UFC 280 HIGHLIGHTS, results: Makhachev beats Oliveira to clinch lightweight title; Aljamain Sterling retains bantamweight belt
2 years, 2 months ago

UFC 280 HIGHLIGHTS, results: Makhachev beats Oliveira to clinch lightweight title; Aljamain Sterling retains bantamweight belt

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of the UFC fight night 280. First round comes to an end with that Round 2: Oliveira lands a good kick to Makhachev’s face to start things off. Charles Oliveira by submission, time - 3.17, round - 2 Charles Oliveira - Key stats On a 11 match winning streak Most submissions in UFC history - 16 Most finishes in UFC history - 19 Holds wins over Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Michael Chandler Islam Makhachev - Key stats 10 fight win streak Eight first round finishes Holds wins over Bobby Green, Dan Hooker, and Drew Dober Men’s bantamweight title battle This fixture will see Aljamain Sterling defend his bantamweight crown against T.J. Dillashaw. Lina Länsberg - Decision, Round: 3, 4:26 PREVIEW A pair of title matches top today’s loaded UFC 280 card. Full schedule Lightweight bout : Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhchev Bantamweight bout : Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw Bantamweight bout: Petr Yan vs Sean O’Malley Lightweight bout: Beneil Dariush vs Mateusz Gamrot Women’s flyweight bout: Katlyn Chookagian vs Manon Fiorot When and where to watch UFC 280?

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UFC 311 main cards announced: Makhachev, Dvalishvili to defend lightweight, bantamweight titles
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UFC 311 main cards announced: Makhachev, Dvalishvili to defend lightweight, bantamweight titles

The Hindu  

The first numbered event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship of 2025 will feature two title bouts, scheduled to take place on 18 January in Los Angeles. Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title for the fifth time when he faces Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia in the main event. Read our other UFC stories - HERE Makhachev, on the other hand, …

UFC 310: Aljamain Sterling feels “strange” to not feature in main card
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UFC 310: Aljamain Sterling feels “strange” to not feature in main card

The Hindu  

Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling will be back inside the octagon after a seven-month interval, raring to make it two wins in a row when he faces Movsar Evloev of Russia at UFC 310 in Las Vegas on Sunday. Sterling, who defended his featherweight title thrice on the bounce, suffered a major setback when he challenged Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight …

UFC 307 LIVE: Alex Pereira knocks out Khalil Rountree in brutal main event
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC 307 LIVE: Alex Pereira knocks out Khalil Rountree in brutal main event

The Independent  

✕ Close UFC's Robert Whittaker: 'I believe I'm the most dangerous middleweight ever' In the main event of UFC 307 on Saturday, Alex Pereira brutally knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr to continue his hot streak in the Octagon. Rountree provided the biggest challenge yet faced by Pereira as light heavyweight champion - but as the bout entered the championship rounds, …

Alex Pereira brutally beats Khalil Rountree Jr to retain light-heavyweight crown at UFC 307
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Pereira brutally beats Khalil Rountree Jr to retain light-heavyweight crown at UFC 307

The Independent  

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Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley to claim bantamweight crown at UFC 306
3 months, 1 week ago

Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley to claim bantamweight crown at UFC 306

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UFC: Major twist in Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler saga as Islam Makhachev fight is offered
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC: Major twist in Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler saga as Islam Makhachev fight is offered

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Alex Pereira crushes Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 as remarkable run continues
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Pereira crushes Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 as remarkable run continues

The Independent  

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UFC 303 LIVE: Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka fight updates and results after Dan Ige steps in on four hours’ notice
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC 303 LIVE: Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka fight updates and results after Dan Ige steps in on four hours’ notice

The Independent  

✕ Close UFC's Robert Whittaker: 'I believe I'm the most dangerous middleweight ever' Alex Pereira’s remarkable MMA run continued on Saturday, as the Brazilian knocked out Jiri Prochazka for the second time in seven months, retaining the UFC light-heavyweight title. Pereira, a kickboxing great, became a two-weight UFC champion within two years of joining the promotion, stopping Prochazka in November …

Arman Tsarukyan suspended for nine months after striking fan during UFC 300 walkout
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Arman Tsarukyan suspended for nine months after striking fan during UFC 300 walkout

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Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury
6 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor, long the face of the UFC, is injured and out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las Vegas that he was scheduled to headline. Organization President Dana White announced the change Thursday night on X, saying light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will face top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka in UFC 303. McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael …

UFC 302 LIVE: Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev fight updates and results as champion retains in final round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC 302 LIVE: Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev fight updates and results as champion retains in final round

The Independent  

✕ Close Conor McGregor announces UFC return Dustin Poirier was denied a fairytale ending to his story in the Octagon on Saturday, as Islam Makhachev submitted the fan favourite to retain the lightweight title at UFC 302. Poirier, 35, was fighting for the title for the third time, having previously suffered submission losses to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019 and Charles …

Makhachev beats Poirier by submission at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Makhachev beats Poirier by submission at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — Islam Makhachev had a desperate opponent in front of him and much of a sold-out crowd against him. Makhachev defended his lightweight title and extended his winning streak to 14 fights, the third longest in UFC history, by getting a submission victory over Dustin Poirier in the fifth round on Saturday night at UFC 302. Overcoming one …

Islam Makhachev successfully defends lightweight title at UFC 302
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Islam Makhachev successfully defends lightweight title at UFC 302

Al Jazeera  

The Russian defeated veteran Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round submission to defend his UFC lightweight belt in the USA. Islam Makhachev held on to his lightweight belt, getting Dustin Poirier to tap out in the fifth round of their main event bout at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey. Entering the fifth round on Saturday night, the Russian was sporting …

UFC 302: Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction
7 months ago

UFC 302: Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction

The Independent  

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UFC 300: Max Holloway faceplants Justin Gaethje with all-time great KO in final second of fight
8 months ago

UFC 300: Max Holloway faceplants Justin Gaethje with all-time great KO in final second of fight

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Islam Makhachev defends title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302; Conor McGregor returns for UFC 303
8 months, 1 week ago

Islam Makhachev defends title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302; Conor McGregor returns for UFC 303

The Hindu  

The UFC 300 came to a close with Alex Pereira successfully defending his light heavyweight belt with a first-round knockout win over Jamahal Hill on Sunday. Just after the proceedings of the main event, UFC CEO Dana White announced two mouth-watering main event fights: UFC 302 and 303. Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title for the third time against …

UFC 300: Alex Pereira retains light heavyweight title, beats Jamahal Hill
8 months, 1 week ago

UFC 300: Alex Pereira retains light heavyweight title, beats Jamahal Hill

The Hindu  

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira knocked out top-ranked challenger Jamahal Hill during the first round in UFC 300 on Saturday night. In perhaps the night’s most anticipated fight, Max Holloway delivered a devastating right to knock out Justin Gaethje with 1 second left in the five-round BMF title fight. Holloway, who also used a spinning kick at the end of …

Holloway’s last-second KO of Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300
8 months, 1 week ago

Holloway’s last-second KO of Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Alex Pereira left no doubt he was the true light heavyweight champion in the main event, knocking out Jamahal Hill 3:14 of the first round Saturday night. But the lasting image of UFC 300, one that likely will resonate for years to come, was Max Holloway’s last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje for the ceremonial BMF title belt. …

UFC 300: Breaking down Pereira vs Hill, Gaethje vs Holloway and every fight
8 months, 1 week ago

UFC 300: Breaking down Pereira vs Hill, Gaethje vs Holloway and every fight

The Independent  

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‘Illuminated by God’, Charles Oliveira aims to rise again at UFC 300
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Illuminated by God’, Charles Oliveira aims to rise again at UFC 300

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UFC Saudi Arabia cards announced: Whittaker vs Chimaev to headline event
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC Saudi Arabia cards announced: Whittaker vs Chimaev to headline event

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s long-awaited opportunity to host the Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally become a reality as former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will take on Khamzat Chimaev on June 22, the promotion’s CEO Dana White announced on Thursday. Whittaker is coming off a bounce-back win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298, while Chimaev’s last outing saw him outduel former welterweight king …

Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill light heavyweight title fight announced as main event at UFC 300
10 months ago

Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill light heavyweight title fight announced as main event at UFC 300

The Hindu  

Alex Pereira will defend his UFC light heavyweight title against former champ Jamahal Hill as the main event of UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas. The #UFC300 main event will be Pereira vs Hill April 13th from Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/YrfTxLWsZ2 — danawhite February 18, 2024 The fight marks the return of the 32-year-old Hill, who ruptured an Achilles …

UFC 298 preview: After 2 losses, champ Alexander Volkanovski fights to stay on top against Ilia Topuria
10 months, 1 week ago

UFC 298 preview: After 2 losses, champ Alexander Volkanovski fights to stay on top against Ilia Topuria

The Hindu  

Alexander Volkanovski wore a flat cap and old-man glasses to his news conference for UFC 298 this week, poking fun at the persistent notion that the 35-year-old kingpin of the featherweight division is headed into his golden years. UFC 298 fight card: UFC Featherweight Title fight: Alex Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria Middleweight : Robert Whittaker vs Paulo Costa Welterweight: Geoff …

UFC 298: Brazil’s Paulo Costa promises to unveil ‘new self’ in battle against Whittaker
10 months, 1 week ago

UFC 298: Brazil’s Paulo Costa promises to unveil ‘new self’ in battle against Whittaker

The Hindu  

Paulo Costa of Brazil will be back in action after a year-long hiatus at the UFC 298 in California on Sunday. “The Eraser” will take on multi-weight champion Robert Whittaker at the Honda Center in a middleweight match-up as he searches for a change in momentum after managing just one win in his last three fights. But Costa says combat …

Charles Oliveira coach explains reason for risky Arman Tsarukyan fight at UFC 300
11 months, 1 week ago

Charles Oliveira coach explains reason for risky Arman Tsarukyan fight at UFC 300

The Independent  

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UFC 295 LIVE results: Aspinall knocks out Pavlovich before Pereira stops Prochazka
1 year, 1 month ago

UFC 295 LIVE results: Aspinall knocks out Pavlovich before Pereira stops Prochazka

The Independent  

✕ Close UFC champion Alex Volkanovski opens up on mental health after loss Tom Aspinall claimed the interim UFC heavyweight title on Saturday night, knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the first round in New York City. The main event of UFC 295 was due to see Jon Jones defend the heavyweight title against divisional great Stipe Miocic, but that bout …

UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka reacts to controversial stoppage in loss to Alex Pereira
1 year, 1 month ago

UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka reacts to controversial stoppage in loss to Alex Pereira

The Independent  

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UFC 295: Alex Pereira crowned light heavyweight champ, Tom Aspinall wins interim heavyweight title
1 year, 1 month ago

UFC 295: Alex Pereira crowned light heavyweight champ, Tom Aspinall wins interim heavyweight title

The Hindu  

Alex Pereira used a series of elbows to Jirí Procházka’s head to win the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship and Tom Aspinall became the first British heavyweight to win gold in the UFC 295 title fights on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Andrade became the first woman in UFC history to earn four knockdowns in a single fight and …

Tom Aspinall wins interim heavyweight title, Alex Pereira crowned light heavyweight champ at UFC 295
1 year, 1 month ago

Tom Aspinall wins interim heavyweight title, Alex Pereira crowned light heavyweight champ at UFC 295

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tom Aspinall sat in the locker room in the hours before a UFC title fight that came together in a matter of weeks and really only had one thought: “What am I doing,” Aspinall asked himself. Alex Pereira used a series of elbows to Jirí Procházka’s head to win the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship and Aspinall …

Tom Aspinall wins UFC interim heavyweight title with 69-second knockout
1 year, 1 month ago

Tom Aspinall wins UFC interim heavyweight title with 69-second knockout

Al Jazeera  

Meanwhile, Alex Pereira was crowned light heavyweight champion at UFC 295 after he stopped Jiri Prochazka. Tom Aspinall beat Sergei Pavlovich to become the first British heavyweight to win a UFC title, while Alex Pereira used a series of elbows to Jiri Prochazka’s head to win the vacant light heavyweight championship in the UFC 295 title fights at Madison Square …

UFC 295: LIVE streaming info, weigh-in results and all you need to know about Prochazka vs Pereira light heavyweight title bout
1 year, 1 month ago

UFC 295: LIVE streaming info, weigh-in results and all you need to know about Prochazka vs Pereira light heavyweight title bout

The Hindu  

PREVIEW The Madison Square Garden Arena in New York is set to write another chapter in its rich history of hosting massive combat sports events. On Sunday, two title fights top a stacked UFC 295 for the UFC light heavyweight title, Jiri Prochazka, former light heavyweight champion will take on former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira; and for the interim …

UFC 295 Gets Double Title Billing as Prochazka and Pereira Eye Light Heavyweight Belt, Pavlovich and Aspinall Vie for Heavyweight Strap
1 year, 1 month ago

UFC 295 Gets Double Title Billing as Prochazka and Pereira Eye Light Heavyweight Belt, Pavlovich and Aspinall Vie for Heavyweight Strap

News 18  

The Madison Square Garden Arena in New York is set to write another chapter in its rich history of hosting massive combat sports events. Two title fights top a stacked UFC 295 for the UFC light heavyweight title, Jiri Prochazka, the former light heavyweight champion will take on former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira; and for the interim UFC heavyweight …

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results

The Independent  

✕ Close Jake Paul mocks KSI after loss to Tommy Fury Islam Makhachev stunned Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout on Saturday, retaining the lightweight title in their rematch at UFC 294. In February, Makhachev outpointed Volkanovski – who holds the featherweight belt – in the latter’s native Australia, in a competitive clash that left many fans desiring a rematch. …

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round

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Makhachev stops Volkanovski in first round to retain UFC lightweight crown
1 year, 2 months ago

Makhachev stops Volkanovski in first round to retain UFC lightweight crown

Al Jazeera  

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has retained his title with a first-round stoppage of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294, an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Featherweight champion Volkanovski of Australia, taking the fight on just 11 days’ notice, moved up to the 155-pound limit to be a replacement for former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, who suffered …

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt

The Hindu  

Russia’s Islam Makhachev scored a stunning first-round knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at Saturday’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi, handing the Australian his first KO loss in over a decade. Reigning featherweight champ Volkanovski stepped up a division to fight Makhachev for the lightweight title in February and lost by decision, and when Makhachev’s …

UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats

The Hindu  

The UFC 294 main event features a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC lightweight title with Islam Makhachev defending his title against Alexander Volkanovski for a second consecutive fight. FOLLOW | UFC 294 Makhachev vs Volkanovski LIVE Key stats: Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski Age 31 35 Height/weight 178cm/70.3kg 168cm/70.08 Reach 179.1cm 181.6cm Record 24-1-0 26-2-0 Recent form W-W-W-W-W W-L-W-W-W The …

UFC 294: Charles Oliveira replaced by Alexander Volkanovski in Islam Makhachev fight
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294: Charles Oliveira replaced by Alexander Volkanovski in Islam Makhachev fight

The Independent  

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Can Oliveira reclaim his throne for UFC 294? UFC lightweight rematch in Abu Dhabi hints at redemption
1 year, 2 months ago

Can Oliveira reclaim his throne for UFC 294? UFC lightweight rematch in Abu Dhabi hints at redemption

Hindustan Times  

The UFC is making its return to Abu Dhabi for an eagerly anticipated rematch in the lightweight division on October 21. Rising from the Ashes: Oliveira's Quest for Redemption in UFC Lightweight Showdown In their last encounter, Islam emerged victorious with a second-round submission to claim the title. Post the duo's fight, after Islam claimed the undisputed UFC lightweight champion …

UFC 292, Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O'Malley: Full match card, live streaming details and timing in India and in the US
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 292, Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O'Malley: Full match card, live streaming details and timing in India and in the US

Hindustan Times  

Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will defend his title against Sean O'Malley in the main event of UFC 292 on Saturday, August 19. The co-main event will see Weili Zhang defend her crown against Amanda Lemos in the women's strawweight category. Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will defend his title against Sean O'Malley in the main event of UFC 292 on Saturday, …

UFC 292: Pedro Munhoz confident ahead of fight against Marlon Vera
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 292: Pedro Munhoz confident ahead of fight against Marlon Vera

The Hindu  

UFC 292 has all the necessary ingredients to become one of the most talked about fighting events, with two title fights lined up. However, moving away from the spotlight, two equally experienced veterans– Marlon Vera and Pedro Munhoz– will take each other on in the bantamweight division on Sunday at the TD Gardens in Boston. READ | Gaethje knocks out …

UFC 291 LIVE streaming info: Preview, stats, when and where to watch Poirier vs Gaethje fight?
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 291 LIVE streaming info: Preview, stats, when and where to watch Poirier vs Gaethje fight?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Dustin Poirier said early this week that if Saturday’s headline bout at UFC 291 goes the five-round distance, both fighters might wind up in the hospital. It’s unusual for a pay-per-view UFC card not to have a championship bout, and UFC 290 three weeks ago in Las Vegas had two. UFC 291: Full Card Main Card Lightweight title fight: …

UFC 290 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez results
1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 290 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez results

The Independent  

✕ Close Ciryl Gane reveals key coaching tip that he ignored in Jon Jones loss Alexander Volkanovski continued his dominant run atop the UFC featherweight division on Saturday, stopping interim champion Yair Rodriguez to unify the titles. Volkanovski controlled the Mexican on the mat for most of the first two rounds, and just when Rodriguez began to flicker into life …

UFC 290 results: Volkanovski unifies featherweight title with TKO finish; Pantoja claims flyweight crown
1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 290 results: Volkanovski unifies featherweight title with TKO finish; Pantoja claims flyweight crown

The Hindu  

Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez Undisputed king among the pound-for-pound beasts. Robert Whittaker key info Former middleweight champion Fourth-most significant strikes in middleweight history Dricus du Plessis key info Longest active win streak in UFC middleweight division - 5 Highest significant strike rate in middleweight history Finished 18 of 19 wins; 8 KOs, 11 submissions Robert Whittaker vs du Plessis …

The best UFC fighters of all time ranked
1 year, 6 months ago

The best UFC fighters of all time ranked

The Independent  

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UFC 289 HIGHLIGHTS: Nunes announces retirement with record 16th win; Oliveira KOs Dariush; full fight results
1 year, 6 months ago

UFC 289 HIGHLIGHTS: Nunes announces retirement with record 16th win; Oliveira KOs Dariush; full fight results

The Hindu  

Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana - MAIN EVENT Nunes also announces her retirement from Professional MMA! | Photo Credit: Twitter: Ariel Helwani The greatest of all time says goodbye 🏆🦁🏆@Amanda_Leoa announces her retirement after defending her bantamweight title at #UFC289pic.twitter.com/3OXqGymhzM — UFC June 11, 2023 RESULT: Amanda Nunes beats Irene Aldana by UNANIMOUS DECISION The Lioness DOMINATES all 5 rounds …

UFC 288: Sterling stops comeback man Cejudo to retain title, extends bantamweight win streak record
1 year, 7 months ago

UFC 288: Sterling stops comeback man Cejudo to retain title, extends bantamweight win streak record

The Hindu  

Aljamain Sterling defeated comeback man Henry Cejudo by split decision to retain his UFC bantamweight title after the UFC 288 main event clash at the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday. Moments after winning his ninth straight bout and surviving his latest 135-pound championship title defence in the main event of UFC 288, Sterling’s fight night was only heating up. …

UFC 288 Highlights: Sterling beats Cejudo via split decision; Defends bantamweight title
1 year, 7 months ago

UFC 288 Highlights: Sterling beats Cejudo via split decision; Defends bantamweight title

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the UFC 288 where Aljamain Sterling beat Henry Cejudo to defend his bantamweight title for the third time at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday. FIGHTER BIO Aljamain Sterling Record: 22-3-0 Height: 170.2 cm Weight: 61.2 kg Reach: 180.3 cm Two wins by KO, four by submission Debut: 2014 Current Bantamweight champion …

Sterling beats Cejudo to retain UFC bantamweight title
1 year, 7 months ago

Sterling beats Cejudo to retain UFC bantamweight title

Al Jazeera  

Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo, returning to the UFC after a three-year absence, lost by split decision to Sterling. Aljamain Sterling has defeated Henry Cejudo by split decision in the main event of UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey, to retain his bantamweight title and potentially send the former Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division champion back into retirement. Cejudo said he …

UFC: Aljamain Sterling - Profile, stats, form guide, recent results
1 year, 7 months ago

UFC: Aljamain Sterling - Profile, stats, form guide, recent results

The Hindu  

Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling is the reigning bantamweight champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Sterling became the bantamweight champion for the first time at UFC 259 when he challenged Petr Yan for the title and won in the most dramatic fashion. The Funk Master’s last loss came way back in 2017 when Marlon Moraes knocked Sterling out in the first …

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