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Shane Burgos altered his focus and now competes in PFL as a professional fighter for a substantial payout

Shane Burgos made the move to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) with the hope of competing for the $1 million prize in the PFL finals. The decision to sign with PFL rather than returning to UFC was about more than just the prospect of a reward. After being faced with the same decision a few years earlier. Burgos had decided to stay with the UFC … Continue reading Shane Burgos altered his focus and now competes in PFL as a professional fighter for a substantial payout

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Israel Adesanya sends well-wishes to whoever faces Alex Pereira next, with colorful language to emphasize his support

Israel Adesanya expressed his elation over finally defeating Alex Pereira at UFC 287, saying in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan that such a feeling can’t be achieved unless one takes a risk in their own lives. The duo, who are renowned kickboxers, engaged in their fourth match and second MMA fight, with “Last Stylebender” previously losing all three bouts. Adesanya secured a second-round knockout … Continue reading Israel Adesanya sends well-wishes to whoever faces Alex Pereira next, with colorful language to emphasize his support

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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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Israel Adesanya aims to drag Dricus Du Plessis’ dead body across South Africa, but Du Plessis has responded

The recent post-UFC 287 press conference saw the UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, express his disdain for comments made by Dricus Du Plessis, a South Africa native and fellow UFC middleweight. Without mentioning Du Plessis by name, Adesanya made it clear that he was the target of his frustrations. The latter had claimed that he was a more authentic African than Adesanya and the “Three … Continue reading Israel Adesanya aims to drag Dricus Du Plessis’ dead body across South Africa, but Du Plessis has responded

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Logan Paul secures a fresh multi-year contract to remain with WWE

Logan Paul has signed a new multi-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to continue his career in professional wrestling. The 28-year-old social media personality turned boxer started out as a part-time performer with the organization back in 2022. While the terms of the new contract were not disclosed, Paul has now committed to WWE for multiple years as he continues to develop into a … Continue reading Logan Paul secures a fresh multi-year contract to remain with WWE

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Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

Amanda Nunes is preparing to face off against Julianna Pena once again, marking the return of UFC to Canada in Vancouver on June 10th. Fans will be treated to the third installment of the bantamweight title fight, following Pena’s unexpected victory in 2021 and Nunes’s ultimate domination in the rematch. Nunes expressed her readiness to fight, stating that she always follows the UFC’s decisions and … Continue reading Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

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Dana White attributes the transformation of Jorge Masvidal’s career to the historic flying knee incident that led to his retirement

Throughout his career, Jorge Masvidal was often overlooked despite his undeniable talent in combat sports. However, Masvidal retired as a true superstar following his final fight against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. While the 38-year-old veteran lost by unanimous decision, he had no regrets, stating that he had gone from having nothing to becoming a multi-millionaire through his fighting career. Although Masvidal has been competing … Continue reading Dana White attributes the transformation of Jorge Masvidal’s career to the historic flying knee incident that led to his retirement

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Dana White anticipates Alex Pereira, a noteworthy fighter, will transition to the light heavyweight category post UFC 287

Alex Pereira, an enormous middleweight with great potential, may soon vacate his position at 185 pounds. Following his defeat by Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, UFC President Dana White hinted that Pereira may move up to light heavyweight where he will not have to make significant weight cuts. According to White, Pereira is capable of ‘monstrous’ performances, and this is why he will transition into … Continue reading Dana White anticipates Alex Pereira, a noteworthy fighter, will transition to the light heavyweight category post UFC 287

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Jorge Masvidal feels that his UFC 287 victory has made him eligible for a title match due to his and Leon’s capability to draw in viewership

Jorge Masvidal is eager to compete in the first UFC event held in Miami in two decades. UFC 287 will feature the co-main event in which Masvidal will participate. This match has a significant meaning for Masvidal, who entered a UFC event live in Miami 20 years ago, commemorating his first live event ever. Masvidal stated that he was about to turn 18, and he … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal feels that his UFC 287 victory has made him eligible for a title match due to his and Leon’s capability to draw in viewership

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There was another physical altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland during UFC 287 weigh-ins

New footage has emerged showing a further altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland, despite UFC President Dana White attempting to shut down questions regarding their initial quarrel at the UFC 287 press conference. According to Holland’s manager, Oren Hodak, ‘Gamebred’ had targeted his fighter just as he had during the earlier incident, which received widespread media attention. Although Holland had initially told Masvidal to … Continue reading There was another physical altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland during UFC 287 weigh-ins

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UFC confirms Vancouver as the host for UFC 289, making a triumphant return to Canada

After a long wait of nearly four years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has finally announced their return to Canada. Exciting news for Canadian fight fans, who will be glad to know that UFC 289 is set to take place on June 10, at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena. The announcement was made by the UFC President, Dana White, on Friday, much to the joy of people … Continue reading UFC confirms Vancouver as the host for UFC 289, making a triumphant return to Canada

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Dana White refutes inquiries about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland’s clash, asks if the intention is to provoke discord

During the UFC 287 pre-fight press conference, athletes Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were expected to be questioned about their altercation during fight week. However, UFC president Dana White shut down any inquiries about the issue. The incident occurred at the host hotel in Miami, and videos showed the welterweights engaged in a shouting match. Masvidal responded with an expletive-filled reply when asked what had … Continue reading Dana White refutes inquiries about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland’s clash, asks if the intention is to provoke discord

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