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Mackenzie Dern clarifies her challenge to Rose Namajunas and expresses her willingness to face off against Jnessica Andrade

Mackenzie Dern, having just put on an impressive display of her skills in MMA, has set her sights on a possible matchup with a former UFC champion with Rose Namajunas at the forefront of her mind. Namajunas’ plans for her future in the sport are not clear at this time, and it is not certain when she will be ready to return to the octagon. … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern clarifies her challenge to Rose Namajunas and expresses her willingness to face off against Jnessica Andrade

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Mackenzie Dern challenges Rose Namajunas following her victorious and vicious match against Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73

Mackenzie Dern’s dominating victory over Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73 undoubtedly sent a message to the strawweight division. While a first-round finish would have been impressive, Dern’s all-out assault throughout the fight proved that she has evolved into much more than just a submission specialist. The fight started with Dern coming out incredibly aggressive, landing punches that ultimately knocked Hill down and allowed her … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern challenges Rose Namajunas following her victorious and vicious match against Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73

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Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

Yan Xiaonan’s explosive victory over Jessica Andrade at UFC 288 may have set the stage for the biggest UFC event ever to be held in China. With an impressive 6-2 record over eight octagon appearances, Yan is now considered one of the top contenders in the UFC’s strawweight division. During Saturday’s post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White expressed interest in booking Yan to fight … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

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Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

Ranking MMA fighters is a challenging task has taken on the challenge. Recently, the return of Henry Cejudo had the potential to shake up the bantamweight division rankings, however, Cejudo’s split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling means he remains outside the top five. Sterling will now face off against No. 1 contender Sean O’Malley, while Belal Muhammad’s win over Gilbert Burns has put him in … Continue reading Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

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May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill will now be the main event of UFC Vegas 73 on May 20th, with a five-round strawweight contest scheduled. Originally, this clash was set for just three rounds at UFC on ABC 4 in Charlotte, N.C. Due to Irene Aldana being removed from her upcoming clash with Raquel Pennington and instead replacing Julianna Peña at UFC 289, the company had … Continue reading May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

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Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), Aljamain Sterling’s title reign as bantamweight champion continues to polarize viewers. Over the past three years, no other fighter has been able to convincingly sway both supporters and skeptics with such consistency. Sterling’s style is far from pretty, yet remarkably effective. His resume, while bearing its share of disclaimers, is among the most impressive the bantamweight division … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

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After a quick first-round knockout against Jessica Andrade, Yan Xiaonan expressed interest in fighting Zhang Weili at UFC 288

At UFC 288, Yan Xiaonan delivered a stunning first-round knockout to become a potential strawweight title contender. Her performance was nothing short of striking as she dominated the fight with pinpoint accuracy and timed combinations, keeping Andrade on her feet the entire time. Andrade tried to get more aggressive, but Yan’s massive right hand-strike was too much for the Brazilian to handle, and she was … Continue reading After a quick first-round knockout against Jessica Andrade, Yan Xiaonan expressed interest in fighting Zhang Weili at UFC 288

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Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

Diego Lopes was a last-minute addition to the UFC 288 fight card. However, his impressive performance against Movsar Evloev earned them both the coveted “Fight of the Night” honors. While Evloev won the fight unanimously, Lopes made a lasting impression with his courage and grit. The undefeated Russian lauded his opponent’s skills and predicted a bright future for him. Both fighters left the arena with … Continue reading Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

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UFC 288 Preview: Can Aljamain Sterling solidify his place in the UFC history books by defeating Henry Cejudo?

The highly anticipated UFC 288 event is set to take place, with a matchup between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo headlining the night. Sterling will defend his 135-pound title against the former two division champion and Olympic gold medalist, in what promises to be a battle for bantamweight supremacy. Before the main event, there are 12 other pivotal fights scheduled, with great betting opportunities available … Continue reading UFC 288 Preview: Can Aljamain Sterling solidify his place in the UFC history books by defeating Henry Cejudo?

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At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

UFC fighter, Henry Cejudo, arrived at his highly anticipated UFC faceoff in Newark with a powerful presence and intentions to make a statement. Spectators were in for a treat as Cejudo’s first staredown with UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, was captured on camera at UFC 288’s pre-fight press conference. As anticipation grew, fans also got a glimpse of other exciting matchups including Belal Muhammad vs. … Continue reading At the press conference for UFC 288, Henry Cejudo used props during his faceoff with Aljamain Sterling

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“UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

Aljamain Sterling is aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to record three straight successful defenses of the UFC bantamweight title, but all the talk about his next championship bout is centered around his opponent Henry Cejudo, the two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist. MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Damon Martin discuss Cejudo’s future plans and the potential consequences of … Continue reading “UFC 288 Panel Discussion: Can a Victory by Henry Cejudo Against Aljamain Sterling Garner the Most Profit? And Other Topics”

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MMA fighter Movsar Evloev replaces another fighter to take on Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288

The UFC 288 main card has seen some changes this week, as two fighters have been switched out due to injuries. However, one of the fighters requiring a new opponent has now been matched with someone of higher rank. Fans can now look forward to an exciting featherweight main card fight between Movsar Evloev and Bryce Mitchell during the upcoming May 6 pay-per-view event in … Continue reading MMA fighter Movsar Evloev replaces another fighter to take on Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288

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