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The highly anticipated rematch between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann is confirmed for UFC Singapore

Sources with knowledge of the matchup have confirmed that Ryan Spann will receive another chance to face off against Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Singapore on Aug. 26. This will be a rematch of their headline bout at UFC Vegas 37 where Smith emerged as the victor through first-round submission. Anthony Smith is positioned at number 8 while Ryan Spann is … Continue reading The highly anticipated rematch between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann is confirmed for UFC Singapore

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Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

The flyweight title will be on the line when Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko face off once again at the upcoming UFC Fight Night on September 16th. Their upcoming rematch is set to take place just over six months since Grasso stunned the MMA world with a surprise victory, dethroning the long-reigning champion Shevchenko in March at UFC 285. Grasso secured her momentous win after … Continue reading Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

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Anatoly Malykhin claims champ-champ status with knockout victory over Arjan Bhullar

In Bangkok, Thailand, one highly anticipated fight was the unification of the ONE heavyweight title between Anatoly Malykhin and champion Arjan Bhullar. Malykhin, the undefeated interim champion, finally got his shot at the top heavyweight title and showed up ready to win. Despite Bhullar’s plan to slow down the heavy-hitter with wrestling tactics, Malykhin was able to evade those attempts and strike the champion’s body … Continue reading Anatoly Malykhin claims champ-champ status with knockout victory over Arjan Bhullar

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Kleber Koike loses featherweight title after failing to meet weight requirements for RIZIN 43

The highly anticipated RIZIN featherweight championship bout between Kleber Koike and Chihiro Suzuki was thrown into disarray at the weigh-ins in Sapporo, Japan on Friday. Koike, the former champion, came in just under a pound over the required weight limit, making him ineligible to retain his title. Suzuki, on the other hand, successfully made weight for the contest and now has the opportunity to claim … Continue reading Kleber Koike loses featherweight title after failing to meet weight requirements for RIZIN 43

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Jon Anik, has a positive outlook on Conor McGregor’s comeback, predicting it will happen by Q1 2024

UFC commentator Jon Anik is hopeful that former two-division champion Conor McGregor will make his comeback to the Octagon by fighting Michael Chandler in the next nine months. Both athletes had served as coaches on Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. Despite McGregor being accused of sexual assault during Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami and his legal team denying the allegations, Anik … Continue reading Jon Anik, has a positive outlook on Conor McGregor’s comeback, predicting it will happen by Q1 2024

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Can Josh Emmett derail Ilia Topuria’s ascent in the UFC with a win at Jacksonville

The summer run continues with UFC action every weekend until late September, and this week’s event is UFC Jacksonville featuring a critical featherweight match between top-10 fighters Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria. Before that, we have 13 other fights to enjoy, so let’s dive into the ones worth betting on. First up is Neil Magny, favored at -170, in a fight against Phil Rowe – … Continue reading Can Josh Emmett derail Ilia Topuria’s ascent in the UFC with a win at Jacksonville

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Anthony Smith predicts a challenging road ahead for Alex Pereira against elite UFC light heavyweight contenders

The question on everyone’s mind is whether Alex Pereira can replicate his previous achievements once more. After losing the UFC middleweight championship to Israel Adesanya in April, “Poatan” intends to go after a second UFC title at 205 pounds. This pursuit commences on July 29th, when Pereira confronts former champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291. Pereira already held two championship titles in separate weight divisions … Continue reading Anthony Smith predicts a challenging road ahead for Alex Pereira against elite UFC light heavyweight contenders

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At the PFL 6 weigh-in, two fighters fail to meet the weight requirement for the event’s last regular season in 2023

The PFL held its final regular-season event in Atlanta after conducting the weigh-ins on Thursday. PFL 6 featured some notable moments, including two fighters failing to make weight. Dilano Taylor, a former welterweight finalist, came in 0.2 pounds over the limit for a non-title fight against Carlos Leal. As a result, Taylor lost one point in the standings and was fined 20% from his purse. … Continue reading At the PFL 6 weigh-in, two fighters fail to meet the weight requirement for the event’s last regular season in 2023

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Eddie Hearn believes that the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight is an unequal bout that won’t last long

Eddie Hearn, a prominent figure in professional boxing, has expressed his doubt over Nate Diaz’s boxing abilities ahead of his upcoming debut against Jake Paul on August 5th. While acknowledging Diaz’s skills in MMA, Hearn has stated that his brief clip hitting pads did not instill confidence in him and called the fight a “mismatch” in Paul’s favor. Hearn humorously offered 3-to-1 odds on a … Continue reading Eddie Hearn believes that the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight is an unequal bout that won’t last long

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Josiah Harrell shares LFA 160 incident where he accidentally sent his opponent through the cage door, causing the event to go viral

In the LFA 160 fight between Josiah Harrell and Mike Roberts, the referee made the right call when it came to one memorable moment in their fight. During a hard-fought battle in Owensboro, Kentucky, undefeated Harrell executed a takedown on Roberts that sent him through the cage door. Although Roberts didn’t realize what had happened at first, the referee swiftly assessed the situation before declaring … Continue reading Josiah Harrell shares LFA 160 incident where he accidentally sent his opponent through the cage door, causing the event to go viral

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UFC 292 in Boston to feature clash between Rob Font and Song Yadong

The upcoming UFC 292 event will feature a highly anticipated bantamweight showdown between Rob Font and Song Yadong. Set to take place at Boston’s TD Garden on August 19, the UFC officials officially confirmed this matchup earlier this week. Having experienced back-to-back losses, Font recently made a strong comeback against Adrian Yanez this April, winning via a first-round knockout and receiving the well-deserved Performance of … Continue reading UFC 292 in Boston to feature clash between Rob Font and Song Yadong

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Former UFC title contender, Volkan Oezdemir, to take on Azamat Murzakanov in UFC Paris battle

In today’s fast-paced MMA scene, it’s easy to miss out on the latest matchups. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our Fight Roundup, featuring the latest confirmed fights courtesy of sources with knowledge of the matchups. First up, we have Volkan Oezdemir facing off against undefeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC Paris on Sept. 2. Oezdemir is a one-time UFC title challenger who has seen mixed … Continue reading Former UFC title contender, Volkan Oezdemir, to take on Azamat Murzakanov in UFC Paris battle

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