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Robert Whittaker states that there was no fight proposal presented to him involving Khamzat Chimaev

Australian mixed martial artist Robert Whittaker has spoken out to set the record straight regarding claims that he was offered a fight with Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker stated, “Someone has claimed that Chimaev said that I was offered a fight and that I turned it down. This is simply untrue. I was never offered a fight with Chimaev, and that’s the end of the matter. I … Continue reading Robert Whittaker states that there was no fight proposal presented to him involving Khamzat Chimaev

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Li Jingliang discloses spinal injury that led to withdrawal from UFC 287; attempted to push through the pain

Li Jingliang has been forced to pull out of UFC 287 after an injury scare, but he is determined to avoid a prolonged absence from the octagon. In a social media post over the weekend, the welterweight contender revealed that he had suffered a spine injury during his training camp for the event. However, he insisted that it was the result of an “accumulated effect” … Continue reading Li Jingliang discloses spinal injury that led to withdrawal from UFC 287; attempted to push through the pain

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Jorge Masvidal suggests retirement might come after defeat at UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal’s future in the UFC cage could be in jeopardy should he not secure a win against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. The 38-year old fighter disclosed that he would contemplate retirement should he fail to beat Burns on Saturday. “This could be the last one,” stated Masvidal. However, he also pointed out that he remains optimistic that his future is bright if he … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal suggests retirement might come after defeat at UFC 287

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Headlining UFC 287 Roundtable: Consequences of Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Alex Pereira on his legacy and other topics.

The highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, or the tetralogy bout as some like to call it, has many wondering about the future of both fighters. The stakes are high for Adesanya, as another loss to Pereira would raise questions about his legacy and how he will be remembered in the sport, despite being considered the second-greatest middleweight of all time. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Headlining UFC 287 Roundtable: Consequences of Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Alex Pereira on his legacy and other topics.

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Chase Sherman replaces Chris Barnett and takes on Karl Williams at UFC 287

UFC 287 is experiencing a last-minute shakeup in their heavyweight lineup. According to an anonymous to see Chase Sherman take on Karl Williams at the upcoming pay-per-view event at Miami-Dade Arena. UFC Brazil has also confirmed the newly organized matchup. Williams is stepping in for fan-favorite Chris Barnett, who had to back out of the bout due to undisclosed reasons. Despite this change, UFC fans … Continue reading Chase Sherman replaces Chris Barnett and takes on Karl Williams at UFC 287

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Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

Jorge Masvidal, the renowned UFC fighter, has shared his thoughts on his fellow contenders Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev. While both Chimaev and Masvidal have expressed their dislike for Covington, Masvidal made it clear that he doesn’t care for either fighter. Masvidal went on to criticize Chimaev for missing weight by 8.5 pounds during his scheduled fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 279, and for … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal targets Khamzat Chimaev and promises to defeat Gilbert Burns who he calls a “front-runner”.

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Video: Gerald Meerschaert on new 6-fight UFC contract, plans to submit Joseph Pyfer in 2nd

Gerald Meerschaert (35-10) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses his middleweight fight against Joseph Pyfer (10-2) at UFC 287 on April 8. Checkout for full interview here. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Gerald Meerschaert on new 6-fight UFC contract, plans to submit Joseph Pyfer in 2nd

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Video: Loopy Godinez on Cynthia Calvillo fight, friend Alexa Grasso winning UFC title

Loopy Godinez talks with @lynchonsports via @themmastream about her upcoming fight, Alex Grasso becoming champ and much more. Checkout the full interview here. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get the latest news and fighter interviews. Continue reading Video: Loopy Godinez on Cynthia Calvillo fight, friend Alexa Grasso winning UFC title

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