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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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In a tough battle, Marc-Andre Barriault persevered over Eryk Anders, earning a victory via decision at UFC 289

Marc-Andre Barriault, the Canadian middleweight fighter, secured a remarkable and long-awaited victory on home soil for the first time in his UFC career. Barriault’s flawless performance earned him a unanimous decision triumph over Eryk Anders (15-8, 1 NC) on Saturday, opening the main card of UFC 289, which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Unfortunately, Barriault lost his first two UFC fights in Canada, but … Continue reading In a tough battle, Marc-Andre Barriault persevered over Eryk Anders, earning a victory via decision at UFC 289

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Experts’ reactions to the UFC 289 bout between Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis that ended in a no-contest

Chris Curtis’ streak of bad luck continued during Saturday’s preliminary main event at UFC 289. Hoping to come back strong after the controversial loss to Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 287, where an unnoticed headbutt caused him severe damage, Curtis was unfortunately dealt a similar blow during a clash of heads with Nassourdine Imavov in the second round. Although the referee, Jason Herzog, quickly noticed the … Continue reading Experts’ reactions to the UFC 289 bout between Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis that ended in a no-contest

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Beneil Dariush chooses Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, citing Dustin Poirier’s current comfort level as a factor

Beneil Dariush has his sights set on fighting Charles Oliveira in the upcoming UFC 289, but he’s keeping tabs on the lightweight division and the notable matchups that will take place before the end of 2023. One of the highly anticipated fights is the rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, which will headline the UFC 291 in July. Dariush has a vested interest in … Continue reading Beneil Dariush chooses Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, citing Dustin Poirier’s current comfort level as a factor

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PFL’s Ray Sefo is supportive of USADA testing in response to recent drug test suspensions, emphasizing a commitment to a clean sport

Ray Sefo, President of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), remains determined in the face of recent drug test suspensions that have cast a shadow over the league. His plan is to now invite further scrutiny of the fighters with participation from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the official drug-testing partner of the UFC. The USADA will oversee the playoffs and the season-ending championship event and … Continue reading PFL’s Ray Sefo is supportive of USADA testing in response to recent drug test suspensions, emphasizing a commitment to a clean sport

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