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Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

The Nevada Athletic Commission has recently approved the arbiters for the highly anticipated UFC 290 title fights set to take place at T-Mobile Arena on July 8th. Alexander Volkanovski will engage Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight unification match, and Brandon Moreno will defend his flyweight belt in a clash against Alexandre Pantoja. In the main event, Herb Dean will assume the position of the referee … Continue reading Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

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UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

Mexicans in the MMA scene have had a successful 2023, with the possibility of Mexico becoming home to four UFC titles after UFC 289. The year began with Brandon Moreno reclaiming gold in the men’s flyweight division after defeating Deiveson Figueiredo. This was followed by Yair Rodriguez winning the interim featherweight strap with an impressive second-round triangle choke against Josh Emmett. A month later, Alexa … Continue reading UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

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Irene Aldana has been training for Amanda Nunes before UFC 289

Irene Aldana, a prominent bantamweight fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently opened up about her upcoming headline match against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289. Aldana delved into the details of how she has been preparing for the high-stakes challenge, and also shared her reaction to the recent victories of her Mexican peers Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez, and Alex Grasso. As a seasoned athlete … Continue reading Irene Aldana has been training for Amanda Nunes before UFC 289

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Amir Albazi demands title opportunity following narrow triumph over Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74 headliner

In the main event of UFC Vegas 74, Amir Albazi secured a razor-close split decision victory over Kai Kara-France and now has his sights firmly set on the gold. The fight was a back-and-forth battle for the duration, with Albazi coming agonizingly close to securing a finish via submission in the third round. Despite this, Kara-France displayed superior speed and accuracy in his striking throughout … Continue reading Amir Albazi demands title opportunity following narrow triumph over Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74 headliner

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Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

Amir Albazi gave a commendable performance in his first five-round bout in the octagon, impressing the majority of the MMA community and several UFC fighters. But despite this, many felt that Albazi’s hand should not have been raised in his split decision win over Kara-France in the UFC Vegas 74 headliner. After the win, Albazi called for a title shot against the winner of the … Continue reading Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

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Kai Kara-France shares thoughts on controversial split decision defeat to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74

Kai Kara-France approached his fight at UFC Vegas 74 with Amir Albazi with a high level of professionalism and maturity. Despite feeling as though he deserved the win, he did not behave petulantly after suffering a split-decision loss. Over the course of five rounds, Albazi edged out Kara-France on the scorecards, with two judges awarding him the win. Kara-France previously lost to Brandon Moreno in … Continue reading Kai Kara-France shares thoughts on controversial split decision defeat to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74

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Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

Israel Adesanya, a prominent figure in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) had plenty to say about the judges’ decision at UFC Vegas 74. During Saturday’s main event, Adesanya’s teammate Kai Kara-France lost to Amir Albazi through a close split decision. Judges Sal D’Amato and Chris Lee scored the fight for Albazi, while Michael Bell saw it for Kara-France. The majority of fans and … Continue reading Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

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Kai Kara-France draws motivation from Israel Adesanya to triumph over previous setbacks and secure UFC title

Kai Kara-France, despite failing in his initial UFC title match, is confident about returning to a championship position and is determined to make the most of it when it happens. The primary step toward his goal is taking place this weekend when he leads UFC Vegas 74 against Amir Albazi, a surging contender, in a five-round match at the UFC APEX. This will be Kara-France’s … Continue reading Kai Kara-France draws motivation from Israel Adesanya to triumph over previous setbacks and secure UFC title

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The headlining bout at UFC Vegas 74 on June 3 will now feature Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi

The highly anticipated flyweight bout pitting Kai Kara-France against Amir Albazi has been given top billing for the upcoming UFC Vegas 74 card, taking place on June 3 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Both fighters confirmed the news after an injury forced Jack Hermansson to withdraw from his fight with Brendan Allen, prompting the UFC to promote Kara-France and Albazi to the headline … Continue reading The headlining bout at UFC Vegas 74 on June 3 will now feature Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi

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Deiveson Figueiredo has withdrawn from UFC 290 against Manel Kape citing medical restrictions as the cause

Deiveson Figueiredo has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Manel Kape at UFC 290 due to eye injuries sustained during his loss to Brandon Moreno in January. Whilst Figueiredo had requested to fight at the pay-per-view event, his physical therapist and ophthalmologist confirmed that his eyesight is still not fully recovered and therefore he cannot fight. As a result, it is unclear … Continue reading Deiveson Figueiredo has withdrawn from UFC 290 against Manel Kape citing medical restrictions as the cause

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Brandon Royval expresses disappointment about appearing on the preliminaries of UFC Kansas City, which Dana White acknowledges as a mistake

After his standout performance at UFC Kansas City, Brandon Royval has expressed his disinterest in fighting on the prelims again. Despite his victory against Matheus Nicolau, Royval was frustrated with the placement of the bout and vocalized his concerns to reporters. Royval stated that he is the most dangerous fighter in his division and has consistently fought top-ranked opponents. Royval has received bonuses for Fight … Continue reading Brandon Royval expresses disappointment about appearing on the preliminaries of UFC Kansas City, which Dana White acknowledges as a mistake

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UFC Kansas City post-fight analysis: Holloway’s endurance against Allen and Barboza’s brutal KO garner reactions.

Max Holloway emerged victorious in a thrilling five-round headliner against Arnold Allen in the recently concluded UFC Kansas City event. The former champion proved his mettle against the resilient contender and secured a unanimous decision win to redeem himself. MMA Fighting’s seasoned journalists Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee weighed in on the intense battle between Holloway and Allen, scrutinized the scoring in … Continue reading UFC Kansas City post-fight analysis: Holloway’s endurance against Allen and Barboza’s brutal KO garner reactions.

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