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Brendan Allen Wasn’t Necessarily ‘All-In’ At UFC Paris

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“All-In” doesn’t like to put out.
No. 9 ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Brendan Allen makes his first appearance of the year in the co-main of UFC Seattle this week…

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“All-In” doesn’t like to put out.

No. 9 ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Brendan Allen makes his first appearance of the year in the co-main of UFC Seattle this weekend (Sat., Feb. 22, 2025) as he takes on red-hot Anthony Hernandez from inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Allen’s seven-fight win streak was snapped in his last outing at UFC Paris last year when he lost a unanimous decision to Nassourdine Imavov. Still, it didn’t come without adversity because he was dealing with injuries.

“Before I say anything, every decision was my own, which is why I like this sport. I take ownership over everything I did; it is no one else’s fault,” Allen told MMAMania.com today at UFC Seattle media day (watch here). “My body just wasn’t 100 percent, and I knew that going in, but I didn’t think it would be so effective as it was. I had problems the whole camp but, I don’t know how to pull out of a fight. I just feel like I’m a little bit of a bitch if I do…at the end of the day, I lost the fight on 60 percent in his hometown.”

After some time to reflect on the disappointing loss and the fact that his long winning streak is over, Allen regrets not pulling out of the fight, which would have been the first time in his career.

“Yeah, I think so,” Allen said when asked if he regrets it. “Obviously, I can’t change it now, but there are three fights that I probably should have pulled from – two I lost and one I won – from not being healthy. It sucks, it really sucks. I think I was so close to fighting for that belt.”

“All-In” is now completely healthy and looks to regain the momentum he had before his loss at UFC Paris, but he will have to dig deep as he rematches “Fluffy” this weekend.

The pair of Middleweights fought back in 2018 for Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) in the main event of LFA 32. Hernandez won a five-round unanimous decision for the LFA middleweight championship.

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O.J. Look-A-Like Promises Murder-Free Debut At UFC Seattle

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You must acquit!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight newcomer Julius Walker makes his UFC debut this weekend (Sat., Feb. 22, 2025) on the main …

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You must acquit!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight newcomer Julius Walker makes his UFC debut this weekend (Sat., Feb. 22, 2025) on the main card of UFC Seattle as he takes on No. 15 ranked Alonzo Menifield from inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

During UFC Seattle media day (watch here), Walker explained the origin of his nickname “Juice Box.”

“So, I played basketball in college, and my coach, one of the best basketball minds you’ll ever meet, started calling me ‘juice’ when I was a freshman,” Walker told MMAMania.com. And yeah, if you’re wondering, it’s because he said I looked like a young O.J. [Simpson]. Back then, I couldn’t grow any facial hair. I was 18 years old, had a baby face, and had a little baby. He said, ‘Man, you look like a young O.J.’ So he started calling me juice.”

“My teammates added ‘juice box,’ ‘juice barrel,’ ‘juice bucket,’ and ‘juice gallon.’ I picked “Juice Box” when I went into the fighting world because it’s pretty brandable,” Walker added.

I’m assuming everyone knows who O.J. is and what horrific crime he committed (and got away with), but Walker plans to be a killer like the former NFL running back … kind of.

“You know, I would like to say figuratively yes, literally no. For my wife watching at home, you should be good, I don’t plan on doing none of that crazy stuff. The glove won’t fit,” Walker concluded.

“Juice Box” is currently undefeated at 6-0 and has a 100% finish rate with four knockouts.

Anthony Smith On Retirement Fight Coming Against Unranked KO Artist: ‘I Was Very Shocked’

While initially surprised by the matchup chosen to be his last, UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith says he now understands it. Smith announced his plans for one final farewell fight on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage after falling to a third loss in his last four fights in December 2024. He was knocked out by […]

While initially surprised by the matchup chosen to be his last, UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith says he now understands it.

Smith announced his plans for one final farewell fight on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage after falling to a third loss in his last four fights in December 2024. He was knocked out by Dominick Reyes at UFC 310, a result that came five months on from another setback to middleweight contender Roman Dolidze.

With that, 2025 will mark the year in which “Lionheart” retires. And he’ll do so opposite a curious choice of opposition.

It was recently announced that Smith will hang up the gloves at UFC Kansas City this coming April, where he’ll meet an opponent who rides a streak of 11 first-round finishes in the form of Chinese prospect Zhang Mingyang.

During the latest episode of his On Paper podcast, Smith admitted to being “shocked” at first when the bout was presented to him. But while many see him as the UFC’s sacrificial lamb as the promotion looks to build the “Mountain Tiger,” the 36-year-old former title challenger doesn’t see it that way.

“I didn’t have any suggestions, but I was very shocked with the matchup, for sure,” Smith said. “That wasn’t a bad thing, I just was not expecting that one, but once I kind of looked into him a little bit and sat on it, it makes a lot of sense why they would go in that direction.

“I have a lot of conversations with these guys — and if they did (book the fight for Zhang to win), they’re probably not going to tell me — but Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have always told me that they don’t care who wins. They want good fights. They want interesting matchups. And they put people in positions and it’s up to you to do what you what you do with it,” Smith continued. “Of course, we can think of people that were favorably matched and put in some better positions than others, but I’ve known Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby and those guys a really long time and they’ve always been pretty straight-up with me, even in times that I don’t like it.”

UFC Kansas City remains without a main event as of now, but names like Giga Chikadze, Michel Pereira, and Ikram Aliskerov are among those slated to join Smith’s retirement fight on the April 26 lineup.

Ultimate Fighter Winner Booted From UFC After Losing Streak

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has made two cuts before UFC Seattle.
Today, UFC Roster Watch revealed that Welterweight and sometimes Middleweight Warlley Alves was r…

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has made two cuts before UFC Seattle.

Today, UFC Roster Watch revealed that Welterweight and sometimes Middleweight Warlley Alves was released from his respective contracts, and/or the promotion decided not to extend it.

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Alves (14-8) blew through The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, winning all three of his fights to lock up a spot in the finale, where he strangled Marcio Alexandre Jr. to win the tournament. The highly touted Brazilian won his first three fights, which included a first-round submission over Colby Covington (watch highlights).

Unfortunately, that would be the best of his UFC run, as he would only win four out of 12 fights.

He exits the UFC with an 8-8 record and riding a four-fight losing streak.

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UFC Middleweight Dylan Budka (7-5) was also released. “The Mindless Hulk” competed last weekend at UFC Vegas 102 and got starched in under two minutes by Edman Shahbazyan (watch highlights).

Budka went winless (0-3) inside the Octagon, also losing to Andre Petroski and Cesar Almeida.

In a post on his personal Facebook, Budka mentioned he will be dropping to Welterweight.

As of today, I’m no longer in the UFC.

I dared to be great, and I failed.

Thats what comes with taking the chance.

Everyone prepares to make it to the top, but they dont prepare what to do when the top is took from them.

But I do know that I am thankful for my friends, family, and supporters.

We are in talks with other promotions already and I will be making the move to welterweight to start the next chapter of my career.

This isn’t over, and my story isn’t done.

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Video – Alex Pereira returns to training with Dillon Danis ahead of UFC 313 title grudge fight

Appearing to heed recent advice from Daniel Cormier, UFC 313 headliner, Alex Pereira has returned to training in Connecticut…

Appearing to heed recent advice from Daniel Cormier, UFC 313 headliner, Alex Pereira has returned to training in Connecticut this week following his trip to Australia earlier this month — with footage of the Brazilian sparring new GFL (Global Fight League) signing, Dillon Danis surfacing on social media.

Pereira, the current undisputed light heavyweight champion, returns to action in just weeks’ time at UFC 313, as he attempts to lodge his fourth successful defense of his throne in the last 11 months combined.

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And taking on the surging number one ranked contender, Magomed Ankalaev — Pereira’s regime was called into question this week by the Hall of Fame inductee, Cormier, who urged him to return from ‘Downunder’ and put the hours in the gym.

“He (Alex Pereira) was in Australia last week, shaking the hand of Drake as he went on stage for his concert,” Daniel Cormier said during an episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy. “What is Pereira still doing in Australia? He fights in two weeks!”

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“I got back from Australia and all last week, I’m up at three o’clock in the morning,” Cormier explained. “I don’t care that Pereira’s got weeks to get ready, he’s going to be ready and going to be prepared, but even those two to three extra days when he’s adjusting his clock to get back on schedule in Connecticut … he’s going to have to deal with all that travel and all that difference in time. And where’s Glover [Teixeira]? Is Glover just in Australia with him? Is it just him and Plinio [Cruz]?”

Alex Pereira spars with Dillon Danis in return from Australia visit

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And appearing to take the urging of Cormier on board, former two-weight champion, Pereira posted footage of himself training with former Bellator MMA contender and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Danis on social media this evening.

Earlier this month to boot, Pereira appeared to somewhat ramp up his preparation for UFC 313, sparring heavily with South Korean boxing star, Kim Hyeong Gyu during his trip to Australia.

Carlos Prates confirms imminent fighting return amid links to UFC 314 clash: ‘Just waiting for the boss’

Brazilian fan-favorite finisher, Carlos Prates has confirmed he is set for an imminent return to action as soon as…

Brazilian fan-favorite finisher, Carlos Prates has confirmed he is set for an imminent return to action as soon as April — amid heavy recent links to a showdown on the flagship UFC 314 card in Miami later this quarter.

Prates, another product of the thriving Fight Nerds team in his native country, has enjoyed an impressive run through welterweight competition during his brief Octagon tenure, most recently turning in his fifth straight victory via knockout to boot.

Carlos Prates teases massive fight with former champion in huge UFC London comeback

Headlining for the first time in the Octagon against the promotion’s most-winningest welterweight force; Neil Magny, Prates made light work of the stalwart challenger at UFC Vegas 100 last November, stopping the former with an opening round KO win at the Apex facility.

And initially teasing a UFC London return next month against Leon Edwards, Prates missed out on a title eliminator clash to Australian favorite, Jack Della Maddalena — who revealed recently he was all ears to a pairing with the LFA alum.

“They just couldn’t get the fight. The I’ve none of the the guys in front of me wanted to really fly out to Sydney,” Jack Della Maddalena told Ariel Helwani for Uncrowned.” We started me and not the UFC never came to us, but me and Tim started floating the idea. I didn’t mind the idea of finding Carlos Prates.

Carlos Prates confirms April return amid links to UFC 314 outing

And on social media this evening, Prates — who earned the number thirteen rank at welterweight with his knockout of Magny at the tail end of last year, confirmed he is in line for an April comeback — and is awaiting an announcement from UFC CEO, Dana White.

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“We’re back, April 2025! Just waiting for Dana White the boss to make the announcement,” Carlos Prates wrote in a caption on his official Instagram account this evening.

An alum of the Contender Series, Prates would debut in the Octagon-proper with an impressive knockout of veteran challenger, Trevin Giles, before taking out the quarter of Charles Radkte, Li Jingliang, and the above-mentioned, Magny in a headlining setting.