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Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

Aljamain Sterling, the reigning bantamweight champion, is faced with the knowledge that his days in the division are limited. Though he is slated to defend his title against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling openly admits that he will inevitably make the move up to 145 pounds. Sterling shares that this transition might occur sooner than he initially anticipated with close friend Merab Dvalishvili propelling … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

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“UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

Aljamain Sterling is aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to record three straight successful defenses of the UFC bantamweight title, but all the talk about his next championship bout is centered around his opponent Henry Cejudo, the two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist. MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Damon Martin discuss Cejudo’s future plans and the potential consequences of … Continue reading “UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

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UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling wants to win the gold medal and put it where Henry Cejudo won’t like it

During his two-year reign as UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling has faced endless waves of criticism. However, the 33-year-old New York native has grown immune to these attacks, having effectively accepted his vilified role. Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, has been one of the loudest voices in the past years. Following his retirement, Cejudo took an aggressive stance on social media, openly criticizing fighters and … Continue reading UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling wants to win the gold medal and put it where Henry Cejudo won’t like it

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UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, will make his long-awaited return to MMA at UFC 288 on May 6 in New Jersey. The bantamweight fighter retired after an impressive title defense against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 three years ago but now feels ready to come back and prove himself in a much-changed division with Aljamain Sterling as reigning champion. Cejudo and Sterling will face … Continue reading UFC champion Henry Cejudo expects his upcoming bout with Aljamain Sterling to end within three rounds

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Video: Drew Dober on fighting Matt Frevola, Incoming Fatherhood & Renegotiating Contract

Drew Dober (26-11) talks to James Lynch via The MMA Stream, discusses his lightweight fight against Matt Frevola (10-3-1) at UFC 288 on May 6. 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: Drew Dober on fighting Matt Frevola, Incoming Fatherhood & Renegotiating Contract

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Paulo Costa requests to fight Jan Blachowicz at UFC 288, and Blachowicz offers a response

Brazilian mixed martial artist, Paulo Costa, announced his intentions of taking on Jan Blachowicz in a highly anticipated fight at UFC 288, after Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush’s co-main event was cancelled. UFC President, Dana White, revealed that a new co-main event was being worked on for the upcoming May 6 card in Newark, N.J. Costa requested a 205-pound card against Blachowicz in a tweet … Continue reading Paulo Costa requests to fight Jan Blachowicz at UFC 288, and Blachowicz offers a response

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With Charles Oliveira out of UFC 288, could it be time for Beneil Dariush to face Dustin Poirier instead?

Due to Charles Oliveira’s unfortunate injury, the anticipated matchup between him and Beneil Dariush at UFC 288 is in question. The topic on everyone’s mind is whether the UFC should take a gamble and delay the fight to UFC 289 on June 10 or change course and arrange a battle between Dariush and Dustin Poirier instead. MMA journalist Mike Heck discusses why it would be … Continue reading With Charles Oliveira out of UFC 288, could it be time for Beneil Dariush to face Dustin Poirier instead?

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UFC fighter Charles Oliveira clarifies his withdrawal from the UFC 288 fight against Beneil Dariush

Charles Oliveira, an accomplished mixed martial artist, was set to face Beneil Dariush in a matchup that could potentially determine the number one contender at UFC 288. Unfortunately, an undisclosed injury has rendered him unable to participate in the fight, removing him from the May 6 card. In response, Dariush stated that the fight might still happen on June 10 at UFC 289 in Canada. … Continue reading UFC fighter Charles Oliveira clarifies his withdrawal from the UFC 288 fight against Beneil Dariush

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Top-ranked lightweights Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira are set to fight at UFC 289, with Dariush promised a title shot and increased pay

Beneil Dariush has been experiencing some setbacks regarding his upcoming fight against Charles Oliveira. Originally scheduled as the co-main event at UFC 288 on May 6, Oliveira withdrew due to an injury. According to Dariush, this isn’t the first time that the fight has fallen through, and building frustration stems from his negotiations with the UFC. UFC has agreed to a guaranteed plan to rebook … Continue reading Top-ranked lightweights Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira are set to fight at UFC 289, with Dariush promised a title shot and increased pay

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MMA fighter Movsar Evloev replaces another fighter to take on Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288

The UFC 288 main card has seen some changes this week, as two fighters have been switched out due to injuries. However, one of the fighters requiring a new opponent has now been matched with someone of higher rank. Fans can now look forward to an exciting featherweight main card fight between Movsar Evloev and Bryce Mitchell during the upcoming May 6 pay-per-view event in … Continue reading MMA fighter Movsar Evloev replaces another fighter to take on Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288

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UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

Beneil Dariush’s much-anticipated match against ex-champ Charles Oliveira has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Oliveira, as confirmed by an unidentified source familiar with the situation to MMA Fighting. This pivotal lightweight matchup was set to be the co-headlining event at the upcoming UFC 288 pay-per-view main card happening on May 6 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The main event is a … Continue reading UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

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Pedro Munhoz questions the reasoning behind Henry Cejudo’s decision to challenge Aljamain Sterling for the UFC championship

Henry Cejudo, a former UFC bantamweight champion who announced his retirement from the sport after defending his title against Dominick Cruz in 2020, will make his return to the cage after 1097 days in an attempt to reclaim his former glory at UFC 288 on May 6. However, Pedro Munhoz, an octagon veteran with 18 appearances, who will face Chris Gutierrez at the upcoming UFC … Continue reading Pedro Munhoz questions the reasoning behind Henry Cejudo’s decision to challenge Aljamain Sterling for the UFC championship

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