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Petr Yan: There’s no denying I’m next for a title shot with a win over Marlon Moraes

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:54:43 +0000

Petr Yan expects to emerge as a clear-cut No. 1 contender with a win in June. Yan (14-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) is scheduled to meet Marlon Moraes (23-6-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in the UFC Kazakhstan main event, and with fighters like Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen also gunning for the title, Yan thinks a win over Moraes should separate him from the pack.

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Klidson Abreu vs. Gadzhimurad Antigulov added to UFC Kazakhstan

BAD MMA News — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:56:35 +0000

A light heavyweight matchup is the latest addition to the UFC’s first trip to Kazakhstan. Klidson Abreu (15-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) will face Gadzhimurad Antigulov (20-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) at the event. Abreu posted about the matchup on his social media following an initial report from Combate

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Marlon Moraes impressed with Petr Yan and happy to keep fighting UFC’s best bantamweights

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:19:49 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Marlon Moraes sees the Petr Yan fight as an opportunity to climb back to contention. Moraes (23-6-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) headlines UFC Kazakhstan on June 13 against the surging Yan (14-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC). At a Dominance MMA media day this past Saturday in Las Vegas, Moraes, who’s coming off a split decision win over Jose Aldo , sai he’s been impressed with Yan’s recent performances. “He’s doing great – he’s finishing fights, he’s beating good fighters,” Moraes said. “So let’s put me against him and see how he does and how I do.

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Marlon Moraes, Petr Yan agree to headline UFC Kazakhstan

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:01:57 +0000

A pivotal bantamweight matchup is on tap to headline UFC Kazakhstan. Former title challenger Marlon Moraes is expected to fight Petr Yan . Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the impending booking Wednesday, but asked to remain anonymous since the UFC has yet to make an announcement. Contracts have not been issued, but verbal agreements are in place.

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UFC Kazakhstan adds Zhalgas Zhumagulov homecoming vs. Jordan Espinosa

BAD MMA News — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:37:31 +0000

UFC Kazakhstan will be a homecoming for promotional newcomer Zhalgas Zhumagulov . Recently-inked flyweight Zhumagulov (13-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will welcomes Dana White’s Contender Series alumnus Jordan Espinosa , in one of the first UFC fights held on Kazakhstani soil.

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