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Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight fighters are undervaluing Dricus Du Plessis, contributing to his accomplishments

Robert Whittaker is not overlooking his opponent as UFC 290 approaches. Despite being heavily favored to win against Dricus Du Plessis in their fight on July 8, Whittaker is aware that he cannot take his opponent lightly. As the former UFC middleweight champion he aims to earn another shot at the current champ, Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis, an undefeated South African fighter with a 5-0 … Continue reading Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight fighters are undervaluing Dricus Du Plessis, contributing to his accomplishments

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Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

Jared Cannonier has set his sights on another title shot and is willing to fight anyone to achieve his goal. After a dominant victory over Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75, Cannonier believes he has earned his spot as one of the top middleweights in the world and is now in the running for the title. Despite his confidence, Cannonier is not getting ahead of … Continue reading Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

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Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier meet weight requirements for main event at UFC Vegas 75

Middleweight Standouts Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier Ready to Rumble at UFC Vegas 75. Two of the biggest names in the middleweight division, Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier, are set to clash at the highly anticipated UFC Vegas 75 event. The talented Vettori rebounded from a unanimous decision loss to Robert Whittaker by beating Roman Dolidze at UFC 286. On the other hand, Cannonier recovered … Continue reading Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier meet weight requirements for main event at UFC Vegas 75

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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya intends to materialize his victory over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 to prove his identity

Israel Adesanya, the two-time UFC middleweight champion, is looking for a new challenge. Having defeated numerous top contenders, including rival Alex Pereira who has now moved up to 205 pounds, Adesanya is eyeing a potential matchup with Dricus Du Plessis, who has a 5-0 record in the UFC, with four of those wins by knockout or submission. The potential fight would be even more compelling … Continue reading UFC fighter Israel Adesanya intends to materialize his victory over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 to prove his identity

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Israel Adesanya is open to facing Khamzat Chimaev but prioritizes other opponents

Israel Adesanya, the two-time UFC middleweight champion, is waiting for his next big challenge. Adesanya put his combat sports rival Alex Pereira behind him, at least for now, after knocking him out in round two of their fourth encounter and MMA rematch at UFC 287 this past April. He reclaimed the 185-pound throne and is heading to light heavyweight, while the next middleweight title challenger … Continue reading Israel Adesanya is open to facing Khamzat Chimaev but prioritizes other opponents

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Israel Adesanya believes Robert Whittaker will win against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290 and is considering a trilogy fight

Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has expressed interest in 8-ranked middleweight Dricus du Plessis, revealing that he tried to book the fight at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas but the UFC turned it down. Adesanya wants to settle his personal beef with du Plessis, who is set to face former champion Robert Whittaker in a No. 1 contender matchup at UFC 290 in July. While … Continue reading Israel Adesanya believes Robert Whittaker will win against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290 and is considering a trilogy fight

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Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

Chael Sonnen, a renowned journalist, and copywriter, has expressed his concern over the whereabouts of Khamzat Chimaev. The last time Chimaev was seen was eight months ago, where he defeated Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight bout at UFC 279. However, his performance was marred by him missing the welterweight limit for the scheduled headlining fight against Nate Diaz, leading to the top three fights … Continue reading Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 293rd event is scheduled to take place on September 10th in Sydney

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making a comeback to Sydney, and the much-anticipated event is scheduled for September 10th, 2022. This is the first of the three pay-per-view shows UFC intends to hold in the city over a period of four years. In collaboration with the New South Wales government, the promotion’s stronghold is expected to be established in this key location, according to … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 293rd event is scheduled to take place on September 10th in Sydney

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Dan Hooker thinks Dricus du Plessis made a mistake by accepting a fight with Robert Whittaker

South African fighter Dricus du Plessis is just one win away from a UFC title shot. With Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira’s middleweight rivalry now subsiding, a fresh face in the form of du Plessis could step up as a contender. However, he must first beat Robert Whittaker on July 8 in UFC 290, a tough task as the latter’s only loss in the past … Continue reading Dan Hooker thinks Dricus du Plessis made a mistake by accepting a fight with Robert Whittaker

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Khamzat Chimaev aims at Leon Edwards and Israel Adesanya while discussing his absence from the sport

The unbeaten fighter is ready to fight in either the welterweight or middleweight division but claims that he hasn’t received any offers from the UFC. Chimaev has been preparing for fights in Dubai and Thailand, but none have come his way, leaving him confused and wondering why he should train so hard if there is no fight. The 29-year-old has had just three fights in … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev aims at Leon Edwards and Israel Adesanya while discussing his absence from the sport

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Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

Chael Sonnen, has voiced his opinion that the scheduled title eliminator between middleweights Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis should be cancelled immediately. The bout is due to take place on July 8, with the winner set to become the next challenger to current middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. However, Adesanya has already made it clear that he wants to fight du Plessis next, following an … Continue reading Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

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Israel Adesanya discloses pre-UFC 287 injury, criticizes Dricus du Plessis, vows to inflict pain in upcoming fight

Israel Adesanya achieved a monumental victory at UFC 287 by winning the UFC middleweight championship, knocking out Alex Pereira in the second round of the main event. This win was especially significant for Adesanya because he finally conquered his long-time adversary and earned his first victory over Pereira in four attempts. What makes this feat even more impressive is the fact that less than two … Continue reading Israel Adesanya discloses pre-UFC 287 injury, criticizes Dricus du Plessis, vows to inflict pain in upcoming fight

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