UFC legend Alex Pereira drops bombshell on his next showdown sending shockwaves among fans

Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira reveals a major decision

Alex Pereira, the former UFC middleweight champion and Glory kickboxing middleweight champion, has decided to make a bold move by stepping up to the light heavyweight division. The Brazilian fighter will make his UFC debut in the 205-pound weight class. He’s excited to showcase his skills against the best fighters in the world. Alex Pereira … Read more

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Jorge Masvidal has no immediate plan for boxing or bare-knuckle fighting after UFC retirement

Jorge Masvidal began his mixed martial arts career approximately twenty years ago. Gamebred finally decided to put his gloves away after UFC 287. Masvidal and Gilbert Burns squared off on April 8 at the Miami-Dade Arena as part of UFC 287’s co-main event, which also featured Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira 2 as the main … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

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As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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UFC Welterweight Belal Muhammad takes brutal aim at Colby Covington, Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards

Colby Covington inside the octagon

A few weeks ago UFC President Dana White confirmed in an interview that Colby Covington would be the next one to challenge Leon Edwards for the welterweight title. Following this announcement, welterweight stars Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad expressed their disappointment towards Colby getting a third title shot. In the recently concluded UFC 287 media … Read more

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“Jon Jones came out and poof – disappeared”: Dana White shares update on Jon Jones’ future at UFC

Dana White

Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has given an update on the highly-anticipated return of Jon Jones to the Octagon this summer. Unfortunately, White’s comments were rather bleak, as he revealed that the newly crowned undisputed heavyweight champion has gone missing since his last fight. Jones returned to the Octagon in … Read more

Sami Haider

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Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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“You’ve got a deal”: UFC president Dana White’s verdict on Gilbert Burns title shot demands

LAS VEGAS, NV- AUGUST 9: Dana White speaks to the media following week 3 of Dana White Contender Series on August 9, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

During the post-fight news conference for UFC 287, Gilbert Burns made a booming announcement about wanting a title fight very soon, and Dana White responded to that statement shortly after.  On April 8 at the Miami-Dade Arena, Burns faced Jorge Masvidal in the co-main event of UFC 287, which headlined Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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“Let me go, my guy”: Gilbert Burns threatens to quit UFC if Dana White fails to meet his demands

In the co-main event of UFC 287 a few days ago, Gilbert Burns continued his winning streak by decisively defeating Jorge Masvidal. Burns, though, made a resounding declaration about receiving a title shot during the post-fight press conference. After a nine-month absence, the Brazilian fighter returned to the octagon on January 21 at the Jeunesse … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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Lawler vs MacDonald 2 from UFC 189 gets inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame

Lawler vs MacDonald 2

Lawler vs MacDonald 2 is included in the UFC Hall of Fame

Robbie Lawler and Rory Macdonald faced off for a fight for the ages, at UFC 189, for the second time in their career. The epic title fight will now be included in the UFC Hall of Fame, class of 2023. UFC announced this during the broadcast of UFC 287. This is the only fight to … Read more

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Khamzat Chimaev’s virtual hunt for UFC title shot continues with callouts on potential opponents in social media

Khamzat Chimaev

The Chechnya-born Swedish prodigy Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t entered the octagon in the last seven months. His sudden absence from the fight game is both surprising and frustrating for the fans as he was once one of the most active fighters in the entire UFC roaster. Although Chimaev has been fairly active on social media, getting … Read more

Aryan Verma

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Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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UFC 278: Amidst WWE deal Gilbert Burns exclaims to “slap” Brock Lesnar as payback for Daniel Cormier

UFC Fight Night: Maia v Burns

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 14: Gilbert Burns of Brazil celebrates after his TKO victory over Demian Maia of Brazil in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event on March 14, 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC)

Gilbert Burns, UFC welterweight contender is eager to seek revenge for Daniel Cormier. As he gears up for his upcoming fight against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287. While both fighters have expressed their hopes to secure a title shot, Burns has his sights set on a heavyweight clash against former UFC champion Brock Lesnar. During … Read more

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Endeavor boss Mark Shapiro promises to use “UFC playbook” for WWE following historic merger

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: CCO of IMG Mark Shapiro arrives in Lexas Automobile to Jimmy Choo Anniversary Party - September 2016 - New York Fashion Week: The Shows on September 8, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for New York Fashion Week: The Shows)

WWE will now operate its operations under the parent firm Endeavor as a result of the merger. The newly founded company’s president and Endeavor’s chief operating officer, Mark Shapiro, has detailed their specific intentions for the biggest wrestling organization in the world. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Dana White’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) merged on … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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