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Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

This weekend marks yet another UFC pay-per-view event and you know what that entails – the No Bets Barred podcast hosts, Conner Burks and Jed Meshew, return to offer their expert analysis of UFC 288, including the much-awaited bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo. The hosts commence the show with a concise rundown of the previous weekend’s UFC Vegas 72, singling out … Continue reading Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

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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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Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

If Israel Adesanya were to show up to his next fight with a tattoo that reads “No Ragrets”, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to many. The drama between the two-time middleweight champion and Alex Pereira’s son is becoming legendary in the world of mixed martial arts. Adesanya’s mocking of Pereira’s son during his knockout win against him drew both negative and positive reactions from … Continue reading Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

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Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

Aljamain Sterling, the reigning bantamweight champion, is faced with the knowledge that his days in the division are limited. Though he is slated to defend his title against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling openly admits that he will inevitably make the move up to 145 pounds. Sterling shares that this transition might occur sooner than he initially anticipated with close friend Merab Dvalishvili propelling … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

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“UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

Aljamain Sterling is aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to record three straight successful defenses of the UFC bantamweight title, but all the talk about his next championship bout is centered around his opponent Henry Cejudo, the two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist. MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Damon Martin discuss Cejudo’s future plans and the potential consequences of … Continue reading “UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

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Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

The bare-knuckle boxing fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry left fight fans unsure of what to expect as these two experienced fighters stepped into the ring. Rockhold, a former UFC and Strikeforce champion, was making his bare-knuckle debut after being released from the UFC. Rockhold’s most recent fight was against Paulo Costa at UFC 278, where he unfortunately lost via a highly-entertaining decision. However, … Continue reading Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

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UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling wants to win the gold medal and put it where Henry Cejudo won’t like it

During his two-year reign as UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling has faced endless waves of criticism. However, the 33-year-old New York native has grown immune to these attacks, having effectively accepted his vilified role. Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, has been one of the loudest voices in the past years. Following his retirement, Cejudo took an aggressive stance on social media, openly criticizing fighters and … Continue reading UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling wants to win the gold medal and put it where Henry Cejudo won’t like it

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UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, will make his long-awaited return to MMA at UFC 288 on May 6 in New Jersey. The bantamweight fighter retired after an impressive title defense against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 three years ago but now feels ready to come back and prove himself in a much-changed division with Aljamain Sterling as reigning champion. Cejudo and Sterling will face … Continue reading UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

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MMA fighter Movsar Evloev replaces another fighter to take on Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288

The UFC 288 main card has seen some changes this week, as two fighters have been switched out due to injuries. However, one of the fighters requiring a new opponent has now been matched with someone of higher rank. Fans can now look forward to an exciting featherweight main card fight between Movsar Evloev and Bryce Mitchell during the upcoming May 6 pay-per-view event in … Continue reading MMA fighter Movsar Evloev replaces another fighter to take on Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288

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UFC fighters and fans awe over Edson Barboza’s impressive knockout, with Alex Pereira exclaiming “Dear Lord that knee.”

Edson Barboza continues to amaze the mixed martial arts (MMA) world with his phenomenal performances in the octagon. Fans were left in awe after his impressive first-round knee knockout of Billy Quarantillo in the main event of UFC Kansas City on Saturday, which marked the ninth knockout win of Barboza’s career. The Brazilian veteran attributed his victory to his unwavering determination and grit. In his … Continue reading UFC fighters and fans awe over Edson Barboza’s impressive knockout, with Alex Pereira exclaiming “Dear Lord that knee.”

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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 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

Beneil Dariush’s much-anticipated match against ex-champ Charles Oliveira has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Oliveira, as confirmed by an unidentified source familiar with the situation to MMA Fighting. This pivotal lightweight matchup was set to be the co-headlining event at the upcoming UFC 288 pay-per-view main card happening on May 6 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The main event is a … Continue reading UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

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