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Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

Yan Xiaonan’s explosive victory over Jessica Andrade at UFC 288 may have set the stage for the biggest UFC event ever to be held in China. With an impressive 6-2 record over eight octagon appearances, Yan is now considered one of the top contenders in the UFC’s strawweight division. During Saturday’s post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White expressed interest in booking Yan to fight … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

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Video Podcast Ep.12: Aljamain Sterling & Belal Muhammad claim victory at UFC 288 | Full event recap

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada & Murdo Todd recap last weekend’s UFC 288, as Aljamin Sterling Sterling claimed victory over Henry Cejudo, and Belal Muhammad secured a title shot in late 2023.Checkout the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.12: Aljamain Sterling & Belal Muhammad claim victory at UFC 288 | Full event recap

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UFC fighter Alan Jouban criticized Kron Gracie’s butt-scooting performance at UFC 288, calling it unappealing in the sport

Kron Gracie’s performance at UFC 288 left a lot of fans and analysts scratching their heads. Despite being a world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Gracie returned to MMA after a four-year hiatus and appeared entirely underprepared. His lackluster showing against Charles Jourdain, during which he barely struck or engaged in significant grappling exchanges, resulted in a unanimous decision loss. Even UFC President Dana White remarked on … Continue reading UFC fighter Alan Jouban criticized Kron Gracie’s butt-scooting performance at UFC 288, calling it unappealing in the sport

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Paddy Pimblett reacts to callout from Matt Frevola; Frevola open to delaying for possible NYC bout

Following his impressive knockout of Drew Dober at UFC 288, Matt Frevola has called out Paddy Pimblett and the Liverpool superstar has answered. However, Pimblett is currently sidelined due to ankle surgery, making a fight against Frevola unlikely until Pimblett has fully recovered. Despite this, Pimblett responded to Frevola’s callout on social media, stating he is willing to fight him once he is back and … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett reacts to callout from Matt Frevola; Frevola open to delaying for possible NYC bout

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Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

Dominick Cruz expressed his surprise that one judge gave Aljamain Sterling the fifth round of his recent UFC 288 title defense against Henry Cejudo. To Cruz, that round was the easiest to award to Cejudo. However, he is pleased that Cejudo’s late surge did not win him the fight, as he believes the bantamweight division would have suffered a significant blow. Cruz noted that Sterling … Continue reading Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

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UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension

Gilbert Burns faced a shoulder injury during the opening round of his UFC 288 match with Belal Muhammad. According to the medical suspensions issued by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board, Burns would need to receive the clearance of a doctor before he can compete again. His suspension is, for the time being, indefinite. Burns was noticeably disheartened during his fight, which lasted five rounds, … Continue reading UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension

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Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

Aljamain Sterling has continued to hold his position as the champion of the bantamweight division in the UFC. However, after the outcome of UFC 288, everyone is questioning where Henry Cejudo stands now. The former two-division titleholder lost a very close split decision on his return to MMA after a break of three years. He was able to come close to grabbing the title from … Continue reading Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

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Aljamain Sterling vows to crumple Sean O’Malley, who he deems “weak,” into a lawn chair shape

Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley had a tense moment at UFC 288 when they nearly got into a fight over a jacket. Sterling used his platform to throw some verbal jabs at O’Malley, referring to him and predicting that he will easily defeat him in a fight due to his superior takedown skills and pressure forward strategy. O’Malley had declined a title shot and pitched … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling vows to crumple Sean O’Malley, who he deems “weak,” into a lawn chair shape

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Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), Aljamain Sterling’s title reign as bantamweight champion continues to polarize viewers. Over the past three years, no other fighter has been able to convincingly sway both supporters and skeptics with such consistency. Sterling’s style is far from pretty, yet remarkably effective. His resume, while bearing its share of disclaimers, is among the most impressive the bantamweight division … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

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Belal Muhammad confident in title shot after recent success

Belal Muhammad, the highly-regarded welterweight contender, recently spoke to reporters about his impressive victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288. Muhammad, who comfortably outperformed Burns, conveyed that he could be in line for a coveted title shot against either Leon Edwards or Colby Covington. Muhammad addressed speculation regarding his physical condition ahead of the fight, clarifying any lingering doubts or concerns. During the interview, Muhammad … Continue reading Belal Muhammad confident in title shot after recent success

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Dana White comments on Kron Gracie’s UFC 288, finding it reminiscent of the 90s era

Kron Gracie’s performance at the UFC 288 was lackluster, and his future with the promotion seems uncertain. The highly touted Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, who returned after a four-year hiatus, failed to impress against Charles Jourdain. In standing exchanges, Gracie looked inept, and his offense relied on pulling guard to draw his opponent into grappling exchanges. Despite his repeated attempts to take the fight to … Continue reading Dana White comments on Kron Gracie’s UFC 288, finding it reminiscent of the 90s era

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Sean O’Malley refers to Merab Dvalishili as a “silly little guy” following an altercation; Dana White deems the faceoff an unwise move

After UFC 288 came to a close, Aljamain Sterling invited Sean O’Malley to the octagon for a faceoff. The situation was tense and escalated quickly, with heated words exchanged between O’Malley and Sterling. UFC officials stepped in to prevent the situation from exploding, but things almost turned worse when Sterling’s teammate, Merab Dvalishvili, grabbed O’Malley’s jacket before posing himself. O’Malley confronted Dvalishvili, and Sterling got … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refers to Merab Dvalishili as a “silly little guy” following an altercation; Dana White deems the faceoff an unwise move

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