A blockbuster MMA showdown is in the works for UFC on ESPN 1 as Cain Velasquez is targeted to make his long-awaited return to UFC competition, as he is expected …read more
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Robert Whittaker is a UFC champion for a reason. However, what works best for someone may not work for someone else. This was seemingly the case on the most recent …read more
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MILWAUKEE – It took Jim Miller 31 fights to get his first octagon rematch.
It wasn’t something Miller (29-12 MMA, 18-11 UFC) asked for. Nobody else was available for the winter, …read more
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Watch the UFC on FOX 31: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 Ceremonial Weigh-in streaming live on Friday, Dec. 14, from Milwaukee at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
Lightweights …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez could be coming back in February 2019. Welcome back to the UFC, Cain Velasquez?
It’s not official just yet, but ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reports that …read more
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Jon Jones is on the record of saying on multiple occasions that his unanimous decision victory over Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 was only as narrow as it was because …read more
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At UFC Brooklyn when the UFC makes their first appearance on ESPN programming (ESPN+), the card will be headlined by a big champion vs champion bout as flyweight titleholder Henry …read more
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Mike Perry def. Paul Felder at UFC 226: Best photos
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The UFC’s first event on ESPN is quickly filling up after several new additions to the card, which takes …read more
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With UFC 233 cancelled, Ben Askren’s UFC debut vs. Robbie Lawler has been moved back to March. With UFC 233’s cancellation on Wednesday, fights that were booked for that event …read more
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MILWAUKEE — At UFC on FOX 31 media day, Al Iaquinta discusses Kevin Lee’s remarks about sending him back to the prelims, working with Project Spearhead to potentially unionize fighters, …read more
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MILWAUKEE – He may not be a household name, but Gerald Meerschaert quietly has put together a very solid UFC resume at middleweight.
Meerschaert’s lone loss in the promotion, and lone …read more
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Edmonton’s Victor Valimaki fought almost 30 times and twice for the UFC. Victor Valimaki, who has 29 professional MMA fights under his belt, is currently battling a rare central …read more
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One of the more exciting finishes of UFC 231 this past weekend was in a welterweight contest between Alex Oliveira and Gunnar Nelson. In the fight, Oliveira seemingly got the …read more
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Unfortunately, 26-year-old “Shorty” Jose Torres was one of the flyweights recently let go by the UFC. Since the Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren trade between the UFC and ONE Championship, …read more
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Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch return to breakdown this week’s UFC event in Milwaukee, WI. With picks and odds for every fight on the card, from Kevin Lee vs. Al …read more
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Joseph Benavidez def. Alex Perez at TUF 28 Finale: Best photos
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Joseph Benavidez will serve as the official backup for the flyweight title fight between Henry Cejudo and T.J. …read more
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Sodiq Yusuff’s UFC debut was supposed to be an enjoyable time for him. He worked his entire life to get the pinnacle of the sport and was being flown out …read more
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Jose Torres has found a home following his release from the UFC.
Torres, one of the flyweights recently cut from the UFC roster, has signed with Brave FC, he told MMA …read more
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We may not be able to see Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo for a while. Benavidez vs. Figueiredo was expected to take place on the UFC 233 card. That event …read more
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MILWAUKEE — At UFC on FOX 31 media day, Kevin Lee discusses his weight cut, why he thinks people will be calling for him to get a title shot the …read more
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It’s been nine months since Cris “Cyborg” Justino last fought, but she is finally slated to put her UFC featherweight championship on the line when she steps into …read more
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What’s to become of former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz after yet another injury withdrawal? And what would the ghosts of MMA Christmas past, present, and future wish to tell …read more
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The loss of one UFC pay-per-view will be ESPN’s gain.
Following the announcement that the upcoming UFC 233 show in Anaheim, Calif., has been canceled, five bouts scheduled for that Jan. …read more
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After a long struggle to find a suitable main event for UFC 233, which was scheduled for January 26 in Anaheim, the promotion has decided to cancel the card outright. …read more
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Kamaru Usman has fulfilled his end of the bargain, but will Tyron Woodley reciprocate? Yesterday, rising UFC welterweight contender Kamaru Usman revealed that he had signed a contract to challenge …read more
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The welterweight showdown between Ben Askren and Robbie Lawler has a new home at UFC 235 on March 2 in Las Vegas.
The bout, which serves as Askren’s UFC debut, was …read more
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With the cancelation of UFC 233, the bout between Robbie Lawler andBen Askren as been added to UFC 235 on March 2. …read more
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Following the scratch of January’s UFC 233 event, Ben Askren’s octagon debut against former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will now take place at …read more
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One card’s loss is another’s gain.
A highly-anticipated matchup between welterweight newcomer Ben Askren and former UFC champion Robbie Lawler has been rescheduled for March 2 at UFC 235 in Las …read more
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Ben Askren will have to wait a little bit longer for his Octagon debut after his fight against Robbie Lawler was rescheduled for UFC 235 on March 2 in Las …read more
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With the UFC 233 pay-per-view (PPV) dead in the water, a handful of existing match ups are heading to the promotion’s ESPN+ debut, scheduled for Sat., Jan. 19, 2019 inside …read more
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UFC President Dana White does not like Oscar De La Hoya. That’s been clear for awhile now.
If there was any lingering doubt about how Dana White feels about the boxing …read more
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Alex Oliveira returned to his hometown of Tres Rios after a tough loss to Gunnar Nelson at UFC 231, which took place Saturday in Toronto, Canada, and will be sidelined …read more
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It’s hard to believe the UFC’s run with FOX is almost done, over seven years after it started. Back in 2011, the UFC signed a deal with FOX that was …read more
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Shortly after UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229, he leapt over the side of the cage and attacked McGregor’s training partner …read more
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(This story first published in Thursday’s print edition of USA TODAY.)
HONOLULU – For the first time in more than 10 years, a major MMA organization is visiting the Hawaiian Islands, …read more
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On Tuesday afternoon, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had his license reinstated by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) after failing a drug test for his 2017 fight …read more
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Watch UFC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg train and spar in her gym in California ahead of her highly-anticipated super fight against UFC bantamweight queen Amanda Nunes …read more
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MILWAUKEE – Andrea Lee knows that not everyone will believe her when she says her fight camp wasn’t impacted by the turmoil that’s affected her life outside the cage in …read more
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Georges St-Pierre believes defending an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title is more difficult than winning one. St-Pierre knows a thing or two about being a reigning UFC welterweight champion. “Rush” …read more
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One of the most hyped rematches in
Ultimate Fighting Championship history takes places later this month when Alexander Gustafsson locks horns with former champion Jon Jones for the soon-to-be vacant …read more
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On December 29, in the main event of UFC 232, Alexander Gustafsson and Jon Jones will finally meet again — and with the vacant light heavyweight title on the line.
Heading …read more
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Get the scoop on the FS1 prelims of UFC on FOX 31, featuring a clash of up-and-coming women’s flyweights between Andrea Lee and Jessica-Rose Clark. Y’all remember when the UFC …read more
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Kevin’s Lee’s first UFC fight will be ran back this Saturday in the UFC on Fox 31 main event when “The Motown Phenom” looks to avenge his debut loss to …read more
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Last weekend, in the main event of UFC 231, UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway returned to the Octagon in dominant form, defeating formerly undefeated challenger Brian Ortega by doctor stoppage.
In …read more
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MILWAUKEE – Things couldn’t be going much better for Jordan Griffin this week.
Not only does he get to make his UFC debut after a standout performance on a Dana White’s …read more
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Earlier this week, it was reported that reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had been granted a continuance in his pending Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) case, with the next …read more
Source:: MMANews
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — At a media day at her gym in Huntington Beach, Calif., Cris Cyborg discusses why she calls Amanda Nunes a “creonte,” her thoughts on the superfight …read more
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Welcome to MMA Squared. Today we say farewell to UFC on FOX, the ‘mainstream’ showcase. Booking vacillated between #1 contender fights and attempts to build PPV stars. Its inaugural event …read more
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Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone will make his return to the lightweight division while facing Alexander Hernandez on the UFC’s first card on ESPN+ scheduled for Jan. 19 from the Barclays Center …read more
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MILWAUKEE – It’s been nearly five years since Kevin Lee made his debut in the UFC – with a loss to Al Iaquinta.
Saturday, the lightweights will run it back, and …read more
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MILWAUKEE – Al Iaquinta hopes to take over the narrative in the lightweight division with a big victory over Kevin Lee on Saturday at UFC on FOX 31.
With champ Khabib …read more
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Eddie Alvarez joins us for an in-depth conversation regarding his recent move to ONE Championship. “The Underground King” discusses his reasoning for parting ways with the UFC, his goal of …read more
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UFC 233’s cancellation means several fights need new homes, and thus far a few of them have already been booked for other events. The UFC announced on Wednesday that they …read more
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Get a detailed breakdown of the betting lines for UFC on FOX 31, which is set to hit Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc., this weekend (Sat., Dec. 15, 2018), including …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Hawaii’s Max “Blessed” Holloway is the current best 145-pound fighter on the planet. At only 27 years old, Holloway calls himself the undisputed UFC champion.
Since the third loss of his …read more
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An intriguing bantamweight bout will take place on an ESPN card in February. After the reported loss of a major bantamweight fight that was scheduled for UFC 233 (a card …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
The bantamweight contenders’ picture is going to be shaken up this February.
On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Jimmie Rivera (22-2) will fight Aljamain Sterling (16-3) at the promotion’s first-ever ESPN …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
After kicking off his 2018 with a unanimous decision victory over Erik Koch at UFC on FOX 27 in January, lightweight Bobby Green has spent the remainder of the year …read more
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This Saturday (Dec. 15, 2018), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) travels to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc., for UFC on FOX 31. In fact, it’s the final UFC event on FOX …read more
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After getting a UFC contract following his win on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series over Shawn Teed in July, heavyweight Juan Adams is finally ready to make his official …read more
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Is Kamaru Usman fighting UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley next? If the other side of the bout agreement he posted on social media gets …read more
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Gunnar Nelson stopped Alex Oliveira in impressive fashion at UFC 231, which took place Saturday night in Toronto, and another Brazilian is willing to enter the cage against “Gunni” in …read more
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Alexander Gustafsson believes Jon Jones could be feeling the pressure of his return ahead of UFC 232. Gustafsson and Jones are set to meet in a rematch for the soon-to-be …read more
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After all was said and done at the UFC 231 pay-per-view (PPV) event — which went down on Sat., Dec. 8, 2018 inside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — …read more
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Alexander Gustafsson and Jon Jones had one of the most storied bouts in UFC history when they met for the first time more than five years ago.
Jones walked …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Valentina Shevchenko is No. 1 in ESPN’s inaugural women’s flyweight rankings, claiming the top spot after winning the UFC’s 125-pound belt on Dec. 8. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Ben Askren didn’t take long to talk about UFC 233 being postponed. Earlier today, UFC officials announced that their planned Jan. 26 pay-per-view has been scrapped. The promotion is in …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC 233, which was set for the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Jan. 26, has been canceled. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Renato Moicano is wasting no time.
Days after serving as a backup fighter at UFC 231 in Toronto, the featherweight contender is now expected to face former 145-pound champion Jose Aldo …read more
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Yana Kunitskaya def. Lina Lansberg at UFC 229: Best photos
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The UFC has already rescheduled multiple fights in the wake of UFC 233 being called off.
The promotion today confirmed …read more
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Elias Theodorou def. Eryk Anders at UFC 231: Best photos
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Eryk Anders may have suffered a loss and a broken hand, but that isn’t stopping him from making plans …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently put the finishing touches on its upcoming UFC on FOX 31: “Lee vs. Iaquinta 2” mixed martial arts (MMA) fight card, which takes place this …read more
Source:: MMAMania
With no main event and time running out until Jan. 26, the UFC has decided to scrap the upcoming UFC 233 card set to take place in Anaheim, Calif.
UFC officials …read more
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The UFC has pulled the plug on its scheduled Jan. 26 event in Anaheim, Calif.
The company announced on Wednesday that UFC 233, which had been a pay-per-view event scheduled for …read more
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A matchup between the UFC’s highest ranked Brazilian featherweights is in the works for UFC on ESPN+ 2 when former champ Jose Aldo clashes …read more
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The UFC on FOX 31 broadcast plans have been revealed. UFC on FOX 31 will take place inside the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event is scheduled for this …read more
Source:: MMANews
Bellator MMA will have January 26th all to itself thanks to the cancellation of UFC 233. When the UFC moved the flyweight title bout between Henry Cejudo and T.J. Dillashaw …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
UFC 233 scheduled for Jan. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. has been scrapped after the UFC failed to secure a main event for the upcoming show at the Honda Center. UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
After weeks of struggling to find a suitable main event for UFC 233, which is scheduled for January 26 in Anaheim, California, the UFC has cancelled the card outright. This …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) won’t be able to pull a rabbit from its proverbial hat, much like it did for UFC 230, as no main event has been secured for …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The UFC has made a considerable change to its January lineup, and UFC 233 no longer will take place Jan. 26.
The promotion has scratched plans for the pay-per-view event, which …read more
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Al Iaquinta def. Kevin Lee at UFC 169: Best photos
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The UFC’s final FOX-televised event takes place Saturday, and it will feature a brand new three-man broadcast team.
UFC on …read more
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UFC 233, which was originally scheduled for Jan. 26 in Anaheim, will be rebooked to a later date, meaning the 2019 will still feature 12 pay-per-view events as planned. …read more
Source:: ESPN
On Saturday, Max Holloway silenced every doubter who believed something had gone wrong with him this year that would negatively impact his fighting career, as well as those who feared …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
“I will flatline that curly-headed f*ck boy. That’s pretty much it.” Earlier this week, UFC newcomer Ben Askren called out Kamaru Usman on Instagram, calling the top welterweight contender a …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
A bantamweight showdown pitting Aljamain Sterling against Jimmie Rivera is set for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s debut on ESPN, according to a report from AZCentral.com. …read more
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Georges St-Pierre def. Josh Koscheck at UFC 124: Best photos
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Eight years ago today, Georges St-Pierre woke up from what likely was an after-party deep into the night in …read more
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English MMA veteran Brad Pickett spent many years as a WEC and UFC bantamweight contender before retiring in 2017. During the height of his career, when the UFC was still …read more
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Get the scoop on the early contests from UFC Milwaukee, featuring a pair of middleweight veterans Trevor Smith and Zak Cummings squaring off, plus an up-and-coming heavyweight talent. Can’t-miss prospects …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Ronaldo Souza is not happy with the possibility of either Israel Adesanya or Anderson Silva getting the next crack at the UFC middleweight championship.
“Jacare” told MMA Fighting in November that …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was able to keep its head above water in terms of the preliminary card ratings for last weekend’s UFC 231 event in Toronto, which featured four …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Remember that old commercial where those two Brady Bunch rejects crashed into each other on the sidewalk and the one gal was like, “Hey, you rammed your exposed chocolate bar …read more
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UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway continued his historic winning streak this past Saturday night in Toronto at UFC 231 with a record-setting, vicious four-round beating of Brian Ortega that saw …read more
Source:: MMANews
After failing his UFC 214 drug test, which cost him a division title as well as a win over longtime rival Daniel Cormier, former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Raphael Assuncao desperately wants to prove he deserves a shot at the UFC bantamweight title. So much so, in fact, that he’s willing to run it back with a top …read more
Source:: MMANews
Valerie Letourneau has been on the big stage before – the biggest of stages in fact, competing in front of some 56,000 people for a UFC title. So ahead of …read more
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