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Kai Kara-France: Israel Adesanya's knockout of Alex Pereira 'one of the biggest moments in our generation'

Kai Kara-France takes inspiration from the way Israel Adesanya bounced back against Alex Pereira.
Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) had already lost to Pereira three times heading into UFC 287 as …read more

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UFC commentator Daniel Cormier shares his top three fights of 2023

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Alexander Volkanovski and Conor McGregor go back and forth over a potential UFC fight at lightweight

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Logan Paul seen training with Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski

Logan Paul was spotted training with some big names in the MMA and BJJ world this week.

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared a video on his Instagram story of …read more

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Sean O'Malley: Merab Dvalishvili beat good guys, but 'no one gives a f*ck' about him

Sean O’Malley thinks Merab Dvalishvili is crying for attention.
O’Malley (16-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) is slated to challenge Dvalishvili’s teammate, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 292 headliner Aug. 19 at TD …read more

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UFC 291 adds Joanne Wood vs. Priscila Cachoeira

The UFC’s return to Salt Lake City continues to fill up with fights.
The most recent addition to UFC 291 is a flyweight bout between Joanne Wood and Priscila Cachoeira. The …read more

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Amanda Nunes Briefly Considered Retirement After Upset Loss to Julianna Pena

Amanda Nunes’ loss to Julianna Pena at UFC 269 was one of the biggest upsets in the sport’s history, and it took a mental toll on the Brazilian in the …read more

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Conor McGregor vows 'greatest return in combat sports' ahead of expected Michael Chandler fight

Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the UFC has been on hold, but that soon could be changing.
With “The Ultimate Fighter 31” premiering Tuesday on ESPN, there’s a growing belief …read more

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Amanda Nunes admits she contemplated retirement after upset loss to Julianna Peña

Amanda Nunes thought she was done after her shocking defeat to Julianna Pena at UFC 269.
Nunes (22-5 MMA, 15-2 UFC) lost her bantamweight title to Peña (11-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) by submission in December …read more

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Muhammadjon Naimov Steps In for Kutateladze, Meets Mullarkey at UFC on ESPN 46

Muhammadjon Naimov will make his Octagon debut on less than a week’s notice. …read more

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Heck of a Morning: What is going on with Paulo Costa? Plus, most underrated UFC divisions

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Paulo Costa has called cap on the UFC’s announcement of him facing Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 291 …read more

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Strickland Planning To Steal Adesanya Title Shot

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Reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make his next 185-pound title defense atop the upcoming UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) …read more

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Conor McGregor plots high kick KO win over Michael Chandler in UFC return: ‘You’ll see a visual of his head hanging off’

Ahead of his incoming Octagon return before the close of the year, former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor has predicted a high kick knockout win over Michael Chandler in their hotly-anticipated …read more

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UFC newcomer Sharaputdin Magomedov kicks opponent after being submitted at ADCC event

Undefeated middleweight prospect Sharaputdin Magomedov drew the ire of combat sports fans online after a blatant display of unsportsmanlike conduct during a recent competition.

Sharaputdin Magomedov, an 11-0 fighter with …read more

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Chael Sonnen sees Nate Diaz beating Jake Paul, then making UFC return to fight for 'BMF' title

Nate Diaz’s UFC career is not over. At least that’s what Chael Sonnen thinks.
Now 38 and lined up for a boxing match against Jake Paul on Aug. 5, some pundits …read more

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Conor McGregor slams UFC rival Matt Brown in nasty dig at prior heroin overdose: ‘Wanna see a dead body?’

Continuing to rumble on in their newfound rivalry, former undisputed duel-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has labelled veteran welterweight contender, Matt Brown a “heroin addict” – in a jab aimed …read more

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Beneil Dariush targets title fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October: ‘I think it’ll work out great’

Laying out plans for his first championship siege under the banner of the UFC later this year, surging lightweight contender, Beneil Dariush plans to “absolutely dominate” former champion, Charles Oliveira …read more

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Henry Cejudo likes Conor McGregor's chances vs. UFC champ Leon Edwards over Michael Chandler

Henry Cejudo gives Conor McGregor a higher chance to beat a UFC champion than he does Michael Chandler.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) and Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) are expected …read more

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UFC rival claims ex-Champion Charles Oliveira is ‘Lacking desire’ ahead of return: ‘He’s gotten really comfortable’

Ahead of his Octagon return at UFC 289 in two weeks’ time, former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira has been touted as falling victim to a good lifestyle he has …read more

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Matt Brown: Conor McGregor was a ‘great f****** fighter’, but ‘I just don’t think he’s a top 5 guy anymore’

Conor McGregor won his second UFC title at UFC 205 on Saturday night. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

Conor McGregor remains the biggest star in …read more

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Daniel Cormier's top three UFC fights of 2023, with instant classic No. 1: 'People were on their feet from the moment it started'

As we near the halfway mark of 2023, Daniel Cormier listed his top three UFC fights of the year.
In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Cormier said there have …read more

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Jan Blachowicz willing to engage in UFC 291 firefight with Alex Pereira: ‘I want to check how my striking looks’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz insists he will not shy away from a striking battle with renowned knockout artist Alex Pereira at UFC 291 in July – as …read more

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With Guram Kutateladze out, Muhammad Naimov steps in to face Jamie Mullarkey at UFC on ESPN 45

Tajikistan has another fighter on the UFC roster.
Shortly after the addition of Muin Gafurov, the UFC has signed Tajikistan-born Muhammad Naimov, who will replace Guram Kutateladze to face Jamie Mullarkey …read more

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Morning Report: Sean Strickland ‘100 percent’ believes he should be next for Israel Adesanya with a UFC Vegas 76 win

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Sean Strickland has his eyes on the UFC middleweight champion.
Nearly one full year ago at UFC 276 …read more

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Michael Bisping refutes Chael Sonnen’s claim that the UFC is now working on Jon Jones vs. Sergei Pavlovich: “I’ve heard nothing of the sort”

Michael Bisping has questioned Chael Sonnen’s claim that the UFC is working on booking Jon Jones vs Sergei Pavlovich. Ever since he beat Ciryl Gane in quick fashion, questions have …read more

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Beneil Dariush confident he will “dominate” Charles Oliveira on the ground and in the standup at UFC 289: “I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on him”

Dariush shows confidence …read more

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UFC veteran Matt Brown sounds off on “coked up bum” Conor McGregor: “All that money don’t make you not a bum”

Brown pushes McGregor …read more

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Ray Longo ponders UFC's 'favoritism' toward Islam Makhachev, other champs in Aljamain Sterling's quick turnaround

Ray Longo takes exception with the way he thinks the UFC has treated Aljamain Sterling.
Bantamweight champion Sterling (23-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) will be making a three-month turnaround to face Sean O’Malley …read more

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Beneil Dariush promises 'absolute domination' of former champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 289

Beneil Dariush knows what’s in store when fighting Charles Olivera, and yes, he’s looking forward to it.
Longtime lightweight contender Dariush (22-4-1 MMA, 16-4-1 UFC) takes on former champ Oliveira (33-9 …read more

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Gaethje Still Finds BMF Belt ‘Kind Of Stupid’

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Justin Gaethje doesn’t care for the Baddest Motherf—ker (BMF) title that he’ll soon be fighting for.
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Matt Brown respects Conor McGregor's past accomplishments 'but at this point he's a bum'

Matt Brown’s opinion of the biggest star the MMA world has ever seen has dwindled in recent years.
Speaking on Michael Bisping’s YouTube channel, the UFC veteran Brown (24-19 MMA, 17-13 …read more

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Alan Jouban explains why Sean O’Malley is ‘much less of a threat’ to Aljamain Sterling than Henry Cejudo

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Aljamain Sterling has constantly battled for respect ever since becoming the UFC’s bantamweight champion.
Sterling’s UFC 288 …read more

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Aljamain Sterling believes the UFC is trying to force Sean O’Malley into “knockoff” Conor McGregor

Next Conor McGregor? …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev claims Colby Covington is getting another UFC title opportunity because he’s American

Khamzat Chimaev believes Colby Covington’s undeserved welterweight title opportunity is the result of his nationality.

Covington’s last appearance inside the Octagon came more than a year ago when he bested …read more

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UFC leader Dana White defends Power Slap League, claims criticism comes from ‘Un-Education or pure hate’

Dana White chalks up the criticism being lobbed at his Power Slap project as nothing more than “un-education or pure hate.

The UFC President is undoubtedly one of mixed martial …read more

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Junior dos Santos has high hopes for surging Jailton Almeida, ‘100 percent the favorite‘ against Tai Tuivasa

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Junior dos Santos took the UFC heavyweight championship to Salvador, Brazil in 2011, and …read more

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UFC Vegas 74 Loses Main Card Bout

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UFC Vegas 74 is down one fight.
After one week off, UFC returns this weekend (Sat., June 3, …read more

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Justin Gaethje calls BMF belt “stupid” but explains why he’s excited for rematch against Dustin Poirier at UFC 291

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Eugene Bareman: Robert Whittaker hasn't done anything to warrant trilogy with Israel Adesanya

Eugene Bareman would rather not see Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker fight a third time.
UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) already has beaten Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) …read more

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Brawny ‘Baddy’ Back In The Gym After Surgery

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Despite an extended layoff, and the inability to train following ankle surgery, UFC lightweight sensation Paddy Pimblett — who previously admitted to a “genuine …read more

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Justin Gaethje laughs off BMF title rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 291: ‘I think it’s kind of stupid’

With fans and critics alike questioning the re-introduction of the symbolic BMF championship for this summer’s UFC 291 pay-per-view event, incoming ‘title’ challenger, Justin Gaethje has described the symbolic belt …read more

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UFC on ESPN 45: Make your predictions for Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 45 event in Las Vegas.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for …read more

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Johnny Walker reacts to Dana White’s criticisms, has mixed feelings about Anthony Smith win

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Johnny Walker tied his longest winning streak under the UFC banner …read more

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Justin Gaethje: 'BMF' belt at UFC 291 is 'kind of stupid' but gives chance for better pay

Justin Gaethje isn’t particularly moved by fighting for the vacant “BMF” title in his rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 291, but he’s wise enough to know what the belt …read more

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The best flying knee knockouts in UFC history

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Former PFL contender Abusupiyan “Abus” Magomedov will look to blast his way into the Top 10 of the UFC middleweight rankings when he collides …read more

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Aljamain Sterling’s coach believes the UFC shows “favoritism” to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev: “That’s where I have a problem”

Favoritism? …read more

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Jon Anik explains how Jon Jones being UFC heavyweight champion is “less than ideal” in some respects

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Alexandre Pantoja seeks 'complete domination' of Brandon Moreno at UFC 290

Alexandre Pantoja is looking to make a statement against Brandon Moreno at UFC 290.
Pantoja (25-5 MMA, 9-3 UFC) challenges flyweight champion Moreno (21-6-2 MMA, 9-3-2 UFC) in the co-main event …read more

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Francis Ngannou tipped for potential PFL debut against Bellator champion Ryan Bader: ‘That could be interesting’

Off the back of his monumental signing with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) earlier this month, former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has been tipped to potentially face a …read more

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Joe Rogan sifts through big UFC changes

Joe Rogan has been around the UFC as long as anyone. So when it comes time to address some major moves surrounding the world’s MMA juggernaut, people stop and listen …read more

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Dana White: ‘Conor McGregor is a global phenomenon’

Dana White, on the precipice of the premier of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31, has declared Conor McGregor not just a UFC superstar, but a global phenomenon. Well, he also …read more

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Video – UFC rivals Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya share awkward run in during chance meeting at airport

Yet to cross paths since sharing the Octagon last month in the main event of UFC 287 – undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, and former division gold holder, Alex Pereira …read more

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Video: The Worst Staph Infection You’ll Ever See (NSFW)

Use the arrows to scroll to the NSFW video but fair warning … it’s about as bad as it gets. UFC flyweight Casey O’Neil is calling for your help.
“I …read more

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On To the Next One: Will Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3 happen in the UFC?

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With the UFC in a rare off week, the MMA Fighting matchmakers return with their sixth …read more

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UFC star Conor McGregor welcomes future bare knuckle fighting move: ‘I’d be happy to do it’

Recently making a surprise appearance inside the ring at a BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) event, former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has admitted he is not opposed to returning …read more

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UFC accused of ‘Favoritism’ toward Islam Makhachev amid Aljamain Sterling rift: ‘It’s the inconsistency’

Ray Longo has claimed that the UFC are showing what he described as “favoritism” toward lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev – when compared with the quickfire turnaround they are currently targeting …read more

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Roundtable: With BMF title returning, what other gimmick belts should the UFC create?

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Dustin Poirier faces off with Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 in a rematch of the 2018 …read more

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Amanda Nunes reveals she almost retired after UFC championship loss in 2021: ‘I think I’m done’

Undisputed two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes has admitted that she contemplated retiring from mixed martial arts competition following her stunning upset submission loss to Julianna Peña back in December 2021, initially …read more

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UFC on ESPN 45: How to watch Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi, start time, fight card, odds

After a week off, the UFC is back on its home turf Saturday with UFC on ESPN 45 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Flyweight contenders are at the …read more

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Morning Report: Amanda Nunes says Irene Aldana was original next opponent, believes Julianna Pena might have ‘cried about it’

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Amanda Nunes is ready to move past Julianna Pena.
The first women’s trilogy in UFC was all set …read more

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UFC star Michael Chandler explains mysteriously high testosterone levels at age 37: ‘Your boy is in good shape’

While obviously a pinnacle of health with his sculpted physique and insane fighting prowess, Michael Chandler recently took to Youtube to share some of the secrets behind his physicality.

According …read more

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UFC legend Mark Coleman claims he ‘Smashes’ Conor McGregor in MMA, eyes boxing fight with him

The beloved and legendary Mark Coleman has taken to Facebook to respond to an alleged “callout” by Conor McGregor. Although it’s been 13 years since Coleman last saw competition, he’s …read more

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Conor McGregor says there’s no UFC beef following BKFC 41 appearance: “I’m sure they had no problem”

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Tyson Fury warned to steer clear of UFC clash with Jon Jones: ‘If he gets hold of you, he is pulling limbs off’

Retired English boxer Tony Bellew suggests Tyson Fury stay as far away as possible from the likes of mixed martial artists like Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou.

Bellew, a former …read more

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UFC champion Leon Edwards upset he will never get to “put a beating” on Jorge Masvidal inside of the Octagon: “That’s the one that got away”

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Video: Heavyweight Sam Alvey snaps winless skid in first fight after UFC release, calls out Jake Paul, Logan Paul

Sam Alvey is back in the winner’s circle.
In his first fight since his UFC release, Alvey (34-18-1) defeated Cameron Graham (6-13) at B2 Fight Series 183. The event took place …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev issues chilling warning to UFC kingpin Leon Edwards ahead of return: ‘I’m ready for you’

Seeing a slew of scheduled showdowns with Leon Edwards fall to the wayside through 2020, undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has issued a warning to the current division champion, clamoring …read more

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Video: Peter Danesoe, Sang Hoon Yoo steal show with spectacular flying knee knockouts at Road to UFC

Peter Danesoe and Sim Kai Xiong at a Road to UFC event in Shanghai, China, on May 28, 2023 | @UFC, Twitter

Peter Danesoe and …read more

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'Road to UFC 2,' Episode 4 results: DQ in main event overshadows Peter Danesoe's flying knee brilliance

A quiet weekend in the world of MMA allowed some Asian prospects to shine when the second iteration of the “Road to UFC” kicked off from China.
The initial season of …read more

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Video: Sam Alvey scores knockout to snap nine-fight, five-year winless streak, calls out Paul brothers

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Sam Alvey is back in the winner’s circle.
The former UFC fighter and 15-year veteran ended a nine-fight winless …read more

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Fans cast doubt on Conor McGregor’s return to UFC this year amid worrying grid walk at Monaco Grand Prix

Fans across social media have speculated that a planned return to the Octagon for former undisputed UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor may not, in fact, happen at all …read more

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Israel Adesanya’s coach scoffs at Robert Whittaker’s title claim: ‘He hasn’t really done anything since that loss’

Robert Whittaker is one fight away from challenging for the middleweight crown again and Adesanya’s head coach, Eugene Bareman isn’t convinced by the UFC’s potential match making. 

The former UFC middleweight champion …read more

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Sam Alvey returns to winning ways for first time since 2018, tipped for future UFC Hall of Fame induction ‘One day’

Sam Alvey (34-18 MMA) returned to winning ways this Saturday night, snapping his much discussed about nine-fight winless streak.

The former UFC veteran made his return to the cage for the …read more

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Ian Machado Garry vows to bring UFC back to Dublin after breaking top-15 rankings: ‘It’s inevitable’

Ian Machado Garry is never a man short on confidence, and this time it’s placed in the idea that he will be the man to bring the UFC back to …read more

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Coach admits UFC 292 situation ‘does kind of suck for’ Aljamain Sterling, but questions champ’s response

Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling face off | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Sean O’Malley’s coach can empathize with Aljamain Sterling, but …read more

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Roundtable: What is Dana White’s most memorable feud with a UFC champion?

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Dana White is publicly butting heads with one of his champions. Stop the presses!
One couldn’t be blamed for reading that first sentence and …read more

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Aljamain Sterling slams Sean O’Malley ahead of UFC 292 fight: ‘He’s a knock off wannabe Conor McGregor’

Aljamain Sterling has taken aim at bantamweight rival, Sean O’Malley ahead of their expected title showdown at UFC 292 in August – referring to the challenger as a “wannabe Conor …read more

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Video: Amanda Nunes breezes back to bantamweight belt at UFC 277

Amanda Nunes thought she had a trilogy on her hands until a few weeks ago.
Nunes was set to defend her women’s bantamweight title in a rematch with Julianna Peña at …read more

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Amanda Nunes def. Julianna Peña at UFC 277: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Amanda Nunes’ unanimous decision win over Julianna Pena at UFC 277 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Photos by Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports …read more

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Real-Time Results: Road to UFC 2 ‘Shanghai Quarterfinals 4’ (8 a.m. ET)

Quick results from Sunday morning’s second Road to UFC card: …read more

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Real-Time Results: Road to UFC 2 ‘Shanghai Quarterfinals 3’ (6 a.m. ET)

Quick results from Sunday morning’s first Road to UFC card: …read more

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‘Sam Alvey Should Be In The UFC Hall Of Fame’

Sam Alvey is finally back in the winner’s circle.
Alvey competed in his first fight since being cut from the UFC tonight (Sat., May 27, 2023) when he finished Cameron Graham …read more

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Video! O’Malley Matches Wild Hair With Custom AR-15

Sean O’Malley is in training for his upcoming title fight against UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 this August, but “Sugar” still has time to play around with …read more

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Ian Machado Garry: ‘I’m going to be the guy that brings the UFC back to Dublin’

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Ian Machado Garry could be set for an incredible homecoming soon.
The welterweight contender scored the biggest win …read more

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mmaBay: UFC, Bellator, MMA eBay collectible sales roundup (May 27)

Sports collectibles like trading cards, autographs and other memorabilia have been big business for decades. With MMA, it’s no different.
From signed Bellator gloves and UFC posters to fight-worn gear and …read more

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Israel Adesanya welcomes trilogy championship fight with Robert Whittaker, open to UFC 293 clash

Expected to make his first attempted defense of his second reign as undisputed middleweight champion against either former champion, Robert Whittaker, or Dricus du Plessis – defending gold holder, Israel …read more

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Video: Shavkat Rakhmonov's sister Sora calls for UFC contract after TKO win

The second brother-sister duo in UFC history could soon be on the horizon with Sora Rakhmonova looking to join her sibling Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonova, a 24-year-old women’s bantamweight prospect and the …read more

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Conor McGregor ready for Celebrity Boxing match with UFC legend Mark Coleman: ‘Challenge accepted’

Conor McGregor is ready to make his return to the squared circle against UFC legend Mark ‘The Hammer’ Coleman.

Coleman, 58, recently announced that he would be coming out of retirement …read more

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EXCLUSIVE – Joaquin Buckley calls for fight with ‘Conor McGregor 2.0’ Ian Garry at UFC 292 in Boston

Joaquin Buckley has his eyes on an August clash with undefeated Irish standout Ian Garry.

After experiencing some troubles in the middleweight division, Buckey dropped to welterweight, making his divisional debut …read more

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Video: Relive all 19 of record-holder Charles Oliveira's finishes before UFC 289

The most prolific finisher in UFC history returns to action next month when former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira meets Beneil Dariush in the co-main event of UFC 289.
After he dropped …read more

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Video – Alex Pereira continues to troll UFC rival Israel Adesanya as he pays a visit to rival rugby league team

Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) has returned to his relentless social media ‘trolling’ towards rival Israel Adesanya (24-2 MMA) by visiting the UFC middleweight champion’s rival rugby league team during his …read more

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Israel Adesanya confident Robert Whittaker beats Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290, open to trilogy bout

Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

Israel Adesanya believes he may be fighting Robert Whittaker again soon.
At UFC 287, …read more

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'Road to UFC 2,' Episode 2 results: Devastating elbow KO steals the show

A quiet weekend in the world of MMA allowed some Asian prospects to shine when the second coming of the “Road to UFC” kicked off from China.
The initial season of …read more

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'Road to UFC 2,' Episode 1 results: Sang Won Kim scores slick knockout

A quiet weekend in the world of MMA allowed some Asian prospects to shine, because the second coming of the “Road to UFC” kicked off from China.
The initial season of …read more

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Hot Tweets: The PFL’s big move, the biggest robbery in UFC history, and the sport’s most entertaining villain

Francis Ngannou in the PFL | Louis Grasse, PFL

We’re back, baby!!!
That’s right, the time has come (honestly, it’s long overdue) for the return of …read more

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Highlights! This Elbow KO Is Hard To Watch

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The second quarterfinals episode of Road to UFC 2 unfolded earlier this morning (Sat., May 27, 2023) live on UFC …read more

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Chris Curtis 'f*cked around and got ranked' in UFC's middleweight division, hopes to never return to 170

UFC middleweight Chris Curtis has competed in a number of weight classes throughout his professional career, but hopes his current division remains his home from here on out.
As he did …read more

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Paulo Costa promised to return to form in UFC 291 comeback fight: ‘We finally got him dialled in’

Slated to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 291 at the end of July, former middleweight championship challenger, is now “dialed in” to the sport again – according …read more

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with June wins

Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator, or PFL gloves. Modern-era …read more

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