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Israel Adesanya is backing Jamahal Hill to KO his old nemesis Alex Pereira before fourth round, but Alexander Volkanovski tips champion to defend belt... as fighters predict UFC 300 main event
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April 13, 2024
On paper, the UFC 300 headliner should provide the kind of fireworks befitting the tricentenary card in Las Vegas this Saturday night. Both Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill are frightening knockout artists and it would be a major surprise if both men were to see out the 25 minutes. Hill was champion before having to relinquish the belt due to his Achilles injury, a vacant title claimed by Pereira against Jiri Prochazka. The bookmakers have Pereira as a narrow favourite but it is always revealing to see how fellow top UFC fighters past and present are predicting the fight.
Mystery 'glove launch presentation' is teased ahead of UFC 300, with fans hoping a new design will FINALLY be announced to help stop eye pokes
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April 9, 2024
The UFC have teased a 'glove launch presentation' to take place on Friday ahead of UFC 300. For years, fans and fighters alike have complained about the current design of UFC gloves leading to an increase in eye pokes during fights. They reason that the gloves do not naturally close into the fist position, leading fighters to extend for punches with fingers straightened out. Almost every card features multiple incidents of eye pokes and occasionally they are so bad they lead to a contest being ruled a no contest.
Dana White RIPS Jake Paul and claims he'll 'fight 93-year-old Clint Eastwood' after Mike Tyson, 58, in April and claims people 'don't buy' the YouTuber's fights
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March 21, 2024
Paul, 27, announced a clash with the 57-year-old Tyson on April 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, earlier this month. This will also be the first boxing match to stream on Netflix. White joked about Paul's next challenge if he beats the much older Tyson on an episode of the Pound 4 Pound podcast. 'If he beats Mike Tyson, he's going to face Clint Eastwood next,' White told former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo. 'Clint Eastwood's 93 years old.'
Paulo Costa lashes out at UFC rival Khamzat Chimaev, saying he has 'no balls' and 'only wants easy fights', with Brazilian open to facing Kamaru Usman next
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February 27, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev has been chastised for 'no balls' and only wanting easy fights in the UFC, according to Paulo Costa. The Brazilian, who pulled out of a competition against the undefeated Chechen at the 11th hour last year, maintains that his middleweight rival is terrified. Costa defiant suffered a defeat on the scorecards against Robert Whittaker at UFC 298, bringing the 'Borrachina' back to the drawing board.
UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski out to defy curse that has ruined careers of Kamaru Usman, Henry Cejudo and Jorge Masvidal in his fight with Ilia Topuria
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February 16, 2024
When Alex Volkanovski takes on Ilia Topuria next weekend, he is expected to crack a notorious UFC curse that has destroyed many UFC veterans' careers. In the main event of UFC 298, which takes place in Anaheim, California, Volkanovski will defend his title against the undefeated challenger.
Despite rumors that 'Borz' was in line for a championship shot in Las Vegas, Khamzat Chimaev has ruled himself out of UFC 300 main event bout as a Russian actor says he will not fight 'during Ramadan'
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February 13, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev has officially ruled himself out of UFC 300 after announcing that he will not fight during Ramadan. Chimaev alleged he was promised a middleweight championship shot against Dr. du Plessis after defeating Kamaru Usman by majority vote in October. However, 'Borz' is still waiting for his next fight, and many are also worried that the Russian star will be on the highly awaited UFC 300 card.
Khamzat Chimaev slams Dana White for 'bull**** broken promise' of title shot and tells UFC president he 'must answer for his words', after he played down chances of 'Borz' facing Dricus du Plessis next
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January 24, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev has launched a scathing attack on UFC president Dana White, saying he'promised' a title shot and'must answer for his words'. Chimaev has not announced a fight and was last in action against Kamaru Usman, who was defeated by a decision last year. After that match, he says he was promised the next middleweight championship shot, with Dricus du Plessis now the champion having defeated Sean Strickland at UFC 297.
Who will Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland fight next?New UFC champion could tempt Israel Adesanya out of self-imposed exile, while an undefeated star is also lurking in the wings
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January 22, 2024
In the last five months, the UFC's middleweight division has produced three different champions. After sneaking home to a split decision victory over Sean Strickland on Saturday night at UFC 297, Dricus du Plessis is the new to keep the hot potato of the 185-pound belt. So how long will the first South African champion be able to hold the crown, and who will he face next?Is a rematch on the cards, could Khamzat Chimaev make the leap up or will Israel Adesanya return from self-imposed exile to try and reclaim his former belt? Mail Sport offers an inside peek at what is to come for Du Plessis and Strickland.
After Dana White's recent big announcement that he might face heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Khamzat Chimaev gives a cryptic hint that he will face him at UFC 300
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January 18, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev, a UFC fighter, has dropped a major hint that he might compete at UFC 300, which will be held in April. Last year, the undefeated star defeated former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman by a unanimous vote at UFC 294 and hasn't competed since. 'Borz' took him down right away, bringing the game to a conclusion in Chimaev fashion. Fans are eager to see the 29-year-old back in the cage shortly as the middleweight prospect gears up a showdown with Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis' winner.
Khamzat Chimaev, the UFC's best-in-fighter, has released alarming hospital photos revealing swollen face and rash all over his body
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January 3, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev, a UFC fighter, has revealed troubling hospital photos after his battle with Kamaru Usman last year. The undefeated star was defeated by a unanimous decision over the former welterweight champion. The usman stepped up on short notice to face the much-anticipated match. 'Borz' took him down immediately and effectively ended the game in Chimaev tradition.
After winning in 2023, Tom Aspinall became the third British UFC champion ever, while Leon Edwards defended his welterweight crown twice... so which current British UFC stars could challenge for gold in 2024?
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January 1, 2024
If 2023 was any indication in the mixed martial arts world, it's likely that British celebrities did not turn up to participate. They were determined to rule. Fighters from the United Kingdom have demonstrated their expertise across all aspects of the UFC, with two of them achieving great success. Leon 'Rocky' Edwards retained his welterweight crown on two occasions, against Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, putting the year as champion yet again.
What next for Leon Edwards? After outclassing Colby Covington at UFC 296, the British star has THREE leading candidates vying for him, and he wants a big homecoming show in the United Kingdom
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December 18, 2023
WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: The 'Rocky era,' as Leon Edwards put it, is in full swing now, after Colby Covington was put to the sword at UFC 296. The British actor outclassed his American opponent both inside and out of the cage to keep his dignity and welterweight crown against a man he described as a 'dirty human being.' Now that the toxicity of Covington and his vile onslaughts about Edwards' murdered late father are in the rear-view mirror, what will come next for the champion?
Alexander Volkanovski rallies Leon Edwards to get into 'piece of s**t' Colby Covington backstage in Las Vegas after MMA fighter joked about Edward's late father at UFC 296 face off
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December 16, 2023
Leon Edwards, the current UFC Welterweight champion, was given some words of support by Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his match against Colby Covington. When Covington joked about Edward's murdered father at the UFC 296 face-off, things became tense. Fans are rallying against Covington for his gruesome jibe towards Edwards' late father, 'Rocky'.
Could the 'Drake curse' strike again? Leon Edwards bet against Colby Covington at UFC 296; a potential reward of up to $1.2 million if the Brit gets the job done in Las Vegas
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December 16, 2023
Drake, the superstar, is back on the track, defeating Colby Covington with a $200,000 bet. Edwards takes on Covington at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on Saturday for the second time since defeating Kamaru Usman. Bad blood has accumulated in the build-up to the fight, and it promises to be a thrilling evening at MGM Arena.
UFC 296 PREDICTIONS: Leon Edwards, with Patrick Edwards, to 'outsmart' Colby Covington, while Alexander Volkanovski says the Brit will be'more difficult,' but Henry Cejudo says the match is 'perfect' for the American defender
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December 15, 2023
Leon Edwards will face Colby Covington at UFC 296 in the year's final pay-per-view card. 'Rocky' enters the intense contest after winning by a majority decision over welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 back in March. 'Chaos' is fighting in Covington for the first time in over a year. In his last outing, the No. 3 ranked contender overthrew longtime Jorge Masvidal by a call.
Will Leon Edwards continue his reign as the UFC's welterweight king in Las Vegas this weekend against Colby Covington?The Brit is 7/2 with Sky Bet to knock out the brash American
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December 14, 2023
Leon Edwards is clearly the favorite with Sky Bet at 4/6, although Colby Covington is a marginal 6/5 outsider to win at UFC 296. Edwards is 72% to triumph by TKO/KO, 6/4 to win a decision and a wide 12/1 to submit his opponent. Conversely, Covington is winning by 7/1, 9/4, or 10/1 odds, whichever comes first.
PREVIEW: UFC 296: Leon Edwards and Colby Covington are preparing to face it out for the UFC welterweight championship, but what do the numbers say ahead of the commotion in Las Vegas?
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December 12, 2023
Leon Edwards and Colby Covington will meet in a match for the UFC's welterweight crown this weekend. It comes after months of back-and-forth between the two actors, who will share the octagon in UFC 296's main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Edwards will defend his second welterweight title after beating former champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 earlier this year.
Leon Edwards will keep his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, according to Tom Aspinall, as the heavyweight champion reveals how 'Rocky' will 'outsmart' the American
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December 11, 2023
Exclusive INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: Leon Edwards has predicted that Leon Edwards will'outsmart' Colby Covington in their UFC welterweight championship fight and keep his belt, according to Tom Aspinall. The octagon will be shared by Edwards and Covington at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada on Saturday night in the main event of a highly awaited UFC 296 card. Edwards will defend his second-ever UFC title defense after he stormed to a majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman at the O2 Arena in March.
When is Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington and how can you watch UFC 296?Everything you need to know as the two welterweight stars go head-to-head, with Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry also featuring
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December 11, 2023
Leon Edwards will face Colby Covington in a tense main event at UFC 296 for the second time. The 'Rocky' is the protagonist of a thrilling fight off the back of a landslide victory over welterweight legend Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in March. 'Chaos' is fighting in Covington for the first time in well over a year. In his last outing, the No. 3 ranked challenge defeated bitter rival Jorge Masvidal by a negotiated result.
Khamzat Chimaev says he wants surgery but smash someone as a UFC star who says surgery is required on his hand
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December 6, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev has announced that he will have to have surgery on his right hand, but that he does not expect to be stuck for long. The undefeated UFC superstar recently came through against Kamaru Usman, winning by a unanimous decision at UFC 294 but breaking a ligament in his hand in the process. The Chechen-born Swede said, "I'm going to do surgery [an] operation in one, two weeks, after that [I'll] do the recovery, come back, smash someone, etc.
Leon Edwards is slammed by Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson for 'c**p' plan to chase double champ status at middleweight, as he insists Brit needs to 'clean out the division' first
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December 5, 2023
Leon Edwards' flirtation with fighting for the middleweight title has been branded 'c**p' by Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson. At UFC 296, the British star defends his welterweight belt against Colby Covington, but is still looking at double champion status. With a 170-pound purse, it's no surprise that Edwards wants him to stay around and clear out his own division first.'Wonderboy' is one of the chase pack at 170-pounds, so it's no surprise that he wants Edwards to stay around and clean out his own division first.
Leon Edwards wants to become first British double-champ EVER, as he pushes for 'perfect' spot on UFC 300 card next year to secure middleweight title if he beats Colby Covington
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November 14, 2023
Leon Edwards wants to join the little club of double UFC champions and become the first British star to do so next year. The welterweight king, who defends Colby Covington in his second title defense at UFC 296 next month, has grand ambitions about moving to middleweight. Sean Strickland holds the belt and meets Dr. Du Plessis at UFC 297 in Toronto next January. Edwards believes that if the winner of UFC 300, he'd like to meet them in the spring on what would no doubt be a historic card.
As footage of his biggest victory yet at UFC 294, a UFC star is knocked down and choked out by his uncle, the Chechen Republic's president
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November 6, 2023
A UFC star was knocked down and choked out by the son of the Chechen Republic's leader. Ali Kadyrov, the fighter in question, was seen sparring with a rising MMA star. Kadyrov is the son of Chechen Dictator Ramzan Kadyrov. The UFC star in the video had a close friendship with the Kadyrov family.
Paulo Costa explains how 'a Chechen gang of three or four' tried to attack him in the crowd at UFC 294, with footage showing extraordinary moment man leaps in the air to attack Brazilian
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October 26, 2023
Despite the Brazilian being in the audience after pulling out of the match against Khamzat Chimaev, Paulo Costa has debating how he was targeted by a 'gang of three or four' at UFC 294. Costa had been supposed to face Chimaev but was later denied due to a serious case of staph infection in his elbow, which required three surgeries, according to reports. Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman, who had been on standby for the nod for less than two weeks before the match, only to lose to the Russian in Abu Dhabi.