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Belal Muhammad confident in title shot after recent success

Belal Muhammad, the highly-regarded welterweight contender, recently spoke to reporters about his impressive victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288. Muhammad, who comfortably outperformed Burns, conveyed that he could be in line for a coveted title shot against either Leon Edwards or Colby Covington. Muhammad addressed speculation regarding his physical condition ahead of the fight, clarifying any lingering doubts or concerns. During the interview, Muhammad … Continue reading Belal Muhammad confident in title shot after recent success

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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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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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Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

When it comes to the potential matchup between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev, Dana White is open to discussing it, but with one caveat. Usman recently suggested the idea of fighting Chimaev and even mentioned the possibility of moving up to middleweight to make it happen. However, White made it clear that in order for the fight to even have a chance of taking place, … Continue reading Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

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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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“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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Leon Edwards plans to return in October and dismisses Colby Covington’s statement about him being stripped of his title

Leon Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, is taking time off to heal some nagging injuries and would like to see the division determine a true No. 1 contender before he returns to the octagon. Despite rumors of a potential fight against Colby Covington in July, Edwards believes that a quick turnaround isn’t feasible and is instead looking towards a return to competition in the … Continue reading Leon Edwards plans to return in October and dismisses Colby Covington’s statement about him being stripped of his title

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UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

Justin Gaethje, a former interim UFC lightweight champion, understands that fighters often experience heightened emotions following fights. He wishes that fighters were not judged based on comments made in the immediate aftermath – comments such as those he made regarding Michael Bisping’s commentary during the UFC 286 fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. During the post-fight press conference, Gaethje called Bisping “unprofessional” for the … Continue reading UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

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Jorge Masvidal acknowledges retirement decision due to declining performance his speed is not the same

Jorge Masvidal announced his retirement from MMA following his loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. Although retirement had been on the cards for some time, Masvidal had hoped that a win over Burns might have given him the chance to settle a rivalry with Leon Edwards, and he wanted to see if his recent struggles were due to injury or a lack of fitness. … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal acknowledges retirement decision due to declining performance his speed is not the same

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Jorge Masvidal announces retirement following unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287

Gilbert Burns added another impressive victory to his already impressive record at UFC 287, in what turned out to be Jorge Masvidal’s last fight. Masvidal announced his retirement from the sport after a unanimous decision went against him. The two fighters embraced each other after the fight, with Masvidal telling Burns to “go get that belt” as he bid farewell to his career. Masvidal thanked … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal announces retirement following unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287

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Burns commends Edwards’ victory but criticizes Usman’s performance, citing lack of sharpness in their third fight

When Leon Edwards fought Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight, Gilbert Burns believed that Edwards had the perfect game plan. Edwards executed his kicks to perfection, which made Usman too worried to move, slowing down his gas tank. Edwards’ takedown defense was impressive, but the body shots from Edwards made Usman lose some of his strength. Burns felt that Usman’s wrestling could have been better, … Continue reading Burns commends Edwards’ victory but criticizes Usman’s performance, citing lack of sharpness in their third fight

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Jorge Masvidal feels that his UFC 287 victory has made him eligible for a title match due to his and Leon’s capability to draw in viewership

Jorge Masvidal is eager to compete in the first UFC event held in Miami in two decades. UFC 287 will feature the co-main event in which Masvidal will participate. This match has a significant meaning for Masvidal, who entered a UFC event live in Miami 20 years ago, commemorating his first live event ever. Masvidal stated that he was about to turn 18, and he … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal feels that his UFC 287 victory has made him eligible for a title match due to his and Leon’s capability to draw in viewership

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