All posts by James Averis
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Jenel Lausa vs Eric Shelton added to UFC Sydney
A flyweight contest between Filipino fighter Jenal Lausa and American Eric Shelton is the latest match-up announced for the return of the UFC to Sydney....
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Kiwi Luke Jumeau on weight for UFC Fight Night Japan
New Zealand welterweight Luke Jumeau (12-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has hit the scales at 170 pounds (77.1 kg) for his bout at UFC Fight Night...
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With a win over GSP, Michael Bisping wants to either retire or have one last fight against Robert Whittaker in Manchester
When Robert Whittaker won the UFC interim middleweight title this past July a unification showdown with undisputed champion Michael Bisping appeared imminent. Not long after...
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Jake Matthews keen to step in against Belal Muhammad at UFC Sydney after Jesse Taylor removed from card
The return of the UFC to Sydney has lost a fight. Ultimate Fighter 25 winner Jesse Taylor has been removed from his upcoming contest at...
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Tyson Pedro handed first career loss at UFC 215
Tyson Pedro’s undefeated career has come to an end at UFC 215 in Edmonton, Alberta Canada this afternoon. Pedro was handed his first professional loss...
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Kai Kara-France returns to China this weekend in bid to make UFC Auckland card
New Zealand flyweight Kai Kara-France is making a dash to China this weekend to try and get another win in hopes to secure himself a...
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A middleweight title fight in Australia? Dana White says it’s possible
With Robert Whitaker currently tearing through the middleweight division, UFC President Dana White has come out saying that a middleweight title fight could soon be...
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Corey Nelson defends Superfight welterweight title in Sydney
Corey Nelson made his first successful defence of his Superfight welterweight title at a packed Club Punchbowl in Western Sydney on Friday night. Nelson took...
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Kai Kara-France Interview: The reason I started this sport, to be on a UFC card in my hometown
In 2012, I asked one of New Zealand’s top mixed martial arts coaches who is the most promising young fighter in the country, his reply...
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UFC Kansas City Preview: Whittaker vs Souza
Robert Whittaker (17-4) is without question the top UFC prospect in this corner of the globe. With the Southern Cross tattooed on the left side...
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Dylan Andrews knocks out Papy Abedi; wins Superior Challenge middleweight title
Dylan Andrews has made a successful return to the cage in Stockholm, Sweden overnight knocking out local Papy Abedi in the second round to capture...
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Theo Christakos defends Brace welterweight title with second round submission at Brace 47
A full house at Luna Park’s Big Top in Sydney were treated to a spectacular night of fights on Saturday where Theo Christakos successfully defended...
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Multiple champion Kieran Joblin wants his shot at UFC Auckland
Fighting on the Australian and New Zealand regional scene is an arduous task, to earn the number one spot in the region is no small...
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Trent Girdham adds another title to his collection at Urban Fight Night 10
Urban Fight Night 10 featured a massive 22 fights at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool, Sydney on Saturday Night. Local fighter Trent Girdham picked...
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Dan Kelly & Tyson Pedro score big at UFC 209; Mark Hunt knocked-out
Australian based Daniel Kelly and Tyson Pedro both came away with huge wins at UFC 209 in Las Vegas earlier today however the same could...
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Aussies on weight for UFC 209
The trio of Aussies competing at UFC 209 in Las Vegas tomorrow have all come in on weight. Mark Hunt, Daniel Kelly and Tyson Pedro...
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Megan Anderson: Let us show you what true 145’ers can do
It is fascinating times for women MMA fighters competing in the featherweight division. The UFC recently announced the introduction of the weight class, setting up...
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Adesanya loses Glory world title fight in controversial decision
Kiwi kickboxer Israel Adesanya has lost a judge’s decision against defending Glory middleweight champion Justin Wilnis in Los Angeles. The fight went all five rounds...
