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Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has expressed his desire to remain active, with two outstanding performances in 2022 against Chan Sung Jung and Max Holloway. After failing to take the lightweight crown from Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, Volkanovski has pledged to unify the featherweight division alongside interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July 8. While top lightweight contenders Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush … Continue reading Volkanovski eyes Makhachev rematch by year-end, given option to delay

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After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

Robbie Lawler, the former UFC welterweight champion, is set to retire after his upcoming fight against Niko Price at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on July 8. UFC president Dana White announced Lawler’s retirement and his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame two days prior to his fight, as part of the International Fight Week festivities. Lawler will be inducted alongside Rory MacDonald for … Continue reading After his upcoming fight at UFC 290, Robbie Lawler is expected to retire. The main card for the event has been confirmed for July 8

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UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

Sources with knowledge of the matter have revealed that Christian Rodriguez is currently in talks to face fellow unbeaten bantamweight contender Cameron Saaiman at UFC 290 in July. The event will form part of the UFC’s International Fight Week and is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rodriguez, who boasts a 9-1 record, earned his biggest win to date in his … Continue reading UFC 290 has a potential matchup between Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman on the horizon

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UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

The question on everyone’s mind is if Max Holloway has considered moving up to the lightweight division after losing a third time to Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway’s recent triumph over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City has made the question even more prevalent since it’s become exceedingly arduous to get back to the top. The 31-year-old fighter made a brief switch to 155 pounds in April … Continue reading UFC fighter Max Holloway confirms he will switch to lightweight division in the future the move is inevitable according to the athlete

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Max Holloway rebounds with classic display, defeating Arnold Allen in UFC Kansas City competition

Max Holloway demonstrated yet again that he remains one of the top featherweights in the sport, despite losing the title. He put on an impressive performance against Arnold Allen in the UFC Kansas City main event, reminding everyone that he is not going anywhere. Many were starting to wonder if Holloway was ready to hand over the baton to the next batch of contenders after … Continue reading Max Holloway rebounds with classic display, defeating Arnold Allen in UFC Kansas City competition

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UFC fighter, Arnold Allen, asserts that his victory over Max Holloway in UFC Kansas City should guarantee him the top spot as the number one featherweight contender

Arnold Allen, the featherweight fighter, interacted with the press to discuss his forthcoming fight against Max Holloway scheduled as the main event of UFC Kansas City. Allen opened up about his admiration for Holloway and how the latter had motivated him in the past. The discussion also touched on Allen’s capabilities to fight Holloway for the featherweight championship with a win. Aside from that, Allen … Continue reading UFC fighter, Arnold Allen, asserts that his victory over Max Holloway in UFC Kansas City should guarantee him the top spot as the number one featherweight contender

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UFC 290 presents a rematch between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja

Brandon Moreno, is scheduled to defend his title against Alexandre Pantoja (25-5) in a highly anticipated bout at UFC 290. This thrilling match will bring to a close the promotion’s International Fight Week on July 8 in Las Vegas. The UFC Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell, also confirmed the delightful news, much to the excitement and anticipation of MMA enthusiasts worldwide. This title defense is … Continue reading UFC 290 presents a rematch between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja

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Max Holloway remains interested in switching to the lightweight division, as he finds it appealing despite not committing yet

Max Holloway, the former UFC featherweight champion, still believes he has what it takes to be the best no matter the weight class. He has spent almost his entire professional MMA career competing in the octagon since his start with a 4-0 record against Dustin Poirier in February 2012. The Hawaiian’s UFC debut against Poirier at 145 pounds was also his first fight in that … Continue reading Max Holloway remains interested in switching to the lightweight division, as he finds it appealing despite not committing yet

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Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore set to face off in the octagon at UFC 290 this July

Bo Nickal, an accomplished wrestler and UFC fighter, is set to make his second appearance in the octagon at the biggest event of the year for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At UFC 290, which serves as the grand finale of the renowned International Fight Week and will take place on July 8th at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, Nickal is scheduled to face Tresean Gore. Receiving … Continue reading Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore set to face off in the octagon at UFC 290 this July

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Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

Brian Ortega, a former undefeated fighter and a dangerous submission artist in MMA, has faced some unlucky defeats in recent years. He lost to Max Holloway, one of the top fighters in the UFC featherweight division, in a title fight in December 2018, and has gone 1-2 in appearances post-Holloway, including a recent TKO loss to Yair Rodriguez after a shoulder injury. Ortega has been … Continue reading Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

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