about 2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan Jokingly Asks Nina Drama to Stay Away Ahead of Khamzat-Sean Fight Week

The #1 lightweight said fight week could get awkward with Nina backing Sean Strickland while he supports Khamzat Chimaev. Joking about the divide, Tsarukyan said they should act like strangers because if he sees her cheering for Strickland, he “could hit” her. The playful warning adds another layer to the buildup around Chimaev’s showdown with the controversial former champion.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Myktybek Orolbai Nears Khabib's UFC Record in Dominant Chris Curtis Win

Myktybek Orolbai (16-2) dominated Chris Curtis at UFC Vegas 114, winning 30-27 on all three scorecards and extending his streak to three straight. Orolbai later reacted to landing 19 takedowns, a total that trails only former undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 21 and Merab Dvalishvili’s 20 in UFC history. The performance cemented his wrestling as a serious divisional threat.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev Says He Can Beat ‘All American Boys’ Before Sean Strickland Fight

Chimaev (15-0) fired a warning before his next title bout, saying, “Inside the cage I can beat all American boys.” The unbeaten middleweight champion will defend the belt against American former champ Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event on May 9 in Newark. It will be Chimaev’s first defense since beating Dricus du Plessis for the UFC gold.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Khalil Rountree Reveals Khamzat Chimaev’s Always-Ready Training Setup

The light heavyweight contender said Chimaev separates himself from most fighters by keeping a group of training partners ready whenever he wants to work. He added that the middleweight champion also prefers training twice a day, making the camp unusually demanding. The setup, according to Rountree, reflects the nonstop discipline behind Chimaev’s rise and the intensity that defines his preparation.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Kevin Vallejos Jumps for Joy After $100,000 Bonus Win for His UFC Vegas KO

Kevin Vallejos (17-1) celebrated wildly after learning backstage that his crushing first-round knockout of Josh Emmett (19-7) at UFC Vegas 114 earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The 24-year-old Argentine stopped the veteran in the featherweight main event, adding another statement finish to his rise. UFC bonuses increased from $50,000 to $100,000 starting with UFC 324.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s Domestic Violence Case Dropped in Florida

Former UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik had domestic violence charges dropped in Broward County after prosecutors declined to move forward. The case stemmed from his January arrest on felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor battery allegations involving his wife. According to reports, prosecutors cited a lack of evidence for a conviction after she refused a sworn statement, closing the case.

By Afnan Chougle

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