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Robbie-Lawler
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After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

Robbie Lawler, the former UFC welterweight champion, is set to retire after his upcoming fight against Niko Price at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on July 8. UFC president Dana White announced Lawler’s retirement and his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame two days prior to his fight, as part of the International Fight Week festivities. Lawler will be inducted alongside Rory MacDonald for … Continue reading After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

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Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

Yan Xiaonan’s explosive victory over Jessica Andrade at UFC 288 may have set the stage for the biggest UFC event ever to be held in China. With an impressive 6-2 record over eight octagon appearances, Yan is now considered one of the top contenders in the UFC’s strawweight division. During Saturday’s post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White expressed interest in booking Yan to fight … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

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Gegard Mousasi shares intention to pursue Bellator championship “once more” prior to retiring

Gegard Mousasi, a veteran fighter, has a realistic approach towards his next fight at Bellator 296, knowing that he can’t fight forever. The two-time Bellator middleweight champion will face Fabian Edwards in the main event, with the winner likely contending for the 185-pound king, Johnny Eblen. Mousasi hopes to earn a rematch with Eblen by winning his upcoming fight against Edwards, but he is aware … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi shares intention to pursue Bellator championship “once more” prior to retiring

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Kelvin-Gastelum
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Kelvin Gastelum reveals comeback to welterweight division, aiming to attain a chiseled physique

Kelvin Gastelum has announced his intention to drop down to welterweight after a long stint at middleweight. Gastelum confirmed the news on Thursday, stating his ambition to get “shredded” and make another title run in the 170-pound weight division. Having secured five wins during his time in the middleweight division, Gastelum is well-equipped for this move and hopes that his previous weight issues will not … Continue reading Kelvin Gastelum reveals comeback to welterweight division, aiming to attain a chiseled physique

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UFC event on July 1 is set to feature a match between Grant Dawson and Damir Ismagulov

The upcoming UFC event scheduled for July 1 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas is set to feature a bout between lightweights Grant Dawson and Damir Ismagulov. Dawson, who boasts an undefeated record of 7-0-1 in the UFC and beyond, has established himself as a promising potential future title contender since he moved up to the 155-pound division. Having started his UFC journey as … Continue reading UFC event on July 1 is set to feature a match between Grant Dawson and Damir Ismagulov

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Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

Ranking MMA fighters is a challenging task has taken on the challenge. Recently, the return of Henry Cejudo had the potential to shake up the bantamweight division rankings, however, Cejudo’s split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling means he remains outside the top five. Sterling will now face off against No. 1 contender Sean O’Malley, while Belal Muhammad’s win over Gilbert Burns has put him in … Continue reading Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

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UFC fighter Jailton Almeida expresses his aspiration for an opportunity to fight with the legendary Jon Jones, considered the ‘best of all time’, and hopes that he will not retire anytime soon

Jailton Almeida, or “Malhadinho” as he is known, is on an unstoppable tear in the UFC, having won all four of his previous outings, all by way of stoppage. In fact, he has outstruck his opponents in those bouts by a remarkable 110-2 margin. Up next for Almeida is Jairzinho Rozenstruik, whom he faces in the main event of UFC Charlotte. If Almeida can emerge … Continue reading UFC fighter Jailton Almeida expresses his aspiration for an opportunity to fight with the legendary Jon Jones, considered the ‘best of all time’, and hopes that he will not retire anytime soon

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Lando Vannata and Mike Breeden scheduled to fight at UFC event on August 12

One exciting bout set to take place at the upcoming UFC Fight Night event on August 12 is the clash between Lando Vannata and Mike Breeden. Vannata, a seasoned fighter with a record of 12-7-2, is eager to redeem himself after falling to Charles Jourdain and Daniel Zellhuber in his past two contests. Although he has been a part of the UFC since 2016, the … Continue reading Lando Vannata and Mike Breeden scheduled to fight at UFC event on August 12

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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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Jairzinho Rozenstruik weighs 34 pounds more than Jailton Almeida in UFC Charlotte weigh-in, with one prelim fight scratched

Jailton Almeida is facing yet another imposing challenge in the octagon. This time, the Brazilian heavyweight and former light heavyweight competitor arrived at the official weigh-ins for UFC Charlotte on Friday, weighing in at 231 pounds. Although this is a full 34 pounds lighter than his opponent, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who weighed in at 265 pounds, it is commonplace for Almeida to give up significant weight … Continue reading Jairzinho Rozenstruik weighs 34 pounds more than Jailton Almeida in UFC Charlotte weigh-in, with one prelim fight scratched

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Eduardo Dantas, dubbed as the best bantamweight in the world, claims that ruling the sport is a mere waiting game as he prepares for his first fight in Russia

Eduardo Dantas, the double Bellator bantamweight champion, is looking forward to his next move in MMA and is focused on becoming number one in this category of the sport. Despite a second-round head-kick knockout against Jose Alday in a “Lookin’ for a Fight” card which did not obtain a contract from Dana White, the UFC President, Dantas is more motivated than ever. Now, he has … Continue reading Eduardo Dantas, dubbed as the best bantamweight in the world, claims that ruling the sport is a mere waiting game as he prepares for his first fight in Russia

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Firas Zahabi claims Johny Hendricks used prohibited substances and mentions his $10,000 reward for drug testing

The fall from grace of former MMA fighter Johny Hendricks was one of the most dramatic in the sport’s history. Hendricks was unstoppable at his best, known for his exceptional wrestling abilities and his unmatched power in his left hand. His journey to the top of the welterweight division in the early 2010s was thrilling, as he defeated top fighters like Jon Fitch, Carlos Condit, … Continue reading Firas Zahabi claims Johny Hendricks used prohibited substances and mentions his $10,000 reward for drug testing

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