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The Rock shows support to Themba Gorimbo of UFC upon learning about his financial difficulties

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson demonstrated solidarity with an aspiring mixed martial artist from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Themba Gorimbo. Themba recently had his first taste of victory within the ring, prompting The Rock to send a shout-out to him. After Themba won his latest UFC match, he revealed to members of the media that he was homeless and broke before the fight. In response, … Continue reading The Rock shows support to Themba Gorimbo of UFC upon learning about his financial difficulties

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Beneil Dariush issued a statement after his loss at UFC 289, expressing optimism about his future in the ring despite the setback

Despite suffering his first loss in five years at the hands of Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 289, top lightweight contender Beneil Dariush remains positive. With his defeat dashing his dreams of a title shot anytime soon, Dariush admits he is disappointed but fans of the fighter will be happy to know that he reassured them that he is alright in a … Continue reading Beneil Dariush issued a statement after his loss at UFC 289, expressing optimism about his future in the ring despite the setback

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Charles Oliveira desires a rematch with Islam Makhachev after his victorious UFC 289 fight, describing it as a cinematic experience

Charles Oliveira dominated Beneil Dariush in the co-main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, securing a remarkable first-round win and re-entering the discussion for a chance at the UFC lightweight championship. Oliveira revealed his willingness to confront champion Islam Makhachev in a rematch on hostile territory. In the post-fight press conference, Oliveira confirmed his determination to become the champion and … Continue reading Charles Oliveira desires a rematch with Islam Makhachev after his victorious UFC 289 fight, describing it as a cinematic experience

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Amanda Nunes dismisses the idea of any future UFC belts in her weight classes as fake and mocks Julianna Peña

Amanda Nunes has unequivocally put an end to any speculation regarding a potential comeback and dismissed any talk from her supposed challengers. The “Lioness” decided to retire on her own terms at UFC 289 in Vancouver, following a unanimous decision win over Irene Aldana in the headline event. After her sixth successful defense of her 135-pound title, Nunes, a two-division champion, placed both her bantamweight … Continue reading Amanda Nunes dismisses the idea of any future UFC belts in her weight classes as fake and mocks Julianna Peña

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Dana White, in response to Conor McGregor’s viral punch mishap with an NBA mascot, expressed his thoughts

Dana White has shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s recent incident involving the Miami Heat’s mascot, saying that he is not surprised by McGregor’s behavior. White believes that the individuals who invited the former two-division champion onto the court should have been more careful about using his larger-than-life persona. White referenced a similar incident involving former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, who had previously attacked Nacion … Continue reading Dana White, in response to Conor McGregor’s viral punch mishap with an NBA mascot, expressed his thoughts

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Julianna Pena expresses frustration over Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289

Julianna Pena was clearly unhappy when she saw Amanda Nunes lay her gloves on the canvas after UFC 289. Nunes won against Aldana after Pena was forced to withdraw due to a broken rib. This decision turned out to be crucial as Nunes used this win to announce that she was retiring as a two-division UFC champion. Pena initially wrote, “I’ll take that as a … Continue reading Julianna Pena expresses frustration over Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289

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According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

Amanda Nunes, the two-division UFC champion, may be remembered as the company’s final featherweight champion. After dominating Irene Aldana and successfully defending her bantamweight championship at UFC 289 in Vancouver, “The Lioness” announced her retirement from the sport. UFC President Dana White suggested that the 145-pound division could be closed since Nunes left, but no decisions have been made. When Germaine de Randamie was crowned … Continue reading According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

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Charles Oliveira secures a $50k bonus for smashing Beneil Dariush’s record in UFC 289

Charles Oliveira has added another notable achievement to his UFC legacy. During his co-main event fight last Saturday, Oliveira secured his 20th victory by finish, dispatching Beneil Dariush in the first round. This finish did not just set a new milestone for the most stoppages in the UFC a record Oliveira already held but also earned him the coveted Performance of the Night bonus, amounting … Continue reading Charles Oliveira secures a $50k bonus for smashing Beneil Dariush’s record in UFC 289

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At UFC 289, Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana and announces her retirement from fighting

Amanda Nunes has decided to retire at the pinnacle of her success in the world of MMA. The UFC’s sole two-weight champion made her announcement on Saturday, just after winning another title defense in a flawless performance during UFC 289’s main event. Nunes dominated Irene Aldana with ease, and secured the sixth defense of her bantamweight belt during her two title reigns. She won the … Continue reading At UFC 289, Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana and announces her retirement from fighting

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Charles Oliveira’s win against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, admitting they underestimated the former

Charles Oliveira has once again proven why he’s one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. The former lightweight champion bounced back from an early scare to stop Beneil Dariush of Round 1 in the co-headliner of UFC 289. The impressive ground-and-pound finish brought an eight-fight winning streak for Dariush to an end and sent fans at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena into a frenzy. Betting … Continue reading Charles Oliveira’s win against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, admitting they underestimated the former

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Mike Malott secures Canada’s victory in UFC 289 by using a guillotine choke submission on Adam Fugitt

Canadian fighters were the talk of the town in the latest instalment of UFC, with Mike Malott leading the charge in a clean sweep for the country’s pugilists. The event, which marked the promotion’s return to Canada after a two-year hiatus, saw Malott submit Adam Fugitt via a second-round guillotine choke in his welterweight bout. The victory took Malott’s UFC record to an impressive 3-0 … Continue reading Mike Malott secures Canada’s victory in UFC 289 by using a guillotine choke submission on Adam Fugitt

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Dan Ige utilized precise striking to secure a victory via decision against Nate Landwehr in UFC 289

Dan Ige demonstrated his exceptional fighting skills at UFC 289, proving himself as one of the superior featherweights in the world. Although the anticipated Fight of the Night wasn’t completely fulfilled during Ige’s bout with Nate Landwehr (17-5), the Hawaiian fighter still put on an impressive striking performance that warranted a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) win. With this victory, Ige (17-6) has taken his … Continue reading Dan Ige utilized precise striking to secure a victory via decision against Nate Landwehr in UFC 289

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