Category: Mixed Martial Arts
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Why Khabib Nurmagomedov VS Tony Ferguson is MMA’s greatest ever matchup
When the UFC was in its infancy, its goal was to find the deadliest and most effective martial art for use in a real-life combat situation. And Royce Gracie’s dominance, whilst introducing the western world to the wonders of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling, also introduced MMA’s classic rivalry – the contest between strikers…
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McGregor VS Cerrone – UFC 246 Preview
15 months since his loss to GOAT contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor returns this weekend to fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, in a fight that many fans see as somewhat underwhelming. Coming off of two straight loses, some see this fight as an easy way for McGregor to get back in the win column, an exercise…
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How Nate Diaz conquered Anthony “Showtime” Pettis
Three years after his painfully close decision loss to Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz’s grand return to the stage saw the UFC icon take on former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, the artist behind the iconic showtime kick. And he did not disappoint. In characteristic fashion, Diaz’s performance was as impressive as it was entertaining, earning him…
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The UFC Goes Down Under
Over a year since his hotly contested rematch against Yoel Romero, Robert Whittaker returns this weekend to cement himself as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, and defend his middleweight belt against the UFC’s newest star, Israel Adesanya, who looks to complete his meteoric rise from UFC newcomer to UFC champion. But…