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Gilbert Burns considers Belal Muhammad to be a skilled fighter, despite finding him somewhat bothersome

Gilbert Burns has shared why he criticised Belal Muhammad and how he subsequently buried the hatchet with him. After Muhammad beat Sean Brady to leapfrog Burns in the UFC rankings, the Brazilian was unhappy that his spot had been taken, but has since taken a more positive outlook on his career and reaching title contention. Muhammad beat Burns’ teammate Vicente Luque and stopped Brady, catching … Continue reading Gilbert Burns considers Belal Muhammad to be a skilled fighter, despite finding him somewhat bothersome

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The opening segment of UFC 288 promotes Henry Cejudo’s comeback and Aljamain Sterling’s pursuit of the gold medal for whipping

This Saturday, as the main event of UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling is determined to put an end to former two-division champion Henry Cejudo’s much-anticipated return. Narrated by actor and regular UFC pay-per-view narrator Ron Perlman in the cold open, the bantamweight championship headliner between Sterling and Cejudo is presented. Perlman describes Sterling as possessing “the swagger of a generational talent,” with Cejudo dubbed the “gold … Continue reading The opening segment of UFC 288 promotes Henry Cejudo’s comeback and Aljamain Sterling’s pursuit of the gold medal for whipping

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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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Henry Cejudo nails UFC 288 weigh-in after 3-year break, one fighter misses weight by 3 pounds

Henry Cejudo has made his intentions clear: “The King of Cringe” is making a comeback. The former two-division champion stepped onto the weigh-in scales first for UFC 288 and made the championship weight of 135 pounds. This marks his first weigh-in appearance in nearly three years since his fight in May 2020 against Dominick Cruz. Cejudo announced his retirement after that fight. Cejudo’s opponent, the … Continue reading Henry Cejudo nails UFC 288 weigh-in after 3-year break, one fighter misses weight by 3 pounds

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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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Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

With UFC 288’s arrival imminent, the triumphant fighter from the bantamweight championship main event featuring Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo can rest assured that his next fight with Sean O’Malley is already in the bag. However, what about the defeated fighter, and what happens if Cejudo is the one walking away empty-handed after his three-year hiatus? Cejudo also delves into fantasy matchmaking for the co-main … Continue reading Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

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Belal Muhammad plans to earn his colleagues’ respect after defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 any failure to do so signifies pure hate

Belal Muhammad is undeniably one of the most deserving fighters to be considered the No. 1 contender in the welterweight division based on all possible metrics. He currently holds a remarkable nine-fight unbeaten streak and has secured victories over his last four opponents, all of whom were ranked fighters. The most notable of these victories was Muhammad’s recent knockout of highly-touted prospect Sean Brady. Furthermore, … Continue reading Belal Muhammad plans to earn his colleagues’ respect after defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 any failure to do so signifies pure hate

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Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

This weekend marks yet another UFC pay-per-view event and you know what that entails – the No Bets Barred podcast hosts, Conner Burks and Jed Meshew, return to offer their expert analysis of UFC 288, including the much-awaited bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo. The hosts commence the show with a concise rundown of the previous weekend’s UFC Vegas 72, singling out … Continue reading Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

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UFC Jacksonville on June 24 to feature a fight between Neil Magny and Phil Rowe

Two talented welterweights, Neil Magny and Phil Rowe, have been set to face-off at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in UFC Jacksonville on June 24th. Magny, who previously suffered a loss to Gilbert Burns in January at UFC 283, is now returning to the ring aiming for redemption. Though the defeat brought his record to 3-2 in his last five bouts, Magny has achieved notable … Continue reading UFC Jacksonville on June 24 to feature a fight between Neil Magny and Phil Rowe

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“UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

Aljamain Sterling is aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to record three straight successful defenses of the UFC bantamweight title, but all the talk about his next championship bout is centered around his opponent Henry Cejudo, the two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist. MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Damon Martin discuss Cejudo’s future plans and the potential consequences of … Continue reading “UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

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Jorge Masvidal remains optimistic about his comeback potential while acknowledging his current limitations

Jorge Masvidal’s combative nature runs deep, and it seems he is not yet ready to call it quits when it comes to the fight business. At UFC 287 in Miami last month, Masvidal announced his retirement following a string of defeats, culminating in a loss to Gilbert Burns. Despite no longer competing in the ring, Masvidal, now 38 and with 52 fights under his belt, … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal remains optimistic about his comeback potential while acknowledging his current limitations

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Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

The bare-knuckle boxing fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry left fight fans unsure of what to expect as these two experienced fighters stepped into the ring. Rockhold, a former UFC and Strikeforce champion, was making his bare-knuckle debut after being released from the UFC. Rockhold’s most recent fight was against Paulo Costa at UFC 278, where he unfortunately lost via a highly-entertaining decision. However, … Continue reading Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

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