With the UFC lightweight championship currently vacant, Islam Makhachev thinks he should be the one to face Charles Oliveira.
Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) was stripped of his 155-poundt title after …read more
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Following UFC 274 the trajectory of Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira’s careers headed in different directions. Oliveira cemented his legacy as one of the greatest UFC lightweights of all time …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Tatsuro Taira wants a bigger stage after UFC on ESPN 36.
Taira (11-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) scored a lopsided win over Carlos Candelario Saturday at the UFC Apex …read more
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England’s Davey Grant is no stranger to exciting fights, and his outing on Saturday was another addition to his ever-growing list of back-and-forth battles.
At UFC on ESPN 36, Louis Smolka …read more
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Aljamain Sterling’s teammate, UFC veteran Al Iaquinta, has slammed those who can’t bring themselves to admit that they were wrong about the bantamweight champion.
Following his title crowning last March, which …read more
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As the former UFC event coordinator, Burt Watson has seen it all. A beloved figure among fighters past and present, he can tell stories nobody else can. What can we …read more
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Marc Raimondi addresses Usman’s legacy vs. GSP, the star potential of Michael Chandler and Holly Holm’s chances at one last title run. …read more
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LAS VEGAS – As the biggest underdog at UFC on ESPN 36, it would be understandable if Andre Petroski felt a little slighted.
Then his unbeaten opponent, Nick Maximov, asked to …read more
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Gregor Gillespie wants to make one thing perfectly clear: He is still very much a part of the UFC roster. …read more
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Not only did Amanda Ribas move up a weight class on Saturday night, but it sounds as though she was competing at less than 100 percent. …read more
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Is Gregor Gillespie still with the UFC? According to the wrestling standout, he’s just on the …read more
Source:: MMAMania
It’s safe to say that UFC lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett isn’t the biggest fan of Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar…
In the UFC right now, there aren’t many more fan-friendly fighters …read more
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Khamzat Chimaev got the win at UFC 273 but not by following the game plan.
Chimaev is a rising star in the UFC. Since making his debut in the summer …read more
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Michael Johnson’s recent years in the MMA weren’t too kind to him.
The lightweight veteran entered Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 on a four-fight losing streak and being 2-7 since 2016. …read more
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Former UFC welterweight Dan Hardy has revealed his expectations for a return to combat sports ahead of his exhibition fight with Diego Sanchez.
The former UFC title challenger is set to …read more
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UFC lightweight Gregor Gillespie has assured his followers that he is still on the UFC roster after news of his removal from the fans’ ranking pool was reported.
News of …read more
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Not only did Amanda Ribas move up a weight class on Saturday night, but it sounds as though she was competing at less than 100 percent. …read more
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The self-proclaimed best fisherman in the UFC says he’s not going anywhere.
On Sunday, a tweet from the algorithm-based Twitter account UFC Roster Watch alerted fans to the removal of lightweight …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jan Blachowicz after UFC on ESPN 36 win?)
Aleksandar Rakic’s quest to secure his first UFC title fight opportunity was squandered by injury …read more
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Carla Esparza | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Carla Esparza’s wedding day attire included all the usual bells and whistles, plus a …read more
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While former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson appreciates Charles Oliveira’s offer to train together, he feels he has to turn it down.
After suffering a fourth straight defeat to Michael …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Aleksandar Rakic after UFC on ESPN 36 loss?)
Jan Blachowicz may not have won the UFC on ESPN 36 main event in the …read more
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According to Gregor Gillespie, he is not cut from the UFC despite what’s going around on Twitter.
On Sunday morning a Twitter account that monitors the UFC roster, UFC Roster …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakić alleges his UFC Vegas 54 knee tear wasn’t a new injury, and that he suffered it earlier in camp.
Rakić battled former UFC light heavyweight …read more
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk thinks going five rounds with Weili Zhang again is doable but she needs to see more green.
Jedrzejczyk and Zhang are expected to collide on the UFC 275 PPV. …read more
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Katlyn Chookagian has very few requirements as she looks for her next UFC opponent.
The long-time UFC flyweight contender and former title challenger has a small list of women she’d like …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC has updated its list of fighters removed from the active roster.
One name that may surprise some people is Gregor Gillespie. He hasn’t fought since May 2021. There’s no …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Ryan Spann got out of his own way on Saturday evening, but the focus still remains on the mental game.
In the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 36 against Ion …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC lightweight Gregor Gillespie has been reportedly removed from the UFC fan rankings pool following a year without a fight in the works.
News of the move was first reported by …read more
Source:: MMANews
What mattered most at UFC on ESPN 36 in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings… …read more
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UFC veteran Dustin Poirier attends UFC 271 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Feb. 12, 2022. | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Dustin Poirier …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic’s night ended in unfortunate fashion at UFC on ESPN 36, as a knee injury resulted in a third-round TKO defeat to Jan Blachowicz in Saturday’s headliner at the …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Tony Kelley has received widespread criticism from the MMA community for comments he made while cornering Andrea Lee against Viviane Araujo at UFC on ESPN 36 on Saturday. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 36 at the UFC Apex. Of the 11 bouts on the card, six ended …read more
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When Joanna Jedrzejczyk returns for her rematch against Zhang Weili at UFC 275, it will only be the fourth time in …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The main event of UFC on ESPN 36 was shaping up to be a memorable battle, until its abrupt and unfortunate ending due to injury.
Aleksandar Rakic and former light heavyweight …read more
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Jan Blachowicz admittedly would have preferred a clean finish against Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event, but the Polish light heavyweight was nontheless pleased with the …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Sean O’Malley is spotted in attendance at UFC 227 in Los Angeles, California. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Sean O’Malley …read more
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Tony Kelley has addressed his controversial comments made during the UFC on ESPN 36 broadcast.
The UFC bantamweight, who was at the event working as a cornerman for Andrea Lee, was …read more
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Tony Kelley when he fought Randy Costa at UFC 269. | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Tony Kelley made the comment while cornering Andrea Lee …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Jan Blachowicz thinks he’s in line for a title shot after his win over Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36, which he admits didn’t come …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $173,000.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and …read more
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While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
There is a reason why Michael Chandler is more outspoken in the UFC than he was in Bellator.
Michael Chandler has coined himself to be the most entertaining fighter in the …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira has offered Jan Blachowicz a chance at the belt after Teixeira’s scheduled title defense at UFC 275.
The Brazilian champion posted the offer on Twitter …read more
Source:: MMANews
Andrea Lee and Viviane Araujo | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Tony Kelley doesn’t think he’s done anything wrong.
The UFC bantamweight caused a stir on …read more
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Jan Blachowicz is back in the win column, even though his UFC Vegas 54 victory over Aleksandar Rakic ended in …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Ryan Spann made short work of Ion Cutelaba in the UFC on ESPN 36 headliner, and for that, “Superman” is now $50,000 richer. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including a big submission in the co-main event.
After UFC on ESPN 36, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for …read more
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Jan Blachowicz may have just re-entered the championship conversation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division, though it probably wasn’t the method he would have chosen. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Jan Blachowicz rebounded from losing the light heavyweight title against Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event, but it came in anticlimactic fashion.
Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) …read more
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Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is back on track and hoping to be next in line – though it wasn’t how he likely wanted it to happen.
Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, …read more
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Ryan Spann reminded the world that he’s primarily a submission threat when he tapped out Ion Cutelaba in the first round at UFC on ESPN 36.
After some intense early exchanges, …read more
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Davey Grant has made a habit of putting on exciting performances of late, and he didn’t disappoint Saturday.
Grant came into UFC on ESPN 36 with four straight post-fight bonus awards …read more
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Andrea Lee with cornerman and fellow UFC fighter Tony Kelley. | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC
This just happened during the featured preliminary bout …read more
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Katlyn Chookagian proved she’s still the biggest hurdle for anyone who wants a women’s flyweight title shot when she defeated Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN 36.
It was a razor-close …read more
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Katlyn Chookagian has now put together her longest UFC winning streak after picking up a fourth victory in a row …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Andrea Lee’s head cornerman at UFC on ESPN 36 on Saturday, Tony Kelley, came under fire for comments he made during her women’s flyweight bout with Viviane Araujo.
Following the first …read more
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LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 205 took place Saturday with 11 bouts on the slate, and we’ve got you covered with backstage winner interviews from the UFC Apex.
In the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Michael Johnson ended his four-fight skid in highlight-reel fashion Saturday at the expense of Alan Patrick.
Johnson (20-17 MMA, 12-13 UFC), a lightweight veteran who has all kinds of notable wins …read more
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Viviane Araujo took a major step toward contention in the flyweight division at UFC on ESPN 36. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Michael Johnson has endured a lot of misfortune in his UFC career, but he proved why he’s still a dangerous …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 36 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) …read more
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Andre Petroski ended Nick Maximov’s undefeated run with a first-round win at UFC on ESPN 36.
Petroski (8-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) asked specifically for the middleweight matchup with Maximov (8-1 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out the official scorecards from all 11 fights at UFC on ESPN 36 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) …read more
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Tony Ferguson prepares to take on Michael Chandler at UFC 274 in Phoenix, Arizona. | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
UFC fan …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakić has a preference for who he’d like to face for a title between Glover Teixeira and Jiri Procházka.
Rakić will face former UFC light heavyweight …read more
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In his first bout since losing the UFC light heavyweight championship Jan Blachowicz is hoping to make a big statement …read more
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Charles Oliveira reacts following his submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 247 in Phoenix, Arizona. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
“I’m getting there. …read more
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Title fights throughout history have often left a lasting impression.
The strawweight title bout between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas at UFC 274 will certainly be remembered, but not for reasons …read more
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Jim Miller when he fought Roosevelt Roberts at the UFC APEX. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Octagon veterans will meet on July 2. UFC …read more
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Virna Jandiroba scored her three UFC wins by stoppage. | Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Angela Hill had her fair share of controversial decisions in the …read more
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Loopy Godinez couldn’t have drawn up her UFC 274 win any better.
Godinez was taking on Ariane Carnelossi and throughout her training camp, she got super confident as she would be …read more
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Amanda Ribas finished Paige VanZant in her most recent flyweight fight. | Zuffa LLC
Back to the flyweight division for the first time since July …read more
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It’s no secret that Dustin Poirier has been looking for a fight.
The former UFC interim lightweight champion has been in search of a new opponent since his loss to the …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Jake Hadley’s road to the UFC has had some bumps along the way, but at long last he’s ready for his promotional debut.
Hadley got his shot through …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main card for UFC on ESPN 36.
UFC on ESPN 36 takes place Saturday at …read more
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Luke Rockhold at weigh-ins for UFC 239. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Rockhold wants to ensure he fights Costa …read more
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LAS VEGAS – If there’s a certain amount of hype around the UFC debut of his opponent, Allan Nascimento doesn’t seem particularly worried about it.
Nascimento (18-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC) on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Jan Blachowicz is arguably the unlikeliest champion in UFC history. Is it possible for him to make an even more …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at …read more
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LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. …read more
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Endeavor bosses tried to justify the UFC’s controversial pay structure again. During Endeavor’s Q1 2022 investor earnings call, …read more
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“Everything this guy’s done for me, I’m gonna tell him no? That’s not me,” White said. Dana White’s decision to …read more
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Dustin Poirier has accepted the challenge laid out by former teammate Colby Covington at UFC 272.
Covington had called out Poirier following his unanimous decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at March’s …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz expects to be fighting for gold again soon.
The Polish fighter has been out of the octagon since UFC 267 in October 2021. Blachowicz was …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Luke Rockhold answers questions from reporters at the UFC 221 press conference ahead of his middleweight fight against Yoel Romero in Perth, Australia. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC …read more
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Tony Ferguson has clarity about his career after his viral knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274.
Ferguson (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC), a former interim UFC lightweight champion, was stopped …read more
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Kamaru Usman interacts with fans during a Q&A session prior to the UFC 272 ceremonial weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Source:: BloodyElbow
Chael Sonnen has given an unpopular opinion. ‘The Bad Guy’ thinks the UFC should book a trilogy fight between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas.
Last Saturday night at UFC 274, fans …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Tonight’s Bellator 281 event is co-headlined by a middleweight bout featuring Lyoto Machida taking on Fabian Edwards.
Machida (26-12 MMA), a former UFC light heavyweight champion, will be looking to snap …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
LAS VEGAS – If there are any jitters before his first UFC fight, Manuel Torres isn’t really showing them.
Torres (12-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will step into the octagon for the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jan Blachowicz | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Fresh of the highly eventful UFC 274, the number one MMA organization in the world returns with …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Jan Blachowicz after his UFC 239 win over Luke Rockhold. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Check out the Bloody Elbow staff’s picks and predictions …read more
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LAS VEGAS – After nearly two years away from the game, Frank Camacho returns Saturday.
Camacho (22-9 MMA, 2-5 UFC) has not fought since a 41-second knockout loss to Justin Jaynes …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Sherdog’s live UFC on ESPN 36 coverage will begin Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Dwayne Johnson at the UFC 244 weigh-ins. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
The former WWE performer was shocked by what went …read more
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Alexandre Pantoja can’t understand how he’s been left out of the flyweight title picture.
With reigning UFC 125-pound champion Deiveson Figueiredo unavailable to defend his title for unknown reasons, the promotion …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Thomas Paull looks to make his way to the UFC in the near future.
Professional MMA fighter Thomas Paull is making his own way in the European MMA scene. Now …read more
Source:: MMANews