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Daniel Pineda prioritizes winning bonuses over rankings, citing his focus on earning money during fights

Daniel Pineda has established himself as a formidable force in UFC thanks to his unparalleled 100% finishing rate. While some fighters are preoccupied with chasing championship titles and rankings, Pineda has a singular focus: earning the biggest paycheck possible. Money, coupled with the desire to provide for his family, is what drives Pineda’s dedication to his sport. Social media hype and self-promotion are of little … Continue reading Daniel Pineda prioritizes winning bonuses over rankings, citing his focus on earning money during fights

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Elizeu Zaleski seeks to fight Gunnar Nelson or Neil Magny in UFC Vegas 74 following what he deems to be an unjust doping suspension

After a one-year doping suspension that Elizeu Zaleski considers “unfair,” he is finally returning to the UFC octagon on Saturday to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov, and he is determined to let out all his pent-up frustration on the Russian fighter. Zaleski was preparing to battle Mounir Lazzez in April 2022 when he was caught by an out-of-competition drug test administered by the United States Anti-Doping Agency … Continue reading Elizeu Zaleski seeks to fight Gunnar Nelson or Neil Magny in UFC Vegas 74 following what he deems to be an unjust doping suspension

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Greg Hardy gets knocked out at a Team Combat League event

MMA fighter-turned-boxer, Greg Hardy, experienced a challenging evening recently in his Team Combat League match held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The former UFC star was knocked out during the penultimate round as he represented the Dallas Enforcers. Footage of the fight shows Hardy being dropped twice prior to Alexander Flores taking him out for good, less than a minute after his apparent attempt … Continue reading Greg Hardy gets knocked out at a Team Combat League event

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 It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

Ben Askren expressed serious concerns about Conor McGregor’s UFC return. According to reports, McGregor is set to take on Michael Chandler sometime in late 2023 after both men served as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31. However, having been sidelined since he suffered a gruesome leg injury during his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor will have been out of action for more … Continue reading  It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

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UFC 292 sees Gerald Meerschaert pitted against Andre Petroski in a thrilling battle

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced another exciting fight for their highly anticipated return to Boston. The upcoming UFC 292 event, which is set to take place on August 19th at the TD Gardens, will feature an adrenaline-filled middleweight showdown between Andre Petroski and Gerald Meerschaert. Petroski, who recently announced the fight on his Instagram account, is looking forward to the bout, which will … Continue reading UFC 292 sees Gerald Meerschaert pitted against Andre Petroski in a thrilling battle

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Ex-UFC fighter Alex Oliveira lands impressive judo throw KO during fight in Serbia

Alex Oliveira, a seasoned fighter, continued to build up his impressive portfolio even after leaving UFC. He displayed remarkable fighting skills during his co-promoted Titan FC and SBC card match in Serbia on Friday afternoon, flooring his opponent with a stunning judo throw in the first round before ending the fight with a follow-up punch. In what can only be described as a seamless motion, … Continue reading Ex-UFC fighter Alex Oliveira lands impressive judo throw KO during fight in Serbia

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Can Amir Albazi level up versus Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74

The flyweights, once considered an unlikely choice, have taken center stage in a UFC non-title main event after six years, marking a significant change in the landscape of the sport. Albazi’s ranking among the best talents in the 125-pound division and the possibility of him making the leap to title contention are topics discussed by the experts. Meanwhile, Kara-France’s position in the flyweight pecking order … Continue reading Can Amir Albazi level up versus Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74

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Video: Chris Curtis on Nassourdine Imavov fight, podcast w/ Sean Strickland

Chris Curtis (30-10) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, and discusses his middleweight fight against Nassourdine Imavov (12-4) at UFC 289 on June 10. Check out the full interview here. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Chris Curtis on Nassourdine Imavov fight, podcast w/ Sean Strickland

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Video Podcast Ep.20: Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN 2: McKee vs. Pitbull announced | Inaugural Bellator flyweight title fight

The MMA Stream‘s Frank Bonada and Murdo Todd discuss the recently announced crossover event between Bellator & Rizin! The event will be headlined by AJ McKee vs. Patricky Pitbull, and will also feature the inaugural Bellator flyweight title fight, between Kyoji Horiguchi and Makoto Shinryu!Check out the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.20: Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN 2: McKee vs. Pitbull announced | Inaugural Bellator flyweight title fight

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Polyana Viana and Iasmin Lucindo, two Brazilian strawweights, have agreed to fight at the UFC Vegas event on August 12th

In an upcoming UFC Fight Night event on Aug. 12, seasoned MMA fighters Polyana Viana and Iasmin Lucindo will be facing off in a strawweight contest, according to sources with knowledge of the booking. Headlined by the welterweights Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque, the UFC Vegas card promises to be an exciting event for fans. Viana, who boasts a record of 13-5, is set … Continue reading Polyana Viana and Iasmin Lucindo, two Brazilian strawweights, have agreed to fight at the UFC Vegas event on August 12th

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Gaethje praises Poirier’s victories against McGregor, relishing in seeing McGregor experience defeat

In anticipation of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, two beloved lightweights, are set to clash in Salt Lake City with the BMF title up for grabs. This is a rematch of their epic 2018 Fight of the Year, where Poirier managed to KO Gaethje, an impressive feat given that Gaethje had only been KO’d once before in his career. Even so, both fighters … Continue reading Gaethje praises Poirier’s victories against McGregor, relishing in seeing McGregor experience defeat

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