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Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

Chael Sonnen, a renowned journalist, and copywriter, has expressed his concern over the whereabouts of Khamzat Chimaev. The last time Chimaev was seen was eight months ago, where he defeated Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight bout at UFC 279. However, his performance was marred by him missing the welterweight limit for the scheduled headlining fight against Nate Diaz, leading to the top three fights … Continue reading Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

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Sean O’Malley remains unfazed by Aljamain Sterling’s injury setbacks before UFC 292, citing discipline as the key

Bantamweight fighter Sean O’Malley opines that Aljamain Sterling has enough time to prepare for their fight at UFC 292 if he makes good use of his time between his recent bout with Henry Cejudo and the event in Boston. O’Malley will compete with Sterling for the title in August, with Sterling agreeing to the matchup, but with concerns about some lingering injuries from his recent … Continue reading Sean O’Malley remains unfazed by Aljamain Sterling’s injury setbacks before UFC 292, citing discipline as the key

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 293rd event is scheduled to take place on September 10th in Sydney

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making a comeback to Sydney, and the much-anticipated event is scheduled for September 10th, 2022. This is the first of the three pay-per-view shows UFC intends to hold in the city over a period of four years. In collaboration with the New South Wales government, the promotion’s stronghold is expected to be established in this key location, according to … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 293rd event is scheduled to take place on September 10th in Sydney

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Dan Hooker thinks Dricus du Plessis made a mistake by accepting a fight with Robert Whittaker

South African fighter Dricus du Plessis is just one win away from a UFC title shot. With Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira’s middleweight rivalry now subsiding, a fresh face in the form of du Plessis could step up as a contender. However, he must first beat Robert Whittaker on July 8 in UFC 290, a tough task as the latter’s only loss in the past … Continue reading Dan Hooker thinks Dricus du Plessis made a mistake by accepting a fight with Robert Whittaker

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Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has expressed his desire to remain active, with two outstanding performances in 2022 against Chan Sung Jung and Max Holloway. After failing to take the lightweight crown from Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, Volkanovski has pledged to unify the featherweight division alongside interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July 8. While top lightweight contenders Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush … Continue reading Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

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After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

Robbie Lawler, the former UFC welterweight champion, is set to retire after his upcoming fight against Niko Price at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on July 8. UFC president Dana White announced Lawler’s retirement and his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame two days prior to his fight, as part of the International Fight Week festivities. Lawler will be inducted alongside Rory MacDonald for … Continue reading After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

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The UFC fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque is now slated for the August 12 event

According to insiders familiar with the situation, the anticipated battle between Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque has been postponed until August 12th. The highly anticipated fight was originally slated to headline a UFC card on July 15th in Las Vegas. While the reason for the delay has not yet been confirmed, sources indicate that the dos Anjos vs. Luque fight remains on track to … Continue reading The UFC fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque is now slated for the August 12 event

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UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

Sources with knowledge of the matter have revealed that Christian Rodriguez is currently in talks to face fellow unbeaten bantamweight contender Cameron Saaiman at UFC 290 in July. The event will form part of the UFC’s International Fight Week and is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rodriguez, who boasts a 9-1 record, earned his biggest win to date in his … Continue reading UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

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Deiveson Figueiredo has withdrawn from UFC 290 against Manel Kape citing medical restrictions as the cause

Deiveson Figueiredo has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Manel Kape at UFC 290 due to eye injuries sustained during his loss to Brandon Moreno in January. Whilst Figueiredo had requested to fight at the pay-per-view event, his physical therapist and ophthalmologist confirmed that his eyesight is still not fully recovered and therefore he cannot fight. As a result, it is unclear … Continue reading Deiveson Figueiredo has withdrawn from UFC 290 against Manel Kape citing medical restrictions as the cause

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Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

Over the past year, the UFC heavyweight division has undergone significant changes. Francis Ngannou is no longer a UFC fighter, having left after achieving great success in the promotion and winning the world title. In his place, Sergei Pavlovich has emerged as a formidable force in the division, winning six fights in just half the time it took Ngannou to achieve the same. Last weekend, … Continue reading Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

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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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Christian Rodriguez critiques Raul Rosas Jr.’s performance, acknowledging his potential while highlighting areas for improvement

According to Christian Rodriguez, there is still hope that 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. could become a major star in UFC. Although, Rodriguez has concerns that his rapid ascent may have been too soon after his performance at UFC 287, where Rodriguez survived the first round to dominate the young fighter and win a unanimous decision. Rodriguez felt that Rosas still had a lot of work … Continue reading Christian Rodriguez critiques Raul Rosas Jr.’s performance, acknowledging his potential while highlighting areas for improvement

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