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Maycee Barber seeks a rematch against Alexa Grasso following a thrilling victory at UFC Jacksonville

Maycee Barber has her sights set on a rematch with Alexa Grasso, even if the latter doesn’t win her upcoming fight against Valentina Shevchenko. Following her victory over Amanda Ribas at UFC Jacksonville, Barber expressed her desire for the rematch, saying it would be “ideal.” Barber’s victory saw her move up to second place for most knockouts in the UFC women’s flyweight division, and she … Continue reading Maycee Barber seeks a rematch against Alexa Grasso following a thrilling victory at UFC Jacksonville

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Amanda Ribas draws inspiration from Amanda Nunes’ dual championship, proving that it can be achieved, as she aims high

Amanda Ribas, an accomplished fighter listed in the top 15 of both the flyweight and strawweight UFC rankings, seeks to solidify her position further with a win against Maycee Barber. The match is set to take place in Jacksonville as part of the co-main event. Ribas aspires to be one of the flyweight elite and the first woman in UFC history to hold titles in … Continue reading Amanda Ribas draws inspiration from Amanda Nunes’ dual championship, proving that it can be achieved, as she aims high

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Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

The flyweight title will be on the line when Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko face off once again at the upcoming UFC Fight Night on September 16th. Their upcoming rematch is set to take place just over six months since Grasso stunned the MMA world with a surprise victory, dethroning the long-reigning champion Shevchenko in March at UFC 285. Grasso secured her momentous win after … Continue reading Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

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UFC Nashville announces Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez, along with additional fight matchups

The upcoming UFC Nashville card scheduled for August 5th will feature a highly anticipated strawweight fight between former champion Jessica Andrade and the undefeated contender Tatiana Suarez. The bout, which was announced by UFC officials, is expected to serve as the co-main event at the Bridgestone Arena. Originally, Suarez was slated to take on Virna Jandiroba, but the Brazilian athlete sustained a knee injury requiring … Continue reading UFC Nashville announces Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez, along with additional fight matchups

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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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UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

Mexicans in the MMA scene have had a successful 2023, with the possibility of Mexico becoming home to four UFC titles after UFC 289. The year began with Brandon Moreno reclaiming gold in the men’s flyweight division after defeating Deiveson Figueiredo. This was followed by Yair Rodriguez winning the interim featherweight strap with an impressive second-round triangle choke against Josh Emmett. A month later, Alexa … Continue reading UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

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Coach believes Irene Aldana has potential to shock Amanda Nunes like Alexa Grasso did Valentina Shevchenk

In Vancouver on June 10th, UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will face a challenger in Irene Aldana. Aldana’s jiu-jitsu coach, Diego Lopes from Mexico’s Lobo Gym, believes Aldana has the potential to cause another upset along the lines of Alexa Grasso’s rear-naked choke win over Valentina Shevchenko in March. Lopes has praised Aldana’s punching ability and feels it could be decisive against Nunes. While acknowledging … Continue reading Coach believes Irene Aldana has potential to shock Amanda Nunes like Alexa Grasso did Valentina Shevchenk

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Video: Loopy Godinez on Cynthia Calvillo fight, friend Alexa Grasso winning UFC title

Loopy Godinez talks with @lynchonsports via @themmastream about her upcoming fight, Alex Grasso becoming champ and much more. Checkout the full interview here. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Loopy Godinez on Cynthia Calvillo fight, friend Alexa Grasso winning UFC title

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