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MMA fighter Ilia Topuria expresses willingness to face Alexander Volkanovski in Australia and remains confident in his victory

Ilia Topuria, a fighter with an undefeated record, hopes to square off against Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight championship. After a dominant performance against Josh Emmett during the main event of UFC Jacksonville, Topuria has secured his position as one of the most dangerous challengers in the 145-pound division. Topuria has already expressed his interest in going up against Max Holloway, however, he would … Continue reading MMA fighter Ilia Topuria expresses willingness to face Alexander Volkanovski in Australia and remains confident in his victory

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As UFC Jacksonville is over, here are some potential new matchups for the fighters involved

The featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) just got even more intriguing after Ilia Topuria’s impressive victory against Josh Emmett during UFC Jacksonville’s main event this past weekend. Topuria’s performance caught the attention of many, but the question remains: does it warrant a shot at the division’s current champion, Alexander Volkanovski, or top contender, Yair Rodriguez? The pair caution against the notion of … Continue reading As UFC Jacksonville is over, here are some potential new matchups for the fighters involved

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Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

Ilia Topuria is already aiming for his next big UFC fight, adding to his impressive list of victories over the likes of Josh Emmett. He has set his sights on the championship title, specifically targeting Alexander Volkanovski, the current featherweight champion. Although his future is unknown, with the current champion set to defend his title against interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July … Continue reading Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

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UFC Jacksonville sees Ilia Topuria put on a dominant display against Josh Emmett

he highly-touted Ilia Topuria has arrived. Any doubts about the skill and talent possessed by the 14-0 featherweight were erased in his dominant display against Josh Emmett during the UFC Jacksonville main event. After five rounds of one-sided striking, Topuria secured a unanimous decision victory with impressive scores of 50-44, a rare 50-42 and 49-45. Speaking after the bout, Topuria declared he was the next … Continue reading UFC Jacksonville sees Ilia Topuria put on a dominant display against Josh Emmett

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Forecasting the outcomes of UFC matches in Jacksonville

In UFC Jacksonville, featherweight contenders Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria face off in a fight that may be the last chance for Emmett to prove his worth. Although Emmett recently fought for an interim title, it is uncertain he will receive another chance if he can’t beat Topuria. Should Topuria emerge victorious, he may become the automatic No. 1 contender after Alexander Volkanovski defends his … Continue reading Forecasting the outcomes of UFC matches in Jacksonville

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Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

The Nevada Athletic Commission has recently approved the arbiters for the highly anticipated UFC 290 title fights set to take place at T-Mobile Arena on July 8th. Alexander Volkanovski will engage Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight unification match, and Brandon Moreno will defend his flyweight belt in a clash against Alexandre Pantoja. In the main event, Herb Dean will assume the position of the referee … Continue reading Veteran officials chosen for refereeing and judging duties at UFC 290 title bouts

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Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

Highly regarded fighter Islam Makhachev appeared less than thrilled to hear that Charles Oliveira defeated Beneil Dariush, potentially setting him up for a title bout against Makhachev. Oliveira won the co-main event of UFC 289 via first-round TKO, crushing Dariush’s hopes of a guaranteed title shot against Makhachev. Despite the win, Makhachev seems hesitant to face Oliveira, as he has already beaten him before. Instead, … Continue reading Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

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UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

Mexicans in the MMA scene have had a successful 2023, with the possibility of Mexico becoming home to four UFC titles after UFC 289. The year began with Brandon Moreno reclaiming gold in the men’s flyweight division after defeating Deiveson Figueiredo. This was followed by Yair Rodriguez winning the interim featherweight strap with an impressive second-round triangle choke against Josh Emmett. A month later, Alexa … Continue reading UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, predicts an upset at UFC 289 with Irene Aldana potentially knocking out Amanda Nunes

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Irene Aldana has been training for Amanda Nunes before UFC 289

Irene Aldana, a prominent bantamweight fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently opened up about her upcoming headline match against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289. Aldana delved into the details of how she has been preparing for the high-stakes challenge, and also shared her reaction to the recent victories of her Mexican peers Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez, and Alex Grasso. As a seasoned athlete … Continue reading Irene Aldana has been training for Amanda Nunes before UFC 289

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Alexander Volkanovski remains interested in lightweight championship and is assessing the right time for it, following UFC 289

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is keeping a close eye on the co-main event of UFC 289 this weekend, as he prepares to defend his title against interim titleholder Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas. Although Volkanovski’s most recent outing saw a unanimous decision defeat against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, he still feels that he has unfinished business at 155 … Continue reading Alexander Volkanovski remains interested in lightweight championship and is assessing the right time for it, following UFC 289

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Logan Paul challenged UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski to a wrestling match

Not too long ago, Logan Paul had a chance to spar with two of the MMA industry’s most decorated fighters. Paul, a popular influencer and boxer, share snippets of his wrestling rounds with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. The footage, which originated from The Mac Life, was a thrilling reminder of Paul’s budding interest in mixed martial arts, even as … Continue reading Logan Paul challenged UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski to a wrestling match

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Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

Aljamain Sterling, the current bantamweight champion, is uncertain whether he can compete in his next title defense on short notice. Following his split decision victory against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling faced off with the No. 1 contender, Sean O’Malley, in the octagon, setting the stage for their highly anticipated fight later in the year. UFC President Dana White confirmed that O’Malley would be … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

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