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Aljamain Sterling clinches victory over Henry Cejudo in UFC 288 main event, engages in intense faceoff with Sean O’Malley

Aljamain Sterling continued his streak of defying the odds by successfully defending his UFC title against former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, in the main event of UFC 288. It was a closely contested bout, with Sterling showcasing his striking and grappling skills to secure a victory that was deemed just enough by two of the judges, who scored the bout 48-47 in Sterling’s favor, while … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling clinches victory over Henry Cejudo in UFC 288 main event, engages in intense faceoff with Sean O’Malley

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During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

At UFC 288, tensions rose between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling after Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo. O’Malley, who is shaping up to be a top contender at bantamweight, exchanged heated words with Sterling, and Sterling’s teammate Merab Dvalishvili joined in by taking O’Malley’s jacket. Fortunately, security stepped in before an altercation could occur. During the confrontation, O’Malley repeatedly insulted Sterling’s physical appearance and challenged him … Continue reading During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

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The verified UFC 288 scorecard for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo

Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo put on an intense and evenly-matched fight in the main event of UFC 288 on Saturday in Newark, N.J. Sterling ultimately won the fight in a split decision, but it was a close call, with two judges awarding him the victory by a score of 48-47 and the third judge scoring it for Cejudo by an equally narrow margin. The … Continue reading The verified UFC 288 scorecard for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo

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Top fighters in the UFC praise Aljamain Sterling’s victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, stating that Sterling emerged unscathed

The much-awaited UFC 288 event featured reigning bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, and the returning Henry Cejudo. Fight enthusiasts hoped that this face-off would end the age-old debate about the best 135-pound fighter in the world. Cejudo, a former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion, had won his last fight against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in May 2020 before announcing his retirement from the sport. In … Continue reading Top fighters in the UFC praise Aljamain Sterling’s victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, stating that Sterling emerged unscathed

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Professional opinions on Belal Muhammad’s victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 deemed as unsatisfactory

Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns squared off at UFC 288 in a battle that would likely determine the next welterweight contender in the division. Muhammad had been campaigning for a title shot or a high-profile fight for the past several months, and his win over Burns proved that he was worthy of either. Notably, his victory over Burns extended his unbeaten streak to 10 straight … Continue reading Professional opinions on Belal Muhammad’s victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 deemed as unsatisfactory

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After a quick first-round knockout against Jessica Andrade, Yan Xiaonan expressed interest in fighting Zhang Weili at UFC 288

At UFC 288, Yan Xiaonan delivered a stunning first-round knockout to become a potential strawweight title contender. Her performance was nothing short of striking as she dominated the fight with pinpoint accuracy and timed combinations, keeping Andrade on her feet the entire time. Andrade tried to get more aggressive, but Yan’s massive right hand-strike was too much for the Brazilian to handle, and she was … Continue reading After a quick first-round knockout against Jessica Andrade, Yan Xiaonan expressed interest in fighting Zhang Weili at UFC 288

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Top fighters express disappointment in Kron Gracie’s performance vs. Charles Jourdain at UFC 288

It had been a long four years for fans eagerly awaiting the return of highly skilled fighter Kron Gracie to the UFC. Unfortunately, his comeback was less than impressive, with opponent Charles Jourdain stifling Gracie’s usual fast pace with a strategic and slow gameplan that kept Gracie at bay. Gracie made feeble attempts at submission, Jourdain’s impact was significant enough to secure a unanimous victory … Continue reading Top fighters express disappointment in Kron Gracie’s performance vs. Charles Jourdain at UFC 288

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Movsar Evloev over Diego Lopes
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Undefeated fighter Movsar Evloev triumphs over Diego Lopes in UFC 288 despite a valiant effort from his opponent

Mixed martial artist Movsar Evloev displayed impressive skills and determination as he faced a late notice opponent in Diego Lopes at UFC 288. Despite struggling in the initial striking exchanges and facing multiple submission attempts, Evloev managed to gain control through his wrestling, with powerful shots on the ground ultimately securing him a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27 … Continue reading Undefeated fighter Movsar Evloev triumphs over Diego Lopes in UFC 288 despite a valiant effort from his opponent

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In UFC 288, Charles Jourdain secured a unanimous decision victory by dominating Kron Gracie with superior striking skills

Charles Jourdain showcased his impressive striking prowess while warding off each grappling attempt from Kron Gracie, securing a convincing unanimous decision to kick off the UFC 288 main card. Whilst it may not have been the most thrilling fight of the evening, Jourdain executed a strategic three-round display that saw him tag Gracie on every exchange and successfully avoid any potential submission attempts. All three … Continue reading In UFC 288, Charles Jourdain secured a unanimous decision victory by dominating Kron Gracie with superior striking skills

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In UFC 288, Matt Frevola causes a major upset by defeating Drew Dober in a bold move, Frevola directly challenged Paddy Pimblett to a fight

In what was his most impressive performance yet in the octagon, Matt Frevola caused a major upset by defeating Drew Dober in the final prelim bout of UFC 288. Dober, who holds the No. 15 spot in the UFC rankings, was caught by a powerful right hand from Frevola early in the first round, which led to a TKO stoppage. The Long Island-based fighter used … Continue reading In UFC 288, Matt Frevola causes a major upset by defeating Drew Dober in a bold move, Frevola directly challenged Paddy Pimblett to a fight

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Belal Muhammad emerges victorious in co-main event of UFC 288 with a remarkably one-sided decision win over Gilbert Burns

In a stunning performance, Belal Muhammad proved himself to be a force to be reckoned with by toppling Gilbert Burns in the co-main event at UFC 288, positioning himself for a welterweight title fight. Accepting the challenge on short notice following Ramadan, Muhammad displayed his skill by relentlessly pressuring Burns with quick, sharp combinations and a series of punishing body kicks. His technical precision led … Continue reading Belal Muhammad emerges victorious in co-main event of UFC 288 with a remarkably one-sided decision win over Gilbert Burns

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Movsar Evloev and Diego Lopes
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Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

Diego Lopes was a last-minute addition to the UFC 288 fight card. However, his impressive performance against Movsar Evloev earned them both the coveted “Fight of the Night” honors. While Evloev won the fight unanimously, Lopes made a lasting impression with his courage and grit. The undefeated Russian lauded his opponent’s skills and predicted a bright future for him. Both fighters left the arena with … Continue reading Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

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