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Bryce Mitchell requires replacement fighter for UFC 288 due to Jonathan Pearce’s injury

The upcoming UFC 288 event has faced a setback with news of the loss of one of its main card bouts. It has been confirmed by several reliable sources within the MMA community that Jonathan Pearce has withdrawn from his scheduled featherweight matchup against Bryce Mitchell due to an undisclosed injury. MMA Fighting has learned from a credible insider that the UFC is working hard … Continue reading Bryce Mitchell requires replacement fighter for UFC 288 due to Jonathan Pearce’s injury

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Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

Amanda Nunes is preparing to face off against Julianna Pena once again, marking the return of UFC to Canada in Vancouver on June 10th. Fans will be treated to the third installment of the bantamweight title fight, following Pena’s unexpected victory in 2021 and Nunes’s ultimate domination in the rematch. Nunes expressed her readiness to fight, stating that she always follows the UFC’s decisions and … Continue reading Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

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UFC officials disclose main card lineup for UFC 288 with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo set to headline in a championship bout

The upcoming pay-per-view event from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been announced, with the main card set to showcase the highly-anticipated bantamweight championship fight. The promotion has confirmed the line-up for UFC 288, which is scheduled to take place at Newark’s Prudential Center on May 6. The headline event of the evening will see reigning champion Aljamain Sterling go head-to-head with former two-weight titleholder … Continue reading UFC officials disclose main card lineup for UFC 288 with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo set to headline in a championship bout

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The poster for UFC 288 has been unveiled

Aljamain Sterling, dubbed “Funk Master” and reigning 135-pound champion, has secured his spot at the top of the promotional art for UFC 288 where he is set to defend his title for the third consecutive time. Sterling is scheduled to fight returning MMA fighter, Henry Cejudo, on May 6, in a much-anticipated bout. Fans can have a peek at the recently released poster of the … Continue reading The poster for UFC 288 has been unveiled

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UFC 288 features a clash between Jessica Andrade and Yan Xiaonan

Sources familiar with the bout have confirmed to MMA Fighting that former UFC champion, Jessica Andrade, is scheduled to fight Yan Xiaonan (16-3, 1 NC) at UFC 288 in Newark, N.J. on May 6th. Eurosport was first to report the match-up. Andrade (24-10), who was once crowned the champion in the 115-pound category, has been competing in both strawweight and flyweight classes for the past … Continue reading UFC 288 features a clash between Jessica Andrade and Yan Xiaonan

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Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

Conor McGregor has the potential to end Justin Gaethje’s career without even stepping into the octagon against him. With McGregor out of the USADA testing pool and his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, Gaethje is concerned that a single win by McGregor could lead to a title shot, regardless of whether the bout takes place at lightweight or welterweight. If this were to happen, Gaethje … Continue reading Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

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Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

Sean O’Malley has announced that he will not be the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo’s match at UFC 288. As the likely next title challenger, O’Malley was expected to assume this role. O’Malley explained that he needs a real eight weeks to prepare for a fight, as he is not able to train at the same level if he is not certain … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

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Cory Sandhagen wants to take on Merab Dvalishvili next rather than following the simplest route to attain UFC championship

After defeating Marlon Vera at UFC San Antonio, Cory Sandhagen hoped for an advantageous position. Even after a convincing win, he still waits for the coming championship fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, with Sean O’Malley patiently waiting as the likely next No. 1 contender. Prior to the fight, Sandhagen intended to call out O’Malley but changed his attention to Dvalishvili … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen wants to take on Merab Dvalishvili next rather than following the simplest route to attain UFC championship

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Charles Oliveira promises to pursue Beneil Dariush persistently during UFC 288 as he intensely desires it.

Charles Oliveira is preparing for his next UFC fight with Beneil Dariush where he believe win away from facing Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title. Oliveira is determined to win and nothing will stand in his way. He plans to walk forward the entire time and hunt down his opponent, regardless of whether the win comes through a knockout, submission, or decision. Oliveira acknowledges that … Continue reading Charles Oliveira promises to pursue Beneil Dariush persistently during UFC 288 as he intensely desires it.

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Beneil Dariush is a preferred opponent for Islam Makhachev as he seeks a new challenge, rather than a rematch with Charles Oliveira

Islam Makhachev is eager to face new opponents and continue his reign as the UFC lightweight champion. Following his pound-for-pound victory against Alexander Volkanovski in February, Makhachev is open to a rematch but would prefer a fresh challenge from the winner of the upcoming Oliveira vs. Dariush fight at UFC 288. Makhachev defeated Oliveira in his title-winning bout and is hesitant to face him again. … Continue reading Beneil Dariush is a preferred opponent for Islam Makhachev as he seeks a new challenge, rather than a rematch with Charles Oliveira

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