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PFL’s decision to suspend the fighters has garnered a response from Natan Schulte, Raush Manfio’s manager

Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio are feeling a sense of disappointment after they were suspended by the PFL for their lackluster performance during their fight last Friday night. Despite Schulte getting a unanimous decision win which would have fetched him a place in the 2023 PFL playoffs, the promotion chose to promote Shane Burgos instead, leaving Schulte helpless. As a result, Schulte won’t have a … Continue reading PFL’s decision to suspend the fighters has garnered a response from Natan Schulte, Raush Manfio’s manager

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MMA fighter Neil Magny remarks on Ian Machado Garry’s comment about him being a “little Irish kid” by stating that Garry requested the incorrect Neil

Neil Magny, the UFC welterweight, has recently shared his thoughts on his split decision victory against Phil Rowe. He has also responded to Ian Machado Garry’s previous callout. Magny has expressed his career goals and is eagerly looking forward to achieving them inside the octagon. Reflecting on his journey, Magny recalls the defining moment when he knew he had “made it” in the UFC. This … Continue reading MMA fighter Neil Magny remarks on Ian Machado Garry’s comment about him being a “little Irish kid” by stating that Garry requested the incorrect Neil

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Maycee Barber seeks a rematch against Alexa Grasso following a thrilling victory at UFC Jacksonville

Maycee Barber has her sights set on a rematch with Alexa Grasso, even if the latter doesn’t win her upcoming fight against Valentina Shevchenko. Following her victory over Amanda Ribas at UFC Jacksonville, Barber expressed her desire for the rematch, saying it would be “ideal.” Barber’s victory saw her move up to second place for most knockouts in the UFC women’s flyweight division, and she … Continue reading Maycee Barber seeks a rematch against Alexa Grasso following a thrilling victory at UFC Jacksonville

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Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight fighters are undervaluing Dricus Du Plessis, contributing to his accomplishments

Robert Whittaker is not overlooking his opponent as UFC 290 approaches. Despite being heavily favored to win against Dricus Du Plessis in their fight on July 8, Whittaker is aware that he cannot take his opponent lightly. As the former UFC middleweight champion he aims to earn another shot at the current champ, Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis, an undefeated South African fighter with a 5-0 … Continue reading Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight fighters are undervaluing Dricus Du Plessis, contributing to his accomplishments

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Aljamain Sterling compares his bond with UFC to that of an estranged father, while poking fun at Sean O’Malley’s workout routine

Aljamain Sterling, a seasoned and skilled UFC fighter, is gearing up for his upcoming headliner with Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. Sterling has faced numerous favored opponents in the past and believes this is no different. Sterling feels his promoter has done everything it can to prevent him from reaching the top. Sterling sees the Aug. 19 headliner as another chance to prove himself and … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling compares his bond with UFC to that of an estranged father, while poking fun at Sean O’Malley’s workout routine

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Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

Ilia Topuria is already aiming for his next big UFC fight, adding to his impressive list of victories over the likes of Josh Emmett. He has set his sights on the championship title, specifically targeting Alexander Volkanovski, the current featherweight champion. Although his future is unknown, with the current champion set to defend his title against interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July … Continue reading Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

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Justin Tafa expresses anger over UFC Jacksonville eye poke incident, and receives a response from Austen Lane

Heavyweight fighter Justin Tafa expressed his disagreement with the decision to rule his fight against Austen Lane at UFC Jacksonville a no-contest after Lane accidentally poked him in the eye just 29 seconds into the contest. Tafa posted a picture of his injured eye and called for justice, adding that he deserves his win bonus and that it should be declared a disqualification instead. However, … Continue reading Justin Tafa expresses anger over UFC Jacksonville eye poke incident, and receives a response from Austen Lane

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MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

The dominance that Ilia Topuria exhibited during his fight with Josh Emmett was so complete that one of the judges gave him a scorecard of 10-7 as part of his unanimous decision at UFC Jacksonville. Although fighters were thoroughly impressed with Topuria’s domination, they were also struck by Emmett’s resilience as a Team Alpha Male regular, who persevered through a five-round pummeling in the main … Continue reading MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

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UFC Jacksonville sees Ilia Topuria put on a dominant display against Josh Emmett

he highly-touted Ilia Topuria has arrived. Any doubts about the skill and talent possessed by the 14-0 featherweight were erased in his dominant display against Josh Emmett during the UFC Jacksonville main event. After five rounds of one-sided striking, Topuria secured a unanimous decision victory with impressive scores of 50-44, a rare 50-42 and 49-45. Speaking after the bout, Topuria declared he was the next … Continue reading UFC Jacksonville sees Ilia Topuria put on a dominant display against Josh Emmett

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Maycee Barber secures a second-round knockout victory against Amanda Ribas in a bloody and intense match at UFC Jacksonville

In what was her toughest challenge yet, Maycee Barber emerged victorious after a grueling battle against Amanda Ribas at UFC Jacksonville. The co-main event saw both women giving it their all in a flyweight bout that ended with blood pouring from their faces. However, it was Barber who secured the win with a superb showing in the second round, leading the referee to stop the … Continue reading Maycee Barber secures a second-round knockout victory against Amanda Ribas in a bloody and intense match at UFC Jacksonville

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Experts respond to horrific ending to UFC Jacksonville match and urge for immediate medical assistance

UFC Jacksonville witnessed a gruesome accident that resulted in one of the most gruesome fouls in recent history. During a heavyweight match between Austen Lane and Justin Tafa, Lane accidentally poked Tafa’s eye just 29 seconds into the fight. The incident drove Tafa’s eye deep and caused him to bleed profusely, leaving him unable to continue with the match. After consulting with the ringside doctor … Continue reading Experts respond to horrific ending to UFC Jacksonville match and urge for immediate medical assistance

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Justin Tafa’s fight in UFC Jacksonville ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke causing his eye to bleed

The explosive heavyweight bout between Justin Tafa and Austen Lane ended in an unsatisfactory manner, courtesy of an accidental eye poke. Known for their finishing abilities, both fighters were robbed of the opportunity to showcase their skills as Lane’s fingers found their way into Tafa’s eye just seconds into the fight. Blood visibly leaked from Tafa’s eye, prompting officials to give him ample time to … Continue reading Justin Tafa’s fight in UFC Jacksonville ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke causing his eye to bleed

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