Makhachev named a punch that Puryear doesn't like
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 6:27 p.m.

Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, has named a high kick that his next opponent, former interim promotional champion Dustin Porier, doesn't like in the division.

"Dustin doesn't like high kicks either. Maybe this punch will help me again (Makhachev knocked out Volkanovski with a high kick - note). ...

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Makhachev doesn't want to fight Holloway right now
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 5:50 p.m.

UFC lightweight championIslam Makhachev has spoken out about a possible bout with the organization's former featherweight champion Max Holloway.

"I'd be a little surprised at how the Holloway/Getty fight turned out. I felt like Justin might have knocked him out, but Max won all the rounds. He deserved ...

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Pereira revealed why he won't be performing at UFC 301
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 5:21 p.m.

UFC bantamweight championAlex Pereira explained why he won't be competing at UFC 301.

"I haven't really thought about it yet. If it goes on long enough, I'd rather defend the belt. If I fight at heavyweight and get injured, when do I defend my belt? I don't want to ...

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Saudi Arabia is planning three mega-fights
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 11:51 a.m.

Michael Benson, a well-known journalist and insider, published a post on his social networks, in which he revealed the ambitious plans of Turki Al-Sheikh, an advisor to the royal court with the rank of minister and current chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia. According to Benson, the ...

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O'Malley hasn't ruled out Sterling being Yevloev's next opponent
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 11:24 a.m.

Sean O'Malley, UFC lightweight champion, doesn't rule out that undefeated welterweight Movsar Yevloev could be the next opponent for Aljamain Sterling, the promotion's former featherweight champion.

"Aljo won by a boring decision, so who will be his opponent in the welterweight division now? How about Diego Lopez? ...

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Pavlovic talked about the worst injuries of his career
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 10:57 a.m.

UFC heavyweight Sergey Pavlovic talked about his severe injuries that he suffered during his fighting career. According to the fighter, the most severe injury was a cruciate ligament tear.

"My nose was broken, but nothing like that. Tore cruciate ligaments. It took two years to recover. It was a ...

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The Kazakh UFC prospect has learned the date of his next fight and the name of his opponent
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 10:20 a.m.

Asu Almabaev, the fighter of the lightest division of the UFC, learned the date of the next fight and the name of the opponent. The representative of Kazakhstan will meet American Jose Johnson in the octagon on June 15.

"This is the next opponent, fighters from the top 10 ...

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Ngannou has spoken out about returning to MMA
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 9:51 a.m.

Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion and current PFL fighter, has spoken out about his future in mixed martial arts.

"Right now, I don't know what to answer that question for you. I have a great desire to do boxing. I have to make a name for myself in ...

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Pavlovic names his bloodiest fight in the UFC
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 9:20 a.m.

Sergey Pavlovich, UFC heavyweight, named his bloodiest fight in the promotion. In Sergey's opinion, it was the fight with Derrick Lewis.

"Probably the bloodiest fight turned out to be with Derrick Lewis. I didn't even realize how it happened. I think when he was hitting the side kick, did ...

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Usman has spoken out about Jake Paul's chances in fights with Masvidal and Diaz
Alexandr Ormanji
April 23, 2024, 8:57 a.m.

Kamaru Usman, former UFC welterweight champion, has spoken out about Jake Paul's chances in MMA rules bouts against Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. Kamaru noted that he wouldn't be surprised to see Jake win those confrontations.

"Honestly, it's a time where anything can happen. I don't ...

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