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[ad_1] Mark Zuckerberg is taking this whole UFC passion to a new and fairly bizarre level. The Facebook founder and Meta chief executive has developed a passion for mixed martial arts in recent years. A man who was once lampooned for the amount of sunscreen he wore outdoors has sparred with the likes of Alex … Read more
[ad_1] Australian middleweight contender Robert Whittaker outlasted Paulo Costa in a three-round war, taking a unanimous decision victory (29-28 x 2, 30-27) to rebound from his knockout loss to Dricus du Plessis. Whittaker, who had for so long dominated anyone not named Israel Adesanya in the division, found himself at somewhat of a career crossroads … Read more
[ad_1] Ilia Topuria has warned Alexander Volkanovski that he is “not ready” for what the undefeated featherweight rising star is going to bring in the pair’s main event bout at UFC 298. Topuria, who holds a 14-0 record and wins over Josh Emmett, Bryce Mitchell, and Jai Herbert, declared he had “one of the best … Read more
[ad_1] Every fighter at UFC 298 has officially made weight – including Australia’s Junior Tafa, who stepped up at the last minute to replace his injured brother Justin for a scheduled bout with Brazilian Marcos Rogerio de Lima. In a stunning development at the official weigh-ins – held before the ceremonial weigh-ins at midday AEDT … Read more
[ad_1] So there was Alexander Volkanovski up on stage all beige cardigan, grey flat cap and head tilted back, pretending to fall asleep. Perched on his nose, readings glasses. On his feet, loafers. Which isn’t at all like how Conor McGregor does it, right? But this you should know, is the whole point. And exactly … Read more
[ad_1] Fireworks are almost guaranteed when the fighters from UFC 298 take to the stage for the official press conference in Anaheim, California today (midday AEDT). Australia’s UFC superstar Alex Volkanovski has copped plenty of verbal barbs from his upcoming opponent Ilia Topuria in the build-up to the fight, and the Georgian contender is sure … Read more
[ad_1] Alexander Volkanovski has been forced to defend against shock claims he isn’t only returning to the Octagon four months too soon, but carrying a KO “button” on the left side of his temple. Australia’s UFC featherweight king will defend gold for a sixth time against cocky Spaniard Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in Anaheim, … Read more
[ad_1] UFC 298 on Sunday looms as much-watch viewing for Aussie fans, with featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and former middleweight champ Robert Whittaker headlining a long list of exciting bouts. 26-3 Volkanovski, off the back of consecutive defeats to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev – the latter a brutal knockout that saw him fail concussion tests … Read more