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MMA June 26, 2024

BRIAN ORTEGA OPENS UP ABOUT MOVING TO THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION AFTER THE UFC 303 FIGHT

UFC fighter Brian Ortega has declared that his UFC 303 fight may be his last in the featherweight division. The fighter had already made his intention known but was called into a short-notice fighter after McGregor pulled out of the main event matchup against…

Boxing June 26, 2024

Dayo Dare

OLEKSANDR USYK WILL NO LONGER BE THE UNDISPUTED WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

Undefeated world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is set to relinquish his IBF title. The Ukrainian is the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era since Lennox Lewis[three belts] in 2000. He has an impressive [225-15] record. Usyk is a formidable fighter and undefeated…

MMA June 26, 2024

Dayo Dare

TRACY CORTEZ REPLACES MAYCEE BARBER TO FACE ROSE NAMAJUNAS AT UFC DENVER

The upcoming UFC Denver card took an unexpected turn as one of the fighters headlining the event was replaced over the week. In a surprising twist, UFC fighter Maycee Barber was forced to drop out of the fight for undisclosed reasons, paving the way for…

MMA June 25, 2024

Dayo Dare

SERGEI PAVLOVICH GIVES AN ‘EMOTIONAL’ STATEMENT FOLLOWING LOSS TO ALEXANDER VOLKOV AT UFC SAUDI ARABIA

The UFC Saudi Arabia event was the first of its kind, and it featured many thrilling fights with elegant victories and devastating losses. One of such loss was Pavlovich's unanimous decision loss to Volkov [18-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC]. After the battle, Volkov approached…

MMA June 25, 2024

Dayo Dare

IAN MACHADO GARRY ‘NOT INTERESTED’ IN FACING MICHAEL PAGE AT UFC 303

UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry believes his fight with Michael Page is not worth the sweat. The 26-year-old believes Page isn’t a worthy opponent as he is ranked lower than him and would rather face three-time UFC title challenger Colby Covington. Although the fighter…

MMA June 24, 2024

Dayo Dare

UFC 303: FIGHT LINEUP AND FIGHT CARD READY AFTER MULTIPLE CHANGES

The upcoming UFC 303 has undergone many changes over the week due to various events. From Conor McGregor dropping out due to a leg injury to UFC former lightweight Jamahal Hill falling off the card, the tournament has undergone many ups and downs, but it…

Boxing MMA June 24, 2024

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RYAN GARCIA DOUBLES DOWN ON RETIRING FROM BOXING AND SPEAKS ON GOING INTO MMA

Boxer Ryan Garcia has been making headlines since his win against Devin Haney. The boxer has recently been under fire after testing positive for a banned substance and a felony vandalism charge. Following his positive test, the New York Commission gave the fighter a…

MMA June 24, 2024

Dayo Dare

ROBERT WHITTAKER KNOCKS OUT IKRAM ALISKEROV IN A SHORT-NOTICE FIGHT

The UFC's first Saudi Arabia debut saw the battle between UFC veteran Robert Whittaker and unranked opponent Ikram Aliskerov. The battle was the show's headline, and it took place on June 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The fight was short notice, as…

MMA June 21, 2024

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JOILTON LUTTERBACH CONFESSES TO JUICING UP BEFORE SHORT NOTICE UFC SAUDI ARABIA BOUT

UFC debutant Joilton Lutterbach was pulled out of the fight against undefeated champion Shara Magomedov after he tested positive for a banned substance. Lutterbach, a promising fighter with a four-fight winning streak in MMA and other combat sports, was on the brink of his…

MMA June 21, 2024

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ROBERT WHITTAKER SAYS NEW OPPONENT ‘COULD BE HARDER’ TO FIGHT

UFC veteran Robert Whittaker has been preparing to face Khamzat Chimaev for weeks, but a slight late opponent change has been more challenging. The change was made after Chimaev withdrew from the fight due to a medical emergency. To replace Chimaev, UDC pulled out…