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Jorge Masvidal’s father accused of attempted murder in the second degree

The father of former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal, Jorge Masvidal Sr. has been detained on charges of second-degree attempted murder using a deadly weapon or firearm, following a shooting incident at his son’s residence on Thursday. Miami-Dade Police revealed that there had been an in-house altercation at the Masvidal property, leading to a victim being shot and hospitalized, where they are in stable condition. The … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal’s father accused of attempted murder in the second degree

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UFC fighter Joe Pyfer prefers to secure a higher salary instead of facing top 15 competitors immediately

Joe Pyfer’s UFC career has been impressive thus far. The Pennsylvania product signed with the UFC in 2022 after competing on Dana White’s Contender Series and has since secured two first-round knockouts to remain undefeated. Pyfer’s triumph against the division’s all-time submission leader, Gerald Meerschaert, at UFC 287 established him as one of the most promising competitors at 185 pounds. While the question now is … Continue reading UFC fighter Joe Pyfer prefers to secure a higher salary instead of facing top 15 competitors immediately

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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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Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

Chael Sonnen, has voiced his opinion that the scheduled title eliminator between middleweights Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis should be cancelled immediately. The bout is due to take place on July 8, with the winner set to become the next challenger to current middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. However, Adesanya has already made it clear that he wants to fight du Plessis next, following an … Continue reading Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

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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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UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

The question on everyone’s mind is if Max Holloway has considered moving up to the lightweight division after losing a third time to Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway’s recent triumph over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City has made the question even more prevalent since it’s become exceedingly arduous to get back to the top. The 31-year-old fighter made a brief switch to 155 pounds in April … Continue reading UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

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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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UFC fighter Jon Jones responds to fellow fighter Stipe Miocic’s criticism about scheduling a heavyweight title fight, calling him an “old timer.”

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are eager to book their highly anticipated heavyweight title fight, despite the likelihood that the planned July date may not come to fruition. The fighters had been on a collision course for UFC 290, which is set to headline the International Fight Week in Las Vegas, but there have been hiccups along the way. Jones took a shot at Miocic, … Continue reading UFC fighter Jon Jones responds to fellow fighter Stipe Miocic’s criticism about scheduling a heavyweight title fight, calling him an “old timer.”

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DC shows apprehension for Nate Diaz in Jake Paul bout, advising him to avoid right hook

Daniel Cormier, a former UFC fighter, is hoping that Nate Diaz will not underestimate Jake Paul in their upcoming boxing match on August 5th in Dallas. Diaz, a UFC veteran of 15 years, will be making his professional boxing debut against Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who has made it a habit of defeating MMA stars. Cormier outlined several potential hazards Diaz should be aware of when … Continue reading DC shows apprehension for Nate Diaz in Jake Paul bout, advising him to avoid right hook

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UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

Justin Gaethje, a former interim UFC lightweight champion, understands that fighters often experience heightened emotions following fights. He wishes that fighters were not judged based on comments made in the immediate aftermath – comments such as those he made regarding Michael Bisping’s commentary during the UFC 286 fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. During the post-fight press conference, Gaethje called Bisping “unprofessional” for the … Continue reading UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

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UFC’s Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker don the personas of WWE legends Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan in a cosplay after the UFC-WWE merger

As Endeavor, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently acquired a majority share in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), talks of a crossover event abound. In fact, UFC fighters Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker are already playing their parts in entertaining WWE fans. During a skit on FOX Sports Australia, the duo dressed up as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan, respectively. … Continue reading UFC’s Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker don the personas of WWE legends Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan in a cosplay after the UFC-WWE merger

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