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Joshua Van allegedly experienced vomiting immediately after receiving a last-minute match invitation for UFC Jacksonville

Joshua Van had already secured an opportunity to compete on The Contender Series in August and was looking forward to his chance to earn a UFC contract. However, things changed when his manager called him unexpectedly with a new opportunity. Zhalgas Zhumagulov had lost an opponent for the third time in a row, and the UFC urgently needed to get him booked for a fight. … Continue reading Joshua Van allegedly experienced vomiting immediately after receiving a last-minute match invitation for UFC Jacksonville

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Anthony Smith predicts a challenging road ahead for Alex Pereira against elite UFC light heavyweight contenders

The question on everyone’s mind is whether Alex Pereira can replicate his previous achievements once more. After losing the UFC middleweight championship to Israel Adesanya in April, “Poatan” intends to go after a second UFC title at 205 pounds. This pursuit commences on July 29th, when Pereira confronts former champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291. Pereira already held two championship titles in separate weight divisions … Continue reading Anthony Smith predicts a challenging road ahead for Alex Pereira against elite UFC light heavyweight contenders

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Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

Jared Cannonier has set his sights on another title shot and is willing to fight anyone to achieve his goal. After a dominant victory over Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75, Cannonier believes he has earned his spot as one of the top middleweights in the world and is now in the running for the title. Despite his confidence, Cannonier is not getting ahead of … Continue reading Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

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Jared Cannonier outdoes himself, delivering a remarkable display in his battle with Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75

Jared Cannonier etched his name into the record books of the Middleweight division with a grueling five-round clash against fellow contender and title-chaser, Marvin Vettori. In the main event of UFC Vegas 75, Cannonier made history by landing the most significant strikes ever recorded in the UFC 185-pound division, claiming a unanimous decision victory and bouncing back from a previous loss to Israel Adesanya. Cannonier’s … Continue reading Jared Cannonier outdoes himself, delivering a remarkable display in his battle with Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75

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Experts in awe of Cannonier vs. Vettori UFC Vegas 75 showdown with a Rocky like feel

Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori engaged in an epic battle during the main event of UFC Vegas 75 that will be remembered for years to come. Despite facing early trouble, Cannonier managed to survive and win by a decisive unanimous decision, setting a new record for the most significant strikes landed in a middleweight bout. With two consecutive wins under his belt, Cannonier used his … Continue reading Experts in awe of Cannonier vs. Vettori UFC Vegas 75 showdown with a Rocky like feel

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Max Holloway credits Israel Adesanya’s documentary for motivating him to actively address mental wellness

Max Holloway, former UFC featherweight champion, was recently in attendance for the premiere of Israel Adesanya’s documentary, “Stylebender”, at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The documentary details the life of Adensanya, from his childhood to his career as a fighter, and features his work with mental health professionals. Adesanya himself has praised the documentary for its discussion of mental health and has suggested … Continue reading Max Holloway credits Israel Adesanya’s documentary for motivating him to actively address mental wellness

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Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier meet weight requirements for main event at UFC Vegas 75

Middleweight Standouts Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier Ready to Rumble at UFC Vegas 75. Two of the biggest names in the middleweight division, Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier, are set to clash at the highly anticipated UFC Vegas 75 event. The talented Vettori rebounded from a unanimous decision loss to Robert Whittaker by beating Roman Dolidze at UFC 286. On the other hand, Cannonier recovered … Continue reading Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier meet weight requirements for main event at UFC Vegas 75

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Chris Weidman has expressed confidence in his ability to challenge Israel Adesanya after his comeback fight, saying that fans will believe in him once again

Chris Weidman is setting his sights on reclaiming his title as UFC middleweight champion, a decade after causing a major upset by defeating Anderson Silva with a knockout to end his six-year title reign. While he has lost six of his past eight fights (including a severe injury stoppage due to a broken leg in April 2021), the former champion remains optimistic about regaining his … Continue reading Chris Weidman has expressed confidence in his ability to challenge Israel Adesanya after his comeback fight, saying that fans will believe in him once again

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Israel Adesanya questions if Jon Jones bout will take place, yet believes there’s more to come

Amidst rumors and tantalizing suggestions about a future fight with Jon Jones, Israel Adesanay stresses that he is okay with leaving the decision in the hands of the fans. As one of the most talked-about and anticipated potential UFC fights, many fans have been clamoring for Adesanay and Jones to settle their beef in the octagon, but the two have never met. Despite the friendly … Continue reading Israel Adesanya questions if Jon Jones bout will take place, yet believes there’s more to come

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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya intends to materialize his victory over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 to prove his identity

Israel Adesanya, the two-time UFC middleweight champion, is looking for a new challenge. Having defeated numerous top contenders, including rival Alex Pereira who has now moved up to 205 pounds, Adesanya is eyeing a potential matchup with Dricus Du Plessis, who has a 5-0 record in the UFC, with four of those wins by knockout or submission. The potential fight would be even more compelling … Continue reading UFC fighter Israel Adesanya intends to materialize his victory over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 to prove his identity

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Israel Adesanya minimizes feud with Jon Jones, stating “authentic acknowledges genuine”

The long-standing feud between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones may finally be coming to an end. The two MMA fighters have been exchanging barbs for years, with the prospect of a superfight constantly in the background. Adesanya has been a force to reckon with in the 185-pound division, apart from his loss to Alex Pereira which he avenged immediately. Jones, on the other hand, is … Continue reading Israel Adesanya minimizes feud with Jon Jones, stating “authentic acknowledges genuine”

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Israel Adesanya is open to facing Khamzat Chimaev but prioritizes other opponents

Israel Adesanya, the two-time UFC middleweight champion, is waiting for his next big challenge. Adesanya put his combat sports rival Alex Pereira behind him, at least for now, after knocking him out in round two of their fourth encounter and MMA rematch at UFC 287 this past April. He reclaimed the 185-pound throne and is heading to light heavyweight, while the next middleweight title challenger … Continue reading Israel Adesanya is open to facing Khamzat Chimaev but prioritizes other opponents

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