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Dana White comments on Kron Gracie
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Dana White comments on Kron Gracie’s UFC 288, finding it reminiscent of the 90s era

Kron Gracie’s performance at the UFC 288 was lackluster, and his future with the promotion seems uncertain. The highly touted Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, who returned after a four-year hiatus, failed to impress against Charles Jourdain. In standing exchanges, Gracie looked inept, and his offense relied on pulling guard to draw his opponent into grappling exchanges. Despite his repeated attempts to take the fight to … Continue reading Dana White comments on Kron Gracie’s UFC 288, finding it reminiscent of the 90s era

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Sean O’Malley refers to Merab Dvalishili as a “silly little guy” following an altercation; Dana White deems the faceoff an unwise move

After UFC 288 came to a close, Aljamain Sterling invited Sean O’Malley to the octagon for a faceoff. The situation was tense and escalated quickly, with heated words exchanged between O’Malley and Sterling. UFC officials stepped in to prevent the situation from exploding, but things almost turned worse when Sterling’s teammate, Merab Dvalishvili, grabbed O’Malley’s jacket before posing himself. O’Malley confronted Dvalishvili, and Sterling got … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refers to Merab Dvalishili as a “silly little guy” following an altercation; Dana White deems the faceoff an unwise move

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During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

At UFC 288, tensions rose between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling after Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo. O’Malley, who is shaping up to be a top contender at bantamweight, exchanged heated words with Sterling, and Sterling’s teammate Merab Dvalishvili joined in by taking O’Malley’s jacket. Fortunately, security stepped in before an altercation could occur. During the confrontation, O’Malley repeatedly insulted Sterling’s physical appearance and challenged him … Continue reading During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

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After a quick first-round knockout against Jessica Andrade, Yan Xiaonan expressed interest in fighting Zhang Weili at UFC 288

At UFC 288, Yan Xiaonan delivered a stunning first-round knockout to become a potential strawweight title contender. Her performance was nothing short of striking as she dominated the fight with pinpoint accuracy and timed combinations, keeping Andrade on her feet the entire time. Andrade tried to get more aggressive, but Yan’s massive right hand-strike was too much for the Brazilian to handle, and she was … Continue reading After a quick first-round knockout against Jessica Andrade, Yan Xiaonan expressed interest in fighting Zhang Weili at UFC 288

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Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

Diego Lopes was a last-minute addition to the UFC 288 fight card. However, his impressive performance against Movsar Evloev earned them both the coveted “Fight of the Night” honors. While Evloev won the fight unanimously, Lopes made a lasting impression with his courage and grit. The undefeated Russian lauded his opponent’s skills and predicted a bright future for him. Both fighters left the arena with … Continue reading Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

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Jorge Masvidal predicts Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad will have a high stakes fight at UFC 288 while dismissing the chances of Colby Covington

Highly skilled MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal has paid due respect to his worthy opponents Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad, who are set to face off against each other at UFC 288. Masvidal raised the point that their willingness to compete against one another is what contributes to MMA’s dynamic reputation as a sport with true fighter spirit. Burns recently defeated Masvidal in the final fight … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal predicts Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad will have a high stakes fight at UFC 288 while dismissing the chances of Colby Covington

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Dana White’s response to Conor McGregor’s BKFC title while confronting Mike Perry

Conor McGregor unexpectedly entered the bare-knuckle boxing ring at BKFC 41, surprising UFC president Dana White and the MMA community. McGregor appeared at the event, was a vocal presence throughout the night, and even posed with a BKFC championship belt during his faceoff with Mike Perry. White discussed the situation on a recent podcast, stating that McGregor simply got caught up in the moment and … Continue reading Dana White’s response to Conor McGregor’s BKFC title while confronting Mike Perry

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Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

When it comes to the potential matchup between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev, Dana White is open to discussing it, but with one caveat. Usman recently suggested the idea of fighting Chimaev and even mentioned the possibility of moving up to middleweight to make it happen. However, White made it clear that in order for the fight to even have a chance of taking place, … Continue reading Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

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UFC fighter Joe Pyfer prefers to secure a higher salary instead of facing top 15 competitors immediately

Joe Pyfer’s UFC career has been impressive thus far. The Pennsylvania product signed with the UFC in 2022 after competing on Dana White’s Contender Series and has since secured two first-round knockouts to remain undefeated. Pyfer’s triumph against the division’s all-time submission leader, Gerald Meerschaert, at UFC 287 established him as one of the most promising competitors at 185 pounds. While the question now is … Continue reading UFC fighter Joe Pyfer prefers to secure a higher salary instead of facing top 15 competitors immediately

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UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

Dana White, UFC President, made the announcement that Julianna Peña will not be competing in their highly anticipated bantamweight championship trilogy fight in Vancouver, Canada on June 10th due to an injury. Replacing her will be the talented boxer Irene Aldana who is sure to give Nunes a run for her money. Julianna Peña emerged victorious in their previous meeting, stunning Nunes with a submission … Continue reading UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

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UFC 288 drops Bryce Mitchell from card, replaced by Diego Lopes to face Movsar Evloev

Bryce Mitchell will be absent from UFC 288 happening this Saturday as MMA Fighting confirms the news of his sudden withdrawal from his upcoming featherweight fight against Movsar Evloev, according to reliable sources. As a result, Diego Lopes, who was once part of the Dana White Contender Series and has a record of 20-5, will hastily replace him. The reason behind Mitchell’s withdrawal is still … Continue reading UFC 288 drops Bryce Mitchell from card, replaced by Diego Lopes to face Movsar Evloev

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Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and owner of UFC, earned more than $19 million in 2022, while the company reported amazing revenue growth

Endeavor CEO and UFC owner Ari Emanuel has received a 2022 salary and bonus package amounting to just over $19 million. This is a significant reduction from his massive payout of $308 million in 2021, which he received when the company underwent its initial public offering. The figures have been released as part of Endeavor Group Holdings’ yearly financial filing with the Securities and Exchange … Continue reading Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and owner of UFC, earned more than $19 million in 2022, while the company reported amazing revenue growth

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