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Video: Who was the biggest non-headlining mover and shaker at UFC on ESPN 52?

UFC on ESPN 52 was a spectacular event in the Lone Star State.
While lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan closed the show with an emphatic first-round stoppage of Beneil Dariush, there were …read more

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Jiri Prochazka makes offer to fight Aleksandar Rakic in Octagon return at UFC 299 in Miami

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has offered to step-in for fellow former titleholder, Jan Blachowicz in a clash with the returning, Aleksandar Rakic – offering the Austrian-born contender …read more

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Colby Covington mocks ‘Cheater’ Leon Edwards ahead of UFC 296 fight: ‘He’s literally always drooling on himself’

Colby Covington labels Leon Edwards as a cheater ahead of their UFC 296 showdown.

On December 16, Covington and Edwards will square off in a contest for the UFC’s undisputed welterweight …read more

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Shavkat Rakhmonov eyes title fight with win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 296: Of course I’m ready’

Undefeated welterweight contender, Shavkat Rakhmonov has claimed he will “be ready” for a shot at the division’s championship following his return to the Octagon at UFC 296 later this month, …read more

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Shavkat Rakhmonov wants title shot with UFC 296 win, but admits: “Belal Muhammad also deserves”

Next Title Shot? …read more

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Shavkat Rakhmonov ready for title shot with UFC 296 win but 'Belal Muhammad also deserves'

Shavkat Rakhmonov thinks he’s more than capable of standing with Stephen Thompson.
Rakhmonov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) takes on former title challenger Thompson (17-6-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) on the main card …read more

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Joe Rogan questions Conor McGregor’s level after ‘catastrophic’ injury: ‘No one comes back from that’

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Conor McGregor still has his sights set on a showdown with Michael Chandler when he finally makes his UFC return …read more

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2023 PFL Europe 4 video: UFC vet Brett Johns gets TKO from bottom position

Brett Johns has already checked off wins in the UFC and Bellator, and now he can add PFL to the list.
Friday at 2023 PFL Europe 4, Johns (20-3) won his …read more

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Charles Oliveira given Islam Makhachev title fight rematch lifeline: ‘UFC 301 in May is a possibility’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira will prioritize a championship rematch with rival, Islam Makhachev before Ramadan which begins in March and runs until April, however, if the Brazilian is …read more

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UFC star Conor McGregor sees President run squashed by Irish senators: ‘I wouldn’t nominate him to wash the dishes’

Hinting at a potential run of the role of President of the Republic of Ireland at the beginning of this month, UFC star, Conor McGregor has seen any potential aspirations …read more

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UFC Raises and Donates More Than $80,000 to Commemorate Veterans Day as part of UFC 295 Fight Week

UFC Partners With Several Non-Profit Organizations To Raise And Donate More Than $80,000 While Commemorating Veterans Day As Part Of UFC 295 Fight Week.
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UFC Fight Night 233 video: Song Yadong, Chris Gutierrez make weight for main event

LAS VEGAS – The main event for the penultimate UFC card of 2023 is official after Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez made weight for UFC Fight Night 233.
Yadong (20-7-1 MMA, 9-2-1 …read more

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Deontay Wilder reveals what he needs in order to accept mixed rules bout with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou

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UFC 296: Colby Covington accuses Leon Edwards of being a cheater: “This guy makes ‘Marty’ look like a freakin’ saint”

Cheater? …read more

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Cooties (Not Tryptophan) KO’d Bareknuckle Ben

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Ben Rothwell was scheduled to fight fellow UFC heavyweight veteran Todd Duffee as part of the BKFC 56 fight card …read more

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Drakkar Klose feels disrespected by UFC, wants Beneil Dariush rematch at UFC 299

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Fresh off a slam knockout win at UFC Austin, Drakkar Klose wants to run it back with …read more

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UFC 296 fighter Ian Machado Garry defends his trash talk: “I’m absolutely going to sit there and hound you about that”

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Anthony Smith: 'Jon Jones can do whatever the f*ck he wants,' shouldn't be stripped of UFC title

LAS VEGAS – Anthony Smith disagrees with those calling for Jon Jones to be stripped of the UFC heavyweight title.
Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) was forced to pull out of …read more

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Daniel Cormier: No one ‘would bat an eyelid’ if UFC made Tom Aspinall champ, stripped Jon Jones

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Daniel Cormier believes Tom Aspinall should be the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.
Aspinall recently defeated Sergei Pavlovich to …read more

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Daniel Cormier: 'No one has done more with less than Colby Covington' ahead of UFC 296 title shot

Daniel Cormier thinks Colby Covington has overachieved in his MMA career.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges welterweight champion Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in the UFC 296 headliner Dec. …read more

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UFC 296 Headliner Colby Covington slams ‘Sensitive Soy Boy’ Ian Garry in Expletive-Filled Attack

As bad as things have been for Ian Garry, they’re about to get a hell of a lot worse.

On December 16, ‘The Future’ will return to the Octagon at …read more

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Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296: Leon Edwards 'the biggest cheater the sport's ever known'

Colby Covington accuses Leon Edwards of being a dirty fighter.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) in the UFC 296 main event on Dec. …read more

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Ian Machado Garry defends trash talk aimed at Geoff Neal and Neil Magny: ‘I haven’t overstepped any boundaries yet’

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Ian Machado Garry may be carving out his own path in the UFC, but the similarities he …read more

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Joe Rogan supports 'more lax' rules for injury recovery PEDs under UFC's new anti-doping program

Joe Rogan has no issue if Conor McGregor used performance-enhancing drugs to recover.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) withdrew from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing pool when he broke his …read more

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Aljamain Sterling Moves on From Max Holloway Fight, Targets Calvin Kattar for featherweight debut

Aljamain Sterling is already moving on from his proposed clash with former featherweight titleholder Max Holloway.

Following his loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292, the ‘Funk Master’ appeared to …read more

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UFC Fight Night 233 breakdown: Will Song Yadong be too much for Chris Gutierrez?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC Fight Night 233.
UFC Fight Night 233 takes place Saturday at …read more

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Morning Report: Colby Covington slams ‘waste of f****** chromosomes’ Leon Edwards, expects cheating at UFC 296

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Colby Covington has nothing nice to say about the reigning UFC welterweight champion.
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Video: Is BKFC's 'King of Violence' Mike Perry a trendsetter for MMA to bareknuckle?

Mike Perry has found his lane.
Once a UFC welterweight who struggled to crack into the top tier of the division, Perry made the switch to bareknuckle boxing and began to …read more

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WATCH | Conor McGregor drops sparring partner with left hand ahead of potential UFC return

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UFC books Daniel Marcos vs. Aori Qileng for February event

Days after he was removed from this Saturday’s event, Daniel Marcos is back on the UFC schedule.
With visa issues expected to be resolved, Marcos (15-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) faces Aori …read more

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Jiri Prochazka and Aleksandar Rakic verbally agree to UFC 298 bout: “I am in”

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UFC on ESPN 52 medical suspensions: Headliners, Bobby Green among 12 fighters facing 180 days off

UFC on ESPN 52 took place Saturday at Moody Center in Austin, Texas and featured a dozen fights.
Of the 24 competitors on the card, 12 fighters were suspended 180 days …read more

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Katlyn Chookagian-Maycee Barber Flyweight Tilt Booked for UFC 299

Another Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s flyweight title challenger might emerge in March. …read more

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Leon Edwards Believes Colby Covington ‘In For a Total Shock’ at UFC 296

Leon Edwards is unimpressed with Colby Covington’s recent performances. …read more

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Angry Gamers Cream UFC 5 For ‘Laughable’ Update

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EA Sports delivered a much-needed overhaul to the UFC 5 video game on Thursday, buttoning up several gameplay issues across the board while …read more

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Jan Blachowicz reveals he’s set for shoulder surgery, out of UFC 297 rematch against Aleksandar Rakic

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Alexander Volkanovski feels Ilia Topuria may have been “rushed” into UFC 298 title fight: “I just haven’t seen that elite stuff yet”

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Jan Blachowicz is out of UFC 297 rematch with Aleksandar Rakic, will undergo shoulder surgery

Jan Blachowicz is officially out of his UFC 297 rematch with Aleksandar Rakic.

The former light heavyweight announced on social media that a shoulder injury sustained while training has forced …read more

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Dana White Celebrates the UFC’s ‘Cut-Throat’ Negotiating tactics in a series of leaked emails and texts

The UFC has been under fire for years when it comes to the hot-button issue of fighter pay.

Courtesy of a recent report from Anton Tabuena and John S. Nash of …read more

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Anthony Pettis responds to Mike Perry's BKFC callout: 'I wouldn't say no to it'

Anthony Pettis’ initial reaction to Mike Perry’s callout for a BKFC clash is to accept, but he admits an additional layer of consideration is needed.
Pettis, a former UFC and WEC …read more

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Heck of a Morning: What is the most compelling non-title fight for UFC 296?

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The UFC is ending 2023 with a loaded UFC 296 pay-per-view event that features two world title …read more

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Jan Blachowicz announces surgery, issues emotional statement on UFC 297 withdrawal

Rather than fight at UFC 297, Jan Blachowicz has decided it would be best for him to go under the knife.
After opponent Aleksandar Rakic revealed Thursday that their scheduled Jan. …read more

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Anthony Smith doesn’t think Jon Jones owes anyone anything amid Tom Aspinall’s call to have UFC champion stripped

“He’s earned that” …read more

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Paddy Pimblett Shows off shredded physique ahead of His Octagon Return at UFC 296

Paddy Pimblett is looking shredded ahead of his long-awaited return to the Octagon.

A year removed from his controversial unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon last December, ‘The Baddy’ will gun …read more

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Dan Henderson certain he would've 'beat the f*ck out of' Jon Jones if UFC 151 fight happened

For UFC Hall of Famer Dan Henderson, the Jon Jones fight is the one that got away.
Henderson was scheduled to challenge then-light heavyweight champion Jones in the UFC 151 headliner …read more

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UFC Fight Night: How to watch, plus analysis and betting advice

Song Yadong will meet Chris Gutierrez in the UFC men’s bantamweight main event on Saturday. …read more

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Jan Blachowicz out of UFC 297; Aleksandar Rakic calls for fight with Jiri Prochazka in his absence

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Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is headed for shoulder surgery, which will prevent him from competing at his scheduled …read more

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Islam Makhachev's coach: Arman Tsarukyan impressive, but Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira likely next

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez thinks Arman Tsarukyan has earned a UFC lightweight title shot, but there are people ahead of him.
Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) scored a quick …read more

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Deontay Wilder reveals his one stipulation for fighting former UFC champ Francis Ngannou in the PFL

Heavyweight knockout artist Deontay Wilder is more than willing to throw hands with Francis Ngannou, but only under one condition.

Currently, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is gearing up for a return to …read more

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Conor McGregor Reacts to Brock Lesnar’s daughter, Mya Lesnar, breaking CSU Shot Put record: ‘Wow! Incredible!’

Conor McGregor reacted to Mya Lesnar’s recent success in college sports.

Lesnar, 21, is the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar. On Tuesday, it was …read more

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Katlyn Chookagian vs. Maycee Barber set for UFC 299

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Katlyn Chookagian is being tasked with slowing a rising contender for her return fight.
MMA Fighting has confirmed with …read more

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Roidin’ Ryan Ruining Kids Lives, Says Champ

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Gordon Ryan is one of the few professional athletes to celebrate the “amazing” news that UFC and USADA were parting ways. In fact, the …read more

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Anthony Smith backs Jon Jones keeping heavyweight title: ‘Jon Jones can do whatever the f*** he wants’

Jon Jones won’t be surrendering his UFC heavyweight title while he’s recovering from injury, and he sent a not so subtle reminder to interim champion Tom Aspinall why he’s earned …read more

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Aleksandar Rakic says Jan Blachowicz out of UFC 297, calls for Jiri Prochazka to step in

According to Aleksandar Rakic, Jan Blachowicz is out of their fight at UFC 297.
Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is scheduled to run things back with former light heavyweight champion Blachowicz …read more

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Tom Aspinall wants to unify titles against Jon Jones to prevent UFC becoming like boxing

Since claiming the interim heavyweight title in spectacular fashion, Tom Aspinall has had his sights firmly set on what he wants to do next.
The 30-year-old put on a sensational performance …read more

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Francis Ngannou content after Tyson Fury defeat, eyes Jon Jones, Deontay Wilder, and other huge fights next

Francis Ngannou shocked the world with his performance against Tyson Fury in his boxing debut. The former UFC heavyweight champion took the consensus greatest boxer of his generation to a …read more

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UFC veterans in MMA and custom rules action Dec. 8-9

This week, the UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas.
UFC Fight Night 233 takes place at the UFC Apex, and is headlined by a bantamweight bout between Song …read more

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UFC free fight: Anthony Smith snaps losing skid in gusty, split decision win over Ryan Spann

Anthony Smith had to go through hell to get his hand raised in his rematch against Ryan Spann.
Back in August at UFC Fight Night 225, the former UFC light heavyweight …read more

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Morning Report: Leon Edwards says ‘clown’ Colby Covington ‘in for a total shock’ at UFC 296

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Leon Edwards is ready to secure his second title defense as the UFC welterweight champion.
The United Kingdom’s …read more

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‘Gourmet Chenchen Doesn’t Want That Smoke’

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Costa has been asking the UFC to re-book a canceled fight against Chimaev for March. Unfortunately, he says Chimaev isn’t …read more

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Bryce Mitchell steps in on short notice to fight Josh Emmett at UFC 296

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Drakkar Klose calls for “the easiest fight in the UFC” Mark Madsen at UFC 299 after slam KO win

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Brandon Moreno to Serve as Backup for Alexandre Pantoja-Brandon Royval Title Bout

Brandon Moreno will serve as the backup fighter for the flyweight championship bout set for the UFC 296 co-main event. …read more

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UFC free fight: Chris Gutierrez gets clean, unanimous decision win over Alateng Heili

Chris Gutierrez sure knows how to bounce back from defeat.
Back in October, Gutierrez was able to get himself back in the win column with a dominant unanimous decision over Alateng …read more

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Daniel Cormier suggests Dustin Poirier vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300

Daniel Cormier likes the idea of Dustin Poirier vs. Arman Tsarukyan as a UFC lightweight title eliminator.
Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) emerged as a top contender when he quickly knocked …read more

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Brandon Moreno billed to be backup fighter for UFC 296 flyweight title fight

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Khamzat Chimaev betting favorite to hold UFC middleweight championship by the end of 2024

Despite his impending sidelining through a hand injury, unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev is the current betting favorite to be strapped with divisional gold at the end of next year, …read more

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Brandon Moreno to Serve as Backup Fighter for Alexandre Pantoja-Brandon Royval Title Bout

Brandon Moreno will serve as the backup fighter for the flyweight championship bout set for the UFC 296 co-main event. …read more

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Bryce Mitchell Steps in to Face Josh Emmett on Short Notice at UFC 296

Josh Emmett will get to remain on the UFC 296 card after all. …read more

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Mitchell steps in on short notice to fight Emmett

Bryce Mitchell will step in for the injured Giga Chikadze in a featherweight bout against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 on Dec. 16. …read more

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Daniel Cormier contemplated biting Jon Jones during infamous UFC 178 presser brawl

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Daniel Cormier can understand why Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield. He thought about doing the same …read more

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UFC 299 adds Maycee Barber vs. Katlyn Chookagian

UFC 299 continues to fill, this time with the addition of a women’s flyweight fight.
Contenders Maycee Barber and Katlyn Chookagian will collide at the March 9 pay-per-view event. While no …read more

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Bryce Mitchell steps into UFC 296 vs. Josh Emmett on short notice

Bryce Mitchell is stepping in short notice.
With Giga Chikadze out due to a groin injury, Mitchell (16-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) inserts into the lineup opposite Josh Emmett (18-4 MMA, 9-4 …read more

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Islam Makhachev issues chilling warning to UFC foes: ‘None of them will get the belt while I’m here, that’s it’

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been linked with a slew of potential title defenses against the likes of Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, as well as former opponents, Charles Oliveira …read more

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‘Thug Nasty’ To The Rescue! Mitchell Fights Emmett At UFC 296

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Bryce Mitchell is set to save the day at UFC 296 in Las Vegas next weekend (Sat., …read more

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Bryce Mitchell steps in against Josh Emmett at UFC 296

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Bryce Mitchell is getting one last fight in before the end of the year.
The Arkansas native has …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski on UFC 298 challenger Ilia Topuria: ‘I just haven’t seen that elite stuff yet’

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Alexander Volkanovski is not impressed by Ilia Topuria’s performance.
Volkanovski returns on Feb. 17 when he seeks the …read more

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Brandon Moreno set as UFC 296 backup fighter for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval

The UFC will use Brandon Moreno as its insurance for the UFC 296 flyweight title co-headliner.
Former two-time champion Moreno (21-7-2 MMA, 9-3-2 UFC) is set to serve as the backup …read more

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Francis Ngannou admits he never wanted to leave UFC: ‘I had a contract that I had no leverage in’

Former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has revealed he never actually wanted to depart the UFC following his high-profile exit from the Dana White-led promotion back in January of this …read more

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Former NFL Star Shannon Sharpe Claims Conor McGregor is a ‘One-Dimensional’ Fighter, Francis Ngannou Disagrees

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe threw some shade at some of the UFC’s biggest names, including Irish megastar Conor McGregor.

Recently, Sharpe welcomed former UFC heavyweight world champion Francis …read more

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Dan Henderson believes he would’ve “beat the f*ck” out of Jon Jones had UFC 151 fight gone through

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Brandon Moreno set as official backup for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval at UFC 296

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Former UFC flyweight champ Brandon Moreno will be on standby in case anything goes wrong with Alexandre …read more

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Stephen Thompson doubts Shavkat Rakhmonov stands and bangs with him at UFC 296

Stephen Thompson expects Shavkat Rakhmonov to try and take him to the ground.
Thompson (17-6-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) meets Rakhmonov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) on the main card of UFC 296 …read more

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Leon Edwards explains why Colby Covington is 'in for a total shock' at UFC 296

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards believes Colby Covington’s recent wins are weak.
Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) will look to notch his second title defense when he meets Covington (17-3 MMA, …read more

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Daniel Cormier couldn't have imagined Sean Brady's 'absolute shutout' of Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Austin

Daniel Cormier was surprised with how dominant Sean Brady looked vs. Kelvin Gastelum.
Brady (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) submitted Gastelum (18-9 MMA, 12-9 UFC) this past Saturday at UFC on ESPN …read more

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Ex-champ Moreno to fight Albazi in Mexico City

Brandon Moreno will fight Amir Albazi in a flyweight contender bout Feb. 24 in Mexico City, the former UFC flyweight champion confirmed in an interview published Wednesday by ESPN. …read more

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UFC champion Jon Jones gets support from unlikely name in war of words with Tom Aspinall: “I don’t think he should be stripped”

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‘I Don’t Need A Promoter’

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UFC President Dana White tried to shame Francis Ngannou for chasing “gimmick” fights.
The former UFC heavyweight champion took those comments …read more

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Jailton Almeida calls for interim title clash with Tom Aspinall: ‘It would be a good, fair fight’

With the UFC heavyweight division currently in limbo, rising contender Jailton Almeida believes his next fight should be against interim champion Tom Aspinall.

After undisputed heavyweight king Jon Jones was forced …read more

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FURY Pro Grappling 8 announced: Aljamain Sterling, 7 other UFC veterans to compete

FURY Pro Grappling’s tradition of a year-end card filled with UFC notables past and present continues.
Eight UFC veterans, including former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, have been booked for the …read more

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Muhammad Mokeav vs. Alex Perez confirmed as first fight at UFC Saudi Arabia card in March

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Flyweights Muhammad Mokaev and Alex Perez will meet in the first confirmed fight for the UFC’s debut …read more

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'Naruto' recognition and broken cultural barriers: Tatsuro Taira embraces newfound UFC attention

Tatsuro Taira since Day 1 has dreamt of carrying the Japanese flag into uncharted territory.
A little over 18 months into his UFC tenure, Taira (14-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) reflects fondly …read more

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Gilbert Burns still thinks Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington at UFC 296: “I think he’s going to get it done”

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Molly McCann vs. Diana Belbita 2 announced for Feb. 3 UFC event

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Molly McCann and Diana Belbita are set to meet in the octagon again.
The UFC …read more

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Mya Lesnar, the daughter of Ex-UFC champion Brock Lesnar, breaks Colorado State Shot Put Record

Mya Lesnar, the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar, is making her mark in college sports.

Lesnar, who is a junior at Colorado State, set …read more

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Jon Jones hits back at Tom Aspinall's plea to strip him of UFC heavyweight title

Jon Jones has finally took the time to hit back at previous comments made towards him last month.
Following his huge interim heavyweight title win at UFC 295, Tom Aspinall made …read more

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Brandon Royval Claims Youssef Zalal Will Take the Bantamweight Division by Storm When He Returns to the UFC

Brandon Royval believes Youssef Zalal is one of the best bantamweights at Factory X who just hasn’t gotten his share of recognition yet. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Posted on December 6, 2023, 4:46 pm By
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Video: Did Arman Tsarukyan shake up the UFC lightweight title picture?

Arman Tsarukyan could not have asked for a better outcome against Beniel Dariush at UFC on ESPN 52.
Entering the week looking to make a statement, Tsarukyan did exactly that by …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Posted on December 6, 2023, 4:46 pm By
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Alexander Volkanovski Vows to Give Ilia Topuria a Lesson in Humility at UFC 298

Alexander Volkanovski is eager to remind the world of his greatness when he defends the featherweight strap against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Posted on December 6, 2023, 4:16 pm By
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Leon Edwards picked to beat Colby Covington in UFC 296 title fight: ‘He’s got a lot of pop on his hands’

Incumbent welterweight champion, Leon Edwards has been backed to turn in a victory against incoming foe, Colby Covington in the pair’s championship clash at UFC 296 by former title chaser, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

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