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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 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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In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

Russian fighter Irina Alekseeva made a remarkable debut at UFC Vegas 72 on Saturday night. Despite missing weight by four pounds on Friday, the 32-year-old bantamweight managed to clinch a submission win against a worthy opponent, Stephanie Egger, in just under three minutes of the preliminary round at the UFC APEX. Egger, who had a 3-3 record at UFC going into this bout, found herself … Continue reading In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

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Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72

UFC Vegas 72 boasts a promising bantamweight battle between Song Yadong and Ricky Simon. After the unfortunate cancellation of the Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano headliner, Song and Simon – both ranked in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings – have gained the spotlight for Saturday’s main event. For these contenders, this is an unprecedented chance to prove their worth and put their names higher up … Continue reading Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72

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UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

UFC Vegas 72 held official weigh-ins on Friday, and unfortunately for Irina Alekseeva, her first outing in the octagon was a disastrous start. Alekseeva, who was set to make her debut in the bantamweight category, was four pounds over the weight limit at 140 pounds (including the one-pound allowance for non-title fights) for the fight against Stephanie Egger. Egger, on the other hand, weighed in … Continue reading UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

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Sean O’Malley advises Raul Rosas Jr. to prioritize self-improvement following his defeat at UFC 287 and suggests taking a two-year break

Sean O’Malley has expressed his view on the recent loss of 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287, stating that the young fighter may be better off taking some time to focus on improving his skills rather than rushing back into the octagon. Rosas, who made history as the youngest fighter in UFC history after being signed off Dana White’s Contender Series, suffered a unanimous … Continue reading Sean O’Malley advises Raul Rosas Jr. to prioritize self-improvement following his defeat at UFC 287 and suggests taking a two-year break

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Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

Amanda Nunes is preparing to face off against Julianna Pena once again, marking the return of UFC to Canada in Vancouver on June 10th. Fans will be treated to the third installment of the bantamweight title fight, following Pena’s unexpected victory in 2021 and Nunes’s ultimate domination in the rematch. Nunes expressed her readiness to fight, stating that she always follows the UFC’s decisions and … Continue reading Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

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UFC officials disclose main card lineup for UFC 288 with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo set to headline in a championship bout

The upcoming pay-per-view event from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been announced, with the main card set to showcase the highly-anticipated bantamweight championship fight. The promotion has confirmed the line-up for UFC 288, which is scheduled to take place at Newark’s Prudential Center on May 6. The headline event of the evening will see reigning champion Aljamain Sterling go head-to-head with former two-weight titleholder … Continue reading UFC officials disclose main card lineup for UFC 288 with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo set to headline in a championship bout

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UFC 289’s main event confirmed as Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña’s trilogy fight

It has been confirmed that UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña will go head-to-head once again in a trilogy bout, set to take place on June 10 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. The bout was revealed during Saturday’s UFC 287 broadcast, and was first reported by TSN. Nunes, who is ranked No. 1 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global … Continue reading UFC 289’s main event confirmed as Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña’s trilogy fight

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Christian Rodriguez dominates young prospect Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287, handing him his first loss

Christian Rodriguez’s dominant performance against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287 marked him as a rising prospect in the bantamweight division. Despite Rosas’s strong start, Rodriguez proved to be the more skilled fighter, defending against submission attempts and delivering punishing strikes throughout the final two rounds. The judges agreed, awarding Rodriguez a unanimous decision victory with scores of 29-28. Despite the loss, Rosas’s potential as … Continue reading Christian Rodriguez dominates young prospect Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287, handing him his first loss

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Rob Font secures a first-round knockout against Adrian Yanez in UFC 287

The UFC 287 event proved to be a testament to Rob Font’s continued dominance in the bantamweight division as he dispatched Adrian Yanez, who had been looking to make a name for himself in the sport. Font’s quick right hook in the first round proved decisive in securing him the victory. Despite Yanez’s early momentum, establishing his slick boxing with a strong jab, Font remained … Continue reading Rob Font secures a first-round knockout against Adrian Yanez in UFC 287

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Headlining UFC 287 Roundtable: Consequences of Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Alex Pereira on his legacy and other topics.

The highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, or the tetralogy bout as some like to call it, has many wondering about the future of both fighters. The stakes are high for Adesanya, as another loss to Pereira would raise questions about his legacy and how he will be remembered in the sport, despite being considered the second-greatest middleweight of all time. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Headlining UFC 287 Roundtable: Consequences of Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Alex Pereira on his legacy and other topics.

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