Francis Ngannou Shares What Turned Dana White Against Him

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has assessed the moment his relationship with Dana White became fractured. While the MMA leader opened its fight schedule for 2023 this past weekend in Las Vegas, the main talking point following Saturday…

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has assessed the moment his relationship with Dana White became fractured. While the MMA leader opened its fight schedule for 2023 this past weekend in Las Vegas, the main talking point following Saturday’s event didn’t surround the action in the cage. At the post-fight press conference, White made a…

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Jon Jones Guarantees Minimum Fight Count Before Retirement

Jon Jones’ heavyweight title challenge at UFC 285 won’t be his last fight in the Octagon, despite speculation he might retire. Jones will face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 on March 4th. He returns following a three…

Jon Jones’ heavyweight title challenge at UFC 285 won’t be his last fight in the Octagon, despite speculation he might retire. Jones will face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 on March 4th. He returns following a three-year hiatus to make his long-awaited heavyweight debut. The Jones/Gane fight came to fruition…

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Report: Amanda Nunes’ Next Title Defense Hits Roadblock

After previous reports that Amanda Nunes would be defending her title against Irene Aldana, it now appears that those negotiations have broken down for the time being. Per a report from Combate’s Raphael Marinho, the promotion was looking to have…

After previous reports that Amanda Nunes would be defending her title against Irene Aldana, it now appears that those negotiations have broken down for the time being. Per a report from Combate’s Raphael Marinho, the promotion was looking to have Nunes put the 135-pound title on the line against rising contender Irene Aldana in Las…

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Report – Amanda Nunes targeted to defend championship against Irene Aldana at UFC 285 in March

Amanda Nunes Irene Aldana UFC UFC 285An undisputed bantamweight championship fight between two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes, and the current #5 ranked division contender, Irene Aldana is currently in the works to feature at UFC 285 on March 4. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nunes, the current undisputed UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion, will attempt to land the first […]

Amanda Nunes Irene Aldana UFC UFC 285

An undisputed bantamweight championship fight between two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes, and the current #5 ranked division contender, Irene Aldana is currently in the works to feature at UFC 285 on March 4. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nunes, the current undisputed UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion, will attempt to land the first successful defense of her second bantamweight title reign in a proposed fight with Aldana in two months’ time.

The Brazilian headlined UFC 277 back in July of last year against two-time opponent, Julianna Peña – regaining her bantamweight title in a dominant unanimous decision victory in ‘Sin City’.

UFC working on BW title fight between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana

14-6 as a professional, Sinaloa native, Aldana most recently featured at UFC 279 back in September of last year against The Ultimate Fighter 28 victor, Macy Chiasson, scoring an innovative upkick knockout victory courtesy of a body strike. The promotion’s plan to book a bantamweight title fight between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana was first reported by Brazilian outlet, Combate

22-5 as a professional, Nunes suffered her first professional loss in a whopping seven-year period back in December 2019 against the aforenoted, Peña – dropping her bantamweight title.

Seeing an undefeated streak of 12 straight fights halted by the Washington native, Amanda Nunes suffered a second round rear-naked choke loss in the co-main event of UFC 269 that year, before reclaiming the throne last July in a dominant rematch win.

Across a gold-laden professional career, Nunes has notched Octagon wins over the likes of Valentina Shevchenko, Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, Germaine de Randamie, and the above-mentioned, Julianna Peña.

Lobo Gym staple, Aldana will make her first appearance in a title dight during her tenure under the UFC banner in the planned March 4. matchup against Nunes – having compiled an impressive 7-4 promotional record.

Amongst her career wins, Aldana, 34, has beaten the likes of Bethe Correia, Ketlen Vieira, Yana Kunitskaya, and the above noted, Chiasson. 

UFC 285 takes place on March 4. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada – with a vacant heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and former interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane set to take headlining honors.

Report | Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili set for March 11th UFC Fight Night

Petr YanFormer UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan will take on the No.3 ranked Merab Dvalishvili at a UFC Fight Night event in March. Petr Yan had a tumultuous 2022, to say the least. Having lost his belt via disqualification to Aljamain Sterling the year prior, Yan had managed to bounce back and claim the interim strap […]

Petr Yan

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan will take on the No.3 ranked Merab Dvalishvili at a UFC Fight Night event in March.

Petr Yan had a tumultuous 2022, to say the least. Having lost his belt via disqualification to Aljamain Sterling the year prior, Yan had managed to bounce back and claim the interim strap in a highly entertaining and impressive five-round war with Cory Sandhagen.

This left ‘No Mercy’ poised to pick up right where he had left off, being booked in a rematch with Sterling for the title in April of 2022. The Russian striker entered the fight as a massive favorite, with many writing off Sterling’s chance of victory. However, the ‘Funk Master’ defied expectations, and was able to claim a split decision win over Yan.

In October, Yan returned to the octagon, taking on rising superstar, Sean O’Malley. Once again, Yan was a big favorite, and once again, he came up short, despite giving an excellent account of himself. Now, nearly two years removed from his time as champion, Petr Yan is taking on yet another killer in the bantamweight division.

At UFC Vegas 71, Merab Dvalishvili will take on the former champ (per Las Vegas Review-Journal), looking to cement himself as a top contender at 135lbs. Dvalishvili is riding a six-fight winning streak, having picked up wins over a number of impressive opponents, including Marlon Moraes, Cody Stamann, Casey Kenney, and most recently, Jose Aldo Jr.

The fight promises a classic striker vs. wrestler matchup. It also represents a lifeline for Petr Yan, who has previously hinted at an exit from the UFC, whilst simultaneously representing the stairway to title contention for Merab Dvalishvili.

Admittedly, Dvalishvili’s path is a little more complicated than it may initially seem. The Georgian wrestler is close friends and teammates with the current champ, Aljamain Sterling, with both men repeatedly stating that they never would each other. Whether Merab moves down to 125lbs, or Aljo moves up to featherweight remains to be seen.

Who do you predict will come out on top? Petr Yan or Merab Dvalishvili?

Jon Jones Speaks On Francis Ngannou’s UFC Release

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has weighed in on Francis Ngannou’s stunning release from the UFC. Ngannou and the UFC parted ways in recent days after a long-stemming contract dispute. The now-former heavyweight champion Ngannou …

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has weighed in on Francis Ngannou’s stunning release from the UFC. Ngannou and the UFC parted ways in recent days after a long-stemming contract dispute. The now-former heavyweight champion Ngannou is now free to explore other combat sports ventures, including a possible move to boxing. Ngannou had been…

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