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Anthony Smith aided Jamahal Hill in securing the UFC championship, aware of their inevitable bout in the future

Anthony Smith was set to face Jamahal Hill in a UFC light heavyweight title fight, but Hill got the call to fight Glover Teixeira instead, leaving Smith without a match. However, Hill contacted Smith for training help ahead of the Teixeira fight. Despite the potential opportunity Smith had lost, he accepted the invite to train Hill and gave him intimate details and insights into Teixeira, … Continue reading Anthony Smith aided Jamahal Hill in securing the UFC championship, aware of their inevitable bout in the future

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik weighs 34 pounds more than Jailton Almeida in UFC Charlotte weigh-in, with one prelim fight scratched

Jailton Almeida is facing yet another imposing challenge in the octagon. This time, the Brazilian heavyweight and former light heavyweight competitor arrived at the official weigh-ins for UFC Charlotte on Friday, weighing in at 231 pounds. Although this is a full 34 pounds lighter than his opponent, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who weighed in at 265 pounds, it is commonplace for Almeida to give up significant weight … Continue reading Jairzinho Rozenstruik weighs 34 pounds more than Jailton Almeida in UFC Charlotte weigh-in, with one prelim fight scratched

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The UFC Charlotte in May will feature Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida as the main event

The UFC’s fans can look forward to a star-studded event as two heavyweights will take on each other in the return to North Carolina in the month of May. According to a statement made by the promotion, that the May 13 event at the Spectrum Center will witness Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida at the headlining event. It was initially declared that Anthony Smith and … Continue reading The UFC Charlotte in May will feature Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida as the main event

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The scheduled date for UFC Charlotte is on May 13

After a prolonged absence of over five years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making its return to Charlotte. The mixed martial arts organization announced that come May 13, it will host a remarkable event at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main event features a light heavyweight clash between Anthony Smith and Johnny Walker, which was formally confirmed after previously being subject … Continue reading The scheduled date for UFC Charlotte is on May 13

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“He’s about to get it [from Gustafsson at UFC Stockholm].” Says Luke Rockhold speaking of Anthony Smith

Soon after joining the light-heavyweight division, Luke Rockhold called out Anthony Smith. Luke pointed at Smith’s track record in the division and stated how easy it was to get a title shot in that division. That didn’t sit too well with Anthony Smith. Both have went back and forth in recent interviews, and in the latest interview with The MMA Hour, here’s what Luke Rockhold … Continue reading “He’s about to get it [from Gustafsson at UFC Stockholm].” Says Luke Rockhold speaking of Anthony Smith

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