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Sage Northcutt advises Raul Rosas Jr.
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Sage Northcutt advises Raul Rosas Jr. following comparable teenage criticism faced during UFC

Sage Northcutt is a rare fighter who knows what it’s like to compete in the UFC as a teenager. According to him, no fighter has done it better than him. While he was touted as a potential future of UFC, he suffered a major blow to his career in just his third fight after losing to Brian Barberena in 2016. Even though he was, after … Continue reading Sage Northcutt advises Raul Rosas Jr. following comparable teenage criticism faced during UFC

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UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

Sources with knowledge of the matter have revealed that Christian Rodriguez is currently in talks to face fellow unbeaten bantamweight contender Cameron Saaiman at UFC 290 in July. The event will form part of the UFC’s International Fight Week and is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rodriguez, who boasts a 9-1 record, earned his biggest win to date in his … Continue reading UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

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Christian Rodriguez critiques Raul Rosas Jr.’s performance, acknowledging his potential while highlighting areas for improvement

According to Christian Rodriguez, there is still hope that 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. could become a major star in UFC. Although, Rodriguez has concerns that his rapid ascent may have been too soon after his performance at UFC 287, where Rodriguez survived the first round to dominate the young fighter and win a unanimous decision. Rodriguez felt that Rosas still had a lot of work … Continue reading Christian Rodriguez critiques Raul Rosas Jr.’s performance, acknowledging his potential while highlighting areas for improvement

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Bryce Mitchell requires replacement fighter for UFC 288 due to Jonathan Pearce’s injury

The upcoming UFC 288 event has faced a setback with news of the loss of one of its main card bouts. It has been confirmed by several reliable sources within the MMA community that Jonathan Pearce has withdrawn from his scheduled featherweight matchup against Bryce Mitchell due to an undisclosed injury. MMA Fighting has learned from a credible insider that the UFC is working hard … Continue reading Bryce Mitchell requires replacement fighter for UFC 288 due to Jonathan Pearce’s injury

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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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Video Podcast Ep.5: Israel Adesanya KO’s Alex Pereira in UFC 287 main event | Jorge Masvidal retires after Burns loss

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada is once again joined by guest co-host Murdo Todd to break down the aftermath of UFC 287, in which Alex Pereira was knocked out by longtime rival Israel Adesanya! Jorge Masvidal came up short against Gilbert Burns, and made the decision to hang up his gloves. Rob Font and Christian Rodriguez both picked up unexpected underdog victories! checkout for full … Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.5: Israel Adesanya KO’s Alex Pereira in UFC 287 main event | Jorge Masvidal retires after Burns loss

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Fighters express shock over Christian Rodriguez’s defeat of Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287, citing the danger of pitting kids against adult competitors

In the recent UFC 287 fight, Christian Rodriguez managed to put a stop to the hype surrounding Raul Rosas Jr., an 18-year-old athlete, who seemed to run out of steam as the competition progressed. Despite being subjected to an initial onslaught of grappling from Rosas Jr., Rodriguez took control of the game as time went on and ultimately won the battle unanimously, with judges marking … Continue reading Fighters express shock over Christian Rodriguez’s defeat of Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287, citing the danger of pitting kids against adult competitors

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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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The UFC 287 weigh-in results reveal the anticipated main event bout between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, while one fighter fails to make weight

The highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been confirmed, as both fighters have made weight for their middleweight title match at UFC 287. Pereira weighed in at 185 pounds, while Adesanya came in just shy at 184.5 pounds. Adesanya was the first fighter to weigh in on the day, with Pereira arriving later in the weigh-in window. A similar success was … Continue reading The UFC 287 weigh-in results reveal the anticipated main event bout between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, while one fighter fails to make weight

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Raul Rosas Jr. calls out critical rivals and urges them to learn from him to secure a spot on the PPV main card

Raul Rosas Jr. may only be 18 years old and have just one fight under his belt in the UFC, but he’s already proving to be a seasoned trash-talker. Despite criticism he’s faced about being given a high-profile opportunity on the UFC 287 pay-per-view main card over ranked fighters and veterans with more experience, Rosas fired back at media day by saying that they should … Continue reading Raul Rosas Jr. calls out critical rivals and urges them to learn from him to secure a spot on the PPV main card

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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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