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In a recent interview, Jon Jones shared his thoughts on his upcoming championship bout against Stipe Miocic, stating that it is the most important fight of his career

Jon Jones has shared his views on his upcoming UFC heavyweight title fight against Stipe Miocic. Although the bout is yet to be confirmed, Jones is expected to defend his title against Miocic at UFC 290, likely as the headliner for International Fight Week. Despite being considered the clear favorite to win the contest, Jones acknowledges that Miocic holds the distinction of being viewed as … Continue reading In a recent interview, Jon Jones shared his thoughts on his upcoming championship bout against Stipe Miocic, stating that it is the most important fight of his career

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Nate Diaz disagrees with Mike Tyson’s admiration for Conor McGregor, stating “I completely finished him in approximately eight minutes.”

Nate Diaz has expressed his disagreement with boxing legend Mike Tyson’s recent compliment towards his rival, Conor McGregor. Diaz is a well-known personality in mixed martial arts, partly due to his past feud with McGregor, where they split their two matches in 2016. After their series, McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez and later engaged in a crossover superfight with Floyd Mayweather. On a recent episode of … Continue reading Nate Diaz disagrees with Mike Tyson’s admiration for Conor McGregor, stating “I completely finished him in approximately eight minutes.”

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On April 29th, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship, having both agreed to the bout.

Reportedly, the long-awaited heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is close to being finalized. The two champions have been in talks for several months to fight each other, with their management initially targeting a showdown in December 2021. However, due to Usyk’s injury, Fury instead faced Derek Chisora, winning by knockout. Despite both fighters teasing the match-up, negotiations hit a snag over revenue … Continue reading On April 29th, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship, having both agreed to the bout.

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In a recent interview, Dana White addressed the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar, noting that he has a positive rapport with Lesnar.

Brock Lesnar’s return to the octagon is unlikely, according to UFC President Dana White. After Jon Jones won the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285, he called out Stipe Miocic, but there have been rumors that Lesnar could face Jones instead. However, White shut down those plans, stating in an interview with ‘The Spun’ that Lesnar likely won’t fight again because he … Continue reading In a recent interview, Dana White addressed the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar, noting that he has a positive rapport with Lesnar.

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Video: After a series of wild grappling exchanges, Nikita Krylov secured a victory over Ryan Spann by finishing him with a triangle choke.

Nikita Krylov redeemed himself with a triangle choke submission victory over Ryan Spann at UFC Las Vegas after their fight was postponed two weeks earlier due to Krylov’s illness.The catchweight fight showcased a thrilling grappling match with both fighters exchanging wild moves. Krylov slipped off Spann’s back but transitioned into a triangle choke, forcing Spann to tap out at 3:38 of the first round.“I hope … Continue reading Video: After a series of wild grappling exchanges, Nikita Krylov secured a victory over Ryan Spann by finishing him with a triangle choke.

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The main event at UFC Las Vegas saw Merab Dvalishvili put on a masterclass performance, thoroughly dominating Petr Yan from start to finish.

In the UFC Las Vegas main event, Merab Dvalishvili put on a dominant performance against former champion Petr Yan, showcasing why he might just be the best bantamweight fighter without a title belt. Dvalishvili broke a record with 48 takedown attempts over five rounds, mixing in heavy boxing combinations with an unrelenting wrestling attack that left Yan unable to find any offense of his own. … Continue reading The main event at UFC Las Vegas saw Merab Dvalishvili put on a masterclass performance, thoroughly dominating Petr Yan from start to finish.

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In the final seconds, Davey Grant puts Raphael Assuncao to sleep by executing a rare reverse-triangle.

In the third round of his fight against Raphael Assuncao on Saturday’s UFC Las Vegas preliminary card, Davey Grant made a comeback by securing a rare submission in the final seconds, just when he seemed to be on the verge of defeat. While Assuncao attempted to take him down, Grant grabbed the fence, and Referee Keith Peterson deducted a point from Grant and didn’t return … Continue reading In the final seconds, Davey Grant puts Raphael Assuncao to sleep by executing a rare reverse-triangle.

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Chris Weidman struggled to hold back tears after his grappling match, which marked his first competition since suffering a gruesome broken leg in a UFC fight last year

Chris Weidman returned to competition for the first time since his gruesome broken leg in April 2021, taking part in a grappling match against Owen Livesey at Polaris 23. Although Weidman lost the decision, he was emotional after the match, saying that the most important thing was being able to compete again. He thanked his supporters and even the haters for motivating him to prove … Continue reading Chris Weidman struggled to hold back tears after his grappling match, which marked his first competition since suffering a gruesome broken leg in a UFC fight last year

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Bruno Silva unleashes a devastating front kick on Tyson Nam before finishing him off with a rear-naked choke.

In his first fight in almost two years, Bruno Silva secured a dominating victory against Tyson Nam with a brutal front kick and a rear-naked choke submission. The flyweight bout was the second match of Saturday’s UFC Las Vegas event. In the first round, Silva exhibited quick and dangerous movements against Nam. In the second round, Silva unleashed a powerful front kick that sent Nam … Continue reading Bruno Silva unleashes a devastating front kick on Tyson Nam before finishing him off with a rear-naked choke.

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According to Ricardo Ramos, he missed weight by 8 pounds and his UFC Las Vegas fight got cancelled due to an injury he sustained during his training camp

After an 8-pound weight miss, one of the biggest in UFC history, Brazilian featherweight Ricardo Ramos has taken to Instagram to explain himself and cite a training camp injury. The mishap caused the cancellation of his fight against Austin Lingo at UFC Las Vegas, as officials announced shortly after the weigh-in. Ramos expressed regret and apologized to the UFC, his opponent, and the fans for … Continue reading According to Ricardo Ramos, he missed weight by 8 pounds and his UFC Las Vegas fight got cancelled due to an injury he sustained during his training camp

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In the aftermath of confusion surrounding a stoppage during the Bellator 292 fight, referee Jason Herzog has addressed critics and provided an explanation for his decision

Referee Jason Herzog ultimately made the correct decision, but it was not an easy one to make. Herzog presided over the quarterfinal bout between Alexandr Shabliy and Tofiq Musayev in the Bellator Lightweight World Grand Prix, which took place at Bellator 292 on Friday in San Jose, Calif. The fight ended in a third-round TKO after Musayev was hit with a body kick and was … Continue reading In the aftermath of confusion surrounding a stoppage during the Bellator 292 fight, referee Jason Herzog has addressed critics and provided an explanation for his decision

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According to his coach, Jon Jones’ victory at UFC 285 was the most dominant performance throughout his championship career.

Jon Jones is a UFC Hall of Famer and considered the greatest light heavyweight fighter of all time. He has achieved numerous records, including becoming the youngest UFC champion at the age of 23 and being the first fighter to reach the 15-0 mark in UFC title bouts. Jones recently won the heavyweight strap at UFC 285, making him only the third person in history … Continue reading According to his coach, Jon Jones’ victory at UFC 285 was the most dominant performance throughout his championship career.

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