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Charles Oliveira desires a rematch with Islam Makhachev after his victorious UFC 289 fight, describing it as a cinematic experience

Charles Oliveira dominated Beneil Dariush in the co-main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, securing a remarkable first-round win and re-entering the discussion for a chance at the UFC lightweight championship. Oliveira revealed his willingness to confront champion Islam Makhachev in a rematch on hostile territory. In the post-fight press conference, Oliveira confirmed his determination to become the champion and … Continue reading Charles Oliveira desires a rematch with Islam Makhachev after his victorious UFC 289 fight, describing it as a cinematic experience

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Julianna Pena expresses frustration over Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289

Julianna Pena was clearly unhappy when she saw Amanda Nunes lay her gloves on the canvas after UFC 289. Nunes won against Aldana after Pena was forced to withdraw due to a broken rib. This decision turned out to be crucial as Nunes used this win to announce that she was retiring as a two-division UFC champion. Pena initially wrote, “I’ll take that as a … Continue reading Julianna Pena expresses frustration over Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289

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According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

Amanda Nunes, the two-division UFC champion, may be remembered as the company’s final featherweight champion. After dominating Irene Aldana and successfully defending her bantamweight championship at UFC 289 in Vancouver, “The Lioness” announced her retirement from the sport. UFC President Dana White suggested that the 145-pound division could be closed since Nunes left, but no decisions have been made. When Germaine de Randamie was crowned … Continue reading According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

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Charles Oliveira secures a $50k bonus for smashing Beneil Dariush’s record in UFC 289

Charles Oliveira has added another notable achievement to his UFC legacy. During his co-main event fight last Saturday, Oliveira secured his 20th victory by finish, dispatching Beneil Dariush in the first round. This finish did not just set a new milestone for the most stoppages in the UFC a record Oliveira already held but also earned him the coveted Performance of the Night bonus, amounting … Continue reading Charles Oliveira secures a $50k bonus for smashing Beneil Dariush’s record in UFC 289

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Charles Oliveira’s win against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, admitting they underestimated the former

Charles Oliveira has once again proven why he’s one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. The former lightweight champion bounced back from an early scare to stop Beneil Dariush of Round 1 in the co-headliner of UFC 289. The impressive ground-and-pound finish brought an eight-fight winning streak for Dariush to an end and sent fans at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena into a frenzy. Betting … Continue reading Charles Oliveira’s win against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, admitting they underestimated the former

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Dan Ige utilized precise striking to secure a victory via decision against Nate Landwehr in UFC 289

Dan Ige demonstrated his exceptional fighting skills at UFC 289, proving himself as one of the superior featherweights in the world. Although the anticipated Fight of the Night wasn’t completely fulfilled during Ige’s bout with Nate Landwehr (17-5), the Hawaiian fighter still put on an impressive striking performance that warranted a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) win. With this victory, Ige (17-6) has taken his … Continue reading Dan Ige utilized precise striking to secure a victory via decision against Nate Landwehr in UFC 289

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In a tough battle, Marc-Andre Barriault persevered over Eryk Anders, earning a victory via decision at UFC 289

Marc-Andre Barriault, the Canadian middleweight fighter, secured a remarkable and long-awaited victory on home soil for the first time in his UFC career. Barriault’s flawless performance earned him a unanimous decision triumph over Eryk Anders (15-8, 1 NC) on Saturday, opening the main card of UFC 289, which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Unfortunately, Barriault lost his first two UFC fights in Canada, but … Continue reading In a tough battle, Marc-Andre Barriault persevered over Eryk Anders, earning a victory via decision at UFC 289

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Experts’ reactions to the UFC 289 bout between Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis that ended in a no-contest

Chris Curtis’ streak of bad luck continued during Saturday’s preliminary main event at UFC 289. Hoping to come back strong after the controversial loss to Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 287, where an unnoticed headbutt caused him severe damage, Curtis was unfortunately dealt a similar blow during a clash of heads with Nassourdine Imavov in the second round. Although the referee, Jason Herzog, quickly noticed the … Continue reading Experts’ reactions to the UFC 289 bout between Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis that ended in a no-contest

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Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

The highly anticipated UFC 289 event is almost here, and all eyes are on bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes as she prepares for the first defense of her second reign. “The Lioness” secured the title from Julianna Peña in July and will now face Irene Aldana in the octagon this coming Saturday. Both fighters achieved the 135-pound championship weight at the official weigh-ins on Friday, with … Continue reading Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

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UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

Mexicans in the MMA scene have had a successful 2023, with the possibility of Mexico becoming home to four UFC titles after UFC 289. The year began with Brandon Moreno reclaiming gold in the men’s flyweight division after defeating Deiveson Figueiredo. This was followed by Yair Rodriguez winning the interim featherweight strap with an impressive second-round triangle choke against Josh Emmett. A month later, Alexa … Continue reading UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

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Dana White indecisive about title shot for either Beneil Dariush or Charles Oliveira

In the lead-up to UFC 289, both Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush stated that a win in their co-main event matchup would earn them a future showdown with current lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. However, UFC president Dana White was more hesitant to confirm anything, admitting that while either fighter would be in the running for the opportunity, he wasn’t ready to make any declarations just … Continue reading Dana White indecisive about title shot for either Beneil Dariush or Charles Oliveira

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Irene Aldana has been training for Amanda Nunes before UFC 289

Irene Aldana, a prominent bantamweight fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently opened up about her upcoming headline match against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289. Aldana delved into the details of how she has been preparing for the high-stakes challenge, and also shared her reaction to the recent victories of her Mexican peers Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez, and Alex Grasso. As a seasoned athlete … Continue reading Irene Aldana has been training for Amanda Nunes before UFC 289

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