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Jorge Masvidal acknowledges retirement decision due to declining performance his speed is not the same

Jorge Masvidal announced his retirement from MMA following his loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. Although retirement had been on the cards for some time, Masvidal had hoped that a win over Burns might have given him the chance to settle a rivalry with Leon Edwards, and he wanted to see if his recent struggles were due to injury or a lack of fitness. … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal acknowledges retirement decision due to declining performance his speed is not the same

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Sean O’Malley advises Raul Rosas Jr. to prioritize self-improvement following his defeat at UFC 287 and suggests taking a two-year break

Sean O’Malley has expressed his view on the recent loss of 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287, stating that the young fighter may be better off taking some time to focus on improving his skills rather than rushing back into the octagon. Rosas, who made history as the youngest fighter in UFC history after being signed off Dana White’s Contender Series, suffered a unanimous … Continue reading Sean O’Malley advises Raul Rosas Jr. to prioritize self-improvement following his defeat at UFC 287 and suggests taking a two-year break

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Gilbert Burns expresses regret to Jorge Masvidal regarding greasing accusations made during UFC 287

Gilbert Burns is expressing remorse for his post-fight comments after UFC 287. Following his victory, Burns accused Jorge Masvidal of greasing during their matchup, suggesting that Masvidal put lotion on his body then showered and repeated the process to make his body feel more slippery. Burns now recognizes that he made a mistake, stating that he was caught up in the moment and accusing Masvidal … Continue reading Gilbert Burns expresses regret to Jorge Masvidal regarding greasing accusations made during UFC 287

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Alex Pereira responds to Israel Adesanya mocking his son after UFC 287 knockout, stating he wouldn’t behave similarly

In a highly anticipated rematch, Israel Adesanya emerged victorious over longtime rival Alex Pereira at UFC 287, and reclaimed the middleweight championship. Adesanya’s celebrations in the cage included shooting arrows at Pereira and mocking his opponent’s son, which Pereira’s son witnessed cageside. Adesanya mimicked the same celebration that Pereira’s son did several years ago in Brazil after his father’s victory. He explained that he teases … Continue reading Alex Pereira responds to Israel Adesanya mocking his son after UFC 287 knockout, stating he wouldn’t behave similarly

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The ONE heavyweight title unification fight between Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin has been postponed until July 14

An explosive confrontation between two of the most prominent heavyweight fighters in the world is scheduled to take place on July 15 — July 14 in the United States — when Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin collide in a ONE Championship title unification bout. The momentous occasion will be held at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, an arena with a rich history of hosting thrilling … Continue reading The ONE heavyweight title unification fight between Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin has been postponed until July 14

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BKFC 41 features UFC veteran Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland replacing the original opponent for Ben Rothwell.

BKFC 41 is set to feature a new pairing for Ben Rothwell’s upcoming bare-knuckle fight. Rothwell will be facing Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland, who was a late replacement for Josh Watson. The announcement was made by the BKFC on Monday. Watson was forced to withdraw from the fight with Rothwell due to an injury. Copeland, who has previously competed in UFC, PFL, and World Series … Continue reading BKFC 41 features UFC veteran Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland replacing the original opponent for Ben Rothwell.

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Matt Brown hails Israel Adesanya as one of the top five of all time following his incredible victory against Alex Pereira

The historic rematch between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at UFC 287 was a fight many were looking forward to with great anticipation. Having faced each other three times before, Pereira had always been the bane of Adesanya’s career. Though Adesanya had emerged victorious in his fights with other middleweights, he had lost to Pereira twice before in kickboxing and was defeated by him in … Continue reading Matt Brown hails Israel Adesanya as one of the top five of all time following his incredible victory against Alex Pereira

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Video Podcast Ep.5: Israel Adesanya KO’s Alex Pereira in UFC 287 main event | Jorge Masvidal retires after Burns loss

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada is once again joined by guest co-host Murdo Todd to break down the aftermath of UFC 287, in which Alex Pereira was knocked out by longtime rival Israel Adesanya! Jorge Masvidal came up short against Gilbert Burns, and made the decision to hang up his gloves. Rob Font and Christian Rodriguez both picked up unexpected underdog victories! checkout for full … Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.5: Israel Adesanya KO’s Alex Pereira in UFC 287 main event | Jorge Masvidal retires after Burns loss

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Israel Adesanya’s villainous behavior and taunting of Alex Pereira’s child during UFC 287, deeming it masterful

Chael Sonnen, a prominent MMA figure, has praised Israel Adesanya for his recent display of theatrics, revealing that he believes Adesanya has taken on a “heel” persona. After winning the title at UFC 287, Adesanya squared off against opponent Alex Pereira backstage in a move that Sonnen appreciated as “condescending”. Adesanya then threw arrows over Pereira’s unconscious body and imitated the Brazilian’s son, an act … Continue reading Israel Adesanya’s villainous behavior and taunting of Alex Pereira’s child during UFC 287, deeming it masterful

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Masvidal refutes Burns’ accusation of greasing, emphasizing his integrity and denying any cheating

Jorge Masvidal, a recently retired UFC welterweight, has refuted Gilbert Burns’ allegations that he cheated during their UFC 287 bout. Burns had accused Masvidal of applying lotion to his skin before the fight, thereby making it harder for Burns to grapple him. However, Masvidal denies this accusation and reiterates that he has never cheated or engaged in any unethical practices during his entire career. Masvidal … Continue reading Masvidal refutes Burns’ accusation of greasing, emphasizing his integrity and denying any cheating

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During UFC 287, Kevin Holland had to work with one hand due to his injury while fighting against Santiago Ponzinibbio

Kevin Holland achieved his most significant triumph as a UFC welterweight over the weekend, despite suffering from an injury to his right hand that he obtained from a previous defeat to Stephen Thompson. Holland was on a losing streak when he came up against Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 287, so this win marked a pivotal moment for him as he aims to get back on … Continue reading During UFC 287, Kevin Holland had to work with one hand due to his injury while fighting against Santiago Ponzinibbio

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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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