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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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Kai Kara-France expresses frustration with UFC Vegas 74 judges’ decision and claims it affected his earnings drastically

Kai Kara-France has expressed discontent with his split decision loss against opponent Amir Albazi, believing it was a case of questionable scoring by the judges that ultimately cost him his win and a significant amount of money. The fight in question occurred this past weekend at UFC Vegas 74, where Kara-France was the main event. Despite Albazi finding success early in the match, especially when … Continue reading Kai Kara-France expresses frustration with UFC Vegas 74 judges’ decision and claims it affected his earnings drastically

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Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

In his UFC main event debut, Amir Albazi managed to clinch a win over Kai Kara-France, despite a controversial back-and-forth split decision. The fight was an important moment for Albazi, who is seeking to establish himself as a credible threat to the flyweight title. Albazi acknowledged that he has no one to blame but himself for not following his game plan and allowing Kara-France to … Continue reading Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

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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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Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

Billy Quarantillo and Matheus Nicolau were given the longest medical suspensions following their knockout losses at UFC Kansas City. Both fighters, competing in the featherweight and flyweight divisions respectively, suffered brutal knees from their opponents Edson Barboza and Brandon Royval resulting in 60-day medical suspensions. However, due to medical privacy laws, the details of the fighters’ suspensions were not disclosed. UFC Kansas City took place … Continue reading Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

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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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Professional MMA fighter, Brandon Royval secures a rapid victory against opponent Matheus Nicolau during UFC Kansas City event

Brandon Royval’s performance at UFC Kansas City has put him in the spotlight and on the fast track to potentially earning a shot at UFC gold. The preliminary card saw him go head-to-head with Matheus Nicolau, and what followed was a hardcore fan’s delight. Although the fight began with an initial feeling-out process, Royval quickly made his intentions clear when he delivered an absolutely brutal … Continue reading Professional MMA fighter, Brandon Royval secures a rapid victory against opponent Matheus Nicolau during UFC Kansas City event

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UFC Kansas City sees Edson Barboza receive 11th bonus after stunning knockout victory, adding to his impressive UFC accolades

Edson Barboza’s UFC career is set to be adorned with a plethora of post-fight bonuses. The 37-year-old featherweight recently secured his eleventh award, adding an impressive $50,000 to his coffers for his knockout of Billy Quarantillo during UFC Kansas City’s co-main event. He was, one of three Performance of the Night winners from the event and was among seven fighters who won bonuses overall. Brandon … Continue reading UFC Kansas City sees Edson Barboza receive 11th bonus after stunning knockout victory, adding to his impressive UFC accolades

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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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Video: Brandon Royval on Matheus Nicolau fight, Layoff & Title Aspirations

Brandon Royval (14-6) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses his flyweight fight against Matheus Nicolau (19-2-1) at UFC Fight Night on Apr. 15. Checkout for full interview here. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Brandon Royval on Matheus Nicolau fight, Layoff & Title Aspirations

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