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Whittaker moves to the back of the line in title contention againRobert Whittaker was given the chance to be the number one contender for the middleweight title but he declined due to Israel Adesanya wanting to fight in June 2021. It should be said that Rob just fought in April which means that he has limited time to prepare for a fight in June.

How Masvidal reacts to his loss to UsmanJorge Masvidal could not hold back his emotions after being knocked out by Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 261. The UFC star has been very vocal about the loss and claims that it is all part of the game. Now, he hopes to bounce back better from his huge loss to Usman.

Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili should have a big rematchRose ‘Thug’ Namajunas managed to pull off the upset KO win to take the UFC strawweight title from Zhang Weili. It deserves a rematch as Zhang wants to prove that it was a fluke win for the current champ. It was a head-kick KO but Zhang protested the call as she felt she was still okay.

The basics of MMA betting and how to see resultsMixed martial arts has become a mainstream sport over the past two decades. This has led to exponential growth with its athletes and the betting scene. Here is a UFC betting guide that you can rely on for your bets and some of the basics that you should remember.

Kevin Holland does not want to adjust his fight styleKevin Holland suffered two straight five-round losses against Marvin Vettori and Derek Brunson. He was taken down 17 times across both fights which exposed his weakness against defending against wrestlers. However, he is not fundamentally changing his fight style.

Why should the McGregor belt be applied in MMA?There is no denying that UFC star Conor McGregor is one of the best fighters in the sport. Many people believe that he is the greatest of all time, and that means that there should be an award named after him. There is an idea in the promotion to create a belt named after the Irish star.

Conor McGregor is ready for his third fight against Dustin PoirierAs they split the first two fights, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are set for a third and final fight at UFC 264 on the 10th of July 2021. Conor said that he is ready for any strategy that Dustin wants to employ during the third fight.

Julian Marquez is out to prove his value in his own wayJulian Marquez is set to fight on national TV against Sam Alvey at UFC Fight Night. He is known as a big personality but he is out to prove that he is also a solid fighter. This middleweight fight will be a great one to watch given that both fighters are solid in their own right.

Woodley talks about his lossMMA star Tyron Woodley has finally reached the end of his contract bout after losing to Vicente Luque in UFC 260. It seems that his future is now uncertain as there are no reports of his opinion in fighting other MMA stars in the coming months, meaning he is likely to retire as well.

The Francis Ngannou era is here after win over Stipe MiocicIn one of the most hyped heavyweight fights of all time, Francis Ngannou got his revenge as he won the title by beating rival Stipe Miocic by knockout. The first fight between the two men ended in a decision win for Miocic but Ngannou wanted to prove that he can win with a KO.

Nunes wants the featherweight division to stay openMMA star Amanda Nunes wants to keep her hold on the featherweight title and will not allow it to be removed. The star says the division will stay as one of the best in MMA as long as she continues to fight and keep a hold of the title in the coming years as a lead star as well.

Chris Weidman gives an update after his freak leg injuryIn one of the most gruesome injuries in UFC history, Chris Weidman broke his lower right leg with the first kick thrown in his fight against Uriah Hall. He gave an update about his recovery and he believes he will come back stronger than ever before.

Chimaev ready to come back strongerKhamzat Chimaev is keen to make a comeback in MMA after missing out on some key months due to COVID-19. The star has missed a lot of matches this year and had to spend the past few months trying to recover as he hopes to come back with a much stronger pace.

Shields set for MMA debut on June 10Claressa Shields is now set to make her MMA debut this June 10 with the Professional Fighters League. This is a huge move for the former boxing star as she hopes to show what she can do at the highest level of her game. Shields’ big break in MMA is finally set to come in the PFL.

Gaethje waits for his next UFC fightWhile the upper ranks of the UFC lightweight division sort itself out, star Justin Gaethje is keen on waiting for the right match. Gaethje has sat firmly in his place in the promotion and proved that he can take on anyone, but it seems that he is eyeing a great match to have this time.

Dern ready for a title shot in 2021Mackenzie Dern is certain that she can come up with a title win this time. The strawweight star believes that she has what it takes to win and could earn that gold by the end of the year. Dern has never been this confident and is keen to mark her success with a possible title run.

Flick steps down from competitive playUFC flyweight star Jimmy Flick made a huge call to step down from his game and has decided to finally retire. He claims that he is not enjoying his time in the sport, which means a lot for his future as he ends his career after making only one show in the Octagon.

White praises Usman’s gritUFC president Dana White claimed that Kamaru Usman has many great attributes, and one of those qualities is his physical toughness. Usman defeated Gilbert Burns via TKO to retain his title which means a lot to the welterweight champion and his future in MMA.

Jones considers Nunes as the close second in GOAT debateJon Jones is considered by many to be the greatest fighter in MMA history. However, Jones himself sees Amanda Nunes as a contender in the debate. The women’s champion has been dominant for a better part of a decade and it is not surprising that Jones sees her in high regard.

Poirier knew his leg kick game plan was perfect for the matchEven if Dustin Poirier won his match against Conor McGregor in a knockout, he believes that his leg kicks were the main reasons behind the win. Before the finish, Conor’s legs were already hurt which made him weaker in the second round.