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UFC 310: Michael Chiesa, Alan Jouban have their say on Muhammad-Rakhmonov

Belal Muhammad looks on in the UFC welterweight championship bout during the UFC 304 event at Co-op Live on July 28, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Belal Muhammad promised that, at age 36, he’d be an active champion after dethroning Leon Edwards on enemy soil in Manchester and now will finish a career-best calendar year with a maiden title defence against #3 ranked contender Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. Two familiar faces, both with their analyst hat on, had their say on a difficult matchup awaiting him on Dec. 7. Continue reading “UFC 310: Michael Chiesa, Alan Jouban have their say on Muhammad-Rakhmonov”

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Tybura: UFC interim champ Aspinall proved he’s most dangerous heavyweight

Tom Aspinall of England raises the interim UFC heavyweight championship belt after his knockout victory against Curtis Blaydes of the U.S. During the...

#8 ranked UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura headlines this weekend’s under-the-radar Fight Night card in a Serghei Spivac rematch and the Pole, who was another of Tom Aspinall’s quick victims last year, revealed his surprise at the Brit’s latest stoppage win over longtime contender Curtis Blaydes. Continue reading “Tybura: UFC interim champ Aspinall proved he’s most dangerous heavyweight”

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UFC 304: Muhammad mauls Edwards to win gold, Aspinall avenges Blaydes blip

Belal Muhammad reacts after his victory against Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship bout during the UFC 304 event at Co-op...

Belal Muhammad boxed brilliantly, utilised suffocating pressure and recorded a new career-high takedown count to overwhelm Leon Edwards and snatch UFC welterweight gold from the Birmingham resident on an exceedingly late Manchester night to cap a busy PPV card. Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and rising lightweight Paddy Pimblett logged first-round finishes prior. Continue reading “UFC 304: Muhammad mauls Edwards to win gold, Aspinall avenges Blaydes blip”