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Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall to Fight for Interim UFC Heavyweight Title; Jon Jones Out of UFC 295 Title Fight Against Stipe Miocic

In the world of mixed martial arts, injuries are an unfortunate reality, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is no stranger to the disappointment of fight cancellations due to these setbacks. The latest blow to the UFC came when it was announced that Jon Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, would be unable to defend his title against Stipe Miocic due to a severe pectoral muscle…

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Alexander Volkanovski Vows Not to Repeat Mistakes Ahead of UFC 294 Rematch Against Islam Makhachev

Is 10 days enough to prepare though?

In a dramatic turn of events, Alexander Volkanovski is set to step into the Octagon once again, facing off against the formidable Islam Makhachev in a highly anticipated lightweight title bout at UFC 294 this weekend. This unexpected rematch comes with its fair share of intrigue, as it pits two of the most talented fighters in the UFC against each other, promising to be a showdown for the ages.…

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Why Alexander Volkanovski Will Win Vs Islam Makhachev at UFC 294?

Who are you rooting for?

In February of this year, the UFC witnessed an iconic clash between the reigning Featherweight and Lightweight champions, Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. What was initially anticipated as an easy win for the lightweight king, Makhachev, turned out to be one of the most competitive matches in his career. Though Makhachev managed to retain his title, the fight left many with the…

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Demetrious Johnson interested in fighting Kairat Akhmetov?

Will it be a good fight?

Reigning ONE flyweight world champion, Demetrious Johnson, may not be heading for retirement after all. After his recent unanimous decision victory over long-time rival Adriano Moraes at ONE Fight Night 10, Johnson had entertained talks of potentially hanging up his gloves for good. However, those discussions quickly came to a stop when a new challenger emerged on the scene—former ONE flyweight…

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Chael Sonnen Questions Why the UFC Brought Back the BMF Belt

What are your thoughts on the BMF belt?

Chael Sonnen, a former UFC fighter and current MMA analyst, is known for his outspoken personality and his willingness to speak his mind on a wide range of topics within the mixed martial arts world. It seems that every chance he gets, Sonnen offers his opinions, often sparking debates and discussions among fans and fellow fighters alike. Most recently, Sonnen has taken aim at one of the sport’s…

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UFC Kansas City Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen

Hyped yet?

The UFC Kansas City Fight Night event is just around the corner. It promises to be a memorable event in Kansas after the UFC had a hiatus for hosting events there for almost four years. The event will take place on April 15, 2023, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. One of the main attractions of UFC Kansas City is the exciting main event fight between Max Holloway and Arnold Allen.…

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Sean Strickland reacts to Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight announcement

Is Sean Strickland right?

The long awaited boxing match Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz has finally been made official for August 5, 2023. Diaz has been a free agent for a couple of months. Jake Paul is coming off a decision loss to Tommy Fury in his last fight. The announcement has garnered a lot of attention from fans and fighters alike, including UFC middleweight Sean Strickland. Sean Strickland is not pleased with the trend…

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Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz set for August 5

Why would Nate Diaz do this to himself? Most probably it will be even fixed. Do you think Jake Paul fights are fixed? We all saw the script that leaked for the Tommy Fury fight...

It’s official – the boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will take place on August 5, 2023. The event will broadcast live on DAZN PPV. It will give fans around the world the opportunity to witness the two fighters battle it out in the ring. Jake Paul will be returning to the squared circle to take on Nate Diaz. Another ex-UFC fighter who will be making his boxing debut after getting out…

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik predicts Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic

How do you predict Jones vs Miocic?

As the MMA world eagerly awaits the official announcement of a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, speculation about how the fight will play out continues to grow. Many fans and pundits believe that Jones will once again dominate his opponent. However, heavyweight fighter Jairzinho Rozenstruik has a slightly different perspective. Jairzinho Rozenstruik recently ended his…

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Anatoly Malykhin Opens a Gym in Thailand

Is Thailand the Mecca of MMA?

Two-division ONE world champion Anatoly Malykhin is expanding his brand by opening a gym in Phuket, Thailand. The 2022 Fighter of the Year announced the news in an interview with ONE Championship. He is stating that the gym is meant to build a bridge between Asia and Siberia, Russia. “We opened this gym to build a bridge between Asia and Siberia, Russia,” Anatoly Malykhin revealed. “We want…

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Demetrious Johnson says his favorite PRIDE fighter is Mirco Cro Cop

Who is your favorite PRIDE fighter?

ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson recently revealed that his favorite all-time PRIDE fighter is Mirko Cro Cop. As a fan of MMA, Johnson grew up watching PRIDE. He was enamored with the fighters and world champions of the organization. For Johnson, Cro Cop stood out the most among the fighters of PRIDE. PRIDE was a Japanese MMA organization operating in the period from 1997 until…

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Alex Pereira addresses Israel Adesanya mocking his son at UFC 287

Do you think Izzy's action was justified?

Alex Pereira is not OK with Adesanya mocking his son. And quite frankly, we can’t say that someone is. A grown man mocked a child who had just seen his father getting KO’d. UFC 287 was a great event. Fans were excited to see the middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, defend his title against Israel Adesanya, the former champion. The two fighters had met before at UFC 281, where Pereira defeated…

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Merab Dvalishvili wants to fight Sean O'Malley

Dvalishvili vs O'Malley, it doesn't sound that bad. Do you think the UFC will allow it?

The UFC bantamweight division is one of the most stacked and talented divisions in the organization. And Merab Dvalishvili is a rising star in the division. Dvalishvili has been on an impressive nine-fight win streak. His most recent victory coming over the highly regarded Petr Yan a couple of weeks ago. However, despite his success, Dvalishvili is still looking for opportunities to challenge…

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Alex Pereira states that the story of his rivalry with Israel Adesanya isn't over

Would you like to see a trilogy?

Alex Pereira had an open rivalry with Israel Adesanya throughout his whole career. The renowned Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial artist, recently shared exclusive footage on his Youtube channel. He documented the aftermath of Israel Adesanya’s defeat at UFC 287. In doing so, Pereira has left his fans in anticipation for the future of his rivalry with Adesanya. Despite Adesanya’s victory…

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Kevin Holland wants to fight Gilbert Burns for UFC BMF title

Who would you say is the new BMF in the UFC?

Kevin Holland is a promising and rising star in the UFC. The young fighter has been getting better and better with time. He is impressing fans and analysts alike with his performances inside the Octagon. After his most recent fight at UFC 287, Holland expressed interest in a potential bout for the BMF. As an opponent for the belt, he chose Gilbert Burns. The BMF title, or the “Baddest…

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Mighty Mouse Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to talk about MMA in his private time

DJ seems like an interesting guy to hang out with!

Demetrious Johnson, also famous as “Mighty Mouse”, is one of the greatest fighters of all time. However, despite his impressive record and reputation, he doesn’t want to talk about MMA in his private time. In fact, he would rather discuss his personal hobbies with his close friends. Many professional fighters are defined by their success in the octagon. However, Mighty Mouse DJ is the type of…

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Alex Pereira Poatan Addresses his Loss to Israel Adesanya

He goes forward! We will see what will be next for the ex-middleweight champion!

On April 8, 2023, Alex Pereira Poatan stepped into the octagon hoping to defend his middleweight title against Israel Adesanya. Unfortunately for the Brazilian fighter, Adesanya brought his A-game this time. He secured a violent second-round knockout, reclaiming the title that Pereira had taken from him. A day after the fight, Alex Pereira Poatan took to Twitter to address his loss. He wrote,…

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