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Scottish fighter Stevie Ray, who competed in both PFL and UFC, has announced his retirement once again

After 13 years in the ring, MMA fighter Stevie Ray has once again announced his retirement. Losing his recent fight against Clay Collard at PFL 6, Ray has decided to walk away from the sport, noting his desire to pass on his knowledge and experience. In addition to his recent loss, Ray struggled in the 2023 PFL regular season with two losses, failing to make … Continue reading Scottish fighter Stevie Ray, who competed in both PFL and UFC, has announced his retirement once again

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Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill were awarded a $50,000 bonus for their impressive performance and “Fight of the Night” honor at UFC Vegas 73

Mackenzie Dern, the talented fighter continues to attract bonuses like a magnet. Her remarkable performance against Angela Hill at the UFC APEX delighted fight fans, and earned Dern her fifth bonus check for her swift decision win. This elevated her status among the most gifted athletes in the UFC. Dern and Hill both received a generous $50,000 for their exquisite Fight of the Night fight … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill were awarded a $50,000 bonus for their impressive performance and “Fight of the Night” honor at UFC Vegas 73

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Diego Ferreira cautions Charles Oliveira against underestimating Beneil Dariush ahead of UFC Vegas 73

Diego Ferreira, the only fighter to face Beneil Dariush twice in the UFC cage, has spoken about his mixed feelings regarding the forthcoming crucial lightweight tilt at UFC 289 between Charles Oliveira and Dariush. Having lost twice to Dariush, Ferreira has chosen to root for Oliveira in this high-stakes fight, which will afford the victor a chance to face Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound championship … Continue reading Diego Ferreira cautions Charles Oliveira against underestimating Beneil Dariush ahead of UFC Vegas 73

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In this weekend's UFC Vegas 73 event, expect a highly technical showdown between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland
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In this weekend’s UFC Vegas 73 event, expect a highly technical showdown between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland

UFC Vegas 73 is set to feature a highly anticipated matchup between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill, with the potential for Dern to either make a run up the rankings or see her championship aspirations falter. Dern’s recent record, having lost three out of four fights and going 0-3 in headlining bouts, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over her contender reputation, with Hill being … Continue reading In this weekend’s UFC Vegas 73 event, expect a highly technical showdown between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland

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Can Angela Hill withstand Mackenzie Dern’s submission prowess and revive the hype at UFC Vegas 73?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) caps off its six-week routine of events on Saturday with UFC Vegas 73, featuring a strawweight main event between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill. It’s an event that lacks big names but boasts well-matched fighters across the 13 total fights, making it difficult to place wagers. This week, we keep it brief and delve straight into the matches with the … Continue reading Can Angela Hill withstand Mackenzie Dern’s submission prowess and revive the hype at UFC Vegas 73?

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May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill will now be the main event of UFC Vegas 73 on May 20th, with a five-round strawweight contest scheduled. Originally, this clash was set for just three rounds at UFC on ABC 4 in Charlotte, N.C. Due to Irene Aldana being removed from her upcoming clash with Raquel Pennington and instead replacing Julianna Peña at UFC 289, the company had … Continue reading May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

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UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time

The upcoming UFC Vegas 73 event, scheduled for May 20 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, will be headlined by an enticing rematch between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana, two of the best-ranked bantamweight female fighters in the world. The promotion announced the five-round main event on Tuesday, paving the way for another clash between Pennington and Aldana since their previous meeting at the … Continue reading UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time

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UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

Justin Gaethje, a former interim UFC lightweight champion, understands that fighters often experience heightened emotions following fights. He wishes that fighters were not judged based on comments made in the immediate aftermath – comments such as those he made regarding Michael Bisping’s commentary during the UFC 286 fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. During the post-fight press conference, Gaethje called Bisping “unprofessional” for the … Continue reading UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

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