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Desert Island Fights | Part 4 (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

I cannot remember exactly at what age I watched Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva's long-awaited duel, but I know it was at least a few years after it happened ...

McCann was doing her best to hold onto what was surely a fight scored in her favor, but still, “Dread” was more threatening by the second. From the build up to the walkout to the actual fight, the Scouser embodies her home city of Liverpool, and as someone who is partial to Liverpool Football Club, I am a bit of a mark for what transpired in London when McCann faced Luana Carolina. The back-and-forth violence on display was as good as any you’ll see in combat sports, a la the first round between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns or the ninth between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward, unless, as Jon Anik so aptly put it, you like defense. Without a crowd, each of the thudding shots Poirier and Hooker landed on one another felt all the more impactful. Nothing beats a good heavyweight title fight, and nothing beats a good grudge match, so when those two elements combined in Anaheim, everyone expected something special. Spencer Kyte's](https://www.ufc.com/news/desert-island-fights-part-2) all-time approach. Before the biggest fight of his life? We’ve now moved into the portion of the list that takes place during my time with the company. I hadn’t seen anyone move like that, hit like that and stand with so much swagger like that before, and even though I was a little bummed to see Griffin outclassed like that, it was hard not to feel that magnetic pull prime Silva had on every fight fan. I was spending the summer with my eldest sister in the Outer Banks in North Carolina and, like any cool older sibling, she (probably with some convincing of others in the house) let me stay up and watch the fights. In fact, I’m almost certain I was only going off the pre-fight promo played right before the two men walked, but the beef between the two built on The Ultimate Fighter had my fully invested. I did understand that I was into this whole mixed martial arts thing, though, especially if it included a couple of legends going at it the way Liddell and Silva did.

Mateo Vogel's Chance To Show Off | UFC Fight Pass (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

The Battlefield Fight League Featherweight Champ Looks To Defend His Title At BFL 76: Canada vs. USA On UFC Fight Pass.

I was one of the toughest guys to line up in Canada for a while, and it’s only now that I’ve been getting a string of fights. “Drew has beaten guys who were in the UFC and has 26 fights; he’s been at this since 2006, since I was 10 years old. “I want guys that have been pushed and been at that next level. I know I’ve always made bold claims about (my gas tank) and bold claims about guys at the UFC right now, but to go more often with UFC guys reinforces my belief in myself.” “It’s a habit that I’m thankful for and that has stayed with me since I was 14; I’m 27 and my game hasn’t changed all that much.” “It’s great to be able to be pushed like that and do rounds with somebody that is UFC caliber, as well as to learn from him.

Amanda Nunes Becomes A Double Champ | Breaking Barriers (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

"The Lioness" Made History In Emphatic Fashion When She Captured Her Second Belt In 2018.

Simply put, it was a shootout, and Nunes came out the winner. “I was the first girl to call out Cyborg because I want a challenge,” Nunes said. There was no feeling out process in this one, with Cyborg and Nunes getting after it immediately. And when the making of the fight was delayed, Cyborg pounced. If there was a women’s pound-for-pound list at that time, Cyborg and Nunes would likely be 1-2. At the time, though, there was the sense that Nunes might be biting off more than she could chew, especially by moving up to 145 pounds.

UFC on ESPN 44's poster is right to the point with a featherweight ... (Yahoo Sports)

For the first time in about six years, the UFC is headed back to one of middle America's legendary cities for Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen.

Rising Japanese star Tatsuro Taira booked for UFC return vs ... (Yahoo Sports)

Tatsuro Taira has vowed to become the first Japanese UFC champion, and he'll look to take one step closer vs. Kleydson Rodrigues.

Flyweights Tatsuro Taira, Kleydson Rodrigues to Clash at UFC ... (Sherdog.com)

Japanese flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira will return to action against Kleydson Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night on June 17.

[Shannon Ross](/fighter/Shannon-Ross-65792)at UFC 284 on Feb. [Jesus Santos Aguilar](/fighter/Jesus-Santos-Aguilar-203965)in the opening round of their encounter at UFC Fight Night 218 on Feb. [Tatsuro Taira](/fighter/Tatsuro-Taira-293975)will return to action against [Kleydson Rodrigues](/fighter/Kleydson-Rodrigues-229541)at UFC Fight Night on June 17.

Alex Pereira Career Highlights: Journey To The Belt (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

It Only Took “Poatan” Three UFC Fights To Get His Shot At The Title. Learn More About The Career Highlights That Led Him To Become The Middleweight ...

[Alex Pereira](http://www.ufc.com/athlete/Alex-Pereira)go for his first successful title defense against former titleholder and No. ET/3 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET/7 p.m. Silva and Pereira exchanged a series of punches throughout the first round, with Silva landing a takedown halfway through the round, but Pereira was quick to get back to his feet. The fight continued in a similar way in the second round, with Pereira showing more technique with some punches that made Silva wobbly and almost finished him before the horn sounded. Heading into the fifth round, the Brazilian was down on the scorecards but that wasn’t going to stop him from going for the gold. The rematch is now set as Adesanya looks to take his belt back at UFC 287 in Miami. Prior to the fight, Strickland was After following up with some punches, Pereira came out victorious and made a statement in his debut. His first fight in front of UFC fans did not disappoint, and it was a small glimpse into what was to come for “Poatan.” In the first round, Andreas Michailidis brought the kickboxer down to the canvas, forcing him to grapple.

Israel Adesanya on Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 287: 'This is my last ... (MMA Junkie)

Israel Adesanya has shifted his mindset going into his title fight rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287.

“I like it because it puts it all on me, and it’s kind of poetic in a way. The loss to Pereira marked Adesanya’s first at 185 pounds. The mindset is definitely different.

Pereira-Adesanya, Burns-Masvidal banner explosive UFC 287 (Philstar.com)

UFC returns to Miami, Florida for the first time in almost 20 years with a blockbuster middleweight championship rematch that will see Alex Pereira defend ...

Burns (21-5) wastes no time getting back in the Octagon following his January win over Neil Magny. Adesanya now has his sights set on reclaiming the belt with another highlight-reel finish. Pereira now intends to secure his first successful title defense by once again stopping Adesanya in emphatic fashion.

Israel Adesanya Feels A Sense Of Urgency At UFC 287: "This Is My ... (MMA News)

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya knows there's a lot on the line ahead of UFC 287.

Israel Adesanya: Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 287 is 'my last shot ... (MMAmania.com)

Israel Adesanya isn't leaving any stone unturned ahead of his big UFC 287 rematch with Alex Pereira next weekend (Sat., April 8, 2023).

This is my last shot, and I’m going to give it all I’ve got in every sense of the word.” “I like it because it puts it all on me, and it’s kind of poetic in a way,” he concluded. There has been one reoccurring theme between Adesanya and Pereira in all of their combat sports collisions, and unfortunately for “The Last Stylebender,” that theme is Pereira winning. “The mindset is different, definitely. Gaining a solid lead through the first four and a half rounds of their UFC 281 clash, Adesanya ultimately succumbed to a wild comeback effort from “Poatan” via technical knockout ( UFC 287 marks chapter four of the Pereira vs.

Israel Adesanya training footage: 'The mindset is definitely different ... (MMAWeekly)

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is in his final preparations for his UFC 287 rematch with current titleholder Alex Pereira.

UFC 287 takes place on April 8 in Miami, Florida. Having lost to Pereira in mixed martial arts and twice in kickboxing, Adesanya says his mindset is different heading into the MMA rematch. “I like it cause it puts it all on me,” Adesanya said.

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