UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson insists he’s always searching for the finish, a frame of mind he sees as rare in this day and age. This weekend, Brunson will make his first walk to the Octagon in over a year. Entering 2022, the 39-year-old was riding an impressive five-fight winning streak that included headline stoppage…
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The full UFC 285 main card came face-to-face for the first time before they clash at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. Jon Jones makes his highly-anticipated return against former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane in the main event. Jones is attempting to win a title in a second division, while Gane is looking for…
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A recent interview with Ciryl Gane appears to dismiss recent concerns that the 32-year-old might be carrying a hand injury into his title fight at UFC 285. “Bon Gamin” will welcome Jon Jones to the heavyweight division when the two fighters meet for the vacant heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285. Gane…
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UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has provided a colorful prediction for Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira’s upcoming championship rematch. 2022 was a year full of memorable comebacks and crownings. And following in the footsteps of Jiří Procházka in June and Leon Edwards in August, Pereira successfully clutched victory from the jaws of defeat last November…
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Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For March 2, 2023, we’re taking a look at: “He’s A Statement-Maker” – Jon Jones On Israel Adesanya In a recent sneaker shopping appearance on Complex, MMA legend Jon Jones was asked which fighters…
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Ciryl Gane will have a second chance to claim the UFC’s heavyweight title when he fights Jon Jones at UFC 285, but the 32-year-old says the moment feels less intimidating than when he previously challenged Francis Ngannou. “Bon Gamin” claimed the UFC”s interim heavyweight title in 2021 when he stopped Derrick Lewis in the main…
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Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones continues to be dismissive of his UFC 285 opponent Ciryl Gane. Jones and Gane will battle for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285. After a three-year absence, Jones will make his long-awaited heavyweight debut in just a matter of days against Gane. Despite the perception of possible…
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Bare Knuckle FC has made another big splash in the form of signing Luke Rockhold to face Mike Perry at an upcoming event. BKFC President Dave Feldman announced the news of Rockhold’s deal during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour. Rockhold vs. Perry will headline the promotion’s April 29th event later this year. In…
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Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has revealed what Michael Chandler told him regarding interactions with Conor McGregor during filming of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). After a lengthy period on the sidelines, the return of mixed martial arts’ biggest superstar is set. Having not competed since an unsuccessful 2021, which saw him go 0-2 in…
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has joined Aljamain Sterling’s camp for Sterling’s fight with Henry Cejudo. Sterling and Cejudo are rumored to fight at UFC 288 later this year, although nothing has been formally announced by the promotion. Sterling recently underwent evaluation on a bicep injury but appears to be nearing a return to…
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