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Demetrious Johnson believes that although Henry Cejudo “missed his chance,” he could have defeated Aljamain Sterling

Demetrious Johnson, a highly experienced MMA fighter, believes that Henry Cejudo deserved to win the recent UFC 288 fight against Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title. Although Cejudo had been out of action for almost three years, he put up a spirited performance, ultimately losing by a close split decision, a verdict that some onlookers disagreed with. Johnson was among those who felt that Cejudo … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson believes that although Henry Cejudo “missed his chance,” he could have defeated Aljamain Sterling

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Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes faced off in their third ONE Championship fight the results here

ONE Championship’s much-awaited Demetrious Johnson vs. Adriano Moraes trilogy fight. The newest development covers the results of their third encounter held at the 1stBank Center located in Broomfield, Colorado. Johnson defended his ONE flyweight title against former champ Moraes, both fighters showcasing their exemplary skills throughout the fight. Other fights on the main card include the highly anticipated welterweight match between Roberto Soldic and Zebaztian … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes faced off in their third ONE Championship fight the results here

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Roberto Soldic disclosed he needed hernia surgery following a severe low blow during his first match in ONE Championship

Roberto Soldic, a fighter who previously conquered two divisions at KSW, joined ONE Championship as one of the biggest free agent signings. However, his ONE debut was marred by a brutal groin strike in the opening round against Murad Ramazanov, which prevented him from continuing. Despite desperately wanting to continue, Soldic was unable to do so due to the excruciating pain he experienced after being … Continue reading Roberto Soldic disclosed he needed hernia surgery following a severe low blow during his first match in ONE Championship

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ONE Championship’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong chose to withdraw the company’s bid for Francis Ngannou following a meeting

According to a recent announcement by CEO Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship will not be welcoming Francis Ngannou to their organization after all. The CEO had recently expressed his intentions to meet with Ngannou to provide him with the most promising offer out of all the bids he had received. However, Sityodtong later stated that ONE has chosen to withdraw from the bidding process altogether. Sityodtong … Continue reading ONE Championship’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong chose to withdraw the company’s bid for Francis Ngannou following a meeting

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ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

According to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, the Singapore-based MMA company will not be co-promoting with any other organizations in the near future, despite Bellator MMA working with RIZIN in recent years. Sityodtong believes that co-promotion is rare across the industry and that there is no need for ONE Championship to explore this option unless the opportunity arises to work with the other biggest show … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

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Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

Over the past year, the UFC heavyweight division has undergone significant changes. Francis Ngannou is no longer a UFC fighter, having left after achieving great success in the promotion and winning the world title. In his place, Sergei Pavlovich has emerged as a formidable force in the division, winning six fights in just half the time it took Ngannou to achieve the same. Last weekend, … Continue reading Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

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Chatri Sityodtong acknowledges negotiations with Francis Ngannou and cautions about the fighter’s potential struggles in ONE Championship

Francis Ngannou, a skillful and experienced former UFC heavyweight champion, is being pursued by multiple promotions as a free agent. Among those interested is the CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong. Sityodtong confirmed that they have been in talks for some time now and are planning a meeting to discuss possible collaboration in the future. The main issue Ngannou had with the UFC was the … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong acknowledges negotiations with Francis Ngannou and cautions about the fighter’s potential struggles in ONE Championship

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Chatri Sityodtong praises Sage Northcutt’s athleticism before his MMA comeback as a one-of-a-kind champion

The highly anticipated return of Sage Northcutt is just around the corner, as ONE Championship gears up for its inaugural event on U.S. soil with ONE Fight Night 10 in Denver on May 5. The stacked lineup features a mix of veteran names familiar to the promotion and newer faces from outside, and Northcutt is one of the most exciting prospects to watch. After his … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong praises Sage Northcutt’s athleticism before his MMA comeback as a one-of-a-kind champion

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Demetrious Johnson acknowledges the likelihood of his bout being his swan song

Having accomplished so much during his career and done well financially, Demetrious Johnson admits he knows the end of his career is near. As he gears up for an upcoming trilogy against Adriano Moraes in the first-ever U.S. ONE Championship event, the former UFC flyweight champ understands that it’s just the right time to call it a career. “Being 36, I sit down with the … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson acknowledges the likelihood of his bout being his swan song

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Bhullar Challenges Ngannou in ONE: ‘No Use Having a Missile If You Can’t Aim It’

Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, has stated that he is close to signing with either ONE Championship or the PFL following his boxing career. ONE heavyweight champion Arjan Bhullar has expressed his willingness to welcome Ngannou to Asia. Bhullar, who will face off against interim titleholder Anatoly Malykhin in a title unification bout on July 14, stated in an interview that he is … Continue reading Bhullar Challenges Ngannou in ONE: ‘No Use Having a Missile If You Can’t Aim It’

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Eddie Alvarez thinks Max Holloway is no match for Frankie Edgar

Former Bellator and UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez does not see reigning UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway getting a win when he faces former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. Alvarez, who is currently one of training partners for 32-year-old Edgar is also in full preparation for a One Dawn of Heroes face-off with former champ Eduard Folayang. However, the Mexican ferocious puncher insists the fight … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez thinks Max Holloway is no match for Frankie Edgar

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Eddie Alvarez looks past debut defeat at ONE, aims for gold!

After losing his debut to Timofey Nastyukhin in ONE Championship, Eddie Alvarez has come out to say that he is confident to lift the ONE Lightweiht World title. The American mixed martial artist was widely expected to blow away his Russian opponent but the table turned the other way as the the former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion was humiliated by his unheralded opponent in … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez looks past debut defeat at ONE, aims for gold!

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