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De Ridder Edges Whittaker in Abu Dhabi Thriller, Demands UFC Middleweight Title Shot

De Ridder Edges Whittaker in Abu Dhabi Thriller, Demands UFC Middleweight Title Shot

De Ridder Edges Whittaker in Abu Dhabi Thriller, Demands UFC Middleweight Title Shot Reinier de Ridder has firmly cemented his place among the UFC middleweight elite, securing a hard-fought split decision victory over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The intense main event, held at the Etihad Arena, saw de Ridder overcome a harrowing third-round knockdown to clinch the win, extending his impressive promotional record to 4-0. Following the grueling contest, a triumphant Reinier de Ridder…

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De Ridder Edges Whittaker at UFC on ABC 9, Title Shot Looms

De Ridder Edges Whittaker at UFC on ABC 9, Title Shot Looms

De Ridder Edges Whittaker at UFC on ABC 9, Title Shot Looms In a highly anticipated main event at UFC on ABC 9, Reinier de Ridder extended his impressive octagon streak with a decisive victory over former champion Robert Whittaker. The thrilling bout, held Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, saw de Ridder emerge victorious via split decision, solidifying his position as a top contender. This crucial win, his fourth straight since joining the promotion last September,…

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Max Holloway Defeats Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Marks ‘The Diamond’s’ Retirement

Max Holloway Defeats Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Marks ‘The Diamond’s’ Retirement

Max Holloway Defeats Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Marks ‘The Diamond’s’ Retirement In a highly anticipated showdown at UFC 318 on Saturday, Max Holloway secured a decisive victory over Dustin Poirier, marking the end of Poirier’s illustrious career. ‘The Blessed’ Holloway claimed the BMF title, with rapper Lil Wayne presenting the belt, after a grueling five-round battle that saw both fighters push their limits. Poirier, known as ‘The Diamond,’ showcased his characteristic resilience, recovering from early knockdowns by Holloway to…

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Ilia Topuria Knocks Out Oliveira for Lightweight Title, Makes History at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria Knocks Out Oliveira for Lightweight Title, Makes History at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria Knocks Out Oliveira for Lightweight Title, Makes History at UFC 317 LAS VEGAS – Ilia Topuria solidified his position as a dominant force in mixed martial arts on Saturday night at UFC 317, delivering a spectacular first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira to seize the vacant lightweight championship. The decisive victory elevates Topuria to an exclusive club, making him the first undefeated fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two separate weight classes. “El Matador” delivered the fight-ending…

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