Tag: UFC Champions 2022
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“That’s something I take very personal” – Jon Jones enters ‘no-mercy’ mindset as he talks Ciryl Gane possibly harming his legacy
After three years away from mixed martial arts, Jon Jones is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the octagon against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 this weekend. ‘Bones’ recently discussed the difference in mindset between him and his opponent as he prepares for his heavyweight debut. Speaking on episode four of the UFC 285 […]
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“I don’t know if he has that hunger in him” – Top-10 UFC middleweight predicts Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya rematch
Israel Adesanya is set to face Alex Pereira at UFC 287 in a rematch of their UFC 281 bout in which the latter claimed the middleweight title. Dricus du Plessis recently shared why he believes ‘The Last Stylebender’ will be able to reclaim the middleweight throne. Speaking to The Schmo on his YouTube channel, the […]
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Valentina Shevchenko has doubts on whether Jessica Andrade even trained for the Erin Blanchfield fight
Valentina Shevchenko is discrediting Erin Blanchfield’s win against Jessica Andrade. Blanchfield put the UFC women’s flyweight division on notice by securing a second-round submission against Andrade. ‘Cold Blooded’ is now ranked number three with a chance at fighting for the title next time out. Reigning flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko joined James Lynch to discuss the […]
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Tony Ferguson goes off on Twitter, accuses Khabib Nurmagomedov and Ali Abdelaziz of owing him over $500,000
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has decided to reignite his feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov, after claiming both he and Ali Abdelaziz owe him over half a million dollars. Ferguson and Nurmagomedov’s infamous rivalry is known as perhaps the most cursed in MMA history. Whilst both men were at the peak of their careers in the lightweight […]
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“I’m going to be the undisputed champion” – Yair Rodriguez unconcerned with Alexander Volkanovski’s plans as he chases UFC featherweight gold
Yair Rodriguez is next in line to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title. The interim featherweight champion recently revealed that he is not worried about the No.1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter’s plans as he looks to become an undisputed champion. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, ‘El Pantera’ stated: “At the end of the […]
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“Maybe in Abu Dhabi”- Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski agree to a rematch backstage at UFC 284
Alexander Volkanovski posted a video of Islam Makhachev agreeing to a rematch directly after UFC 284. There’s no doubt that the UFC lightweight championship bout between Volkanovski and Makhachev was close. Some people even believe that ‘The Great’ should have won. As a result, there has been a discussion about an instant rematch. The reigning […]
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Ariel Helwani makes bold prediction ahead of UFC 284 main-event, says ‘There’s a Leon Edwards like component to all of this’
Ariel Helwani isn’t underestimating Alexander Volkanovski against Islam Makahchev. Despite being the number one-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, Volkanovski is a 4-1 betting underdog heading into UFC 284. ‘The Great’ is moving up from featherweight to lightweight, leading some people to think he might struggle with Makhachev’s size. During an episode of The Ringer MMA Show, Helwani […]
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Khamzat Chimaev reveals UFC 279 pay-check and Chechen Dictator Ramzan Kadyrov’s generous offer to Nate Diaz
Khamzat Chimaev recently revealed that Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov had offered Nate Diaz a substantial amount of money to fight him at UFC 279. UFC 279 is notoriously known as one of the most chaotic pay-per-views that took place last year. Backstage brawls between the fighters meant that the pre-fight press conference was canceled and […]
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UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov sweeps lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in a friendly bout
A video of Dagestani grappling savants Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev partaking in a friendly grappling session has been making the rounds on the internet. The footage features MMA legend Nurmagomedov in the bottom position, with Makhachev in the top position as he grapples to get to a better spot in Nurmagomedov’s guard. However, ‘The […]
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Jiri Prochazka reveals details about his ongoing college education aside from an MMA career
Jiri Prochazka is using his recovery time from his shoulder surgery to pursue other interests and stay busy. Prochazka joined CBS Sports‘s Shakiel Mahjouri to discuss the UFC light heavyweight division. During the conversation, he was asked what he’s been up to that’s not fight related and mentioned that he is obtaining his college education, […]