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Billy Elekana vs. Lucas Fernando prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 124

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UFC Vegas 124: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker continues on the main card with a light heavyweight fight between Billy Elekana and Lucas Fernando. Check out our UFC Vegas 124 odds series for our Elekana-Fernando prediction and pick. Billy Elekana (10-2) steps into the Octagon riding a three-fight winning streak after submitting Junior Tafa in the second […] The post Billy Elekana vs. Lucas Fernando prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 124 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Robert Whittaker Reacts to UFC Sydney Fight Announcement

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Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker reacted to his UFC Sydney fight announcement for his next bout inside the Octagon. On Sunday, the UFC officially announced that Whittaker will fight Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight bout that co-headlines UFC Sydney on February 6 at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. The main event of the […] The post Robert Whittaker Reacts to UFC Sydney Fight Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Azamat Murzakanov vs. Dominick Reyes prediction, odds, pick for UFC 333

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UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev continues on the prelims with a fight between Azamat Murzakanov and Dominick Reyes in the light heavyweight division. Check out our UFC 333 odds series for our Murzakanov-Reyes prediction and pick. Azamat Murzakanov (16-1) suffered the first loss of his career when Paulo Costa stopped him via third-round head-kick TKO […] The post Azamat Murzakanov vs. Dominick Reyes prediction, odds, pick for UFC 333 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev prediction, odds, pick for UFC 333

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UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev continues on the prelims with a fight between Nikita Krylov and Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev in the light heavyweight division. Check out our UFC 333 odds series for our Krylov-Yakhyaev prediction and pick. Nikita Krylov (31-12) was stopped in the third round by Robert Whittaker at UFC 329 on July 11, suffering […] The post Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev prediction, odds, pick for UFC 333 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter Moves up to Heavyweight

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Former UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic has made the move up to heavyweight for his upcoming bout at UFC Belgrade.The UFC officially announced on Monday that Rakic, the No. 12- ranked light heavyweight, will take on Marcin Tybura, the No. 12-ranked heavyweight, in what is his official debut in the UFC’s heaviest weight division.The […] The post Former UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter Moves up to Heavyweight appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Light Heavyweight Champion Headlines UFC Abu Dhabi

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A light heavyweight bout between former champion Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree Jr. will headline the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi event.Vestnik MMA posted the news on social media that Ankalaev vs. Rountree will take place at UFC Abu Dhabi, which is set for Etihad Arena at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Ankalaev vs. Rountree […] The post Former Light Heavyweight Champion Headlines UFC Abu Dhabi appeared first on HEAVY.

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Who Is Alonzo Menifield? Meet the Former College Football Player Who Turned Into UFC’s Most Dangerous Knockout Artists

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Before becoming a feared UFC knockout artist, Alonzo Menifield chased a football career at Texas A&M University–Commerce. Here’s a closer look at his MMA rise and upcoming clash with Zhang Mingyang.

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Khamzat Chimaev Sends Message to Sean Strickland Following UFC 328

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Khamzat Chimaev sent a message to new UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland after he lost his belt to him in the main event of UFC 328. Chimaev lost his belt to Strickland after he was defeated via split decision at UFC 328, which took place on Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The […] The post Khamzat Chimaev Sends Message to Sean Strickland Following UFC 328 appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Magomed Ankalaev beats Khamzat Chimaev any day of the week’

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During the media day leading up to the UFC 328 event in Newark, New Jersey, Sean Strickland gave his opinion on moving up to light-heavyweight. The former champion said he should move up to light-heavyweight because it is an easier division.According to Strickland, there is a massive skill gap between the middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions. […] The post ‘Magomed Ankalaev beats Khamzat Chimaev any day of the week’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jan Blachowicz Reveals Return Date to UFC After Undergoing Knee Surgery

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz revealed his ideal return date to the Octagon after recently undergoing knee surgery. Blachowicz was set to fight fellow light heavyweight contender in a rematch at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. However, he injured his knee while training and was forced to withdraw from […] The post Jan Blachowicz Reveals Return Date to UFC After Undergoing Knee Surgery appeared first on HEAVY.

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