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UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

Beneil Dariush’s much-anticipated match against ex-champ Charles Oliveira has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Oliveira, as confirmed by an unidentified source familiar with the situation to MMA Fighting. This pivotal lightweight matchup was set to be the co-headlining event at the upcoming UFC 288 pay-per-view main card happening on May 6 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The main event is a … Continue reading UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

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Bisping Claims Diaz Mimics Jake Paul’s Boxing Techniques Despite Not Being a Professional Boxer Former UFC Champion Michael Bisping notes similarities in Nate Diaz’s boxing approach to YouTuber Jake Paul, who also lacked professional experience

The infamous Stockton fighter, Nate Diaz, will be donning the boxing gloves and entering the ring against YouTuber turned professional boxer, Jake Paul. On August 5th in Dallas, Texas, they will face each other in a 185-pound clash that is expected to be entertaining. For Paul, the bout will be his chance to rebound after suffering his first career boxing defeat to Tommy Fury in … Continue reading Bisping Claims Diaz Mimics Jake Paul’s Boxing Techniques Despite Not Being a Professional Boxer Former UFC Champion Michael Bisping notes similarities in Nate Diaz’s boxing approach to YouTuber Jake Paul, who also lacked professional experience

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Pedro Munhoz questions the reasoning behind Henry Cejudo’s decision to challenge Aljamain Sterling for the UFC championship

Henry Cejudo, a former UFC bantamweight champion who announced his retirement from the sport after defending his title against Dominick Cruz in 2020, will make his return to the cage after 1097 days in an attempt to reclaim his former glory at UFC 288 on May 6. However, Pedro Munhoz, an octagon veteran with 18 appearances, who will face Chris Gutierrez at the upcoming UFC … Continue reading Pedro Munhoz questions the reasoning behind Henry Cejudo’s decision to challenge Aljamain Sterling for the UFC championship

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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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UFC officials disclose main card lineup for UFC 288 with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo set to headline in a championship bout

The upcoming pay-per-view event from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been announced, with the main card set to showcase the highly-anticipated bantamweight championship fight. The promotion has confirmed the line-up for UFC 288, which is scheduled to take place at Newark’s Prudential Center on May 6. The headline event of the evening will see reigning champion Aljamain Sterling go head-to-head with former two-weight titleholder … Continue reading UFC officials disclose main card lineup for UFC 288 with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo set to headline in a championship bout

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The poster for UFC 288 has been unveiled

Aljamain Sterling, dubbed “Funk Master” and reigning 135-pound champion, has secured his spot at the top of the promotional art for UFC 288 where he is set to defend his title for the third consecutive time. Sterling is scheduled to fight returning MMA fighter, Henry Cejudo, on May 6, in a much-anticipated bout. Fans can have a peek at the recently released poster of the … Continue reading The poster for UFC 288 has been unveiled

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Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

Sean O’Malley has announced that he will not be the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo’s match at UFC 288. As the likely next title challenger, O’Malley was expected to assume this role. O’Malley explained that he needs a real eight weeks to prepare for a fight, as he is not able to train at the same level if he is not certain … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

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Cory Sandhagen wants to take on Merab Dvalishvili next rather than following the simplest route to attain UFC championship

After defeating Marlon Vera at UFC San Antonio, Cory Sandhagen hoped for an advantageous position. Even after a convincing win, he still waits for the coming championship fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, with Sean O’Malley patiently waiting as the likely next No. 1 contender. Prior to the fight, Sandhagen intended to call out O’Malley but changed his attention to Dvalishvili … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen wants to take on Merab Dvalishvili next rather than following the simplest route to attain UFC championship

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Video: Mario Bautista wants Cody Garbrandt next, picks Sterling vs. Cejudo

Mario Bautista (11-2) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, recaps his first-round submission victory over Guido Cannetti (10-6) at UFC Fight NIght on Mar. 11. Checkout the full interview here Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Mario Bautista wants Cody Garbrandt next, picks Sterling vs. Cejudo

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Henry Cejudo has disclosed the “sole method” for Stipe Miocic to overcome Jon Jones at UFC 290, but expressed skepticism and said “best of luck” regarding its feasibility

Henry Cejudo recently shared his opinion on how Stipe Miocic can secure a win against Jon Jones when they eventually face off at UFC 290, a highly-anticipated but yet to be confirmed event. Jones is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion following his victory over Ciryl Gane, while Miocic hasn’t fought since his loss to Francis Ngannou two years ago. Cejudo believes that Miocic’s best chance … Continue reading Henry Cejudo has disclosed the “sole method” for Stipe Miocic to overcome Jon Jones at UFC 290, but expressed skepticism and said “best of luck” regarding its feasibility

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Alexander Volkanovski warns Henry Cejudo over ambitiousness

Henry Cejudo has announced his desire to scale up to the featherweight division in the future after knocking down Marlon Moraes to emerge as a two-division UFC champion at UFC 238. The UFC flyweight and bantamweight champ hopes to challenge for that division’s belt too. However, Alex Volkanovski, a top contender in the UFC featherweight division thinks the 32-year old should have a rethink of … Continue reading Alexander Volkanovski warns Henry Cejudo over ambitiousness

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Urijah Faber interested in fight with ‘incredible’ Henry Cejudo

Not long after winning Moraes to gain the UFC bantamweight championship, Cejudo has given his attention to three of the UFC’s best: Urijah Faber, Dominick Cruz and Cody Garbrandt. Although retired, Faber seeks for a bout with Ricky Simon ay UFC Sacramento, he seems all prepared and set for the match, and hopes this is made a reality by the UFC approving the match. Faber … Continue reading Urijah Faber interested in fight with ‘incredible’ Henry Cejudo

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