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Gilbert Burns employed individuals to examine him and rivals, while Jorge Masvidal is more astute than believed

Gilbert Burns has been strategically honing his approach to fights by enlisting the help of a scout to assess potential opponents. Ahead of his UFC 287 bout against Jorge Masvidal, Burns told the Trocação Franca podcast of how scout Daniel Mendes’ analytical approach has helped him understand Masvidal’s fighting style better. Part of Mendes’ job is to collate extensive footage of opponents, including identifying and … Continue reading Gilbert Burns employed individuals to examine him and rivals, while Jorge Masvidal is more astute than believed

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Can Alex Pereira maintain his winning streak against Israel Adesanya in UFC 287? Exploring the different paths to attain victory

After competing against each other for seven years, featuring in two different sports and three fights, Alex Pereira seems to have Israel Adesanya’s number as he has beaten Adesanya thrice. In the last fight, UFC 281, Pereira won the middleweight title. Come Saturday, Adesanya gets another shot at his long-term rival in the main event of UFC 287. However, it remains to be seen whether … Continue reading Can Alex Pereira maintain his winning streak against Israel Adesanya in UFC 287? Exploring the different paths to attain victory

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Gamebred Boxing 4 standout fighters Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis earned top salaries, with Jones taking home $700k and Pettis bringing in $650k

Professional boxers and MMA fighters brought home significant earnings at the recent Gamebred Boxing 4 event held in Milwaukee. Even though he ultimately lost, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. took home $700,000 for his highly-anticipated comeback bout against Anthony Pettis, who banked $650,000 for his boxing debut win. Pettis, a former UFC champion, is considering another boxing match before returning to MMA, where he most … Continue reading Gamebred Boxing 4 standout fighters Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis earned top salaries, with Jones taking home $700k and Pettis bringing in $650k

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UFC 290 in July may feature a title unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez

According to insiders in the mixed martial arts community, it appears that Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, is set to defend his title during the International Fight Week. MMA Fighting that a matchup between Volkanovski and interim champ Yair Rodriguez has been penciled in for UFC 290, taking place on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Volkanovski enters the octagon in … Continue reading UFC 290 in July may feature a title unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez

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Alex Pereira disregards Khamzat Chimaev
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Alex Pereira disregards Khamzat Chimaev’s title prospects after UFC 287, refusing to discuss him

As the reigning UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has more pressing matters at hand than addressing Khamzat Chimaev’s threats to his title. When asked about the up-and-coming contender, Pereira brushed him off, stating that he will face whoever the UFC puts against him after his upcoming fight against Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 287 this Saturday in Miami. Despite being respectful towards … Continue reading Alex Pereira disregards Khamzat Chimaev’s title prospects after UFC 287, refusing to discuss him

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UFC President Dana White promotes UFC-WWE merger advantages, though intermingling of the two is unlikely

Following the announcement of the UFC’s merger with WWE parent company, Endeavor, UFC President Dana White told the Associated Press this week that there won’t be any crossover between the real fighting of UFC and the scripted entertainment of WWE. While the deal is reportedly worth $21.4 billion, White stressed that there are still significant differences between the two organisations. Explaining that WWE has an … Continue reading UFC President Dana White promotes UFC-WWE merger advantages, though intermingling of the two is unlikely

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Raul Rosas Jr. calls out critical rivals and urges them to learn from him to secure a spot on the PPV main card

Raul Rosas Jr. may only be 18 years old and have just one fight under his belt in the UFC, but he’s already proving to be a seasoned trash-talker. Despite criticism he’s faced about being given a high-profile opportunity on the UFC 287 pay-per-view main card over ranked fighters and veterans with more experience, Rosas fired back at media day by saying that they should … Continue reading Raul Rosas Jr. calls out critical rivals and urges them to learn from him to secure a spot on the PPV main card

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MMA fighters Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were separated by security prior to UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland exchanged heated words in the lobby of the host hotel ahead of UFC 287 in Miami, but sources familiar with the incident described it as “nothing major.” According to reports, there was no physical altercation, and no punches were thrown. Video footage emerged on social media showing the two welterweights shouting at each other, with UFC security officers keeping them … Continue reading MMA fighters Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were separated by security prior to UFC 287

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Jorge Masvidal doubts Colby Covington’s merit for a title shot due to concerns about his brain injury history

Jorge Masvidal, a highly skilled mixed martial artist, remains optimistic about his chances of securing a shot at the UFC title this weekend. In the previous month, Leon Edwards, the welterweight champion, defeated Kamaru Usman in their rematch at UFC 286, strengthening his grip on the 170-pound title. Shortly after the fight, Edwards suggested that his next title defense might be against the winner of … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal doubts Colby Covington’s merit for a title shot due to concerns about his brain injury history

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Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287

Alex Pereira, the UFC middleweight champion, is set to face former champion Israel Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287 in Miami. Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, had advised him to sit out and wait longer before facing Pereira again, but Adesanya chose to proceed with the rematch. Pereira agrees with Bareman’s advice and would have told Adesanya not to take the fight yet if he … Continue reading Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287

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Adesanya ready for UFC 287 rematch, compares it to “8 Mile” movie moment. He’s focused and determined

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Israel Adesanya in his upcoming MMA rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Despite winning the majority of their previous battles, Adesanya currently sits at 0-3 against Pereira, suffering brutal knockout losses in the final rounds of their last two fights after being up on the scorecards. Their previous encounters include a controversial judges’ decision and two near-misses in … Continue reading Adesanya ready for UFC 287 rematch, compares it to “8 Mile” movie moment. He’s focused and determined

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Ex-UFC fighter George Sotiropoulos secures his first bout in almost a decade

George Sotiropoulos, a seasoned veteran of the sport, is set to make a long-awaited return to the cage after being absent for almost a decade. The 45-year-old will take on Josh Togo in a lightweight bout at the upcoming Hex Fight Series 26 event, taking place on May 26 at the illustrious Melbourne Pavilion in Australia, as reported by the promotion earlier this week. Having … Continue reading Ex-UFC fighter George Sotiropoulos secures his first bout in almost a decade

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