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Top fighters criticize Keith Peterson for his erroneous actions during UFC Vegas 75 that influenced the fight’s outcome

When it comes to referees, the best ones are said to be those whose names you do not know. Unfortunately, Keith Peterson made a blunder that had his name ringing bells on Saturday. Peterson was in charge of officiating the UFC Vegas 75 prelim bout between fighters Daniel Argueta and Ronnie Lawrence. In the early minutes of the game, Argueta employed a guillotine choke that … Continue reading Top fighters criticize Keith Peterson for his erroneous actions during UFC Vegas 75 that influenced the fight’s outcome

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Marlon Moraes has called it quits in MMA after losing at PFL 4

Marlon Moraes, a seasoned bantamweight who formerly held the World Series of Fighting championship before he was a one-time UFC title contender, has announced his retirement after losing his seventh successive bout, this time to Gabriel Braga at PFL 4 in Atlanta. Unlike his last retirement announcement, Moraes seems to be genuinely ready to step away from the fight game. In his previous fights, Moraes … Continue reading Marlon Moraes has called it quits in MMA after losing at PFL 4

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UFC athletes, Kyler Phillips and Darrius Flowers, receive a 6-month suspension as a result of Ostarine use

The Nevada Athletic Commission recently announced that Kyler Phillips and Darrius Flowers, UFC fighters, have tested positive for the non-specified substance ostarine, classified as an anabolic agent and banned for all use under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited substances list. Consequently, both fighters were given six-month suspensions by the commission. It is worth noting that ostarine has been behind numerous positive drug tests that have … Continue reading UFC athletes, Kyler Phillips and Darrius Flowers, receive a 6-month suspension as a result of Ostarine use

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In the final seconds, Davey Grant puts Raphael Assuncao to sleep by executing a rare reverse-triangle.

In the third round of his fight against Raphael Assuncao on Saturday’s UFC Las Vegas preliminary card, Davey Grant made a comeback by securing a rare submission in the final seconds, just when he seemed to be on the verge of defeat. While Assuncao attempted to take him down, Grant grabbed the fence, and Referee Keith Peterson deducted a point from Grant and didn’t return … Continue reading In the final seconds, Davey Grant puts Raphael Assuncao to sleep by executing a rare reverse-triangle.

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