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UFC 300 is beginning to take shape, but this highly anticipated event still requires a main event.
Several potential options are being rumored. The possibility of Conor McGregor’s return is always a topic of discussion. Additionally, the upcoming middleweight title fight at UFC 297 between Sean Strickland and Drikas du Plessis will take place this weekend (Saturday, January 20, 2024), with the winner potentially facing Israel Adesanya at UFC 300. There are also speculations about light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira potentially fighting Magomed Ankalaev or moving up to the heavyweight division to face interim champion Tom Aspinall.
The latter seems unlikely, but it could be the type of spectacle UFC 300 is aiming for. Just a month ago, the prospect of Max Holloway’s opponent, Justin Gaethje, defending his BMF belt seemed improbable as well. Perhaps Pereira has a shot at securing a third (interim) belt?
Aspinall doesn’t rule it out. Although he doesn’t seem overly enthusiastic about the idea, he is willing to entertain the possibility if Pereira is interested.
“If he wants it, he’ll have it,” Aspinall stated on his YouTube channel. “But I want to make it clear that I’m not a bully. I don’t pick on smaller guys. However, if the smaller guy wants to fight, I’m in too.”
Luckily for Aspinall, Alex Pereira has always appeared quite imposing in photos. If a two-weight champion is pursuing a third belt, perhaps Pereira will somehow grow in stature like a Pokémon to match his opponent’s height.
We’ll have to wait and see.
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Sean Strickland has been in this sport for a lengthy period.
Disappointing news for UFC Vegas 86. I was looking forward to watching Lerone Murphy step up in competition.
Sorry folks, but this tweet about Pimblett and McCann’s new TV show really made me chuckle…
Wow, that’s some weak trash talk.
Former title contender Lauren Murphy has yet to be released, but she has been absent from the UFC rankings for quite some time. Next in line are Stipe Miocic and Brian Ortega!
❌ Remove Fighter: Lauren Murphy
— UFC Roster Tracker (@RosterTracker) January 16, 2024
Serious question in the comments: How much would you pay for a front row ticket to a power slap show?
Thoughtful reflections from Rafael dos Anjos, a fighter who has faced nearly everyone.
Slip, Rip, KO Clip
48 knockdowns in 20 professional boxing matches is an astonishing feat.
I could have sworn this individual was cast as the villain. Daredevil.
Nick Dennis retired shortly after this victory, making it the best elbow KO in UFC history.
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10-8 Ghost.
Midnight Music: Hip Hop, 2023
Sleep mania! There will always be more martial arts crazes on the horizon.
