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Amanda Nunes dismisses the idea of any future UFC belts in her weight classes as fake and mocks Julianna Peña

Amanda Nunes has unequivocally put an end to any speculation regarding a potential comeback and dismissed any talk from her supposed challengers. The “Lioness” decided to retire on her own terms at UFC 289 in Vancouver, following a unanimous decision win over Irene Aldana in the headline event. After her sixth successful defense of her 135-pound title, Nunes, a two-division champion, placed both her bantamweight … Continue reading Amanda Nunes dismisses the idea of any future UFC belts in her weight classes as fake and mocks Julianna Peña

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According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

Amanda Nunes, the two-division UFC champion, may be remembered as the company’s final featherweight champion. After dominating Irene Aldana and successfully defending her bantamweight championship at UFC 289 in Vancouver, “The Lioness” announced her retirement from the sport. UFC President Dana White suggested that the 145-pound division could be closed since Nunes left, but no decisions have been made. When Germaine de Randamie was crowned … Continue reading According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

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Reflecting on UFC champion’s feuds with Dana White

Aljamain Sterling has recently butted heads with UFC president Dana White, but this is not the first time White has feuded with one of his champions. Tito Ortiz is perhaps the most famous example of White’s contentious relationship with his athletes. White was Ortiz’s manager until he convinced his friends to buy the UFC and became a promoter. Ortiz and White became combative towards each … Continue reading Reflecting on UFC champion’s feuds with Dana White

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Bellator fighter Patricio Pitbull believes his third championship belt will cement his legacy as an MMA great

Patricio Pitbull, a former Bellator featherweight and lightweight champion, is set to challenge for the Bellator bantamweight title against Sergio Pettis on July 16th. Although Pitbull achieved the rare feat of holding two belts simultaneously, he feels that his accomplishment doesn’t receive the recognition it deserves due to biases in some corners of the MMA media and fanbase focusing on the fact that it occurred … Continue reading Bellator fighter Patricio Pitbull believes his third championship belt will cement his legacy as an MMA great

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Despite Cris Cyborg’s re-signing, Scott Coker remains interested in a potential fight with Kayla Harrison

After prolonged negotiations, Bellator officials and Cris Cyborg reached a new agreement within hours, according to Scott Coker, the head of the promotion. The reigning women’s featherweight champion signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator earlier this month, ending a lengthy free agency period that began after her most recent title defense against Arlene Blencowe in April 2022. Coker said Cyborg initiated the conversations that led … Continue reading Despite Cris Cyborg’s re-signing, Scott Coker remains interested in a potential fight with Kayla Harrison

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MMA powerhouse Cris Cyborg commits to Bellator for multiple fights on renewed contract

Bellator has announced that Cris Cyborg, the undisputed featherweight champion, has signed a multi-fight contract with the promotion. Cyborg has remained with Bellator since January 2020 and has recently re-signed after concluding her previous contract in April 2022, according to a press statement issued by Bellator. Cyborg has publicly stated that she is delighted to have come to terms with Bellator and plans to remain … Continue reading MMA powerhouse Cris Cyborg commits to Bellator for multiple fights on renewed contract

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Larissa Pacheco claims that many individuals approached her with requests for money following her victory over Kayla Harrison, which earned her $1 million

Larissa Pacheco’s life underwent a significant transformation after she earned the title of 2022 PFL featherweight champion by defeating Kayla Harrison and becoming a millionaire. According to Troca Franca, Pacheco had to brace herself mentally for the challenges that come with being a champion. Some of these challenges include navigating new friendships and encountering family members and acquaintances who show up looking for financial assistance. … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco claims that many individuals approached her with requests for money following her victory over Kayla Harrison, which earned her $1 million

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Bellator’s Scott Coker anticipates Cris Cyborg’s comeback in 2023 and plans to schedule her fight versus Cat Zingano for the championship belt

Bellator President Scott Coker has shed some light on recent confusion regarding Cat Zingano and Leah McCourt’s co-main event fight at Bellator 293. Zingano previously stated that she believed the fight was for a vacant title, a claim that Coker says was never true. According to Coker, the fight was always intended to be a three-round elimination bout for the No. 1 contender spot, with … Continue reading Bellator’s Scott Coker anticipates Cris Cyborg’s comeback in 2023 and plans to schedule her fight versus Cat Zingano for the championship belt

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MMA fighter Cat Zingano is indifferent towards Cris Cyborg’s potential return to Bellator.

Mixed martial arts fighter Cat Zingano doesn’t have a preference for whether current Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg decides to re-sign with the promotion or not. Zingano will face Leah McCourt in the co-main event for Bellator 293 on Friday after winning all of her previous three fights since joining Bellator, but the highly anticipated fight between Zingano and Cyborg has yet to come to … Continue reading MMA fighter Cat Zingano is indifferent towards Cris Cyborg’s potential return to Bellator.

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Amanda Nunes believes she’s the GOAT of women’s MMA

Amanda Nunes is not settling for less as she believes she is the greatest female mixed martial artist of all time. The 31-year-old mixed martial artist became a two-division UFC champion after knocking out superstar Cris Cyborg back in December. At a Monday’s UFC 239 press conference, the Brazilian declared herself as the GOAT of the UFC, referencing the victories over star opponents like Cris … Continue reading Amanda Nunes believes she’s the GOAT of women’s MMA

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Cris Cyborg vs Felicia Spencer targeted for UFC 240 co-main event!

Felicia ‘Feenom’ Spencer post winning her last fight against Megan Anderson called out Cris Cyborg. Cyborg almost immediately took to social media to confirm accepting the challenge.As reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto today, UFC is now working towards making the fight official to headline as the co-main event for UFC 240 (non-title bout) on July 27 from Edmonton, Canada.Here’s Brett Okamoto’s tweet: Continue reading Cris Cyborg vs Felicia Spencer targeted for UFC 240 co-main event!

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Cris Cyborg Accepts Felicia ‘Feenom’ Spencer’s challenge!

After impressing the world with submission win over Megan Anderson at UFC Rochester, Felicia Spencer in an interview backstage stated she desired to face Cris Cyborg, “it would be an honor” she said.Cris Cyborg has responded to the call out in her twitter post, she’s down and she knows when she wants it to go down. Here’s her tweet: Continue reading Cris Cyborg Accepts Felicia ‘Feenom’ Spencer’s challenge!

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