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UFC 289 fight between Chris Daukaus and Khalil Rountree will not happen as Daukaus is withdrawn

Chris Daukaus will not be competing in his anticipated light heavyweight debut against Khalil Rountree at UFC 289 in Vancouver, Canada next weekend. However, his withdrawal is not injury-related and his fight with Rountree is expected to be rescheduled for a later date. After seven appearances for the UFC in the heavyweight division, Daukaus was preparing for his first fight at 205 pounds. His heavyweight … Continue reading UFC 289 fight between Chris Daukaus and Khalil Rountree will not happen as Daukaus is withdrawn

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Retired UFC fighter Stefan Struve is thriving, imparting commentary and engaging in matchmaking endeavors with Titan FC

Stefan Struve, the retired MMA fighter, has spoken about his contemplation of a return to the ring following his loss against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 254. Struve admitted that he had considered a comeback previously, but that continuing to train after his Prague fight in 2019 had made the difference. After his last fight, Struve barely trained and, given his longstanding symptoms of vertigo, he … Continue reading Retired UFC fighter Stefan Struve is thriving, imparting commentary and engaging in matchmaking endeavors with Titan FC

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Ben Askren discloses motive behind accepting boxing bout against Jake Paul and offers his forecast for Nate Diaz matchup

Ben Askren had initially hoped to be the one to end Jake Paul’s boxing career, which began in January 2020 as a celebrity or freakshow stint. However, Paul went on to knock out his fellow influencer Ali Eson Gib and former NBA player Nate Robinson, as well as former MMA champions, starting with Askren. Despite being one of the best wrestlers in the sport during … Continue reading Ben Askren discloses motive behind accepting boxing bout against Jake Paul and offers his forecast for Nate Diaz matchup

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Alex Pereira dishes about his meeting with Israel Adesanya at the airport before he defeats Jan Blachowicz for a confirmed title shot

Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya have shared a long-standing rivalry across various combat sports. Although their relationship outside the Octagon has been friendly lately, Pereira insists that it does not mean the two fighters cannot switch back to “war mode” as their competitive history demands. Pereira stopped reflect on their brief interaction at the airport, which saw them share some laughs, but he remains committed … Continue reading Alex Pereira dishes about his meeting with Israel Adesanya at the airport before he defeats Jan Blachowicz for a confirmed title shot

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Matt Brown shares untold account of the notorious lemon juice prank committed against him while on TUF 7

MMA fighter Matt Brown holds a record in the UFC history for most knockouts. Yet, even a decade and a half after his appearance on the Ultimate Fighter 7 show, fans still recall the infamous prank that involved his teammate Jeremy May and lemon juice. While portrayed the prank as an isolated incident that sparked anger in Brown, in reality, it was merely the tipping … Continue reading Matt Brown shares untold account of the notorious lemon juice prank committed against him while on TUF 7

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Belal Muhammad considers Gilbert Burns to be the toughest opponent in a group that includes Leon Edwards and Colby Covington

Belal Muhammad is feeling confident and excited about his future in the UFC, following his decisive win over Gilbert Burns. Muhammad has moved up in the official rankings, making him next in line for a title shot. However, UFC President Dana White has stated that Colby Covington is up next for champion Leon Edwards. Muhammad is willing to wait for his opportunity, stating that he … Continue reading Belal Muhammad considers Gilbert Burns to be the toughest opponent in a group that includes Leon Edwards and Colby Covington

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UFC Vegas 74 brings new opportunities for flyweights and unders to shine as they take on the main event

The much-awaited Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Vegas 74 is slated for this upcoming Saturday. The event features a highly anticipated flyweight fight between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi. With the excitement boiling up, fans can expect to see the No Bets Barred experts, who are eager to offer their betting predictions for the fight. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew are ready to celebrate the … Continue reading UFC Vegas 74 brings new opportunities for flyweights and unders to shine as they take on the main event

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Jake Paul discusses why Logan Paul wasn’t considered for Nate Diaz fight and accuses Diaz of being disloyal

The Paul brothers have been the topic of conversation again, but not for their usual antics. This time around, the conversation is about Nate Diaz and how both brothers wanted to fight the former UFC star. It turns out that Jake Paul secured the highly anticipated matchup with Diaz, despite Logan Paul claiming that a bout with Diaz was being discussed. Jake corrected him and … Continue reading Jake Paul discusses why Logan Paul wasn’t considered for Nate Diaz fight and accuses Diaz of being disloyal

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Kai Kara-France draws motivation from Israel Adesanya to triumph over previous setbacks and secure UFC title

Kai Kara-France, despite failing in his initial UFC title match, is confident about returning to a championship position and is determined to make the most of it when it happens. The primary step toward his goal is taking place this weekend when he leads UFC Vegas 74 against Amir Albazi, a surging contender, in a five-round match at the UFC APEX. This will be Kara-France’s … Continue reading Kai Kara-France draws motivation from Israel Adesanya to triumph over previous setbacks and secure UFC title

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Boxer Terence Crawford cautions MMA fighter Francis Ngannou about facing Deontay Wilder, stating that Wilder’s punch will render Ngannou unconscious

Terence Crawford, a top pound-for-pound boxer, believes that Francis Ngannou may find success in boxing, but he thinks the MMA lineal heavyweight champion is aiming too high at the moment. For over a year, Ngannou has discussed an interest in participating in a crossover superfight, similar to Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, with names like Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. However, Ngannou is still trying … Continue reading Boxer Terence Crawford cautions MMA fighter Francis Ngannou about facing Deontay Wilder, stating that Wilder’s punch will render Ngannou unconscious

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Irene Aldana to Amanda Nunes
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Coach believes Irene Aldana has potential to shock Amanda Nunes like Alexa Grasso did Valentina Shevchenk

In Vancouver on June 10th, UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will face a challenger in Irene Aldana. Aldana’s jiu-jitsu coach, Diego Lopes from Mexico’s Lobo Gym, believes Aldana has the potential to cause another upset along the lines of Alexa Grasso’s rear-naked choke win over Valentina Shevchenko in March. Lopes has praised Aldana’s punching ability and feels it could be decisive against Nunes. While acknowledging … Continue reading Coach believes Irene Aldana has potential to shock Amanda Nunes like Alexa Grasso did Valentina Shevchenk

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Rob Wilkinson, PFL champion, has been banned from the 2023 season after testing positive for drugs

Former PFL light heavyweight champion Rob Wilkinson has been removed from the ongoing 2023 season following a positive test for a banned substance. While the substance found in Wilkinson’s system is yet to be disclosed, he has been pulled from the 2023 season and is expected to face disciplinary action from the Nevada Athletic Commission, which oversaw his last contest in April. Wilkinson was originally … Continue reading Rob Wilkinson, PFL champion, has been banned from the 2023 season after testing positive for drugs

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