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Chandler is perfect for getting kicked in the head, according to Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is anticipating a successful comeback as he sets his sights on his fight against Michael Chandler. The fighter suffered an injury in July 2021 in his third bout with Dustin Poirier and has not fought since. However, he is excited about the matchup with Chandler and believes it will be the “greatest return in combat sports.” His goal … Continue reading Chandler is perfect for getting kicked in the head, according to Conor McGregor

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Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

Aljamain Sterling, the current bantamweight champion, is uncertain whether he can compete in his next title defense on short notice. Following his split decision victory against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling faced off with the No. 1 contender, Sean O’Malley, in the octagon, setting the stage for their highly anticipated fight later in the year. UFC President Dana White confirmed that O’Malley would be … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

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Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has expressed his desire to remain active, with two outstanding performances in 2022 against Chan Sung Jung and Max Holloway. After failing to take the lightweight crown from Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, Volkanovski has pledged to unify the featherweight division alongside interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July 8. While top lightweight contenders Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush … Continue reading Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

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UFC fighter Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo was fortunate not to face him at UFC 288, stating he would have relished knocking the former champion out

Sean O’Malley expressed his interest in fighting former bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo despite feeling that the matchup would be easy work for him. Unfortunately for O’Malley, Cejudo fell just short in his recent comeback fight against current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288, ending his hopes of another massive fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski or one of the numerous contenders at 135 pounds. … Continue reading UFC fighter Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo was fortunate not to face him at UFC 288, stating he would have relished knocking the former champion out

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After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

Robbie Lawler, the former UFC welterweight champion, is set to retire after his upcoming fight against Niko Price at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on July 8. UFC president Dana White announced Lawler’s retirement and his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame two days prior to his fight, as part of the International Fight Week festivities. Lawler will be inducted alongside Rory MacDonald for … Continue reading After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

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Movsar Evloev believes he’s the lone fighter capable of defeating Alexander Volkanovski

UFC fighter Movsar Evloev sat down with the press at a media day event in Newark, New Jersey this week. The featherweight contender shared his thoughts on his upcoming bout with Diego Lopes at UFC 288, following the unfortunate withdrawal of his original opponent Bryce Mitchell. Evloev also expressed confidence in his ability to take down current champion Alexander Volkanovski, citing his unique skills as … Continue reading Movsar Evloev believes he’s the lone fighter capable of defeating Alexander Volkanovski

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UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

Sources with knowledge of the matter have revealed that Christian Rodriguez is currently in talks to face fellow unbeaten bantamweight contender Cameron Saaiman at UFC 290 in July. The event will form part of the UFC’s International Fight Week and is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rodriguez, who boasts a 9-1 record, earned his biggest win to date in his … Continue reading UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

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According to Henry Cejudo’s coach, Aljamain Sterling will be submitted in UFC 288 and it will take only three rounds for “Triple C” to do it

Eric Albarracin, Henry Cejudo’s longtime coach, has confidently predicted that his fighter will defeat UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in three rounds by submission during their main event clash at UFC 288 on Saturday. Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, stunned the MMA world in 2020 when he announced his retirement following the successful defense of his bantamweight title against Dominick … Continue reading According to Henry Cejudo’s coach, Aljamain Sterling will be submitted in UFC 288 and it will take only three rounds for “Triple C” to do it

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Cejudo targets O’Malley after UFC 288, but ultimately aims to face Volkanovski he describes O’Malley as a “privileged brat”

Henry Cejudo, a former UFC bantamweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, has returned from retirement, not only to reclaim his title but also to make his mark in UFC history. Cejudo plans to defeat Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288 and then defend his title against Sean O’Malley. Cejudo hopes to become the first-ever three-division champion in UFC history. Despite his three years away from the … Continue reading Cejudo targets O’Malley after UFC 288, but ultimately aims to face Volkanovski he describes O’Malley as a “privileged brat”

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Max Holloway, the MMA fighter, shares the fight he desires most before retirement

Max Holloway’s recent victory over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City cemented his position as one of the best fighters in the world. The win extended his unbeaten record to 17-0 against featherweights, except for Alexander Volkanovski, since 2014. Despite losing to the current UFC champ three times, Holloway is committed to pursuing a fourth fight at 145 pounds against Volkanovski. Holloway admitted that he … Continue reading Max Holloway, the MMA fighter, shares the fight he desires most before retirement

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UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

The question on everyone’s mind is if Max Holloway has considered moving up to the lightweight division after losing a third time to Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway’s recent triumph over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City has made the question even more prevalent since it’s become exceedingly arduous to get back to the top. The 31-year-old fighter made a brief switch to 155 pounds in April … Continue reading UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

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The coach expressed that Khabib Nurmagomedov had worries regarding Islam Makhachev’s upcoming match against Alexander Volkanovski.

As per the veteran coach of the former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev had a challenging time dealing with Alexander Volkanovski. Nurmagomedov had proclaimed Makhachev as his successor in the lightweight category after his retirement in 2020. Makhachev managed to win the 155-pound title last year by triumphing over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. Post the victory, with Nurmagomedov’s help, he called out … Continue reading The coach expressed that Khabib Nurmagomedov had worries regarding Islam Makhachev’s upcoming match against Alexander Volkanovski.

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