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UFC fighter Charles Oliveira clarifies his withdrawal from the UFC 288 fight against Beneil Dariush

Charles Oliveira, an accomplished mixed martial artist, was set to face Beneil Dariush in a matchup that could potentially determine the number one contender at UFC 288. Unfortunately, an undisclosed injury has rendered him unable to participate in the fight, removing him from the May 6 card. In response, Dariush stated that the fight might still happen on June 10 at UFC 289 in Canada. … Continue reading UFC fighter Charles Oliveira clarifies his withdrawal from the UFC 288 fight against Beneil Dariush

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UFC President Dana White anticipates Israel Adesanya’s upcoming match, while in search of a formidable contender for Alex Pereira in the light heavyweight division

UFC President Dana White has disclosed that he has big plans for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, but these do not include a third rematch yet. Even after Adesanya knocked Pereira out and claimed back his title, White was asked which opponent he had in mind for Adesanya’s upcoming fight. While some have suggested a third fight with Pereira, he has recently expressed … Continue reading UFC President Dana White anticipates Israel Adesanya’s upcoming match, while in search of a formidable contender for Alex Pereira in the light heavyweight division

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UFC Kansas City: Joselyne Edwards and Lucie Pudilova’s Fight Fall Under Robbery Review

MMA fans are often outraged when a fight is seemingly scored incorrectly, with many eager to brand the result a “robbery”. However, the term is not always warranted and can be driven by biases. This is where Robbery Review steps in. The team aims to eliminate the power of social media-driven reactions by thoroughly examining controversial bouts and determining whether the judges made the right … Continue reading UFC Kansas City: Joselyne Edwards and Lucie Pudilova’s Fight Fall Under Robbery Review

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UFC Kansas City sparks new fight possibilities for these fighters. Who will step up next?

Max Holloway, former UFC featherweight champion, triumphed over Arnold Allen in the UFC Kansas City main event, shutting down Allen’s hopes of earning a title shot in the stacked division. Holloway has now set his sights on facing another seasoned fighter for his next challenge, begging the question: should he fight against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, or is there a better option for … Continue reading UFC Kansas City sparks new fight possibilities for these fighters. Who will step up next?

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Korean Zombie accepts Holloway’s challenge with ‘anytime, anywhere’ response

Talented featherweight fighters “The Korean Zombie” and Max Holloway may finally be facing each other in an upcoming bout. This possibility comes after Holloway called out Jung in a respectful manner. Jung responded to the callout via video and expressed his enthusiasm for the potential match. Since a TKO loss to the featherweight champion in April 2022, Jung has been on the shelf recuperating from … Continue reading Korean Zombie accepts Holloway’s challenge with ‘anytime, anywhere’ response

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Top-ranked lightweights Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira are set to fight at UFC 289, with Dariush promised a title shot and increased pay

Beneil Dariush has been experiencing some setbacks regarding his upcoming fight against Charles Oliveira. Originally scheduled as the co-main event at UFC 288 on May 6, Oliveira withdrew due to an injury. According to Dariush, this isn’t the first time that the fight has fallen through, and building frustration stems from his negotiations with the UFC. UFC has agreed to a guaranteed plan to rebook … Continue reading Top-ranked lightweights Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira are set to fight at UFC 289, with Dariush promised a title shot and increased pay

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Karl Roberson, a former UFC fighter, has been taken into custody and accused of involvement in a jewelry theft

Karl Roberson, a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, has been accused of involvement in a robbery of jewelry and valuables valued at over $200,000 in New Jersey. Howell Township Police officials released a statement, which was confirmed to be true by Detective Ryan Jackson on Monday. According to the press release, Roberson, 32, and another suspect, Dathan Thompson (32), were arrested in connection with … Continue reading Karl Roberson, a former UFC fighter, has been taken into custody and accused of involvement in a jewelry theft

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Christian Rodriguez critiques Raul Rosas Jr.’s performance, acknowledging his potential while highlighting areas for improvement

According to Christian Rodriguez, there is still hope that 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. could become a major star in UFC. Although, Rodriguez has concerns that his rapid ascent may have been too soon after his performance at UFC 287, where Rodriguez survived the first round to dominate the young fighter and win a unanimous decision. Rodriguez felt that Rosas still had a lot of work … Continue reading Christian Rodriguez critiques Raul Rosas Jr.’s performance, acknowledging his potential while highlighting areas for improvement

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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn expresses interest in working with Francis Ngannou and discusses the possibility of a future fight with Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has been with him since his pro boxing journey with Matchroom Sport began in 2013. Hearn acknowledges that Joshua’s latest victory over Jermaine Franklin was not the type of performance that would set the world on fire, especially given Joshua’s recent slump in which he lost three of his five fights and gave up all of his major titles. This … Continue reading Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn expresses interest in working with Francis Ngannou and discusses the possibility of a future fight with Anthony Joshua

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Arnold Allen acknowledges his defeat to Max Holloway at UFC Kansas City and releases a statement

This past weekend, Arnold Allen suffered his first career loss in the UFC to former champion Max Holloway in the main event of the UFC Kansas City. Although Allen was unable to secure a win, the U.K. In the statement, Allen included a photo of himself and Holloway after their match where he mentioned his gratitude for being able to share the cage with such … Continue reading Arnold Allen acknowledges his defeat to Max Holloway at UFC Kansas City and releases a statement

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Ex-UFC and Bellator fighter, Will Brooks teases retirement following victory by submission at Titan FC 81

Will Brooks has signaled a new chapter in his fighting career with his recent win in the Titan FC 81 main event. The former UFC fighter and Bellator lightweight champion has now racked up five consecutive victories, the latest of which saw him defeat Jhonasky Sojo in a third-round submission. Brooks’ rear-naked choke stoppage was a dominant display of his fighting prowess, as the video … Continue reading Ex-UFC and Bellator fighter, Will Brooks teases retirement following victory by submission at Titan FC 81

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Brandon Royval expresses disappointment about appearing on the preliminaries of UFC Kansas City, which Dana White acknowledges as a mistake

After his standout performance at UFC Kansas City, Brandon Royval has expressed his disinterest in fighting on the prelims again. Despite his victory against Matheus Nicolau, Royval was frustrated with the placement of the bout and vocalized his concerns to reporters. Royval stated that he is the most dangerous fighter in his division and has consistently fought top-ranked opponents. Royval has received bonuses for Fight … Continue reading Brandon Royval expresses disappointment about appearing on the preliminaries of UFC Kansas City, which Dana White acknowledges as a mistake

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