Light heavyweight championship articles
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GLORY Kickboxing Confirms Roster for Light Heavyweight Grand Prix
On Jun. 8, GLORY Kickboxing is sending their light heavyweight division into a Grand Prix. On X, the organization confirmed the last entrant is the reigning champion Tarik Khbabez of Morocco. The tournament goes down live from Rotterdam in the Netherlands. GLORY Light Heavyweight Grand Prix The eight fighters entered in the light heavyweight tournament are: Tarik KhbabezDonegi AbenaSergej MaslobojevStefan LatescuBahram RajabzadehBogdan StoicaIbrahim El BouniPascal Toure Tarik Khbabez, of...
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Jiri Prochazka Eyes Middleweight Division After UFC Light Heavyweight Triumph
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has outlined his post-title plans, and they involve a potential move to the middleweight division. While some fighters might consider moving up to heavyweight, Prochazka has a different perspective. He believes that his body, physique, and diet align better with the middleweight division. Here’s what Prochazka had to say: “Rather than heavyweight, I thought I’d try middleweight. Because the way I feel my metabolism now, and the way my...
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Alex Pereira Sets His Sights on Jiri Prochazka Rematch in the Light Heavyweight Division
Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, has made his intentions clear: he’s focusing on the 205-pound division for his next fight. After successfully defending his title against Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Pereira is eyeing a rematch with the former champion, Jiri Prochazka. Let’s delve into the backstory and implications of this potential showdown. Alex Pereira’s decision to stay in the light heavyweight division comes as no surprise. With a powerful striking game and a penchant...