Michael ‘Venom’ Page not interested in ‘boring’ fight with Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson after UFC 299 triumph

Fighters react to Michael Venom Page's debut win over Kevin Holland at UFC 299.

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It is not often when a fighter making his UFC debut ends up being one of the hottest topics of a fight card. But such was the case for Michael ‘Venom’ Page, known for his gruesome and unorthodox striking, with which he has put the lights out for his opposition. His skills were undeniable, leading … Read more

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Remarks “Shameless betrayal, Sweden gave him everything” are made about Khamzat Chimaev as no longer being Sweden’s representative

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev, since making his promotional debut in 2020, has always represented Sweden. Moving to the Northern European country at the age of 18, Chimaev has been a long-time member of the Allstar Training Center in Stockholm. However, going forward, the undefeated contender will reportedly represent a different country. Khamzat will now represent the United … Read more

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After his Michel Pereira UFC 291 match cancelled, Stephen Thompson urges for Kamaru Usman fight

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson refuses to fight Michel Pereira in a catchweight bout at UFC 291. Pereira had missed the proposed welterweight bout by 4 pounds. Thompson’s decision to not fight drew praise from fighters in the MMA community. However, the UFC was not thrilled with ‘Wonderboy’ for the stance he took. The last time Thompson took … Read more

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“I’m the wolf”: Khamzat Chimaev claps back at Kamaru Usman ahead of potential UFC bout

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev has not fought for a long while now, but the UFC has yet to officially announce his next opponent. Borz seems to believe that he will face Kamaru Usman in his next bout, and in anticipation of their potential matchup, the two fighters have recently engaged in a heated exchange of words. Chimaev, … 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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Khamzat Chimaev blasts Paulo Costa with subtle jibe amid unclear future at UFC

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev smiles after defeating Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight bout during the UFC 279 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Khamzat Chimaev took a sly shot at Paulo Costa pertaining to his health concerns. A image of Costa with the phrase, “Real fighter, real weight,” was uploaded by Chimaev on social media. Costa has previously struggled with weight loss. The comment is a subtle jab at Costa’s competence. Chimaev isn’t afraid to voice his ideas … Read more

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“Let me smash somebody”: Khamzat Chimaev expresses frustration with UFC on failing to book any opponent against him

Khamzat Chimaev speaking at a press conference

A few weeks ago, rumors were suggesting Khamzat Chimaev fighting former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman next. However, there has been no concrete update about The Borz’s return inside the UFC octagon and neither has the promotion officially confirmed that Usman will be his opponent. Consequently, Chimaev took to Twitter to express his frustration and revealed … Read more

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Why is Khamzat Chimaev not competing in UFC? Jared Cannonier gives thumbs up to ‘Borz’ bout if title shot guaranteed

Jared Cannonier speaking at the post-fight interview

Jared Cannonier stepped up to the challenge and delivered one of the best performances of his career as he picked up a dominating unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75. The Killa Gorilla broke several records in this five-round war and earned a $50k bonus as the UFC awarded this main event … Read more

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“Abu Dhabi, smash his face, finish him”: Khamzat Chimaev predicts victory vs Kamaru Usman would force UFC to give him title shot next

Khamzat Chimaev is anxiously awaiting for his next fight, but has the UFC officially announced a matchup for him yet? Borz is nearly certain that his upcoming fight will be against Kamaru Usman, and he has also offered some predictions for the much awaited battle. Chimaev has competed in six fights and has won every … 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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Alex Pereira vs Jan Blachowicz: Poatan set to make his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 after humiliating KO loss to Israel Adesanya

Dana White

During a live reveal on his Instagram, Dana White announced that Alex Pereira, the former UFC middleweight champion, will make his light heavyweight debut against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on July 29. The bout will serve as the co-main event for a stacked PPV featuring headliners Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje fighting for the … 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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Paulo Costa vs Ikram Aliskerov: Dana White sheds light on former title challenger’s comeback bout at UFC 291

Paulo Costa

Paulo Costa is mocked by fans for ducking Chimaev

On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White made some exciting announcements about two upcoming pay-per-view events this summer through the UFC’s social channels. First up, UFC 291 is set to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 29. This marks the second consecutive year that the city will host a pay-per-view event. During the … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

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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