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UFC 288: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Rafael Estevam cancelled due to undisclosed reasons
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UFC 288: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Rafael Estevam cancelled due to undisclosed reasons

Brazilian fighter Rafael Estevam has been forced to delay his UFC debut due to difficulties managing his weight, which led to the cancellation of his planned fight against Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC 288. The news was announced during the weigh-ins on Friday, marking the second fight cancellation from the event in two days. Estevam secured his place in the UFC after impressing during Dana White’s … Continue reading UFC 288: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Rafael Estevam cancelled due to undisclosed reasons

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The fight between Daniel Santos and Johnny Munoz Jr. has been scrapped from the UFC 288 event

The upcoming UFC 288 event has lost one of its fights, as the preliminary bantamweight bout between Daniel Santos and Johnny Muñoz Jr. has been dropped from the card. The removal of the fight follows an injury to Santos, whose nickname is “Willycat.” It remains to be seen if the fight will be rescheduled, as no timetable has been announced. Santos, who is from Brazil … Continue reading The fight between Daniel Santos and Johnny Munoz Jr. has been scrapped from the UFC 288 event

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At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

UFC fighter, Henry Cejudo, arrived at his highly anticipated UFC faceoff in Newark with a powerful presence and intentions to make a statement. Spectators were in for a treat as Cejudo’s first staredown with UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, was captured on camera at UFC 288’s pre-fight press conference. As anticipation grew, fans also got a glimpse of other exciting matchups including Belal Muhammad vs. … Continue reading At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

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Will Aljamain Sterling prove his doubters wrong by defeating Henry Cejudo at UFC 288?

This weekend marks the return of Henry Cejudo to the UFC after a three-year retirement. He will challenge the reigning bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC 288. While Cejudo is a former two-division champ, Sterling has brought stability to the 135-pound division since Cejudo’s sudden retirement. In this battle of the elite fighters, who will come out on top? To become … Continue reading Will Aljamain Sterling prove his doubters wrong by defeating Henry Cejudo at UFC 288?

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Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

With UFC 288’s arrival imminent, the triumphant fighter from the bantamweight championship main event featuring Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo can rest assured that his next fight with Sean O’Malley is already in the bag. However, what about the defeated fighter, and what happens if Cejudo is the one walking away empty-handed after his three-year hiatus? Cejudo also delves into fantasy matchmaking for the co-main … Continue reading Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

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Belal Muhammad plans to earn his colleagues’ respect after defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 any failure to do so signifies pure hate

Belal Muhammad is undeniably one of the most deserving fighters to be considered the No. 1 contender in the welterweight division based on all possible metrics. He currently holds a remarkable nine-fight unbeaten streak and has secured victories over his last four opponents, all of whom were ranked fighters. The most notable of these victories was Muhammad’s recent knockout of highly-touted prospect Sean Brady. Furthermore, … Continue reading Belal Muhammad plans to earn his colleagues’ respect after defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 any failure to do so signifies pure hate

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Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

This weekend marks yet another UFC pay-per-view event and you know what that entails – the No Bets Barred podcast hosts, Conner Burks and Jed Meshew, return to offer their expert analysis of UFC 288, including the much-awaited bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo. The hosts commence the show with a concise rundown of the previous weekend’s UFC Vegas 72, singling out … Continue reading Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

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According to Henry Cejudo’s coach, Aljamain Sterling will be submitted in UFC 288 and it will take only three rounds for “Triple C” to do it

Eric Albarracin, Henry Cejudo’s longtime coach, has confidently predicted that his fighter will defeat UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in three rounds by submission during their main event clash at UFC 288 on Saturday. Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, stunned the MMA world in 2020 when he announced his retirement following the successful defense of his bantamweight title against Dominick … Continue reading According to Henry Cejudo’s coach, Aljamain Sterling will be submitted in UFC 288 and it will take only three rounds for “Triple C” to do it

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Cejudo targets O’Malley after UFC 288, but ultimately aims to face Volkanovski he describes O’Malley as a “privileged brat”

Henry Cejudo, a former UFC bantamweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, has returned from retirement, not only to reclaim his title but also to make his mark in UFC history. Cejudo plans to defeat Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288 and then defend his title against Sean O’Malley. Cejudo hopes to become the first-ever three-division champion in UFC history. Despite his three years away from the … Continue reading Cejudo targets O’Malley after UFC 288, but ultimately aims to face Volkanovski he describes O’Malley as a “privileged brat”

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Kron Gracie reveals reason for UFC absence and advocates for shorter fights to revolutionize the sport

Kron Gracie, son of renowned martial artist Rickson Gracie, returns to the UFC octagon after a 1,300-day absence for his fight against Charles Jourdain at UFC 288. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed Gracie’s training progress whilst his relocation to Montana allowed for the opening of his own gym as well as familiarising himself with life in the mountains alongside his dog. Although Gracie has previously been … Continue reading Kron Gracie reveals reason for UFC absence and advocates for shorter fights to revolutionize the sport

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Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

If Israel Adesanya were to show up to his next fight with a tattoo that reads “No Ragrets”, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to many. The drama between the two-time middleweight champion and Alex Pereira’s son is becoming legendary in the world of mixed martial arts. Adesanya’s mocking of Pereira’s son during his knockout win against him drew both negative and positive reactions from … Continue reading Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

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UFC 288 drops Bryce Mitchell from card, replaced by Diego Lopes to face Movsar Evloev

Bryce Mitchell will be absent from UFC 288 happening this Saturday as MMA Fighting confirms the news of his sudden withdrawal from his upcoming featherweight fight against Movsar Evloev, according to reliable sources. As a result, Diego Lopes, who was once part of the Dana White Contender Series and has a record of 20-5, will hastily replace him. The reason behind Mitchell’s withdrawal is still … Continue reading UFC 288 drops Bryce Mitchell from card, replaced by Diego Lopes to face Movsar Evloev

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