Posted by thesportsjunky on September 5, 2019 · Leave a Comment
The Lightweight division gets going again as the champion is back looking to continue his domination despite his lack of balance in his game.
Posted by thesportsjunky on October 7, 2018 · Leave a Comment
The Mental side of the game plays a big factor in any fight that Conor McGregor is a part of and it was the focus once again as McGregor looked to get in the mind of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Posted by thesportsjunky on October 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment
it is the fight that everyone wants to see as two of the best in the UFC look to shut out the doubters and try to prove that they are truly the best lightweight in the world.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on April 8, 2018 · Leave a Comment
After one of the most hectic weeks in UFC history changes made the entire card look different but in the end two champions were crowned and the future of both divisions moves on.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on April 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment
UFC 223 was always supposed to be a bit of a turning point in a new version of the money-fight era and despite last-minute changes that turning point remains.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on November 13, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The UFC had another chance at a massive card and this time they got it right as their first time in New York City was full of great fights and full of history that only added to the status of Madison Square Garden.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on November 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment
After years of fighting to get the sport legalised the UFC is ready to host their first fight in New York City and they have pulled out all of the stops for their first trip to Madison Square Garden.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on July 8, 2016 · Leave a Comment
In the lightweight division people are looking for that dominant champion but the division continues to surprise as the title changes hand more than any other division in the UFC.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on July 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The UFC’s lightweight division has taken a backseat recently but they will be in full focus as Rafael dos Anjos looks to continue his reign and avoid the trap of looking past his opponent.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on December 20, 2015 · Leave a Comment
After a long path to the top Donald Cerrone got his shot at the lightweight title but had to get by a new, hungry champion to earn the belt.
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