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Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

Billy Quarantillo and Matheus Nicolau were given the longest medical suspensions following their knockout losses at UFC Kansas City. Both fighters, competing in the featherweight and flyweight divisions respectively, suffered brutal knees from their opponents Edson Barboza and Brandon Royval resulting in 60-day medical suspensions. However, due to medical privacy laws, the details of the fighters’ suspensions were not disclosed. UFC Kansas City took place … Continue reading Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

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Max Holloway responds to critics who think he’s finished after third defeat to Alexander Volkanovski, saying “You guys must have forgotten”

In spite of his third loss against Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway is still hopeful for a fourth fight against the UFC featherweight champion. Ahead of his upcoming fight against Arnold Allen, Holloway responded to those who think he is no longer in the title picture or that his prime is over. Rather, he is committed to proving his doubters wrong, saying he has more to … Continue reading Max Holloway responds to critics who think he’s finished after third defeat to Alexander Volkanovski, saying “You guys must have forgotten”

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UFC 290 in July may feature a title unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez

According to insiders in the mixed martial arts community, it appears that Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, is set to defend his title during the International Fight Week. MMA Fighting that a matchup between Volkanovski and interim champ Yair Rodriguez has been penciled in for UFC 290, taking place on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Volkanovski enters the octagon in … Continue reading UFC 290 in July may feature a title unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez

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