sport following a grueling three-round battle at UFC Kansas City. Though Cummings earned a unanimous decision, both men laid their … Continue reading UFC Kansas City witnesses Zak Cummings and Ed Herman retirements, prompting emotional responses from professionals

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Jorge Masvidal’s loss and retirement at UFC 287 prompts reactions from fighters suggesting inadequate preparation

Gilbert Burns, a Brazilian mixed martial artist, outclassed hometown hero, Jorge Masvidal for the first time in his career in front of Jorge’s crowd at the UFC 287. Burns secured a unanimous decision, scoring 30-27 twice and 29-28 on Saturday night by outstriking. Masvidal on the feet and completing takedowns to rack up control time. In the third round, it even looked like Masvidal was … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal’s loss and retirement at UFC 287 prompts reactions from fighters suggesting inadequate preparation

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