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Matt Frevola plans to show Paddy Pimblett a bit of humble pie when they meet in the octagon

On the eve of his highly anticipated UFC 288 showdown with Drew Dober, the skilled and dynamic UFC lightweight Matt Frevola provided valuable insights into his preparation and strategy. During the media day leading up to the pay-per-view event at the renowned Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Frevola discussed his desire to humble Paddy Pimblett, his “lucky” shirt that has brought him much-needed luck … Continue reading Matt Frevola plans to show Paddy Pimblett a bit of humble pie when they meet in the octagon

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The opening segment of UFC 288 promotes Henry Cejudo’s comeback and Aljamain Sterling’s pursuit of the gold medal for whipping

This Saturday, as the main event of UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling is determined to put an end to former two-division champion Henry Cejudo’s much-anticipated return. Narrated by actor and regular UFC pay-per-view narrator Ron Perlman in the cold open, the bantamweight championship headliner between Sterling and Cejudo is presented. Perlman describes Sterling as possessing “the swagger of a generational talent,” with Cejudo dubbed the “gold … Continue reading The opening segment of UFC 288 promotes Henry Cejudo’s comeback and Aljamain Sterling’s pursuit of the gold medal for whipping

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Marlon Moraes believes Aljamain Sterling, the UFC champion, deserves greater recognition from fans but lacks charisma

Aljamain Sterling’s impressive list of victories over notable fighters, including T.J. Dillashaw, Petr Yan, and Cory Sandhagen, has been overshadowed by his struggle to gain fan recognition as the best bantamweight in the UFC. Despite his undefeated streak spanning over five years, Sterling seems to lack the charisma required to captivate the audience and win them over, unlike charismatic fighters such as Conor McGregor. Interestingly, … Continue reading Marlon Moraes believes Aljamain Sterling, the UFC champion, deserves greater recognition from fans but lacks charisma

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UFC 288 Preview: Can Aljamain Sterling solidify his place in the UFC history books by defeating Henry Cejudo?

The highly anticipated UFC 288 event is set to take place, with a matchup between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo headlining the night. Sterling will defend his 135-pound title against the former two division champion and Olympic gold medalist, in what promises to be a battle for bantamweight supremacy. Before the main event, there are 12 other pivotal fights scheduled, with great betting opportunities available … Continue reading UFC 288 Preview: Can Aljamain Sterling solidify his place in the UFC history books by defeating Henry Cejudo?

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Tracking Henry Cejudo’s journey to face Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

The much-anticipated return of Henry Cejudo to the Octagon is set to take place at UFC 288, where he will go head-to-head with Aljamain Sterling. If you’re looking for an in-depth insight into the journey that has brought Cejudo to this point. From a softly spoken Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler to a blue-chip MMA prospect, before becoming a two-division champ and the undoubted King of … Continue reading Tracking Henry Cejudo’s journey to face Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

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Henry Cejudo nails UFC 288 weigh-in after 3-year break, one fighter misses weight by 3 pounds

Henry Cejudo has made his intentions clear: “The King of Cringe” is making a comeback. The former two-division champion stepped onto the weigh-in scales first for UFC 288 and made the championship weight of 135 pounds. This marks his first weigh-in appearance in nearly three years since his fight in May 2020 against Dominick Cruz. Cejudo announced his retirement after that fight. Cejudo’s opponent, the … Continue reading Henry Cejudo nails UFC 288 weigh-in after 3-year break, one fighter misses weight by 3 pounds

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UFC 288: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Rafael Estevam cancelled due to undisclosed reasons
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UFC 288: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Rafael Estevam cancelled due to undisclosed reasons

Brazilian fighter Rafael Estevam has been forced to delay his UFC debut due to difficulties managing his weight, which led to the cancellation of his planned fight against Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC 288. The news was announced during the weigh-ins on Friday, marking the second fight cancellation from the event in two days. Estevam secured his place in the UFC after impressing during Dana White’s … Continue reading UFC 288: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Rafael Estevam cancelled due to undisclosed reasons

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The fight between Daniel Santos and Johnny Munoz Jr. has been scrapped from the UFC 288 event

The upcoming UFC 288 event has lost one of its fights, as the preliminary bantamweight bout between Daniel Santos and Johnny Muñoz Jr. has been dropped from the card. The removal of the fight follows an injury to Santos, whose nickname is “Willycat.” It remains to be seen if the fight will be rescheduled, as no timetable has been announced. Santos, who is from Brazil … Continue reading The fight between Daniel Santos and Johnny Munoz Jr. has been scrapped from the UFC 288 event

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At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

UFC fighter, Henry Cejudo, arrived at his highly anticipated UFC faceoff in Newark with a powerful presence and intentions to make a statement. Spectators were in for a treat as Cejudo’s first staredown with UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, was captured on camera at UFC 288’s pre-fight press conference. As anticipation grew, fans also got a glimpse of other exciting matchups including Belal Muhammad vs. … Continue reading At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

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Will Aljamain Sterling prove his doubters wrong by defeating Henry Cejudo at UFC 288?

This weekend marks the return of Henry Cejudo to the UFC after a three-year retirement. He will challenge the reigning bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC 288. While Cejudo is a former two-division champ, Sterling has brought stability to the 135-pound division since Cejudo’s sudden retirement. In this battle of the elite fighters, who will come out on top? To become … Continue reading Will Aljamain Sterling prove his doubters wrong by defeating Henry Cejudo at UFC 288?

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Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

With UFC 288’s arrival imminent, the triumphant fighter from the bantamweight championship main event featuring Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo can rest assured that his next fight with Sean O’Malley is already in the bag. However, what about the defeated fighter, and what happens if Cejudo is the one walking away empty-handed after his three-year hiatus? Cejudo also delves into fantasy matchmaking for the co-main … Continue reading Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

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