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Unless things go really, really wrong, even a loss as bad as his TKO at the hands of Dustin Poirier …read more
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After 45 professional fights, including 25 appearances in the UFC, Nik Lentz is walking away from MMA competition.
On Saturday, in what would be his final fight, Lentz (30-12-2 MMA, 14-9-1 …read more
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Nik Lentz is calling an end to his 15 ½ year MMA career. UFC 257 saw Nik Lentz compete for what appears to be the last time when he lost …read more
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Nik Lentz is calling an end to his 15 ½ year MMA career. UFC 257 saw Nik Lentz compete for what appears to be the last time when he lost …read more
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Veteran UFC lightweight and featherweight Nik Lentz on Sunday announced his retirement from MMA after a loss to Movsar Evloev …read more
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UFC superstar Nate Diaz called out Dustin Poirier, tweeting at the lightweight star and saying to him, “I’m going to whoop your ass next.” The entire MMA world was watching …read more
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Veteran UFC fighter Nik Lentz announced his retirement from MMA following his split decision loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 257. Lentz fought hard and nearly came up victorious, but …read more
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Conor McGregor was on stage in front of reporters Saturday, a situation he’s become well accustomed to at this point in his career. Unlike every other MMA post-fight news conference …read more
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Conor McGregor suffered his first TKO loss in MMA at UFC 257. On the UFC’s so-called ‘Fight Island’ yesterday …read more
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Dustin Poirier shocked the MMA world last night (Sat., Jan. 23, 2021) at UFC 257 live on ESPN+ PPV from …read more
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Like most of the MMA community, Jon Anik is excited to see how the upcoming blockbuster rematch between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor plays out in the first pay-per-view event …read more
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UFC 257 goes down tonight (Sat. January 23, 2021) from Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and we have the results. The world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion …read more
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UFC 257 goes down tonight (Sat. January 23, 2021) from Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and we have the results. The world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion …read more
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The Bernie Sanders meme is touching all corners on the internet, including MMA.
The meme, which stems from Wednesday’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, portrays Sen. Bernie …read more
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Kayla Harrison will not be the only female Olympic judo champ that has moved to MMA. …read more
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Conor McGregor could soon be entering free agency. McGregor, who is the biggest star in MMA’s history and is known for being in the UFC, has revealed he has four …read more
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Questions on your mind about recent happenings in the UFC or sport of MMA in general? MMA Junkie’s Twitter Mailbag is here – and this week, @mma_kings answers:
Is Conor McGregor …read more
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Like all niche online circles, MMA’s social media community has its pluses and minuses. When it comes to creativity, however, there’s no question the landscape is filled with many talented …read more
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The MMA community had some very interesting reactions to Ottman Azaitar being released from the UFC for a safety violation. Azaitar, who was slated to take on Matt Frevola on …read more
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The entire MMA community is waiting on pins and needles wondering what was in the bag that cost ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Ottman Azaitar his career. …read more
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Actor Sam Heughan remembers the time he dodged sparring with Joanne Calderwood and shares his passion for MMA ahead of UFC 257.
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Together, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard gave us arguably the greatest trilogy in MMA history. As of the start of 2021, the rematch was 10 years ago. Incredibly, Edgar remains …read more
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Shinya Aoki has basically seen it all in MMA.
The former DREAM, Shooto and ONE Championship titleholder has been fighting professionally since 2003 and has amassed 55 professional fights. Aoki (45-9 …read more
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Fedor Emelianenko, regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, has been hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Emelianenko on Thursday posted on Instagram to thank people concerned about his health.
“I …read more
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“[Max] is not the best boxer and I’ll prove that on Sunday”. Max Holloway proclaimed himself the ‘best boxer in MMA’ …read more
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UFC 257: POIRIER VS. MCGREGOR 2 PROGRAMMING INCLUDES PRE AND POST FIGHT COVERAGE AND SPECIAL FEATURE CONTENT
New York, NY (January 20, 2021) — MMA Weekly, the award-winning trusted MMA news source, …read more
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UFC welterweight Rhys McKee has been released from the world’s leading MMA promotion after losing both of his fights inside the Octagon. UFC president Dana White promised up to 60 …read more
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Watch UFC Fight Island 8 MMA event on both ESPN and ESPN+ today (Weds., Jan. 20, 2021) LIVE from …read more
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UFC on ABC 1 was a memorable event for several reasons. It was the UFC’s 2021 debut card, it was the company’s return to network division, and oh, by the …read more
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Fabricio Werdum achieved what many fighters dream of achieving in their MMA careers.
The veteran heavyweight became a champion in the UFC – the leading MMA organization on the planet. Werdum (24-9-1 …read more
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ABU DHABI – Ottman Azaitar spoke to the media Tuesday ahead of UFC 257.
Azaitar (13-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) discussed his lightweight bout against Matt Frevola (8-1-1 MMA, 2-1-1 UFC), his …read more
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Move over Conor McGregor, take a seat Khabib, Max Holloway is showing what the future of MMA will be all …read more
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Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, two of the fiercest rivals in MMA history, nearly crossed paths on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. See the pair’s near encounter, as captured by …read more
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June M. Williams
Episode 105 discussion: UFC Fight Island 7 recap, Dana White’s lip service, Ryan Garcia wants MMA transition in four years, Miocic-Ngannou 2 Welcome …read more
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Dan Hooker doesn’t think Khabib Nurmagomedov will return. After Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje to defend his belt, he announced his retirement from MMA. However, Dana White wanted the champ to …read more
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YouTube’s decision drew ire from the Chechen leadership, who called YouTube’s action’s “illegal.” In the wake of the …read more
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Dan Hooker doesn’t think Khabib Nurmagomedov will return. After Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje to defend his belt, he announced his retirement from MMA. However, Dana White wanted the champ to …read more
Source:: MMANews
Weili Zhang only has one loss on her MMA record. And that belongs to the UFC champ’s fellow Chinese standout, ONE Championship’s Meng Bo. On Nov. 9, 2013, Bo and …read more
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2020 provided many strange …read more
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This past Saturday at UFC Fight Island 7, MMA fans were finally treated to a bout they’ve been wanting to see for a long time, Carlos Condit vs. Matt Brown. …read more
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Calvin Kattar entered his UFC Fight Island 7 event-headlining matchup with Max Holloway hoping to prove that he had the best boxing in MMA. Unfortunately for ‘The Boston Finisher’, that …read more
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Max Holloway has some advice for his peers as well as fighters just now coming into MMA: do not spar. Sparring is the closest thing there is to real, live-action …read more
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Santiago Ponzinibbio’s return to MMA didn’t go as planned.
The Argentine returned to action at UFC on ABC 1 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi after a layoff of more than two …read more
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UFC legend Diego Sanchez issued a warning about brain trauma in MMA, suggesting that his “soul has been raped many times in this business.” One of the most durable fighters …read more
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Max Holloway has some advice for his peers as well as fighters just now coming into MMA: do not spar. Sparring is the closest thing there is to real, live-action …read more
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We finally know the outcome of Dana White’s meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shocking MMA retirement may be over almost as abruptly as it was announced. Yesterday, Khabib and …read more
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We finally know the outcome of Dana White’s meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shocking MMA retirement may be over almost as abruptly as it was announced. Yesterday, Khabib and …read more
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We finally know the outcome of Dana White’s meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shocking MMA retirement may be over almost as abruptly as it was announced. Yesterday, Khabib and …read more
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“I will go to MMA to prove a point that God is greatest and I’ll beat whoever in MMA that …read more
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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to …read more
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Questions on your mind about recent happenings in the UFC or sport of MMA in general? MMA Junkie’s Twitter Mailbag is here – and this week, @mma_kings answers:
Which UFC fighters …read more
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At long last, hardcore MMA fans will finally be able to see the highly anticipated match-up between UFC welterweight veterans Matt Brown and Carlos Condit at UFC Fight Island 7 …read more
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A star undefeated boxer plans on only sticking around the ring for another few years before possibly moving on to MMA. …read more
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It’s no secret that the relationship between UFC president Dana White and the MMA media has been a bumpy one to …read more
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Ryan Garcia is on an upward trajectory in the world of boxing – but that doesn’t mean he’s focused solely on the present.
Garcia, 22, plans to retire from boxing at …read more
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Interim lightweight titlist Ryan Garcia says he’s aiming to retire from boxing at the age of 26 and then try his hand at MMA. …read more
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Level Change Podcast | June M. Williams
Episode 106 discussion: Fight Island 7 predictions, Spencer Fisher’s unfortunate situation, Bisping calls out MMA judging, Dana says …read more
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Yesterday afternoon, news surfaced that the UFC and the United States Anti-Doping Agency will no longer be penalizing fighters for marijuana use. While fighters are still subject to punishment from …read more
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WBC interim lightweight champion Ryan Garcia has plans to hang up his boxing gloves and try his hand at mixed martial arts in the future. Garcia, 22, is currently riding …read more
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Fight Commentary Breakdowns, YouTube
Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may …read more
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Ryan Garcia is one of the hottest up-and-comers in boxing. Following an extensive amateur career, Garcia turned professional in 2016 …read more
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Conor McGregor plans to be a busy man in 2021 as he plots his fighting future in both MMA and boxing.
McGregor is all set to return to the octagon in …read more
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2020 was a wild year for MMA, that feels like it lasted a lifetime. …read more
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Former two-division UFC Conor McGregor says he’s matured since he began his mixed martial arts journey back in 2007. McGregor is currently gearing up for a lightweight showdown with No. …read more
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Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping wants MMA judges to be held accountable for their errors. The former champ weighed in on the topic on a recent episode of his Believe …read more
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Strength in numbers? Not so much. Three goofs in Russia recently found out that there’s not always strength in …read more
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Max Holloway will be looking to convert a new batch of MMA fans when they tune in to UFC Fight Island 7 on January 16. The UFC will be making …read more
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After a 2020 unlike any year before it in the world of MMA, which fighters will step forward in 2021? …read more
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Jon Jones Instagram
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Moving on …read more
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ABU DHABI – Li Jingliang spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of UFC on ABC 1.
Jingliang (17-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) discussed his welterweight bout with Santiago Ponzinibbio (27-3 MMA, …read more
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Hannette Staack celebrates a win over Ida Hansson in 2011, capturing her seventh IBJJF world title. | Eduardo Ferreira
One of the all-time best jiu-jitsu …read more
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Max Holloway will be looking to convert a new batch of MMA fans when they tune in to UFC Fight Island 7 on January 16. The UFC will be making …read more
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UFC President Dana White says brain injury is “just part of the gig” for those who compete in combat sports like mixed martial arts. Brain injury has been a widely …read more
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Gaston Reyno is in search of a new MMA home.
The Uruguayan fighter is no longer with Combate Americas and has become a free agent. Reyno (9-2), who is also a former …read more
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Michael Bisping riles up the crowd | Esther Lin
Don’t say “don’t leave it in the hands of the judges” around Michael Bisping.
This weekend, former …read more
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After a 2020 unlike any year before it in the world of MMA, which fighters will step forward in 2021? …read more
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It seems that no matter how UFC President Dana White …read more
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The holiday season through the start of the New Year is traditionally the closest thing MMA has to an offseason.
And now that these three weeks or so has come and …read more
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Manny Pacquiao is looking to box Conor McGregor in the very near future. Ever since McGregor lost to Floyd Mayweather, there have always been talks about the Irishman boxing Pacquiao. …read more
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2020 was a wild year for MMA, that feels like it …read more
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Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC or Bellator gloves. Modern-era fighters …read more
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Amanda Nunes may or may be done with MMA. But her legacy isn’t. It was a quiet year for …read more
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The former MMA fighter and Mandalorian star was criticized for her controversial tweets and conspiracies about QAnon, …read more
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2020 was a wild year for MMA, that feels like it lasted a lifetime. With all the action that took …read more
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For those MMA fans who lived through the never-ending tease of Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva, which UFC President Dana …read more
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In the aftermath of the failed insurrection at the Capitol, Karim Zidan delves into the UFC’s role in spreading President …read more
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UFC legend Georges St-Pierre believes Royce Gracie is greatest fighter in MMA history, but admits it’s “a subjective thing.” St-Pierre, who previously held the UFC welterweight and middleweight titles, but …read more
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The UFC is back Saturday for its first event of 2021 – and the first live MMA broadcast in ABC history. Here’s how to watch. …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The UFC is finally back and so too is “Mystic Mac”.
Following a hectic 2020, the world’s premier MMA organization hasn’t held …read more
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Social media has become a significant part of the sporting landscape. But few, if any, professional sports match the level of interaction and personal access provided by MMA.
In an individual …read more
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In today’s MMA landscape, it’s not uncommon to see Hispanic fighters thrive at the highest level, and that’s not by coincidence.
Many Hispanic fighters from Latin America can be found across …read more
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Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
2020 was a wild year for MMA, that feels like it lasted a lifetime. With …read more
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Newly-signed PFL lightweight Anthony Pettis explained how the UFC’s “rat race” resulted in him leaving the UFC and signing with PFL instead. Pettis shocked the MMA world when he announced …read more
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