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Max Holloway rebounds with classic display, defeating Arnold Allen in UFC Kansas City competition

Max Holloway demonstrated yet again that he remains one of the top featherweights in the sport, despite losing the title. He put on an impressive performance against Arnold Allen in the UFC Kansas City main event, reminding everyone that he is not going anywhere. Many were starting to wonder if Holloway was ready to hand over the baton to the next batch of contenders after … Continue reading Max Holloway rebounds with classic display, defeating Arnold Allen in UFC Kansas City competition

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Top-tier fighters share their reactions to the triumphant return of Max Holloway in his thrilling victory over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City

Max Holloway further cemented his reputation as a martial arts legend by winning yet another five-round main event, this time besting Arnold Allen in a thrilling 25-minute brawl at UFC Kansas City. The former UFC featherweight champion not only bounced back from a recent loss to Alexander Volkanovski but also put up a great fight against his tactically impressive opponent. It wasn’t just the fans … Continue reading Top-tier fighters share their reactions to the triumphant return of Max Holloway in his thrilling victory over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City

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UFC fighter, Arnold Allen, asserts that his victory over Max Holloway in UFC Kansas City should guarantee him the top spot as the number one featherweight contender

Arnold Allen, the featherweight fighter, interacted with the press to discuss his forthcoming fight against Max Holloway scheduled as the main event of UFC Kansas City. Allen opened up about his admiration for Holloway and how the latter had motivated him in the past. The discussion also touched on Allen’s capabilities to fight Holloway for the featherweight championship with a win. Aside from that, Allen … Continue reading UFC fighter, Arnold Allen, asserts that his victory over Max Holloway in UFC Kansas City should guarantee him the top spot as the number one featherweight contender

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Analysing the outcomes of the UFC Kansas City event, specifically the bout between Holloway and Allen

This weekend, mixed martial arts fans unite for the highly anticipated UFC Kansas City event where former featherweight champion Max Holloway will take on rising star Arnold Allen in a battle of the featherweight contenders. Holloway looks to make a comeback after suffering defeat in his second attempt at regaining the title from Alexander Volkanovski. Meanwhile, Allen, who has undeniably been on a winning streak … Continue reading Analysing the outcomes of the UFC Kansas City event, specifically the bout between Holloway and Allen

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Max Holloway responds to critics who think he’s finished after third defeat to Alexander Volkanovski, saying “You guys must have forgotten”

In spite of his third loss against Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway is still hopeful for a fourth fight against the UFC featherweight champion. Ahead of his upcoming fight against Arnold Allen, Holloway responded to those who think he is no longer in the title picture or that his prime is over. Rather, he is committed to proving his doubters wrong, saying he has more to … Continue reading Max Holloway responds to critics who think he’s finished after third defeat to Alexander Volkanovski, saying “You guys must have forgotten”

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Max Holloway remains interested in switching to the lightweight division, as he finds it appealing despite not committing yet

Max Holloway, the former UFC featherweight champion, still believes he has what it takes to be the best no matter the weight class. He has spent almost his entire professional MMA career competing in the octagon since his start with a 4-0 record against Dustin Poirier in February 2012. The Hawaiian’s UFC debut against Poirier at 145 pounds was also his first fight in that … Continue reading Max Holloway remains interested in switching to the lightweight division, as he finds it appealing despite not committing yet

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Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore set to face off in the octagon at UFC 290 this July

Bo Nickal, an accomplished wrestler and UFC fighter, is set to make his second appearance in the octagon at the biggest event of the year for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At UFC 290, which serves as the grand finale of the renowned International Fight Week and will take place on July 8th at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, Nickal is scheduled to face Tresean Gore. Receiving … Continue reading Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore set to face off in the octagon at UFC 290 this July

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UFC 290 in July may feature a title unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez

According to insiders in the mixed martial arts community, it appears that Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, is set to defend his title during the International Fight Week. MMA Fighting that a matchup between Volkanovski and interim champ Yair Rodriguez has been penciled in for UFC 290, taking place on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Volkanovski enters the octagon in … Continue reading UFC 290 in July may feature a title unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez

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UFC’s Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker don the personas of WWE legends Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan in a cosplay after the UFC-WWE merger

As Endeavor, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently acquired a majority share in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), talks of a crossover event abound. In fact, UFC fighters Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker are already playing their parts in entertaining WWE fans. During a skit on FOX Sports Australia, the duo dressed up as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan, respectively. … Continue reading UFC’s Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker don the personas of WWE legends Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan in a cosplay after the UFC-WWE merger

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Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

Brian Ortega, a former undefeated fighter and a dangerous submission artist in MMA, has faced some unlucky defeats in recent years. He lost to Max Holloway, one of the top fighters in the UFC featherweight division, in a title fight in December 2018, and has gone 1-2 in appearances post-Holloway, including a recent TKO loss to Yair Rodriguez after a shoulder injury. Ortega has been … Continue reading Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

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Alexander Volkanovski asked about Jon Jones taking the No. 1 P4P spot, and he questioned whether he could argue against it

Alexander Volkanovski lost his top spot as the UFC rankings’ No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter at UFC 285. Despite entering UFC 284 as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, he lost to the No. 2-ranked lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, in a close decision but remained at the top of the list. However, Jon Jones’ return to MMA as a heavyweight changed that as he defeated top-ranked contender … Continue reading Alexander Volkanovski asked about Jon Jones taking the No. 1 P4P spot, and he questioned whether he could argue against it

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“Usman Nurmagomedov desires to confront challenges akin to the ones that Islam Makhachev encountered with Alexander Volkanovski.”

Usman Nurmagomedov observed his fellow fighter and close friend Islam Makhachev endure a grueling battle against Alexander Volkanovski just a few weeks before his own title defense at Bellator 292. The champion versus champion event at UFC 284 marked Makhachev’s first UFC lightweight title defense, and it was also the most difficult challenge he had faced during his 12-fight win streak. The fight that night … Continue reading “Usman Nurmagomedov desires to confront challenges akin to the ones that Islam Makhachev encountered with Alexander Volkanovski.”

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