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Reflecting on the origins of ‘Poatan’, Alex Pereira’s initial guide discusses racism, alcohol, and rituals

Alex Pereira’s journey to becoming a UFC middleweight champion was far from easy with many twists and turns. As a youngster working in a tire shop in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, he was drawn into a world of alcohol and disappointment. However, Pereira soon realized that becoming an athlete could change his life, as he saw sports saving people. Growing up in a challenging … Continue reading Reflecting on the origins of ‘Poatan’, Alex Pereira’s initial guide discusses racism, alcohol, and rituals

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Will Alex Pereira maintain his unbeaten record against Israel Adesanya in their fourth match-up?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is returning with another pay-per-view event – UFC 287 – headlined by the middleweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, marking their fourth fight in total. This bout is highly anticipated and could potentially be the most exciting fight yet. Let’s examine this prominent fight, along with other top bets for UFC 287. Jorge Masvidal (+360): Despite his … Continue reading Will Alex Pereira maintain his unbeaten record against Israel Adesanya in their fourth match-up?

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Israel Adesanya promises to have one fight only with Alex Pereira following their last UFC 287 confrontatio

Israel Adesanya is determined to make his fourth meeting with Alex Pereira the final one as the two fighters prepare for the main event at UFC 287 on Saturday. Adesanya has the opportunity to reclaim the UFC middleweight title that he was stripped of by Pereira in November, as well as secure his first victory over Pereira in their ongoing kickboxing rivalry. Speaking after the … Continue reading Israel Adesanya promises to have one fight only with Alex Pereira following their last UFC 287 confrontatio

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A detailed schedule of the much-awaited rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

This Saturday, the highly-anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya takes place at UFC 287, signifying the culmination of a longstanding grudge between the two fighters that dates back well before their initial forays into the octagon. When Pereira shocked the world last November at UFC 281 by mustering a thrilling fifth-round comeback to take down Adesanya with a barrage of strikes and become … Continue reading A detailed schedule of the much-awaited rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

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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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The main event of KSW Colosseum 2 will feature a trilogy bout between Mamed Khalidov and Scott Askham

Poland’s celebrated MMA promotion, KSW, has set the stage for two of their best fighters to face-off in the latest event for the summer. Mamed Khalidov and Scott Askham will battle it out once again for the title on June 3 at the PGE National Stadium in Warsaw. Excitement for the upcoming event has been building since the announcement was made earlier this week. After … Continue reading The main event of KSW Colosseum 2 will feature a trilogy bout between Mamed Khalidov and Scott Askham

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Roy Jones Jr. won’t fight anymore, but he couldn’t resist Anthony Pettis’ challenge to fight

Roy Jones Jr., the former multi-division boxing champion, had believed his fighting days were behind him. However, upon hearing that former UFC champion Anthony Pettis was interested in a crossover fight, Jones couldn’t resist. Although Jones initially wanted to fight Anderson Silva, the fight never materialized, and he had become disheartened with the idea of boxing. Then Pettis expressed his interest, and Jones couldn’t pass … Continue reading Roy Jones Jr. won’t fight anymore, but he couldn’t resist Anthony Pettis’ challenge to fight

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Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

Jorge Masvidal, the renowned UFC fighter, has shared his thoughts on his fellow contenders Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev. While both Chimaev and Masvidal have expressed their dislike for Covington, Masvidal made it clear that he doesn’t care for either fighter. Masvidal went on to criticize Chimaev for missing weight by 8.5 pounds during his scheduled fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 279, and for … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

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Rafael Lovato Jr takes the Middleweight throne post defeating Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London

MMA Community was agog on Saturday after a new middleweight champ emerged in Rafael Lovato Jr. Lavato Jr. was crowned following a deserved victory earned over much touted Gegard Mousasai in Bellator London event. Rafael Lovato Jr who entered the bout main event on the back of an incredible professional record of 9-0, won via majority decision. His previous 9-0 stats saw Lavator Jr record five wins … Continue reading Rafael Lovato Jr takes the Middleweight throne post defeating Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London

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“TJ Dillashaw, for a long time it was suspicious that he did steroids” says Gegard Mousasi

Gegard Mousasi has opened up that he suspected banned TJ Dillashaw for a ‘long time’ following the suspension of the former UFC bantamweight champ. TJ Dillashaw was earlier this year tested positive for the prohibited substance EPO and was subsequently suspended for two years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. However, the 33-year old Dutch Bellator middleweight champion says he is not surprised that Dillashaw … Continue reading “TJ Dillashaw, for a long time it was suspicious that he did steroids” says Gegard Mousasi

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