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This Saturday, at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi, Jorge Masvidal will challenge Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight championship. This …read more
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ABU DHABI – As the UFC readies to kick off a run of four events on “Fight Island,” the government that partnered with the promotion to make it happen admits …read more
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Kamaru Usman’s father, Muhammed, will get to watch his son headline a UFC event for the first time Saturday as a new chapter in their relationship begins. …read more
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Leon Edwards will certainly have his eyes peeled for the UFC 251 main event.
Welterweight contender Edwards (18-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) has won his last eight fights and thinks he’s done …read more
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Mike Perry was also seen screaming racial slurs after the incident that reportedly had three victims. Mike Perry is involved in another fight outside …read more
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In a video that surfaced online Wednesday night, UFC welterweight Mike Perry is shown striking an older man at a bar and using racial slurs during a dispute that included …read more
Source:: ESPN
In a video that surfaced online Wednesday night, UFC welterweight Mike Perry is shown striking an older man at a bar during a dispute that included at least one employee …read more
Source:: ESPN
In the latest episode of “Embedded,” Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White arrives in Abu Dhabi ahead of the heavily-anticipated UFC 251 pay-per-view (PPV) event on “Fight Island,” which …read more
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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Earlier today, another video …read more
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Surging Russian contender Petr Yan will look to follow in the footsteps of his fellow countryman Khabib Nurmagomedov as he bids to capture UFC championship gold at his first attempt.
Yan …read more
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UFC welterweight Mike Perry was caught on video punching an older man after an apparent dispute at a restaurant.
Perry, 28, punched the man …read more
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Two-time former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will bid to become a two-weight UFC champ when steps into the octagon on “Fight Island” to challenge for the vacant bantamweight title.
Aldo …read more
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Daniel Cormier believes Jorge Masvidal is in a no-lose situation when he fights Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Masvidal is entering this fight on just six days notice and is …read more
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In a video posted on social media, UFC welterweight Mike Perry is seen punching an older man during an altercation outside of what appears to be a restaurant. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
UFC welterweight Mike Perry was involved in a bar fight where he dropped a patron. Perry is known for having a unique personality. “Platinum” isn’t afraid to get in his …read more
Source:: MMANews
A disturbing video emerged Wednesday night, showing UFC welterweight Mike Perry punching a man outside a restaurant.
The 1 minute, 43-second video, which can be viewed above, begins with Perry, accompanied …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Episode 3 of UFC 251 Embedded follows UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman as he flies to Abu Dhabi with UFC President Dana White, Max Holloway getting a special toy surprise, …read more
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A look at the current card for an August 8th event in a location still to be determined. Once the UFC …read more
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Get a detailed breakdown of the betting lines for UFC 251, which is set to hit “Fight Island” in Abu …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The UFC returns after a one-week break on Saturday with UFC 251, and the promotion’s popular “Embedded” series is back to help build the excitement ahead of the action.
UFC 251 …read more
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Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Raw video footage has surfaced showing Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight veteran, Mike Perry, involved in a fight outside a bar / restaurant. While …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC welterweight Mike Perry was allegedly involved in a recent bar fight that was captured on video and posted and social media. Twitter user @MMAEejit posted the video on his …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Check out the second episode of Embedded for UFC 251. UFC 251 is almost here, and as usual, Embedded is here …read more
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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the the battle for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 251 between Petr Yan and …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bellator MMA is ready to get back to business.
The ViacomCBS-owned promotion is targeting July 24 for its first show since the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel several cards between …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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When Ultimate fighting Championship (UFC) president, Dana White, announced that Jose Aldo would face Henry Cejudo at UFC 250 for the Bantamweight title, many …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Jorge Masvidal’s memorable 2019 run that made him a top candidate for “Fighter of the Year” was closed out by a main event victory on one of the more unique …read more
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The absence of Mike Brown at UFC 251 is a big blow for Jorge Masvidal. Jorge Masvidal is deeply upset …read more
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Volkan Oezdemir knows his UFC 251 fight against the promotional newcomer, Jiri Prochazka, will end by knockout. Prochazka is the former RIZIN light heavyweight champ and both he and Oezdemir …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Ben Askren believes he played a major part in Jorge Masvidal’s rose to superstardom. After “Gamebred” knocked out Darren Till in the main event of UFC London, “Funky” was taking …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Watch Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz full fight video to see Masvidal become the “BMF” champion by finishing Diaz at UFC 244 on Nov. 2 …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight strikers Jose Aldo and Petr Yan will duel this Saturday (July 11, 2020) at UFC 251 from “Fight Island” …read more
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The Viacom owned promotion has not held an event since February. Bellator MMA could finally be restarting its event schedule later this month.
Sherdog reports that …read more
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ABU DHABI – Jessica Andrade won’t be going back to Brazil after her fight this Saturday.
The former UFC strawweight champion plans on relocating to Las Vegas after her bout with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jorge Masvidal isn’t one to miss when it comes to weigh-in day but the circumstances could be a bit tougher for UFC 251. Masvidal will be stepping up to save …read more
Source:: MMANews
Jose Aldo advises disgruntled MMA fighters not to attempt starting a union during the coronavirus pandemic. Aldo will be in action this Saturday night (July 11). He’ll collide with Petr …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Long before there was Colby Covington, there was Conor McGregor. And long before McGregor, there was Chael Sonnen and so on …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Esther Lin, MMA FIghting
Knockout artist Mark Hunt could make his return to combat sports in the boxing ring.
Australian rugby player turned boxer Paul Gallen confirmed to 2GB …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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The former featherweight king praised the UFC for getting its fighters work at a time when others are losing jobs. Former WEC and UFC …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
It didn’t take long for the UFC to find John Phillips a replacement opponent.
With Dusko Todorovic out, the UFC is now targeting Khamzat Chimaev to fight Phillips (22-9 MMA, 1-3 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal is drawing big betting action heading into UFC 251, with bettors laying Conor McGregor kind of money on him. Masvidal takes on UFC welterweight champion …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Paige VanZant knows what’s on the line on Saturday night, and she’s not stressing about it.
The 26-year-old flyweight fights the final bout on her UFC contract this weekend at UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The pre-fight trash talk between Petr Yan and Jose Aldo has been limited heading into the bantamweight title clash at UFC 251 — and for good reason. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski adjusts his training schedule to the time zone. Jessica Andrade, Rose Namajunas, and Max Holloway change …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
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Check out the midweek betting odds for Saturday’s UFC 251 card, where Kamaru Usman is the betting favorite in his welterweight …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
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While much of the attention is on the new main event between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, the lead play-by-play voice …read more
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Max Holloway will look to reclaim the Ultimate fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight title this Sat. night (July 11, 2020) at UFC 251 in Yas …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Take a look back at Jorge Masvidal’s BMF title win over Nate Diaz in the UFC 244 main event. Masvidal bloodied Diaz en route to a controversial stoppage.
Masvidal next challenges …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Amanda Ribas wants to bet on herself for her fight against Paige VanZant, but there is one person who she must confer with before doing so: Dad.
Hear everything Amanda Ribas …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Jack Hermansson feels he’s in a better situation now fighting Kelvin Gastelum on July 18 as opposed to former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. “They came with the Gastleum offer …read more
Source:: MMANews
Former Bellator commentator Sean Wheelock is back in the national spotlight, but he won’t be calling fights.
Those of you who follow sports outside of the MMA bubble might remember the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Paige VanZant | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
UFC star Paige VanZant sat down for a virtual media day with reporters before her UFC 251 showdown against Amanda Ribas and …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Titus Day [left] seated next to Robert Whittaker during a 2018 interview.
After a lengthy court battle between celebrity manager Titus Day and Australian Idol winner and current The …read more
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Aljamain Sterling | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Aljamain Sterling has a vested interest in the bantamweight title fight at UFC 251, but he refuses to act like a cheerleader …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight champion Rose Namajunas has not competed since her knockout loss to Jessica Andrade at UFC 237 back in May …read more
Source:: MMAMania
While Jorge Masvidal got the thumbs up to travel to Abu Dhabi for
UFC 251 at the beginning of the week, the same can’t be said for one of his …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Brendan Schaub has weighed in on UFC welterweight Geoff Neal having to return to his job at Texas Steakhouse. Back in Dec. 2019, Neal turned in a statement-making win over …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – Jose Aldo sees nothing controversial about his title shot at UFC 251.
Aldo, the former UFC featherweight champion, fights Petr Yan for the vacant bantamweight title in the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Alexander Volkanovski feels that Max Holloway is “being a bit of a sore loser” ahead of their UFC 251 featherweight title fight. Volkanovski defeated Holloway by decision in December, claiming …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – Rose Namajunas is back and says she’s mentally and physically prepared.
It’s been a while since fight fans have seen Namajunas (8-4 MMA, 6-3 UFC) compete in the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
If a new report is to be believed, then Bellator may be back in business on July 24. Sherdog reports that Bellator is working on making its return this month. …read more
Source:: MMANews
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The village where Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov grew up will be renamed “Manap.” The village where Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov once lived and was buried …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Jose Aldo knows what it’s like to think about life after the UFC.
As recently as last year, the former featherweight champion—who looks to add a …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Bloody Elbow Presents ‘The Best of the C’Mon Now MMA Podcast’. The show is a deep dive with host, Trent Reinsmith, into the bigger news …read more
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Bellator is set to hold its first show since February as the promotion is scheduled to make its return to your television screens on July 24. Sherdog.com reported that Bellator …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI – Welsh middleweight John Phillips is in need of a new opponent at next week’s UFC on ESPN 13.
Dusko Todorovic has been forced to withdraw from the card …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Henry Cejudo hasn’t been as impressed by Sean O’Malley as others. O’Malley has been making a name for himself in the UFC bantamweight division. He’s coming off a spectacular one-punch …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has outlined his strategy as he prepares to go head to head with top contender Yoel Romero next month. The former Ultimate Fighter finalist has had …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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People can walk around in public without a face mask and not catch coronavirus, just as people can stroll the streets …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Rose Namajunas | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Rose Namajunas always had a passion for martial arts but not necessarily everything that surrounded a career in the UFC.
In particular, it …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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According to boxing promoter Camille Estephan, the Ministry of Health and Services in Quebec is considering a ban on all combat sports during the …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
It’s been quiet on the Bellator MMA front in recent months, but that could change in the very near future. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
ABU DHABI – Amanda Ribas was all smiles Wednesday ahead of her UFC 251 fight against Paige VanZant.
At a pre-fight media day, Ribas (9-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) giggled and, at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman were in close proximity ahead of UFC 251. Masvidal is stepping in this Saturday night (July 11) to challenge Usman for the UFC welterweight championship. …read more
Source:: MMANews
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YAS ISLAND, Abu Dhabi — At UFC 251 media day, Jessica Andrade talks about the importance of her rematch with Rose Namajunas, how close she is to …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Nasrat Haqparast will square off with Alex Munoz in a lightweight scrap at an upcoming UFC card on Aug. 8. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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YAS ISLAND, Abu Dhabi — At UFC 251 media day, Rose Namajunas talks about the adjustments that have to be made heading into a rematch with Jessica …read more
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Amanda Ribas wants to follow the footsteps of Amanda Nunes as she prepares to take on Paige VanZant at UFC 251. Hot strawweight prospect …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
In the co-main event of UFC 251 on Fight Island, Alex Volkanovski looks to defend his featherweight belt when he rematches Max Holloway. Heading into the fight, the champ is …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Makwan Amirkhani is ready to make a statement at UFC 251.
Read the Full Article Here …read more
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Take a deep dive into the key stats of some of the biggest upcoming match-ups at UFC 251
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Jorge Masvidal claims UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who he’ll fight in the main event of UFC 251 this Saturday, has “multiple personalities.” Masvidal made this claim on Twitter on …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Greece has not been a hotspot for fighters lately, but mixed martial arts was basically born there in 648 BC, when Pankration was introduced for the first time as an …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Former UFC welterweight title contender Jake Shields reacted on social media after COVID-19 led to several Fight Island bouts being scrapped. Numerous bouts set to take place this month have …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Rose Namajunas talks about getting her heart for fighting back and grieving after two family members died from Covid-19.
Hear everything Rose Namajunas had to say at the UFC 251 Media …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
On Monday, UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman and his challenger Jorge Masvidal nearly came face-to-face at their hotel in Abu Dhabi. See this tense moment below: Close call 😬 #UFC251 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Jorge Masvidal won’t have American Top Team coach Mike Brown in his corner for the biggest fight of his career, and he’s feeling down about.
Masvidal (35-13 MMA, 12-6 UFC) is …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jose Aldo criticized Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal for complaining about fighter pay, “Not the right time to do that.”
“I think this is a horrible time to do that.” He …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Nasrat Haqparast will square off with Alex Munoz in a lightweight scrap at an upcoming UFC card on Aug. 8. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Kamaru Usman has designs on leaving UFC 251 with the “BMF” title in tow, but it appears that belt won’t be on the line in Abu Dhabi. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Joe Rogan and Ben Shapiro have teamed up for a Bitcoin giveaway? TAKE MY MONEY!!! Joe Rogan is not giving away free money.
That …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan is not a fan of win bonuses in combat sports. In combat sports, particularly in mixed martial arts, it’s typical for fighters to be paid …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Undefeated middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan sees his upcoming bout with Derek Brunson as a key part of his greater plan to be UFC champion.
Brunson (20-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) has been a …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Michael Bisping | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Michael Bisping finds himself with an extra gig on “Fight Island.”
The former UFC middleweight champion announced on his Believe You Me podcast …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Former UFC title challengers, ranked contenders and rising prospects break down the UFC 251 main event scrap between Kamaru Usman and …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Joe Rogan is not a fan of win bonuses in the UFC or any other MMA promotion. Rogan hasn’t been shy in expressing his views on a number of topics. …read more
Source:: MMANews
Petr Yan addresses Henry Cejudo bowing out as the UFC bantamweight champion and the death of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father ahead of his championship fight with Jose Aldo for the vacant …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Dustin Poirier says his teammate, Jorge Masvidal has been training for Kamaru Usman even when Gilbert Burns was booked for the title fight. Masvidal and Usman were expected to fight …read more
Source:: MMANews
It appears Paul Felder won’t be on commentary duties for the UFC’s “Fight Island” events for precautionary reasons. When he isn’t putting in work inside the Octagon, Felder is often …read more
Source:: MMANews