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UFC 292 in Boston to feature clash between Rob Font and Song Yadong

The upcoming UFC 292 event will feature a highly anticipated bantamweight showdown between Rob Font and Song Yadong. Set to take place at Boston’s TD Garden on August 19, the UFC officials officially confirmed this matchup earlier this week. Having experienced back-to-back losses, Font recently made a strong comeback against Adrian Yanez this April, winning via a first-round knockout and receiving the well-deserved Performance of … Continue reading UFC 292 in Boston to feature clash between Rob Font and Song Yadong

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The Aug. 5 UFC Nashville card will showcase a main event featuring Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov

The main event of UFC Nashville, set to take place on August 5th, will feature bantamweight fighters Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov. UFC officials recently unveiled this exciting pairing. This booking is a noteworthy accomplishment for Nurmagomedov, who remains undefeated with a 16-0 record but will be going up against his toughest opponent yet. Despite this, he has already secured four UFC victories, with finishes … Continue reading The Aug. 5 UFC Nashville card will showcase a main event featuring Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov

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Marlon Moraes is determined to end his losing streak at PFL 4 and vows to deliver a winning performance, without disappointing his fans

Marlon Moraes is determined to relive his former glory as one of the best bantamweights in the world by competing for PFL. After facing six consecutive losses by stoppage, he is set to go head-to-head with undefeated featherweight contender Gabriel Braga at PFL 4. As a fighter known for his explosiveness, Moraes is eager to put on a spectacle for his fans. Moraes is an … Continue reading Marlon Moraes is determined to end his losing streak at PFL 4 and vows to deliver a winning performance, without disappointing his fans

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Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

Henry Cejudo, who returned from a three-year layoff, was granted an immediate title shot, which was not met with much hostility, due to the fact that he retired as the champion without ever being defeated. However, after losing a split decision to Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 288 main event, he called out Merab Dvailishvili, who is currently on a nine-fight winning streak in the … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

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Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

Aljamain Sterling has continued to hold his position as the champion of the bantamweight division in the UFC. However, after the outcome of UFC 288, everyone is questioning where Henry Cejudo stands now. The former two-division titleholder lost a very close split decision on his return to MMA after a break of three years. He was able to come close to grabbing the title from … Continue reading Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

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According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

Rob Font has re-entered the bantamweight title picture following his recent knockout victory over Adrian Yanez. Looking ahead to the division’s next title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo on May 6, Font recognises the challenge that awaits the reigning champ. Font expressed his excitement for the upcoming fight and the unpredictability of the lead-up. However, he acknowledges Cejudo’s impressive career with Olympic medals … Continue reading According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

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Marlon Moraes believes Aljamain Sterling, the UFC champion, deserves greater recognition from fans but lacks charisma

Aljamain Sterling’s impressive list of victories over notable fighters, including T.J. Dillashaw, Petr Yan, and Cory Sandhagen, has been overshadowed by his struggle to gain fan recognition as the best bantamweight in the UFC. Despite his undefeated streak spanning over five years, Sterling seems to lack the charisma required to captivate the audience and win them over, unlike charismatic fighters such as Conor McGregor. Interestingly, … Continue reading Marlon Moraes believes Aljamain Sterling, the UFC champion, deserves greater recognition from fans but lacks charisma

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Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

After emerging victorious in the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong shared a list of potential opponents he would like to face, however, he seems uncertain whether his first choice is a viable option. The 25-year-old Chinese bantamweight fighter stopped Ricky Simon with a fifth-round TKO at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, and named Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley as possible opponents … Continue reading Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

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In the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong defeats Ricky Simon, securing 5th round TKO

Song Yadong impressed in the main event of UFC Vegas 72, held at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Displaying his skilled boxing, the Chinese bantamweight dominated Ricky Simon from start to finish. Yadong almost secured a finish with a guillotine choke in the first round, following a knockdown of his opponent. Despite being dropped, Simon was able to survive the round. … Continue reading In the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong defeats Ricky Simon, securing 5th round TKO

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Experts applaud Song Yadong’s impressive knockout victory against Ricky Simón at UFC Vegas 72, describing it as “so crispy”

Fight fans eagerly awaited the matchup between Song Yadong and Ricky Simón as the two highly skilled bantamweights entered the octagon. Simón sought to continue his impressive six-fight win streak, having secured victories over Jack Shore, Raphael Assunção, and Gaeteano Pirrerllo. Yadong had his sights set on redemption after suffering a TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in September following his triumphant victory streak against Marlon … Continue reading Experts applaud Song Yadong’s impressive knockout victory against Ricky Simón at UFC Vegas 72, describing it as “so crispy”

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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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The headline for UFC Vegas 72 has been updated, with Song Yadong and Ricky Simon’s matchup now serving as the main event

In an unexpected turn of events, bantamweights Song Yadong and Ricky Simon, who were scheduled to face each other at UFC Vegas 71, will now be the main event fighters on April 29th, at UFC Vegas 72, following Renato Moicano’s injury which led to Arman Tsarukyan withdrawing from the card altogether. Consequently, Simon will attempt to notch his sixth consecutive win while Song will be … Continue reading The headline for UFC Vegas 72 has been updated, with Song Yadong and Ricky Simon’s matchup now serving as the main event

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