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Diego Lopes comments on Movsar Evloev’s close call at UFC 288 and anticipates a future rematch

Diego Lopes made an outstanding impression during his UFC 288 debut match. Despite accepting the fight with Movsar Evloev only five days before the event, Lopes came close to outmaneuvering the top-ranked featherweight with a series of armbar, kimura, and kneebar moves, but ultimately lost via a decision. Lopes shared that he always intended to showcase his abilities, even under short notice. Lopes stated that … Continue reading Diego Lopes comments on Movsar Evloev’s close call at UFC 288 and anticipates a future rematch

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UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension

Gilbert Burns faced a shoulder injury during the opening round of his UFC 288 match with Belal Muhammad. According to the medical suspensions issued by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board, Burns would need to receive the clearance of a doctor before he can compete again. His suspension is, for the time being, indefinite. Burns was noticeably disheartened during his fight, which lasted five rounds, … Continue reading UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension

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Undefeated fighter Movsar Evloev triumphs over Diego Lopes in UFC 288 despite a valiant effort from his opponent

Mixed martial artist Movsar Evloev displayed impressive skills and determination as he faced a late notice opponent in Diego Lopes at UFC 288. Despite struggling in the initial striking exchanges and facing multiple submission attempts, Evloev managed to gain control through his wrestling, with powerful shots on the ground ultimately securing him a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27 … Continue reading Undefeated fighter Movsar Evloev triumphs over Diego Lopes in UFC 288 despite a valiant effort from his opponent

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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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Movsar Evloev believes he’s the lone fighter capable of defeating Alexander Volkanovski

UFC fighter Movsar Evloev sat down with the press at a media day event in Newark, New Jersey this week. The featherweight contender shared his thoughts on his upcoming bout with Diego Lopes at UFC 288, following the unfortunate withdrawal of his original opponent Bryce Mitchell. Evloev also expressed confidence in his ability to take down current champion Alexander Volkanovski, citing his unique skills as … Continue reading Movsar Evloev believes he’s the lone fighter capable of defeating Alexander Volkanovski

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At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

UFC fighter, Henry Cejudo, arrived at his highly anticipated UFC faceoff in Newark with a powerful presence and intentions to make a statement. Spectators were in for a treat as Cejudo’s first staredown with UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, was captured on camera at UFC 288’s pre-fight press conference. As anticipation grew, fans also got a glimpse of other exciting matchups including Belal Muhammad vs. … Continue reading At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

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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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