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Gilbert Burns seeking Khamzat Chimaev trilogy after RAF match

Gilbert Burns wants a three-discipline trilogy against Khamzat Chimaev following their RAF match.
Gilbert Burns seeking Khamzat Chimaev trilogy after RAF match

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Gilbert Burns seeking Khamzat Chimaev trilogy after RAF match

Happily retired Gilbert Burns: 'No one's going to punch this face ever again'

Gilbert Burns has no regrets that he hung up his gloves earlier this year.

Gilbert Burns Content With UFC Retirement Decision

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns said that he is content with his decision to retire from MMA. The 40-year-old Burns retired following a third-round knockout loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg in April, which was his fifth straight defeat. Many MMA fighters retire only to come back and fight again, and it […] The post Gilbert Burns Content With UFC Retirement Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

Watch Gabriel Almeida tap out Gilbert Burns at UFC BJJ 12

Gilbert Burns lost to Khamzat Chimaev in wrestling 3 weeks ago

Colby Covington saw ‘quitter mentality’ in Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC title loss: ‘It was so expected'

"I know I can break this guy," Covington said of Chimaev ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi. "He just doesn't have that cardio. He's a quitter. I just know I can hang on and get him tired."

Tsarukyan vs. Gracie, Zabit vs. Chikadze join RAF Abu Dhabi card

Real American Freestyle continues to build its inaugural Abu Dhabi event, with five new matchups announced for the Nov. 14 card at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Arman Tsarukyan faces a Gracie, Bella Mir draws dominant champ at RAF Abu Dhabi

Real American Freestyle’s (RAF’s) big Abu Dhabi debut is quickly becoming the most stacked card in the promotion’s short history with the addition of even more big MMA names. RAF Abu Dhabi goes down on Saturday, November 14th from Etihad Arena in the U.A.E. and featured a main event between cruiserweight crossover champion Colby Covington […]

Arman Tsarukyan’s opponent revealed for RAF Abu Dhabi; Kennedy Blades vs. Bella Mir title match added

Arman Tsarukyan is set for RAF Abu Dhabi

Ex-BMF champ preferred different opponent for Charles Oliveira at UFC 335

Did the UFC get it wrong by picking Diego Lopes to be Charles Oliveira's first opponent as BMF champ?

Brendan Allen Calls Sean Strickland a ‘One-Trick Pony’ While Defending Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 328 Performance

Brendan Allen claims Khamzat Chimaev's terrible weight cut did not allow him to perform at his usual peak at UFC 328.

Arman Tsarukyan, Bella Mir latest additions for RAF Abu Dhabi

Arman Tsarukyan has no intention of slowing down despite his status as the UFC lightweight No. 1 contender.

Petr Yan Open to UFC Featherweight Move

UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan admitted that he is open to moving up to the featherweight division in the future.Yan returns to the Octagon at UFC 333 later this month when he battles rival Merab Dvalishvili for a third time in the pair’s trilogy bout.While he’s not looking too far into the future, Yan admitted […] The post Petr Yan Open to UFC Featherweight Move appeared first on HEAVY.

Controversy! Cassia Moura survives Fornarino, becomes first UFC BJJ double champ; Burns submitted

Cassia Moura became a two division UFC BJJ champion, but her match with Adele Fornarino had some judging controversy.

Petr Yan interested in moving up to 145, but won’t beat up ‘friend’ Alexander Volkanovski

Bantamweight champion Petr Yan is set to return to action at UFC 333 against Merab Dvalishvili in a third fight to break their 1-1 tie. If Yan wins, he’s got a lot of options for his future, and one of them could be moving up to 145 pounds. In a recent interview with Full Violence, […]

Rematch! UFC veterans Donald Cerrone vs. Anthony Pettis set to run it back in Chicago

Real American Freestyle (RAF) is continuing with its goofy matchmaking. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will make his RAF debut against longtime fan favorite Donald Cerrone, who will also be competing for the promotion for the first time at RAF 15 on Sat., Nov. 28, 2026, inside NOW Arena in Chicago, […]

Robert Whittaker: Diego Lopes built for slugfests, beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 335

Robert Whittaker is siding with the betting underdog in the UFC 335 main event.

Diego Lopes was ready for Dan Hooker fight before offered Charles Oliveira BMF showdown

Diego Lopes talked through his progression to lightweight and what fights were on the table.

Ex-UFC champ finds BMF title 'tacky,' suggests something else

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is not a fan of the BMF title.

Mikey Musumeci drops UFC BJJ title to ‘prioritize’ MMA, ends serious jiu-jitsu career

Mikey Musumeci ending his “serious” jiujitsu career also highlights UFC BJJ’s failures to deliver serious match ups.

Colby Covington: Carlos Prates 'easiest fight' of Islam Makhachev's career

Colby Covington believes UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is a bad matchup for Carlos Prates.

Petr Yan Wants to Move Up to 145lbs for Double-Champ Glory but Has One Major Condition

Ahead of his UFC 333 title defense, Petr Yan has shown interest to fight for the 145lbs belt but does not wish to fight Alexander Volkanovski.

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