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2 months ago | 
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UFC officially announced the highly anticipated lightweight clash between Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker at UFC 313. Fans eagerly anticipate a brutal five-round war between these two aggressive strikers, known for delivering thrilling performances. The Kiwi star, Hooker, has declared himself ready to face Gaethje, promising fireworks in this epic showdown. In the UFC, non-title fights are typically limited to three rounds, but Hooker vs. Gaethje is set for five.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Joe Rogan |Ameetosh Dash
Jiri Prochazka put on a stellar show at UFC 311 after he defeated Jamahal Hill via TKO. It was his first fight since a devastating loss against Alex Pereira last year at UFC 303. While many fans had doubts, the Czech fighter showed incredible striking to end the fight. It was a competitive fight in the first two rounds as both fighters were successful in hitting each other. However, in the third round, the ‘Samurai’ used his unorthodox footwork to outsmart Hill.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ringside Intel |Ameetosh Dash
Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the most popular MMA superstars in the world, found himself in the middle of an inflight drama. A few days ago, the former UFC lightweight champion was removed from a flight traveling to Los Angeles. The incident caught the attention of many in the MMA community including UFC CEO Dana White, who was left baffled. Nurmagomedov was sitting in the emergency exit row and was asked to change his seat despite his eagerness to help during an emergency.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ringside Intel |Ameetosh Dash
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continues to find himself at the center of controversies and legal troubles. Recently, the Irish fighter was ordered to pay $250,000 in a civil lawsuit settlement. However, it appears McGregor may face even greater financial consequences as he now deals with a new lawsuit. During the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, Conor McGregor attended the game at Kaseya Center.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ameetosh Dash
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title this Saturday against top challenger Arman Tsarukyan. This is going to be the second time the pair will fight each other inside the UFC octagon. Going into UFC 311, the Dagestani star plans to end this rivalry once and for all. Islam Makhachev doesn’t like to fight the same opponent twice. The fighter has repeatedly talked about his intentions to take on new challenges.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ringside Intel |Ameetosh Dash
Merab Dvalishvili will defend his UFC bantamweight title this Saturday at UFC 311. The Georgian fighter will go against Team Khabib’s Umar Nurmagomedov in a much anticipated five-round clash. Going into the fight, Dvalishvili is laser-focused and is not ready to get distracted by any tricks. Recent reports suggested that Umar Nurmagomedov had suffered an arm injury, sparking speculation among fans and experts. Many theorized that the champion might exploit this alleged weakness to gain an advantage.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ameetosh Dash
Robert Whittaker is one of the most respected and beloved fighters on the UFC roster. The Australian superstar is known for maintaining good relationships with most of his opponents. However, his rivalry with former champion Israel Adesanya was notably more intense. Despite sharing the octagon twice and trying to destroy each other, Izzy and Whittaker recently shocked everyone by collaborating. Whittaker also talked about their meeting in a recent interview.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ameetosh Dash
Alexander Volkanovski is regarded as one of the best featherweights in the history of UFC. The fighter has run through the division and defended his belt on multiple occasions. However, his reign unfortunately ended when he met Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. Now, Volk is ready to bounce back in the rematch. Latest reports have suggested that the UFC is looking forward to making a title rematch between Volkanovski and Topuria at UFC 314.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ringside Intel |Ameetosh Dash
Patricio Pitbull has been frequently making headlines for his public criticism towards PFL as a fighting promotion. The former Bellator lightweight champion is regarded as the most decorated fighter in the promotion’s history. However, with the PFL taking over Bellator, things have changed a lot. Most importantly, his contract remains unfulfilled. Patricio Pitbull has repeatedly expressed disappointment with how the PFL has treated him following its acquisition of Bellator in 2023.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
firstsportz.com | Ringside Intel |Ameetosh Dash
The long-standing rivalry between Nate Diaz and Team Khabib has been a hot topic in the MMA world for years. It’s no secret that the Stockton native has little love for Khabib Nurmagomedov or his successor, Islam Makhachev. Recently, this feud has escalated, keeping fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter. Nate Diaz recently clashed with Islam Makhachev, leading to a chaotic altercation involving bottle-throwing that grabbed headlines.
