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Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

The flyweight title will be on the line when Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko face off once again at the upcoming UFC Fight Night on September 16th. Their upcoming rematch is set to take place just over six months since Grasso stunned the MMA world with a surprise victory, dethroning the long-reigning champion Shevchenko in March at UFC 285. Grasso secured her momentous win after … Continue reading Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

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The UFC Paris card on Sept. 2 will be headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac

Ciryl Gane has been given the exciting opportunity to headline the upcoming UFC Paris event, which is only the second of its kind, and he is set to go up against Serghei Spivac in the main event on September 2nd. This announcement was recently made by UFC officials who are extremely excited about the prospects for this event. It’s worth noting that Gane also headlined … Continue reading The UFC Paris card on Sept. 2 will be headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac

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The UFC achieved its ‘highest-grossing commercial PPV’ in the last 12 months thanks to the comeback of Jon Jones

The UFC’s investment in Jon Jones’ much-anticipated comeback has proven to be a wise move. Jones’ victory in the heavyweight division was a major contributing factor to the success of UFC 285, which became the top-selling event for the promotion in the past year. Although the pay-per-view’s total sales figures were not released, the UFC’s parent company, Endeavor, announced during its first-quarter 2023 results report … Continue reading The UFC achieved its ‘highest-grossing commercial PPV’ in the last 12 months thanks to the comeback of Jon Jones

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UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

Sources with knowledge of the matter have revealed that Christian Rodriguez is currently in talks to face fellow unbeaten bantamweight contender Cameron Saaiman at UFC 290 in July. The event will form part of the UFC’s International Fight Week and is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rodriguez, who boasts a 9-1 record, earned his biggest win to date in his … Continue reading UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

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UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

According to sources familiar with the matter, bantamweights Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista are slated to compete at an upcoming UFC event, scheduled for August 19th, although the location for the card has yet to be determined. After enduring a challenging period that saw him go 1-5 over six bouts, including a brief stint at flyweight, Garbrandt got himself back on track in his last … Continue reading UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

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Curtis Blaydes believes he poses a big challenge for Jon Jones, but facing Stipe Miocic is unpredictable

Curtis Blaydes is always keeping a close eye on the heavyweight division, even as he prepares for his upcoming fights. After Jon Jones’ debut battle for the title against Ciryl Gane back at UFC 285, Blaydes was intrigued to see how things played out. But the truth is, Blaydes already knows most of what he learned after Jones secured a single takedown that ended with … Continue reading Curtis Blaydes believes he poses a big challenge for Jon Jones, but facing Stipe Miocic is unpredictable

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Israel Adesanya aims to drag Dricus Du Plessis’ dead body across South Africa, but Du Plessis has responded

The recent post-UFC 287 press conference saw the UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, express his disdain for comments made by Dricus Du Plessis, a South Africa native and fellow UFC middleweight. Without mentioning Du Plessis by name, Adesanya made it clear that he was the target of his frustrations. The latter had claimed that he was a more authentic African than Adesanya and the “Three … Continue reading Israel Adesanya aims to drag Dricus Du Plessis’ dead body across South Africa, but Du Plessis has responded

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Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore set to face off in the octagon at UFC 290 this July

Bo Nickal, an accomplished wrestler and UFC fighter, is set to make his second appearance in the octagon at the biggest event of the year for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At UFC 290, which serves as the grand finale of the renowned International Fight Week and will take place on July 8th at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, Nickal is scheduled to face Tresean Gore. Receiving … Continue reading Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore set to face off in the octagon at UFC 290 this July

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback to the commentary team, together with new addition Dustin Poirier, for the much-anticipated UFC 287 rematch between Pereira and Adesanya

Esteemed MMA commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback on the sidelines for the latest UFC pay-per-view event in Miami. Several individuals in the know about the organizing committee’s plans have confirmed to MMA Fighting that Rogan will be joining fellow commentators Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier for UFC 287. This event will be hosted at the Miami-Dade Arena and the main attraction … Continue reading UFC commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback to the commentary team, together with new addition Dustin Poirier, for the much-anticipated UFC 287 rematch between Pereira and Adesanya

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Daniel Cormier opens up about the positive memories he shared with Jon Jones, recognizing his good side

The historic rivalry between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones has come to an end, with both fighters moving on to other aspects of their careers. As two of the top MMA fighters of all time, their legacies are intertwined, with their stories often intersecting throughout their careers. The tension between them reached a boiling point, leading to death threats, outside-the-octagon brawls, and dramatic moments that … Continue reading Daniel Cormier opens up about the positive memories he shared with Jon Jones, recognizing his good side

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Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor will only bring monetary benefits to the welterweight champion

Gilbert Burns, a UFC fighter, shared that Conor McGregor tends to get what he wants. Burns cited McGregor’s request for two training partners to be added to The Ultimate Fighter at the expense of two other athletes who were already picked, including Burns’ teammate Loik Radzhabov. While Radzhabov did not get to compete, he was signed directly to the UFC roster after a short-notice opportunity … Continue reading Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor will only bring monetary benefits to the welterweight champion

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In a recent interview, Dana White addressed the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar, noting that he has a positive rapport with Lesnar.

Brock Lesnar’s return to the octagon is unlikely, according to UFC President Dana White. After Jon Jones won the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285, he called out Stipe Miocic, but there have been rumors that Lesnar could face Jones instead. However, White shut down those plans, stating in an interview with ‘The Spun’ that Lesnar likely won’t fight again because he … Continue reading In a recent interview, Dana White addressed the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar, noting that he has a positive rapport with Lesnar.

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