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MMA fighter Belal Muhammad shares his observation that Colby Covington is not a pay-per-view sensation, suggesting that perhaps Dana White has a soft spot for him

Belal Muhammad is struggling to come to terms with Colby Covington potentially facing Leon Edwards for the welterweight title, despite Covington only having one win since September 2020. The UFC has been vocal about Covington receiving the next title shot, despite other contenders, including Muhammad, making their case for a title shot after gaining momentum in recent weeks. If Covington doesn’t receive a title shot, … Continue reading MMA fighter Belal Muhammad shares his observation that Colby Covington is not a pay-per-view sensation, suggesting that perhaps Dana White has a soft spot for him

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Curtis Blaydes believes he poses a big challenge for Jon Jones, but facing Stipe Miocic is unpredictable

Curtis Blaydes is always keeping a close eye on the heavyweight division, even as he prepares for his upcoming fights. After Jon Jones’ debut battle for the title against Ciryl Gane back at UFC 285, Blaydes was intrigued to see how things played out. But the truth is, Blaydes already knows most of what he learned after Jones secured a single takedown that ended with … Continue reading Curtis Blaydes believes he poses a big challenge for Jon Jones, but facing Stipe Miocic is unpredictable

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UFC fighter Jon Jones responds to fellow fighter Stipe Miocic’s criticism about scheduling a heavyweight title fight, calling him an “old timer.”

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are eager to book their highly anticipated heavyweight title fight, despite the likelihood that the planned July date may not come to fruition. The fighters had been on a collision course for UFC 290, which is set to headline the International Fight Week in Las Vegas, but there have been hiccups along the way. Jones took a shot at Miocic, … Continue reading UFC fighter Jon Jones responds to fellow fighter Stipe Miocic’s criticism about scheduling a heavyweight title fight, calling him an “old timer.”

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Matt Brown hails Israel Adesanya as one of the top five of all time following his incredible victory against Alex Pereira

The historic rematch between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at UFC 287 was a fight many were looking forward to with great anticipation. Having faced each other three times before, Pereira had always been the bane of Adesanya’s career. Though Adesanya had emerged victorious in his fights with other middleweights, he had lost to Pereira twice before in kickboxing and was defeated by him in … Continue reading Matt Brown hails Israel Adesanya as one of the top five of all time following his incredible victory against Alex Pereira

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Renowned UFC fighters Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald are set to face off at UFC 189, to be held at UFC Hall of Fame

The UFC Hall of Fame is set to receive another iconic addition. On Saturday’s UFC 287 broadcast, it was announced that the classic welterweight title fight between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 will soon be enshrined within the Fight Wing during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. This riveting encounter marked an unforgettable moment in MMA history, adored by fans and critics … Continue reading Renowned UFC fighters Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald are set to face off at UFC 189, to be held at UFC Hall of Fame

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback to the commentary team, together with new addition Dustin Poirier, for the much-anticipated UFC 287 rematch between Pereira and Adesanya

Esteemed MMA commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback on the sidelines for the latest UFC pay-per-view event in Miami. Several individuals in the know about the organizing committee’s plans have confirmed to MMA Fighting that Rogan will be joining fellow commentators Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier for UFC 287. This event will be hosted at the Miami-Dade Arena and the main attraction … Continue reading UFC commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback to the commentary team, together with new addition Dustin Poirier, for the much-anticipated UFC 287 rematch between Pereira and Adesanya

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Daniel Cormier opens up about the positive memories he shared with Jon Jones, recognizing his good side

The historic rivalry between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones has come to an end, with both fighters moving on to other aspects of their careers. As two of the top MMA fighters of all time, their legacies are intertwined, with their stories often intersecting throughout their careers. The tension between them reached a boiling point, leading to death threats, outside-the-octagon brawls, and dramatic moments that … Continue reading Daniel Cormier opens up about the positive memories he shared with Jon Jones, recognizing his good side

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The brand new UFC Vegas 71 poster highlights Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes

The UFC has unveiled the poster for their upcoming event, UFC Vegas 71, which will feature a potentially explosive No. 1 contender’s bout between UFC Vegas 71contenders, Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes. The event is scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on April 22, with the main event fight set to take center stage. Both fighters have been on impressive … Continue reading The brand new UFC Vegas 71 poster highlights Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes

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Alexander Volkanovski asked about Jon Jones taking the No. 1 P4P spot, and he questioned whether he could argue against it

Alexander Volkanovski lost his top spot as the UFC rankings’ No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter at UFC 285. Despite entering UFC 284 as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, he lost to the No. 2-ranked lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, in a close decision but remained at the top of the list. However, Jon Jones’ return to MMA as a heavyweight changed that as he defeated top-ranked contender … Continue reading Alexander Volkanovski asked about Jon Jones taking the No. 1 P4P spot, and he questioned whether he could argue against it

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In a recent interview, Jon Jones shared his thoughts on his upcoming championship bout against Stipe Miocic, stating that it is the most important fight of his career

Jon Jones has shared his views on his upcoming UFC heavyweight title fight against Stipe Miocic. Although the bout is yet to be confirmed, Jones is expected to defend his title against Miocic at UFC 290, likely as the headliner for International Fight Week. Despite being considered the clear favorite to win the contest, Jones acknowledges that Miocic holds the distinction of being viewed as … Continue reading In a recent interview, Jon Jones shared his thoughts on his upcoming championship bout against Stipe Miocic, stating that it is the most important fight of his career

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In a recent interview, Dana White addressed the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar, noting that he has a positive rapport with Lesnar.

Brock Lesnar’s return to the octagon is unlikely, according to UFC President Dana White. After Jon Jones won the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285, he called out Stipe Miocic, but there have been rumors that Lesnar could face Jones instead. However, White shut down those plans, stating in an interview with ‘The Spun’ that Lesnar likely won’t fight again because he … Continue reading In a recent interview, Dana White addressed the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar, noting that he has a positive rapport with Lesnar.

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According to his coach, Jon Jones’ victory at UFC 285 was the most dominant performance throughout his championship career.

Jon Jones is a UFC Hall of Famer and considered the greatest light heavyweight fighter of all time. He has achieved numerous records, including becoming the youngest UFC champion at the age of 23 and being the first fighter to reach the 15-0 mark in UFC title bouts. Jones recently won the heavyweight strap at UFC 285, making him only the third person in history … Continue reading According to his coach, Jon Jones’ victory at UFC 285 was the most dominant performance throughout his championship career.

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