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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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Experienced industry professionals are responding to the head clash ruling at UFC Vegas 75, labelling it a disappointing decision

The UFC APEX was in the midst of a major controversy after Carlos Hernandez and Denys Bondar’s fight ended. The MMA world was unhappy with what happened at UFC Vegas 75. The preliminary flyweight clash between Hernandez and Bondar was a back-and-forth affair that saw Hernandez appear to be on his way to a clean decision victory seconds before the fight ended. Hernandez looked to … Continue reading Experienced industry professionals are responding to the head clash ruling at UFC Vegas 75, labelling it a disappointing decision

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Top fighters criticize Keith Peterson for his erroneous actions during UFC Vegas 75 that influenced the fight’s outcome

When it comes to referees, the best ones are said to be those whose names you do not know. Unfortunately, Keith Peterson made a blunder that had his name ringing bells on Saturday. Peterson was in charge of officiating the UFC Vegas 75 prelim bout between fighters Daniel Argueta and Ronnie Lawrence. In the early minutes of the game, Argueta employed a guillotine choke that … Continue reading Top fighters criticize Keith Peterson for his erroneous actions during UFC Vegas 75 that influenced the fight’s outcome

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Professional boxer Claressa Shields and other fighters express shock and disbelief over the physical altercation that occurred during the Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III fight

The recent combat sports event that took place Sunday night at FLA Arena in Sunrise, Fla., was quite unusual. Floyd Mayweather versus John Gotti III main event exhibition bout was highlighted by an intense scuffle that broke out in the middle of the sixth round. Surprisingly, Mayweather, the former boxing champ, had an easy victory over Gotti III with his taunting and flamboyant style. Gotti … Continue reading Professional boxer Claressa Shields and other fighters express shock and disbelief over the physical altercation that occurred during the Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III fight

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Top unbeaten heavyweights, Greg Velasco and Shamil Gaziev, will face off in September’s UFC Contender Series

According to several insiders, Shamil Gaziev and Greg Velasco are set to face off in the highly anticipated Contender Series event on September 19th, with the possibility of earning a coveted UFC contract on the line. The bout is scheduled to take place at the esteemed UFC APEX in Las Vegas, known for hosting some of the most exciting matches in the industry. Velasco, who … Continue reading Top unbeaten heavyweights, Greg Velasco and Shamil Gaziev, will face off in September’s UFC Contender Series

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Alex Pereira dishes about his meeting with Israel Adesanya at the airport before he defeats Jan Blachowicz for a confirmed title shot

Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya have shared a long-standing rivalry across various combat sports. Although their relationship outside the Octagon has been friendly lately, Pereira insists that it does not mean the two fighters cannot switch back to “war mode” as their competitive history demands. Pereira stopped reflect on their brief interaction at the airport, which saw them share some laughs, but he remains committed … Continue reading Alex Pereira dishes about his meeting with Israel Adesanya at the airport before he defeats Jan Blachowicz for a confirmed title shot

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In July, Paul Craig will make his middleweight debut in UFC London against Andre Muniz

Paul Craig, the highly skilled fighter, is making a weight change and transitioning down to the 185-pound division. This July he will face a challenging adversary, Andre Muniz, in London. Multiple insiders with knowledge of the UFC’s plans have confirmed that this bout will take place at the O2 on July 22nd, with Super Lutas being the first to report the details. Reasons for Craig’s … Continue reading In July, Paul Craig will make his middleweight debut in UFC London against Andre Muniz

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Johnny Walker believes Anthony Smith shouldn’t retire following his bout at UFC Charlotte

At UFC Charlotte, Johnny Walker emerged as the clear victor after his fight with Anthony Smith, causing Smith to remove his gloves in a gesture that suggested he was considering retirement. Despite his loss, Walker expressed that he didn’t believe Smith should retire as he still has potential to continue fighting. He suggested that Smith could consider fighting until he was around 36 years old. … Continue reading Johnny Walker believes Anthony Smith shouldn’t retire following his bout at UFC Charlotte

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Johnny Walker seizes unanimous decision victory over Anthony Smith in UFC Charlotte, punishing him with powerful leg strikes

In the co-main event of UFC Charlotte, Johnny Walker showed his dominance once again by delivering a punishing performance against Anthony Smith. Walker’s calf kicks inflicted a considerable amount of damage on Smith’s leg, and he also managed to score a knockdown with his jumping knees and head kicks. Although Walker couldn’t quite finish Smith before the final horn, his performance was enough to earn … Continue reading Johnny Walker seizes unanimous decision victory over Anthony Smith in UFC Charlotte, punishing him with powerful leg strikes

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Anthony Smith aided Jamahal Hill in securing the UFC championship, aware of their inevitable bout in the future

Anthony Smith was set to face Jamahal Hill in a UFC light heavyweight title fight, but Hill got the call to fight Glover Teixeira instead, leaving Smith without a match. However, Hill contacted Smith for training help ahead of the Teixeira fight. Despite the potential opportunity Smith had lost, he accepted the invite to train Hill and gave him intimate details and insights into Teixeira, … Continue reading Anthony Smith aided Jamahal Hill in securing the UFC championship, aware of their inevitable bout in the future

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Jamahal Hill expressed his confidence in defeating Jiri Prochazka and his lack of concern

Jamahal Hill is preparing for his first title defense in the UFC light heavyweight division, following the division’s struggle since Jiri Prochazka’s impressive win in June 2022. Prochazka was set to face his predecessor at the end of the year, but an unfortunate injury led to his vacating of the title. Hill rose to the occasion and claimed the title against Glover Teixeira. Hill had … Continue reading Jamahal Hill expressed his confidence in defeating Jiri Prochazka and his lack of concern

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Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

In March, controversy stirred in the world of mixed martial arts when Colby Covington attacked UFC commentator Jon Anik in an interview. Covington criticised Anik for his support of Belal Muhammad following the announcement of Covington as the UFC welterweight contender. The former interim champion even referenced Anik’s children, causing an uproar amongst fans for threatening a non-fighter, fan-favorite UFC employee. Kombat, Anik commented on … Continue reading Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

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