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Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

The Nevada Athletic Commission has recently approved the arbiters for the highly anticipated UFC 290 title fights set to take place at T-Mobile Arena on July 8th. Alexander Volkanovski will engage Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight unification match, and Brandon Moreno will defend his flyweight belt in a clash against Alexandre Pantoja. In the main event, Herb Dean will assume the position of the referee … Continue reading Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

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Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

In his UFC main event debut, Amir Albazi managed to clinch a win over Kai Kara-France, despite a controversial back-and-forth split decision. The fight was an important moment for Albazi, who is seeking to establish himself as a credible threat to the flyweight title. Albazi acknowledged that he has no one to blame but himself for not following his game plan and allowing Kara-France to … Continue reading Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

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Amir Albazi demands title opportunity following narrow triumph over Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74 headliner

In the main event of UFC Vegas 74, Amir Albazi secured a razor-close split decision victory over Kai Kara-France and now has his sights firmly set on the gold. The fight was a back-and-forth battle for the duration, with Albazi coming agonizingly close to securing a finish via submission in the third round. Despite this, Kara-France displayed superior speed and accuracy in his striking throughout … Continue reading Amir Albazi demands title opportunity following narrow triumph over Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74 headliner

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Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

Amir Albazi gave a commendable performance in his first five-round bout in the octagon, impressing the majority of the MMA community and several UFC fighters. But despite this, many felt that Albazi’s hand should not have been raised in his split decision win over Kara-France in the UFC Vegas 74 headliner. After the win, Albazi called for a title shot against the winner of the … Continue reading Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

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Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

Israel Adesanya, a prominent figure in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) had plenty to say about the judges’ decision at UFC Vegas 74. During Saturday’s main event, Adesanya’s teammate Kai Kara-France lost to Amir Albazi through a close split decision. Judges Sal D’Amato and Chris Lee scored the fight for Albazi, while Michael Bell saw it for Kara-France. The majority of fans and … Continue reading Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

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Brandon Royval expresses disappointment about appearing on the preliminaries of UFC Kansas City, which Dana White acknowledges as a mistake

After his standout performance at UFC Kansas City, Brandon Royval has expressed his disinterest in fighting on the prelims again. Despite his victory against Matheus Nicolau, Royval was frustrated with the placement of the bout and vocalized his concerns to reporters. Royval stated that he is the most dangerous fighter in his division and has consistently fought top-ranked opponents. Royval has received bonuses for Fight … Continue reading Brandon Royval expresses disappointment about appearing on the preliminaries of UFC Kansas City, which Dana White acknowledges as a mistake

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Professional MMA fighter, Brandon Royval secures a rapid victory against opponent Matheus Nicolau during UFC Kansas City event

Brandon Royval’s performance at UFC Kansas City has put him in the spotlight and on the fast track to potentially earning a shot at UFC gold. The preliminary card saw him go head-to-head with Matheus Nicolau, and what followed was a hardcore fan’s delight. Although the fight began with an initial feeling-out process, Royval quickly made his intentions clear when he delivered an absolutely brutal … Continue reading Professional MMA fighter, Brandon Royval secures a rapid victory against opponent Matheus Nicolau during UFC Kansas City event

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UFC Kansas City post-fight analysis: Holloway’s endurance against Allen and Barboza’s brutal KO garner reactions.

Max Holloway emerged victorious in a thrilling five-round headliner against Arnold Allen in the recently concluded UFC Kansas City event. The former champion proved his mettle against the resilient contender and secured a unanimous decision win to redeem himself. MMA Fighting’s seasoned journalists Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee weighed in on the intense battle between Holloway and Allen, scrutinized the scoring in … Continue reading UFC Kansas City post-fight analysis: Holloway’s endurance against Allen and Barboza’s brutal KO garner reactions.

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UFC 290 presents a rematch between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja

Brandon Moreno, is scheduled to defend his title against Alexandre Pantoja (25-5) in a highly anticipated bout at UFC 290. This thrilling match will bring to a close the promotion’s International Fight Week on July 8 in Las Vegas. The UFC Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell, also confirmed the delightful news, much to the excitement and anticipation of MMA enthusiasts worldwide. This title defense is … Continue reading UFC 290 presents a rematch between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja

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