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In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

Russian fighter Irina Alekseeva made a remarkable debut at UFC Vegas 72 on Saturday night. Despite missing weight by four pounds on Friday, the 32-year-old bantamweight managed to clinch a submission win against a worthy opponent, Stephanie Egger, in just under three minutes of the preliminary round at the UFC APEX. Egger, who had a 3-3 record at UFC going into this bout, found herself … Continue reading In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

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Marcus McGhee secures a victory over Journey Newson in round two despite being a last-minute replacement

Marcus McGhee demonstrated his tenacity and skill by replacing Brian Kelleher on a mere three days’ notice at this weekend’s UFC Vegas 72. He faced Journey Newson in a 140-pound catchweight bout at the UFC APEX, located in the heart of Las Vegas. Despite only having seven professional bouts, McGhee entered the octagon with a veteran’s attitude and came out victorious. During the second round, … Continue reading Marcus McGhee secures a victory over Journey Newson in round two despite being a last-minute replacement

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Vieira prepared for unforeseen events to stay ahead of Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas 72

Rodolfo Vieira is an accomplished Jiu-Jitsu fighter, winning five world titles and one ADCC gold medal before transitioning to MMA. However, his time in the UFC has taught him that he cannot ignore unexpected challenges. After injuring his ribs during a grappling session, Vieira’s matchup against Cody Brundage was postponed from November 2022. Vieira has recognized the lesson in this experience, declaring the session to … Continue reading Vieira prepared for unforeseen events to stay ahead of Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas 72

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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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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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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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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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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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Marcus McGhee to replace Brian Kelleher in matchup against Journey Newson at UFC Vegas 72

Brian Kelleher has withdrawn from his bantamweight matchup against Journey Newson at UFC Vegas 72, leading to a change in the fight card. LFA veteran Marcus McGhee is slated to replace Kelleher at a 140-pound catchweight for the preliminary card, according to insiders familiar with the promotion’s plans. The spin-off was first reported by Eurosport, and the card will take place on Saturday at UFC … Continue reading Marcus McGhee to replace Brian Kelleher in matchup against Journey Newson at UFC Vegas 72

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The headline for UFC Vegas 72 has been updated, with Song Yadong and Ricky Simon’s matchup now serving as the main event

In an unexpected turn of events, bantamweights Song Yadong and Ricky Simon, who were scheduled to face each other at UFC Vegas 71, will now be the main event fighters on April 29th, at UFC Vegas 72, following Renato Moicano’s injury which led to Arman Tsarukyan withdrawing from the card altogether. Consequently, Simon will attempt to notch his sixth consecutive win while Song will be … Continue reading The headline for UFC Vegas 72 has been updated, with Song Yadong and Ricky Simon’s matchup now serving as the main event

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Paddy Pimblett acknowledges Jared Gordon bout was challenging but dismisses rumors of UFC bias.

Paddy Pimblett has since acknowledged that his win against Jared Gordon at UFC 282 was more competitive than he had initially thought. Speaking to Bleacher Report earlier this week, Pimblett stated that he thought he won the fight with a round score of two to one in his favor initially, but watching the fight back made him realize that it was much closer than he … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett acknowledges Jared Gordon bout was challenging but dismisses rumors of UFC bias.

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