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Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

In his UFC main event debut, Amir Albazi managed to clinch a win over Kai Kara-France, despite a controversial back-and-forth split decision. The fight was an important moment for Albazi, who is seeking to establish himself as a credible threat to the flyweight title. Albazi acknowledged that he has no one to blame but himself for not following his game plan and allowing Kara-France to … Continue reading Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

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Jim Miller secured a brutal 23-second knockout victory against Jesse Butler at UFC Vegas 74

UFC fighter Jim Miller was able to defeat Jesse Butler with a 23-second knockout during a match at UFC Vegas 74. His win extended his record-breaking number of victories in the history of the sport to 25. Despite fighting Butler, who took the fight on just two days’ notice, Miller’s extensive experience was clear as he quickly took control of the match. Even though Butler … Continue reading Jim Miller secured a brutal 23-second knockout victory against Jesse Butler at UFC Vegas 74

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Karine Silva executes a victory over Ketlen Souza with a painful leg lock submission in UFC Vegas 74

Karine Silva yet again, showcased her exceptional finishing skills by submitting Ketlen Souza with one of the most gruesome attacks in recent history, adding another impressive victory to her already impressive resume. The action kicked off in the opening round of UFC Vegas 74, as Silva assumed a leg lock position in an apparent attempt to execute an ankle lock. However, just as she was … Continue reading Karine Silva executes a victory over Ketlen Souza with a painful leg lock submission in UFC Vegas 74

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In UFC Vegas 74, Don’Tale Mayes secured a knockout victory against Andrei Arlovski with a powerful overhand right punch

In his bid to set a new record for most wins in UFC heavyweight history, Andrei Arlovski was toppled by Don’Tale Mayes in a second-round knockout at UFC Vegas 74. Although Arlovski looked sharp on his feet and danced around effectively in the opening round, Mayes managed to land a heavy punch towards the end, hinting at the shift in momentum that was to come. … Continue reading In UFC Vegas 74, Don’Tale Mayes secured a knockout victory against Andrei Arlovski with a powerful overhand right punch

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Amir Albazi demands title opportunity following narrow triumph over Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74 headliner

In the main event of UFC Vegas 74, Amir Albazi secured a razor-close split decision victory over Kai Kara-France and now has his sights firmly set on the gold. The fight was a back-and-forth battle for the duration, with Albazi coming agonizingly close to securing a finish via submission in the third round. Despite this, Kara-France displayed superior speed and accuracy in his striking throughout … Continue reading Amir Albazi demands title opportunity following narrow triumph over Kai Kara-France in UFC Vegas 74 headliner

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Kai Kara-France shares thoughts on controversial split decision defeat to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74

Kai Kara-France approached his fight at UFC Vegas 74 with Amir Albazi with a high level of professionalism and maturity. Despite feeling as though he deserved the win, he did not behave petulantly after suffering a split-decision loss. Over the course of five rounds, Albazi edged out Kara-France on the scorecards, with two judges awarding him the win. Kara-France previously lost to Brandon Moreno in … Continue reading Kai Kara-France shares thoughts on controversial split decision defeat to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74

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Dana White remains unwavering on Jon Jones versus Tyson Fury UFC match to determine the ultimate champion

At UFC Vegas 74’s post-fight press conference, Dana White discussed his interest in a potential bout between Jon Jones and Tyson Fury, should Fury wish to prove he is the “baddest man on the planet.” White had previously expressed intrigue in making such a fight happen, and reiterated his interest following the event. When asked about Jones’s current plans, White couldn’t resist issuing the challenge … Continue reading Dana White remains unwavering on Jon Jones versus Tyson Fury UFC match to determine the ultimate champion

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Chael Sonnen downplays PFL’s recent PED suspensions, stating that it’s not a significant issue

Chael Sonnen, an MMA fighter, dismisses concerns over potential performance-enhancing drug (PED) use in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Though PFL recently signed a prominent heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, it has faced difficulties over the past month. In mid-May, nine fighters, including Bruno Cappelozza and Thiago Santos, were suspended for using various banned substances. And earlier this week, PFL’s 2023 light heavyweight champion, Rob Wilkinson, … Continue reading Chael Sonnen downplays PFL’s recent PED suspensions, stating that it’s not a significant issue

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Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

Israel Adesanya, a prominent figure in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) had plenty to say about the judges’ decision at UFC Vegas 74. During Saturday’s main event, Adesanya’s teammate Kai Kara-France lost to Amir Albazi through a close split decision. Judges Sal D’Amato and Chris Lee scored the fight for Albazi, while Michael Bell saw it for Kara-France. The majority of fans and … Continue reading Israel Adesanya criticizes judges in UFC Vegas 74 for stealing athletes’ moments of glory repeatedly

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Veteran Jim Miller secures his 14th bonus with a knockout victory during UFC Vegas 74 post-fight awards ceremony

Jim Miller continues to make history in the Octagon, securing his 14th UFC performance bonus for his outstanding performance at UFC Vegas 74. Miller marked his 42nd appearance in the Octagon with a stunning knockout victory over Jesse Butler. Miller, the record holder for the most UFC wins, accomplished this feat with a pair of powerful left hands against Butler, who slumped to the ground … Continue reading Veteran Jim Miller secures his 14th bonus with a knockout victory during UFC Vegas 74 post-fight awards ceremony

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Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France’s official UFC Vegas 74 scorecards are in

The headline match at UFC Vegas 74, featuring Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France, was a close affair and the results of the official scorecards released by the UFC demonstrate that the judges had differing opinions. Ultimately, Albazi walked away with the split decision, with two judges scoring the bout 48-47 in his favor and the other judge awarding the same scorecard to Kara-France. A breakdown … Continue reading Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France’s official UFC Vegas 74 scorecards are in

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Beneil Dariush may follow Justin Gaethje’s advice and cause chaos if the UFC overlooks him for the next championship opportunity

Beneil Dariush is known for his stoic nature among UFC contenders, but even he has his limits. Despite winning eight consecutive fights in the lightweight division, Dariush was informed that he would not get a shot at the title just by waiting. This was after former champion Charles Oliveira sustained an injury that delayed their fight until July, necessitating a talk with the UFC about … Continue reading Beneil Dariush may follow Justin Gaethje’s advice and cause chaos if the UFC overlooks him for the next championship opportunity

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