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MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

The dominance that Ilia Topuria exhibited during his fight with Josh Emmett was so complete that one of the judges gave him a scorecard of 10-7 as part of his unanimous decision at UFC Jacksonville. Although fighters were thoroughly impressed with Topuria’s domination, they were also struck by Emmett’s resilience as a Team Alpha Male regular, who persevered through a five-round pummeling in the main … Continue reading MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

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Former UFC title contender, Volkan Oezdemir, to take on Azamat Murzakanov in UFC Paris battle

In today’s fast-paced MMA scene, it’s easy to miss out on the latest matchups. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our Fight Roundup, featuring the latest confirmed fights courtesy of sources with knowledge of the matchups. First up, we have Volkan Oezdemir facing off against undefeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC Paris on Sept. 2. Oezdemir is a one-time UFC title challenger who has seen mixed … Continue reading Former UFC title contender, Volkan Oezdemir, to take on Azamat Murzakanov in UFC Paris battle

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Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

The recent PFL event featuring Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, two of the top heavyweights in the world, was a major tease for fans eagerly awaiting a potential fight between the two. Unfortunately, Ngannou’s move from UFC to PFL likely means that a cross-promotional bout is out of the question. Despite this, the staredown between the two was telling, with Daniel Cormier noting that Jones … Continue reading Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

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Daniel Cormier states that Charles Oliveira demonstrated he is almost as talented as Islam Makhachev if he does not hold the championship title

Charles Oliveira had a lot to prove at UFC 289, despite previously holding the lightweight champion title and defeating several top 10 opponents. Unfortunately, he suffered a one-sided defeat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, which reminded fans of past performances where Oliveira struggled when faced with challenges in the octagon. Makhachev won with ease, taking advantage of Oliveira’s weakness on his feet before tapping … Continue reading Daniel Cormier states that Charles Oliveira demonstrated he is almost as talented as Islam Makhachev if he does not hold the championship title

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Matt Brown and Daniel Cormier have differing views on Jim Miller’s potential induction into the UFC Hall of Fame

Two seasoned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athletes, Jim Miller and Matt Brown, have managed to maintain their presence and success in the promotion for an impressive 15 years. Brown argued that longevity itself is an extraordinary feat in a sport like mixed martial arts (MMA), wherein only a few fighters are able to stick around as long as they both have.  Despite his various accomplishments, … Continue reading Matt Brown and Daniel Cormier have differing views on Jim Miller’s potential induction into the UFC Hall of Fame

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Daniel Cormier denies Jim Miller a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame, stating that longevity alone is not enough to warrant induction

Former two-division champ and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has expressed his belief that Jim Miller is not currently deserving of a spot in the Hall of Fame, despite his impressive resume and recent victory. While Miller has set a number of UFC records, including most lightweight division wins and finishes, Cormier argued that time served alone should not guarantee inclusion in the prestigious … Continue reading Daniel Cormier denies Jim Miller a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame, stating that longevity alone is not enough to warrant induction

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Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

Amir Albazi gave a commendable performance in his first five-round bout in the octagon, impressing the majority of the MMA community and several UFC fighters. But despite this, many felt that Albazi’s hand should not have been raised in his split decision win over Kara-France in the UFC Vegas 74 headliner. After the win, Albazi called for a title shot against the winner of the … Continue reading Amir Albazi’s victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74 drew mixed reactions from pros, with some expressing bitter displeasure

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 It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

Ben Askren expressed serious concerns about Conor McGregor’s UFC return. According to reports, McGregor is set to take on Michael Chandler sometime in late 2023 after both men served as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31. However, having been sidelined since he suffered a gruesome leg injury during his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor will have been out of action for more … Continue reading  It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

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Gaethje praises Poirier’s victories against McGregor, relishing in seeing McGregor experience defeat

In anticipation of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, two beloved lightweights, are set to clash in Salt Lake City with the BMF title up for grabs. This is a rematch of their epic 2018 Fight of the Year, where Poirier managed to KO Gaethje, an impressive feat given that Gaethje had only been KO’d once before in his career. Even so, both fighters … Continue reading Gaethje praises Poirier’s victories against McGregor, relishing in seeing McGregor experience defeat

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Daniel Cormier expressed concern that the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight may not materialize and urged all parties involved to collaborate

The status of Jon Jones’ first UFC heavyweight title defense remains unknown as negotiations for a potential matchup with Stipe Miocic have yet to yield results. After securing his second divisional crown in March with a victory over Ciryl Gane, Jones expressed his desire to fight Miocic at UFC 290 on July 8. However, the event passed without the anticipated mega-fight, and no other agreement … Continue reading Daniel Cormier expressed concern that the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight may not materialize and urged all parties involved to collaborate

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Industry insiders express disappointment in Devin Haney’s controversial victory against Vasiliy Lomachenko, citing it as a reason why boxing is losing popularity

Devin Haney may have won the judges over with his latest performance, but the boxing community hasn’t quite reached a consensus. After a tense match consisting of 12 rounds of technical boxing, Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) won a unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs), thus retaining his undisputed lightweight champion status as well as his undefeated record. Though Haney managed to claim victory … Continue reading Industry insiders express disappointment in Devin Haney’s controversial victory against Vasiliy Lomachenko, citing it as a reason why boxing is losing popularity

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Jailton Almeida wants to face Tai Tuivasa at UFC Brazil and invites him to drink beer in Brazil

Jailton Almeida, the victorious heavyweight fighter at UFC Charlotte, is eagerly calling out Tai Tuivasa for his next match. While he hopes the fight will take place in Brazil towards the end of the year, Almeida is willing to headline in any Fight Night show. He remains pragmatic, however, stating he is pleased with the progress his team has made but won’t let it get … Continue reading Jailton Almeida wants to face Tai Tuivasa at UFC Brazil and invites him to drink beer in Brazil

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