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Sean Strickland is confident that a UFC Vegas 76 victory would earn him a shot at Israel Adesanya’s title

Sean Strickland is aiming for a shot at the UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Strickland missed his opportunity for a title shot against Adesanya after losing to Alex Pereira at UFC 276 in Las Vegas almost a year ago. Despite this setback, Strickland has been working hard and staying active with two more fights under his belt since then, with another scheduled against Abusupiyan Magomedov … Continue reading Sean Strickland is confident that a UFC Vegas 76 victory would earn him a shot at Israel Adesanya’s title

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Professional MMA fighters pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion of remembrance and respect for fallen American service members. For many MMA veterans, this day is deeply personal due to either their own or their family members’ military service, while others choose to simply honor the sacrifice made by those who gave their lives for their country. In honor of Memorial Day, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, ex-heavyweight … Continue reading Professional MMA fighters pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives on Memorial Day

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UFC Vegas 77 on July 15 will feature Austin Lingo against Melquizael Costa

Sources close to the UFC have revealed that a featherweight face-off between Austin Lingo and Melquizael Costa has been confirmed for UFC Vegas 77 on July 15th. This highly-anticipated Fight Night event will take place at the renowned UFC APEX and boasts a headline five-round bantamweight match-up between revered former champion, Holly Holm, and rising star Mayra Bueno Silva. Lingo, a seasoned MMA fighter with … Continue reading UFC Vegas 77 on July 15 will feature Austin Lingo against Melquizael Costa

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Junior dos Santos is optimistic about Jailton Almeida, who is on the rise and considered as the top contender against Tai Tuivasa

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos believes that Salvador native Jailton Almeida has what it takes to become a heavyweight champion just like he did in 2011. Almeida has won five consecutive fights in the UFC and has impressed dos Santos with his speed, body work, and ability to dominate his opponents. Though heavyweights are usually slow and easy to anticipate, Almeida is different … Continue reading Junior dos Santos is optimistic about Jailton Almeida, who is on the rise and considered as the top contender against Tai Tuivasa

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Johnny Walker addresses Dana White’s critiques and expresses hesitancy towards Anthony Smith’s victory

Johnny Walker may have been triumphant over Anthony Smith earlier this month at UFC Charlotte but Walker himself was left with mixed feelings despite tying his longest winning streak under the UFC. Though he is pleased with this achievement, Walker commented “If that was the toughest guy [I’ve ever fought], that shows I’m evolving, because he didn’t put me in any risk during the fight.” … Continue reading Johnny Walker addresses Dana White’s critiques and expresses hesitancy towards Anthony Smith’s victory

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Belal Muhammad is willing to take on the role of a villain with certain fans, stating that he will embrace the “heel” persona if necessary

Belal Muhammad has a bit of a split personality when it comes to the way he interacts with fans. On the one hand, he is a highly respected and talented fighter, as well as a beloved teammate and coach. On the other hand, he is not afraid to embrace his inner villain and revel in the boos that often accompany his public appearances. At a … Continue reading Belal Muhammad is willing to take on the role of a villain with certain fans, stating that he will embrace the “heel” persona if necessary

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Dustin Poirier chooses Jake Paul to defeat Nate Diaz and elaborates on his reasoning

Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz have a long-standing history fraught with tension and attempts to schedule a fight. However, their clash was ultimately derailed due to injury and Diaz’s departure from the UFC. Poirier has expressed his satisfaction with Diaz’s success outside of the organization, noting that he wants all fighters to succeed, regardless of where they fight. Poirier had hoped to be Diaz’s last … Continue reading Dustin Poirier chooses Jake Paul to defeat Nate Diaz and elaborates on his reasoning

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Amanda Nunes claims Irene Aldana had been set to fight her next, suspects Julianna Pena was upset

Amanda Nunes is keen to put her fight with Julianna Pena behind her and move on to new challenges. The UFC had planned to stage their first ever women’s trilogy between the two at UFC 289 on June 10 in Vancouver. However, due to a rib injury, Pena was forced to withdraw and Irene Aldana became her replacement. Nunes was poised to take on either … Continue reading Amanda Nunes claims Irene Aldana had been set to fight her next, suspects Julianna Pena was upset

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KSI was unsurprised by Salt Papi’s defeat to Anthony Taylor due to his excessive excitement

The downfall of Salt Papi, also known as Nathaniel Bustamante, didn’t come as a surprise to KSI, who witnessed his hype train collide with a brick wall at Misfits Boxing 7 against Anthony Taylor, putting an end to his unbeaten boxing run. Despite Salt Papi’s exceptional boxing skills and Taylor’s losing record, it was a shock, but Misfits Boxing’s founder was not taken aback by … Continue reading KSI was unsurprised by Salt Papi’s defeat to Anthony Taylor due to his excessive excitement

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Conor McGregor made an appearance at BKFC 41 and UFC did not object

Observing Conor McGregor’s appearance at BKFC 41, many expected the UFC to reprimand him for co-promoting with a competitor. However, McGregor himself claims that he has faced no backlash from the UFC, stating that it remains the leader in the industry, with nothing above or beyond it. Despite the free publicity given to a distant competitor, UFC President Dana White reiterated this point and gave … Continue reading Conor McGregor made an appearance at BKFC 41 and UFC did not object

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Reflecting on UFC champion’s feuds with Dana White

Aljamain Sterling has recently butted heads with UFC president Dana White, but this is not the first time White has feuded with one of his champions. Tito Ortiz is perhaps the most famous example of White’s contentious relationship with his athletes. White was Ortiz’s manager until he convinced his friends to buy the UFC and became a promoter. Ortiz and White became combative towards each … Continue reading Reflecting on UFC champion’s feuds with Dana White

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Ian Machado Garry plans to restore UFC to Dublin with his prowess

The UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has become a star on the rise after scoring the most significant win of his career at UFC Charlotte. He achieved this feat by knocking out Daniel Rodriguez, becoming the first fighter to do so, during Round 1 of the fight; this marks his professional record at 12-0 and 5-0 in the UFC. Although he was delighted with … Continue reading Ian Machado Garry plans to restore UFC to Dublin with his prowess

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