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Du Plessis moves to the top in Germany
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (857+ words) Hennie du Plessis'made a closing eagle to claim the halfway lead on his own at the'BMW International Open'and boost his bid for a maiden DP World Tour title. The South African held a share of the first-round lead after a…...
Surprised Kamaru Usman says Dricus Du Plessis initially mentioned, not offered
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (259+ words) MMA Junkie Surprised Kamaru Usman says Dricus Du Plessis initially mentioned, not offered Kamaru Usman knew he was officially fighting Dricus Du Plessis " when the UFC announced it. Usman was in negotiations to fight former UFC middleweight champion Du Plessis…...
Dricus du Plessis 'off to take care of business' in next UFC bout
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (580+ words) Home " Sport " MMA " Dricus du Plessis "off to take care of business" in next UFC bout South Africa"s former UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, will make his long-awaited return to the octagon on Saturday, 18 July. South Africa"s…...
Ian Garry sees Sean Strickland as blueprint for beating Islam Makhachev
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (139+ words) Ian Garry is drawing inspiration from Sean Strickland ahead of his maiden title bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ian Garry sees Sean Strickland as blueprint for beating Islam Makhachev Ian Garry is looking to replicate Sean Strickland's success - Terence…...
Kamaru Usman reveals why Islam Makhachev fight fell apart ahead of UFC OKC return
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (444+ words) Home " MMA News " Kamaru Usman " Kamaru Usman reveals why Islam Makhachev fight fell apart ahead" Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shared his side to the story of why his targeted fight with Islam Makhachev never happened. Kamaru Usman will…...
Kamaru Usman Says Islam Makhachev Title Shot Was His First Choice Before Agreeing to Fight Dricus Du Plessis
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (372+ words) Earlier this month, Du Plessis revealed that the matchup had been in the works for quite some time. According to the South African, he was originally scheduled to compete in April before an injury forced him out. He also claimed…...
Fighters Only: Kamaru Usman Reveals Why He Thinks He Lost Out on an Islam Makhachev Title Fight
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (415+ words) Kamaru Usman believes discussions about a potential superfight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria ultimately cost him an opportunity to challenge for the UFC welterweight title. Instead, speculation surrounding a possible clash between Makhachev and Topuria at the UFC's planned…...
Kamaru Usman caught off guard by UFC Oklahoma, claims Dricus Du Plessis fight was "mentioned" but "not offered"
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (306+ words) Former UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, claims Kamaru Usman was hesitant to sign the contract for UFC Oklahoma on July 18 in Oklahoma City. But "The Nigerian Nightmare" insists "Stillknocks" was never officially offered and that last month's announcement caught…...
Kamaru Usman didn't know he was fighting Dricus du Plessis until it was announced four weeks out
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (400+ words) Kamaru Usman explained how his fight with Dricus du Plessis came together. On July 18, Usman faces du Plessis in a five-round clash of former champions at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. This matchup has been talked about for several…...
Jon Jones Says Khamzat Chimaev Must Get Comfortable Fighting Off His Back After UFC 328 Loss, Says Ilia Topuria Admitted He 'Just Didn't Perform Well"
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (633+ words) Jon Jones Gives Khamzat Chimaev A Back-Game Blueprint And Says Ilia Topuria's Honest UFC Freedom 250 Reset Is Step One....