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With the UFC schedule midway through 2023, there is plenty to discuss and break down in every division.
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UFC Jacksonville: Ilia Topuria maintains unbeaten record with clean sweep in Josh Emmett featherweight bout
Ilia Topuria beat Josh Emmett by unanimous decision on Saturday night to protect his unbeaten UFC record. The 26-year-old overcame the fifth-ranked featherweight with a clean sweep scorecard of 50-44, 50-42, 49-45 to set a marker in the division and establish himself as a legitimate title threat. Ad “In reality, I wasn’t expecting to knock him out in the first round but the guy is really, really tough,” Topuria said after the fight.
Ilia Topuria dominates Josh Emmett in star-making win - ESPN
The UFC has one of its next big international stars — and its first from Spain.
Charles Oliveira calls for Islam Makhachev rematch in 'champion's house' in Abu Dhabi
Charles Oliveira says he has no problem taking on Islam Makhachev “in his house” in Abu Dhabi later this year after the former lightweight champion secured an explosive comeback victory against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289.
Max Holloway ends Arnold Allen winning run at UFC Fight Night in Kansas City
Arnold Allen’s 10-fight UFC winning run came to an end as the Englishman fell to defeat against former featherweight champion Max Holloway in Kansas City. Holloway claimed victory over five rounds at UFC Fight Night by unanimous decision. Ad It ended a terrific run of recent form from Allen, who was on the fourth-longest streak of all active UFC fighters and claimed the biggest win of his career over Calvin Kattar in October.
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Rising featherweight contender Arnold Allen will take on the biggest challenge of his fighting career as he will face former division champion Max Holloway in the main event of this weekend's UFC Fight Night. The event takes place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Saturday (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, with prelims at 5:30 ET on ESPN+).
Brandon Moreno to face old rival Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290
Later this year, Brandon Moreno will look to avenge two previous losses.
Sources - Alexander Volkanovski-Yair Rodriguez agree to July 8 clash
The UFC is targeting a featherweight title unification bout for its annual International Fight Week in Las Vegas.