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With Wife’s Cancer Scare, Misha Cirkunov Battling A Bigger Fight Ahead Of UFC 235

Misha Cirkunov didn’t think this could happen so close to home. That was until his wife, Brittany Churchill received horrible news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. A professional model and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, Cirkunov could…

Misha Cirkunov didn’t think this could happen so close to home. That was until his wife, Brittany Churchill received horrible news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. A professional model and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, Cirkunov couldn’t fathom the idea of his wife being impacted. “It’s crazy. It just shows these days […]

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Jon Jones Feels His Ground Game Is Best It’s Ever Been Ahead Of UFC 235

Jon Jones believes his ground game has gotten even stronger ahead of UFC 235. Jones is scheduled to defend his UFC light heavyweight gold against Anthony Smith on March 2. The action will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones…

Jon Jones believes his ground game has gotten even stronger ahead of UFC 235. Jones is scheduled to defend his UFC light heavyweight gold against Anthony Smith on March 2. The action will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones vs. Smith will serve as UFC 235’s headliner. It’ll be “Bones’” […]

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Johnny Walker Gets Wish: Faces Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235

It didn’t take long for Johnny Walker to get his wish. After Ovince Saint Preux’s injury forced him off of the UFC 235 card for March 2nd, Johnny Walker volunteered to make the swift turnaround to face Misha Cirkunov at the event. And according to an M…

It didn’t take long for Johnny Walker to get his wish. After Ovince Saint Preux’s injury forced him off of the UFC 235 card for March 2nd, Johnny Walker volunteered to make the swift turnaround to face Misha Cirkunov at the event. And according to an MMA Fighting report, Johnny Walker will get exactly what […]

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Volkan Oezdemir Thinks Jon Jones Needs To Finish Anthony Smith At UFC 235

Volkan Oezdemir thinks Jon Jones will need to finish Anthony Smith quickly when they fight at UFC 235. “No Time” is a former 205-pound title challenger who has shared the Octagon with “Lionheart”. Smith earned his title opportunity by submitting Oezdemir in October. Speaking to John Hyon Ko of The Body Lock, the Swiss knockout artist […]

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Volkan Oezdemir thinks Jon Jones will need to finish Anthony Smith quickly when they fight at UFC 235.

“No Time” is a former 205-pound title challenger who has shared the Octagon with “Lionheart”. Smith earned his title opportunity by submitting Oezdemir in October. Speaking to John Hyon Ko of The Body Lock, the Swiss knockout artist explained why he thinks “Bones” needs to pick up a quick finish over Smith in Las Vegas:

“I think I’m still going to have to go with Jones but Anthony Smith is a surprising fighter. He’s durable and I think that’s one of his weapons — a way he’s going to upset everybody with Jon Jones.

“He’s still there, he has tons of experience, a lot of long fights, and a lot of success and knockouts in the later rounds. Somebody you need to finish really quick and that’s something Jon Jones will have to do.”

After three-straight wins, Smith will get his shot at becoming the first man to defeat Jones in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Their light heavyweight title bout will headline UFC 235 on March 2, 2019 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Also, in the co-main event, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will be defending his title. “The Chosen One” faces title challenger Kamaru Usman. UFC 235 has the potential to be the biggest card of 2019 when it’s all said and done.

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With ‘OSP’ Out, Johnny Walker Wants Misha Cirkunov At UFC 235

UFC 235 is shaping up to be one of the biggest cards of the year. However, one light heavyweight contest just lost one of its competitors. Former interim 205-pound title challenger Ovince Saint Preux has been forced out of his scheduled fight with Misha Cirkunov due to an injury. As a result, rising light heavyweight […]

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UFC 235 is shaping up to be one of the biggest cards of the year.

However, one light heavyweight contest just lost one of its competitors. Former interim 205-pound title challenger Ovince Saint Preux has been forced out of his scheduled fight with Misha Cirkunov due to an injury. As a result, rising light heavyweight prospect Johnny Walker wants to pounce on the opportunity.

Walker comes off a big 15-second knockout win over Justin Ledet at UFC on ESPN+ 2 from Brazil. After having a fight with Jimi Manuwa at UFC London denied, Walker now looks to face Cirkunov in Vegas. He posted the following on Instagram:

“Hey @mishac911 , I heard you need a new opponent for UFC 235? I might know someone… @ufc@danawhite I am waiting for the call”

The card already features two high-profile title bouts. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his strap against Anthony Smith in the main event. It will be “Bones’” first title defense since 2015. In the co-main event, Tyron Woodley will defend his welterweight title yet again. He’ll face Kamaru Usman, who has been making huge strides at 170 pounds.

UFC 235 goes down live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 2, 2019.

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Kamaru Usman Says Colby Covington Waited Too Long For UFC Title Bout

Kamaru Usman believes Colby Covington should’ve been active instead of waiting around for a title unification bout. Usman will be receiving the next shot at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight gold. “The Nigerian Nightmare&#82…

Kamaru Usman believes Colby Covington should’ve been active instead of waiting around for a title unification bout. Usman will be receiving the next shot at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight gold. “The Nigerian Nightmare” will meet UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the co-main event of UFC 235 on March 2. Covington had at one […]

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