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Belal Muhammad plans to earn his colleagues’ respect after defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 any failure to do so signifies pure hate

Belal Muhammad is undeniably one of the most deserving fighters to be considered the No. 1 contender in the welterweight division based on all possible metrics. He currently holds a remarkable nine-fight unbeaten streak and has secured victories over his last four opponents, all of whom were ranked fighters. The most notable of these victories was Muhammad’s recent knockout of highly-touted prospect Sean Brady. Furthermore, … Continue reading Belal Muhammad plans to earn his colleagues’ respect after defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 any failure to do so signifies pure hate

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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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“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 card on July 15th to feature headline fight between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos

Welterweight standouts Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos are poised to go head-to-head in a highly-anticipated main event bout scheduled for July 15th in Las Vegas. The news has been confirmed by multiple sources with insider knowledge of the fight and both fighters have verbally agreed to the terms. Luque, who is widely considered to be one of the most thrilling fighters in the division, … Continue reading UFC card on July 15th to feature headline fight between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos

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MMA fighter Belal Muhammad shares his observation that Colby Covington is not a pay-per-view sensation, suggesting that perhaps Dana White has a soft spot for him

Belal Muhammad is struggling to come to terms with Colby Covington potentially facing Leon Edwards for the welterweight title, despite Covington only having one win since September 2020. The UFC has been vocal about Covington receiving the next title shot, despite other contenders, including Muhammad, making their case for a title shot after gaining momentum in recent weeks. If Covington doesn’t receive a title shot, … Continue reading MMA fighter Belal Muhammad shares his observation that Colby Covington is not a pay-per-view sensation, suggesting that perhaps Dana White has a soft spot for him

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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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Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

In March, controversy stirred in the world of mixed martial arts when Colby Covington attacked UFC commentator Jon Anik in an interview. Covington criticised Anik for his support of Belal Muhammad following the announcement of Covington as the UFC welterweight contender. The former interim champion even referenced Anik’s children, causing an uproar amongst fans for threatening a non-fighter, fan-favorite UFC employee. Kombat, Anik commented on … Continue reading Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

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Leon Edwards plans to return in October and dismisses Colby Covington’s statement about him being stripped of his title

Leon Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, is taking time off to heal some nagging injuries and would like to see the division determine a true No. 1 contender before he returns to the octagon. Despite rumors of a potential fight against Colby Covington in July, Edwards believes that a quick turnaround isn’t feasible and is instead looking towards a return to competition in the … Continue reading Leon Edwards plans to return in October and dismisses Colby Covington’s statement about him being stripped of his title

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Jorge Masvidal announces retirement following unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287

Gilbert Burns added another impressive victory to his already impressive record at UFC 287, in what turned out to be Jorge Masvidal’s last fight. Masvidal announced his retirement from the sport after a unanimous decision went against him. The two fighters embraced each other after the fight, with Masvidal telling Burns to “go get that belt” as he bid farewell to his career. Masvidal thanked … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal announces retirement following unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287

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Despite wanting to beat Jorge Masvidal violently, Gilbert Burns holds no animosity towards Colby Covington and aims to derail Masvidal’s title shot

Gilbert Burns isn’t holding a grudge against Colby Covington for taking the next shot at the UFC’s welterweight title, despite Covington not having competed in the past year. Even though UFC champion Leon Edwards already had a contender in Belal Muhammad with a nine-fight unbeaten streak, the promotion declared Covington the next in line against Edwards, which was a surprising turn of events. Burns understands … Continue reading Despite wanting to beat Jorge Masvidal violently, Gilbert Burns holds no animosity towards Colby Covington and aims to derail Masvidal’s title shot

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Belal Muhammad sets his sights on Leon Edwards, Kamaru Usman, and Colby Covington as he aims to climb up the rankings

Belal Muhammad had hoped to be named the number one contender in the UFC welterweight division during the post-fight press conference of UFC 286. However, UFC president Dana White instead announced that Colby Covington would be taking on reigning champion Leon Edwards. On top of that, White mentioned the possibility of a future fight between Muhammad and undefeated up-and-comer Shavkat Rakhmonov. This news was a … Continue reading Belal Muhammad sets his sights on Leon Edwards, Kamaru Usman, and Colby Covington as he aims to climb up the rankings

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