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Brendan Allen triumphs via submission over Bruno Silva in UFC Jacksonville, contemplates a possible bout against Israel Adesanya

Brendan Allen successfully extended his winning streak to five last Saturday, after submitting dangerous striker Bruno Silva in the first round at UFC Jacksonville. Although he welcomed a stand-up fight with Silva, Allen proved to be the superior fighter by rocking him on the feet before finishing with a rear-naked choke submission. Allen emerged from the fight declaring himself a major contender at his weight … Continue reading Brendan Allen triumphs via submission over Bruno Silva in UFC Jacksonville, contemplates a possible bout against Israel Adesanya

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Mateusz Rebecki secures his 15th consecutive win in the second round through knockout at UFC Jacksonville

Mateusz Rebecki, a rising star in the lightweight division, solidified his position in the UFC with a spectacular performance at UFC Jacksonville over the weekend. The Polish fighter dominated his opponent, Loik Radzhabov, with a barrage of strikes that left the Tajikistani fighter limping and unable to mount any significant offense. Rebecki’s strategy was clearly effective as he focused on aggressively attacking Radzhabov’s right leg … Continue reading Mateusz Rebecki secures his 15th consecutive win in the second round through knockout at UFC Jacksonville

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OAM secures win with a brutal knee strike as Burgos falls short of playoff entry in PFL 6

Canadian fighter Olivier Aubin-Mercier maintains his dominance in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) lightweight division. He proved his worth by securing a highlight-reel knockout of Anthony Romero in the main event of PFL 6, held at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. Romero took the upper hand early in the first round by landing a crescent kick, but Aubin-Mercier countered well in the following rounds, securing … Continue reading OAM secures win with a brutal knee strike as Burgos falls short of playoff entry in PFL 6

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Forecasting the outcomes of UFC matches in Jacksonville

In UFC Jacksonville, featherweight contenders Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria face off in a fight that may be the last chance for Emmett to prove his worth. Although Emmett recently fought for an interim title, it is uncertain he will receive another chance if he can’t beat Topuria. Should Topuria emerge victorious, he may become the automatic No. 1 contender after Alexander Volkanovski defends his … Continue reading Forecasting the outcomes of UFC matches in Jacksonville

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PFL suspends Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio for a mediocre performance, Shane Burgos advances to playoffs as replacement

Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio have faced a severe penalty from the PFL for their controversial bout, which took place on Friday in Atlanta. During the preliminary contest, lightweights Schulte and Manfio failed to demonstrate any significant offense, resulting in a lackluster and uneventful match. Rather than the high-stakes fight that it was meant to be, it more closely resembled a sparring session. Schulte ultimately … Continue reading PFL suspends Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio for a mediocre performance, Shane Burgos advances to playoffs as replacement

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While acknowledging Gillian Robertson’s expertise, Tabatha Ricci attests that submitting Rose Namajunas in grappling is a distinct challenge compared to MMA

With Gillian Robertson holding the record for the most submissions in UFC women’s history, Tabatha Ricci expects to face a variety of challenges when they meet at UFC Jacksonville on Saturday. Possessing a black belt in jiu-jitsu and judo, Ricci has won all three of her UFC strawweight fights, with her most recent victory being over Jessica Penne. Ricci acknowledged that Robertson has a solid … Continue reading While acknowledging Gillian Robertson’s expertise, Tabatha Ricci attests that submitting Rose Namajunas in grappling is a distinct challenge compared to MMA

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Amanda Ribas draws inspiration from Amanda Nunes’ dual championship, proving that it can be achieved, as she aims high

Amanda Ribas, an accomplished fighter listed in the top 15 of both the flyweight and strawweight UFC rankings, seeks to solidify her position further with a win against Maycee Barber. The match is set to take place in Jacksonville as part of the co-main event. Ribas aspires to be one of the flyweight elite and the first woman in UFC history to hold titles in … Continue reading Amanda Ribas draws inspiration from Amanda Nunes’ dual championship, proving that it can be achieved, as she aims high

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Sadibou Sy’s thunderous walk-off wheel kick deemed Knockout of the Year contender

Sadibou Sy strategically landed a spinning wheel kick on Shane Mitchell in the recent PFL 6 card held in Atlanta. From the beginning, Sy looked for an opening to unleash the kick, which he nearly landed in the opening round. However, it wasn’t until the third round when Sy successfully landed the blow on the side of Mitchell’s head, sending him crumpling to the canvass. … Continue reading Sadibou Sy’s thunderous walk-off wheel kick deemed Knockout of the Year contender

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Carlos Leal secures playoff spot after knocking out Dilano Taylor with brutal force in PFL 6

Carlos Leal secured his spot in the PFL playoffs with a dominating win on Friday night that caught the attention of his welterweight peers. Headlining PFL 6’s undercard, Leal achieved his goal with a spectacular knockout of Dilano Taylor, runner-up for the 2022 welterweight title. Despite a rocky start in the opening round, Leal bounced back to rock Taylor with a powerful right hook, followed … Continue reading Carlos Leal secures playoff spot after knocking out Dilano Taylor with brutal force in PFL 6

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Intrigued by fighters’ loyalty to UFC, Shane Burgos suggests testing free agency is crucial to career growth

Shane Burgos, a seasoned fighter with 11 fights over almost six years in the UFC, took a gamble on himself by testing free agency towards the end of his last contract. He wanted to know how much he was worth on the open market, given that multiple promoters were expanding their rosters. He signed with the PFL and has no regrets about his decision. More … Continue reading Intrigued by fighters’ loyalty to UFC, Shane Burgos suggests testing free agency is crucial to career growth

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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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Luis Palomino expresses regret for not encountering Conor McGregor at BKFC 41 and seizing the opportunity to claim the championship belt

Luis Palomino, the BKFC champion, is someone who usually takes center stage during one of the organization’s events. However, he did not attend the April event, which he regretted. At the BKFC 41 event in Denver, Mike Perry defeated Luke Rockhold in the main event and asked for a faceoff with Conor McGregor, who happened to be in attendance. McGregor entered the ring with a … Continue reading Luis Palomino expresses regret for not encountering Conor McGregor at BKFC 41 and seizing the opportunity to claim the championship belt

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