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Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has expressed his desire to remain active, with two outstanding performances in 2022 against Chan Sung Jung and Max Holloway. After failing to take the lightweight crown from Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, Volkanovski has pledged to unify the featherweight division alongside interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July 8. While top lightweight contenders Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush … Continue reading Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

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Arnold Allen insists there was no moral victory in his bout against Max Holloway, citing financial loss, a break in his winning record, and a missed opportunity for a title shot

Arnold Allen has admitted there was no disputing his loss to Max Holloway at UFC Kansas City as he had anticipated the outcome before the decision was announced. Although the British featherweight battled for 25 minutes, he expected the scorecards to go against him, citing himself as to blame. On reflection, Allen now thinks he was closer to victory than he initially thought, but he … Continue reading Arnold Allen insists there was no moral victory in his bout against Max Holloway, citing financial loss, a break in his winning record, and a missed opportunity for a title shot

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Arnold Allen’s hand injury and recent defeat signal his probable absence from UFC London in July

Arnold Allen’s participation in the upcoming UFC event in London is becoming increasingly unlikely. Despite achieving a knockout victory over Dan Hooker in his home country of England, Allen has been unable to compete in the past two events hosted in the country due to injuries and poor timing. Now, after a tough loss to Max Holloway at UFC Kansas City, Allen may have a … Continue reading Arnold Allen’s hand injury and recent defeat signal his probable absence from UFC London in July

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Max Holloway, the MMA fighter, shares the fight he desires most before retirement

Max Holloway’s recent victory over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City cemented his position as one of the best fighters in the world. The win extended his unbeaten record to 17-0 against featherweights, except for Alexander Volkanovski, since 2014. Despite losing to the current UFC champ three times, Holloway is committed to pursuing a fourth fight at 145 pounds against Volkanovski. Holloway admitted that he … Continue reading Max Holloway, the MMA fighter, shares the fight he desires most before retirement

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UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

The question on everyone’s mind is if Max Holloway has considered moving up to the lightweight division after losing a third time to Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway’s recent triumph over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City has made the question even more prevalent since it’s become exceedingly arduous to get back to the top. The 31-year-old fighter made a brief switch to 155 pounds in April … Continue reading UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

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With Charles Oliveira out of UFC 288, could it be time for Beneil Dariush to face Dustin Poirier instead?

Due to Charles Oliveira’s unfortunate injury, the anticipated matchup between him and Beneil Dariush at UFC 288 is in question. The topic on everyone’s mind is whether the UFC should take a gamble and delay the fight to UFC 289 on June 10 or change course and arrange a battle between Dariush and Dustin Poirier instead. MMA journalist Mike Heck discusses why it would be … Continue reading With Charles Oliveira out of UFC 288, could it be time for Beneil Dariush to face Dustin Poirier instead?

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Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

Billy Quarantillo and Matheus Nicolau were given the longest medical suspensions following their knockout losses at UFC Kansas City. Both fighters, competing in the featherweight and flyweight divisions respectively, suffered brutal knees from their opponents Edson Barboza and Brandon Royval resulting in 60-day medical suspensions. However, due to medical privacy laws, the details of the fighters’ suspensions were not disclosed. UFC Kansas City took place … Continue reading Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

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UFC Kansas City sparks new fight possibilities for these fighters. Who will step up next?

Max Holloway, former UFC featherweight champion, triumphed over Arnold Allen in the UFC Kansas City main event, shutting down Allen’s hopes of earning a title shot in the stacked division. Holloway has now set his sights on facing another seasoned fighter for his next challenge, begging the question: should he fight against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, or is there a better option for … Continue reading UFC Kansas City sparks new fight possibilities for these fighters. Who will step up next?

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Korean Zombie accepts Holloway’s challenge with ‘anytime, anywhere’ response

Talented featherweight fighters “The Korean Zombie” and Max Holloway may finally be facing each other in an upcoming bout. This possibility comes after Holloway called out Jung in a respectful manner. Jung responded to the callout via video and expressed his enthusiasm for the potential match. Since a TKO loss to the featherweight champion in April 2022, Jung has been on the shelf recuperating from … Continue reading Korean Zombie accepts Holloway’s challenge with ‘anytime, anywhere’ response

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Arnold Allen acknowledges his defeat to Max Holloway at UFC Kansas City and releases a statement

This past weekend, Arnold Allen suffered his first career loss in the UFC to former champion Max Holloway in the main event of the UFC Kansas City. Although Allen was unable to secure a win, the U.K. In the statement, Allen included a photo of himself and Holloway after their match where he mentioned his gratitude for being able to share the cage with such … Continue reading Arnold Allen acknowledges his defeat to Max Holloway at UFC Kansas City and releases a statement

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Max Holloway rebounds with classic display, defeating Arnold Allen in UFC Kansas City competition

Max Holloway demonstrated yet again that he remains one of the top featherweights in the sport, despite losing the title. He put on an impressive performance against Arnold Allen in the UFC Kansas City main event, reminding everyone that he is not going anywhere. Many were starting to wonder if Holloway was ready to hand over the baton to the next batch of contenders after … Continue reading Max Holloway rebounds with classic display, defeating Arnold Allen in UFC Kansas City competition

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