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UFC card on July 15th to feature headline fight between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos

Welterweight standouts Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos are poised to go head-to-head in a highly-anticipated main event bout scheduled for July 15th in Las Vegas. The news has been confirmed by multiple sources with insider knowledge of the fight and both fighters have verbally agreed to the terms. Luque, who is widely considered to be one of the most thrilling fighters in the division, … Continue reading UFC card on July 15th to feature headline fight between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos

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Marcos Rogerio de Lima eyes Derrick Lewis for next UFC fight, promises a more competitive bout than Ngannou embarrassment

UFC fighter Marcos Rogerio de Lima is gearing up for his upcoming fight against Waldo Cortes-Acosta this Saturday and has already set his sights on a future opponent. Currently, de Lima plans to take on two-time UFC title challenger Derrick Lewis after securing a win against Cortes-Acosta. De Lima believes that a fight between himself and Lewis would be perfect for UFC fans and assured … Continue reading Marcos Rogerio de Lima eyes Derrick Lewis for next UFC fight, promises a more competitive bout than Ngannou embarrassment

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Caio Borralho believes that being given the co-main event position for the third time within a year is indicative of the fact that the UFC recognizes his immense potential

Caio Borralho has been featured as the co-headliner in every non-pay-per-view UFC event he has participated in since joining the promotion in April 2022. This Saturday at UFC Vegas 72, he will once again be in the penultimate fight, facing off against Michal Oleksiejczuk. Having maintained an unbeaten record in six octagon appearances, including two victories on Dana White’s Contender Series, Borralho believes that his … Continue reading Caio Borralho believes that being given the co-main event position for the third time within a year is indicative of the fact that the UFC recognizes his immense potential

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Chad Mendes contemplates retirement, but meeting Eddie Alvarez for the largest paycheck seems fitting for his exit

Chad Mendes is taking his career one fight at a time, after being tempted out of retirement by BKFC with an offer he couldn’t refuse. The former UFC featherweight title challenger admits he wasn’t looking to compete again after retiring in 2018, but jumped at the opportunity to pick up an impressive win in his bare-knuckle debut. After which, he stood at the crossroads once … Continue reading Chad Mendes contemplates retirement, but meeting Eddie Alvarez for the largest paycheck seems fitting for his exit

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Outcome of UFC Vegas 72 Hinged on Song and Simon’s Battle

MMA Fighting is proud to provide the highly-anticipated UFC Vegas 72 results featuring the Song vs. Simon event. The event took place at the prestigious UFC Apex located in Las Vegas on Saturday night, where avid MMA enthusiasts witnessed an unforgettable display of athleticism and skill. This exhilarating night of entertainment features a captivating main event between the accomplished bantamweight contenders Song Yadong and Ricky … Continue reading Outcome of UFC Vegas 72 Hinged on Song and Simon’s Battle

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Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72

UFC Vegas 72 boasts a promising bantamweight battle between Song Yadong and Ricky Simon. After the unfortunate cancellation of the Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano headliner, Song and Simon – both ranked in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings – have gained the spotlight for Saturday’s main event. For these contenders, this is an unprecedented chance to prove their worth and put their names higher up … Continue reading Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72

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Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

Saturday night at BKFC 41, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold will fight in a five-round bare-knuckle boxing grudge match at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo. Alongside a card littered with familiar UFC names, MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew predict the winners of BKFC 41’s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. Al-Shatti believes Perry is more well-suited than any other fighter … Continue reading Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

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Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

As two of the fighting world’s most captivating and exciting athletes, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold are drawing attention and admiration from fans and pundits alike. So much so, that some are wondering if the UFC’s offering this weekend will not be the best event in combat sports. This intriguing topic is the main focus of MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed … Continue reading Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

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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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UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

UFC Vegas 72 held official weigh-ins on Friday, and unfortunately for Irina Alekseeva, her first outing in the octagon was a disastrous start. Alekseeva, who was set to make her debut in the bantamweight category, was four pounds over the weight limit at 140 pounds (including the one-pound allowance for non-title fights) for the fight against Stephanie Egger. Egger, on the other hand, weighed in … Continue reading UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in uncovers 2 failed fighters, with one falling short by 4 pounds

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UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

According to sources familiar with the matter, bantamweights Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista are slated to compete at an upcoming UFC event, scheduled for August 19th, although the location for the card has yet to be determined. After enduring a challenging period that saw him go 1-5 over six bouts, including a brief stint at flyweight, Garbrandt got himself back on track in his last … Continue reading UFC is planning for a match between Cody Garbrandt and Mario Bautista on August 19

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ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

According to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, the Singapore-based MMA company will not be co-promoting with any other organizations in the near future, despite Bellator MMA working with RIZIN in recent years. Sityodtong believes that co-promotion is rare across the industry and that there is no need for ONE Championship to explore this option unless the opportunity arises to work with the other biggest show … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

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