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Edson Barboza and Billy Quarantillo shared a heartwarming backstage moment after Barboza’s impressive knockout victory at UFC Kansas City

In a spectacular performance at UFC Kansas City, Edson Barboza achieved a powerful knockout and then partook in a touching moment with his opponent following the fight. The Brazilian featherweight delivered the most thrilling finish of the event on Saturday by dealing Billy Quarantillo a devastating knee, just two and a half minutes into the opening round, resulting in his ninth KO victory in his … Continue reading Edson Barboza and Billy Quarantillo shared a heartwarming backstage moment after Barboza’s impressive knockout victory at UFC Kansas City

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Jose Aldo expressed regret for his reaction after the fight with Conor McGregor and reveals that fighting Floyd Mayweather is unlikely

The tension between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor has dissolved since their heated post-fight press conference in Milwaukee. Aldo explained that he had misinterpreted McGregor’s comments following his boxing draw with Jeremy Stephens earlier this month at Gamebred Boxing. A reporter had asked Aldo for his thoughts on McGregor’s comments without giving him time to review them. Consequently, Aldo became angry and launched into a … Continue reading Jose Aldo expressed regret for his reaction after the fight with Conor McGregor and reveals that fighting Floyd Mayweather is unlikely

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Robert Whittaker shows lack of eagerness towards facing Paulo Costa in his next fight

Robert Whittaker has officially written off Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa as a possible opponent after Costa pulled out of their scheduled fights for the second time, most recently at UFC 284 in Perth. Whittaker was very upset with Costa’s actions and does not want to waste his time, money, and energy preparing for an opponent who isn’t committed to showing up. Another fighter who doesn’t … Continue reading Robert Whittaker shows lack of eagerness towards facing Paulo Costa in his next fight

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Rob Font thinks Sean O’Malley will benefit from his long hiatus before competing for the UFC championship

Rob Font was an underdog at UFC 287 and felt overlooked by his opponent Adrian Yanez, who seemed more focused on facing Sean O’Malley. Font sensed that Yanez was not taking him seriously and felt like he was being looked past. Despite being portrayed as the underdog in the media, Font knew his worth and the work he had put in. Font shocked everyone by … Continue reading Rob Font thinks Sean O’Malley will benefit from his long hiatus before competing for the UFC championship

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Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

Billy Quarantillo and Matheus Nicolau were given the longest medical suspensions following their knockout losses at UFC Kansas City. Both fighters, competing in the featherweight and flyweight divisions respectively, suffered brutal knees from their opponents Edson Barboza and Brandon Royval resulting in 60-day medical suspensions. However, due to medical privacy laws, the details of the fighters’ suspensions were not disclosed. UFC Kansas City took place … Continue reading Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

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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 President Dana White anticipates Israel Adesanya’s upcoming match, while in search of a formidable contender for Alex Pereira in the light heavyweight division

UFC President Dana White has disclosed that he has big plans for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, but these do not include a third rematch yet. Even after Adesanya knocked Pereira out and claimed back his title, White was asked which opponent he had in mind for Adesanya’s upcoming fight. While some have suggested a third fight with Pereira, he has recently expressed … Continue reading UFC President Dana White anticipates Israel Adesanya’s upcoming match, while in search of a formidable contender for Alex Pereira in the light heavyweight division

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UFC Kansas City: Joselyne Edwards and Lucie Pudilova’s Fight Fall Under Robbery Review

MMA fans are often outraged when a fight is seemingly scored incorrectly, with many eager to brand the result a “robbery”. However, the term is not always warranted and can be driven by biases. This is where Robbery Review steps in. The team aims to eliminate the power of social media-driven reactions by thoroughly examining controversial bouts and determining whether the judges made the right … Continue reading UFC Kansas City: Joselyne Edwards and Lucie Pudilova’s Fight Fall Under Robbery Review

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UFC Kansas City sparks new fight possibilities for these fighters. Who will step up next?

Max Holloway, former UFC featherweight champion, triumphed over Arnold Allen in the UFC Kansas City main event, shutting down Allen’s hopes of earning a title shot in the stacked division. Holloway has now set his sights on facing another seasoned fighter for his next challenge, begging the question: should he fight against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, or is there a better option for … Continue reading UFC Kansas City sparks new fight possibilities for these fighters. Who will step up next?

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Korean Zombie accepts Holloway’s challenge with ‘anytime, anywhere’ response

Talented featherweight fighters “The Korean Zombie” and Max Holloway may finally be facing each other in an upcoming bout. This possibility comes after Holloway called out Jung in a respectful manner. Jung responded to the callout via video and expressed his enthusiasm for the potential match. Since a TKO loss to the featherweight champion in April 2022, Jung has been on the shelf recuperating from … Continue reading Korean Zombie accepts Holloway’s challenge with ‘anytime, anywhere’ response

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Top-ranked lightweights Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira are set to fight at UFC 289, with Dariush promised a title shot and increased pay

Beneil Dariush has been experiencing some setbacks regarding his upcoming fight against Charles Oliveira. Originally scheduled as the co-main event at UFC 288 on May 6, Oliveira withdrew due to an injury. According to Dariush, this isn’t the first time that the fight has fallen through, and building frustration stems from his negotiations with the UFC. UFC has agreed to a guaranteed plan to rebook … Continue reading Top-ranked lightweights Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira are set to fight at UFC 289, with Dariush promised a title shot and increased pay

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Karl Roberson, a former UFC fighter, has been taken into custody and accused of involvement in a jewelry theft

Karl Roberson, a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, has been accused of involvement in a robbery of jewelry and valuables valued at over $200,000 in New Jersey. Howell Township Police officials released a statement, which was confirmed to be true by Detective Ryan Jackson on Monday. According to the press release, Roberson, 32, and another suspect, Dathan Thompson (32), were arrested in connection with … Continue reading Karl Roberson, a former UFC fighter, has been taken into custody and accused of involvement in a jewelry theft

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