Fight week is upon us, and thus the countdown to UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 has officially begun. At UFC 278, Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards will bring their …read more
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Daniel Cormier got a little hot under the collar after Darren Till suggested he wouldn’t call Oliveira …read more
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Jake Paul was convinced by a boxing world champion that he himself will one day win a title inside the squared circle. Paul was interviewed on the “FLAGRANT” podcast recently, …read more
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Nate Landwehr punching David Onama at UFC San Diego | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Get a unique rundown on all the awards that should …read more
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Even if their first matchup ended without a winner, Belal Muhammad isn’t certain that another fight with Leon Edwards would be in his best interests The UFC’s #5-ranked welterweight is …read more
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Bo Nickal during his first appearance on the UFC’s Contender Series. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
The elite prospect will get another shot in …read more
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Criticism of UFC fighter pay has become regular headlines in recent years with current and former UFC fighters launching complaints. It’s a go to topic for former YouTube content …read more
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B.J. Penn won’t be holding political office in Hawaii. …read more
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August 12th is now a holiday for mixed martial arts fans in Milwaukee, as the city has now declared this a day to celebrate former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. …read more
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Henry Cejudo thinks Marlon Vera …read more
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Rory MacDonald was showered with support by fellow fighters and media after announcing his MMA retirement on Sunday.
MacDonald (23-10-1), a former Bellator champion and UFC title challenger, had his 2022 …read more
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SAN DIEGO — Nina Nunes explains her decision to retire after her win over Cynthia Calvillo at UFC San Diego and her goals …read more
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Aaron Jeffery wanted to show off his Canadian wrestling, but a quick knockout of a recent title challenger will have to do.
Jeffery took his fight with Austin Vanderford on short …read more
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UFC San Diego went down last night (Sat., Aug. 13, 2022) from inside Pechanga Arena in San Diego, Calif. Headlining …read more
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UFC San Diego featured some exciting fights and impressive finishes, but it also included the retirement of longtime UFC veteran Nina Nunes. The 36-year-old picked up a split-decision win over …read more
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‘The Red King’ has officially hung up his gloves, ending a seventeen year fighting career that saw him in numerous …read more
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B.J. Penn isn’t having much luck outside of the cage.
The UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division …read more
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There are countless examples of Mike Perry doing, for lack of a better word, Mike Perry things, but now another one can be added to the list ahead of his …read more
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Dominick Cruz prior to his UFC San Diego loss to Marlon Vera. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Angela Hill beat Loopy Godinez with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 41 in San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO – Yazmin Jauregui made quite the impression with those in attendance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 41, including Dana White.
Immediately after a three-round unanimous decision win for Jauregui …read more
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It was a jarring admission for a post-fight press conference, a fighter alluding with a laugh to an attempted murder …read more
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Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has delivered a motivational message to compatriot Leon Edwards ahead of his title challenge at UFC 278. On August 20, Edwards will enter the …read more
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Marlon Vera in his fight with Dominick Cruz at UFC San Diego. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Marlon Vera was the big earner at …read more
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Mega prospect Bo Nickal will make his second appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series against Donovan Beard on Sept. 27. …read more
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Paddy Pimblett has left the door open to fighting surging lightweight Terrance McKinney. Pimblett, who made his UFC debut in September last year, has in the space of three fights …read more
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Rory MacDonald is calling it a career. MacDonald stepped inside the PFL cage on August 13, 2022. He took on Dilano Taylor in hopes of making it to the finals …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Marlon Vera after UFC on ESPN 41 win?)
Dominick Cruz’s run back to the top was derailed Saturday when he was knocked out …read more
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Alex Pereira has the utmost confidence in his ability to dethrone Israel Adesanya. The UFC 281 title bout between Adesanya and Pereira feels like destiny. Pereira holds two victories over …read more
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Not only did Marlon Vera score an emphatic knockout victory against Dominick Cruz in the UFC on ESPN 41 headliner, but he was also the event’s highest-paid fighter. …read more
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Rory MacDonald has decided to retire, announcing his decision less than 24 hours after suffering a TKO loss to Dilano Taylor in a 2022 PFL semifinals matchup. …read more
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Marlon Vera isn’t about to trip over things he can’t control. Vera made a statement at the conclusion of his UFC San Diego bout on August 13, 2022. “Chito” collided …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Dominick Cruz after UFC on ESPN 41 loss?)
Marlon Vera added another signature win to his resume Saturday when he knocked out Dominick …read more
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Rory MacDonald has been fighting professionally since he was was a teenager, but it appears that “The Red King” has reached the end of the line. …read more
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It would appear that the run of former UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn attempting to be the governor of Hawaii has come to an end. When it was revealed that …read more
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Marlon Vera knocks out Dominick Cruz with a head kick at UFC on ESPN 41. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Eric Nicksick called Marlon …read more
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Geoff Neal believes he’s the logical next opponent for Gilbert Burns.
Appearing this past week on The MMA Hour, Neal elaborated …read more
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That was quite the kick “Chito” landed on “The Dominator” last night. Let’s set it in super slow motion, again …read more
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Pat Downey is officially carving a new career path as a professional mixed martial artist. He left wrestling behind, and with it, he hopes the negativity, too.
At Bellator 284, Downey …read more
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The UFC made its return to San Diego after seven years on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 41, and the event at Pechanga Arena proved to be a memorable one.
A …read more
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UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith doesn’t get the hype surrounding Bo Nickal. Nickal has made the transition from collegiate wrestling to pro MMA. He’s off to a 2-0 start and …read more
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On Saturday night, the MMA leader returned to our screens for its latest fight night offering, UFC San Diego. While pay-per-view fever will shortly be arriving in Salt Lake City, Utah, …read more
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Aljamain Sterling believes Dominick Cruz is a victim of Father Time. Cruz shared the Octagon with Marlon Vera in the main event of UFC San Diego on August 13, 2022. …read more
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SAN DIEGO – Paddy Pimblett is enjoying life, and by that, he means not really watching his weight.
The UFC lightweight star made a guest appearance at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN …read more
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Rory MacDonald is stepping away from competition after a devastating loss.
The former Bellator welterweight champion and longtime UFC contender announced …read more
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Charles Oliveira takes on Dagestan’s Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Paddy Pimblett backs Charles …read more
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Former UFC and Bellator fighter Rory MacDonald is hanging up the gloves following a professional career that spanned nearly two decades. MacDonald fell to short-notice replacement Dilano Taylor in the …read more
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On this day one year ago, Colby Covington was willing to deliver street justice to Dustin Poirier. In what will no doubt immediately strike the loyal MMA News readers as …read more
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Marlon Vera pulled off another great performance last night (Sat., Aug. 13, 2022), knocking out Dominick Cruz with a massive …read more
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Sam Alvey wasn’t oblivious to the facts heading into UFC Vegas 59.
The 36-year-old knew he was on borrowed time ahead …read more
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Bellator held its lone event of August on Friday with Bellator 284, which went down at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Goiti Yamauchi (28-5 MMA, 14-4 BMMA) broke through as …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski has explained why he was jaw-jacking with Max Holloway during their trilogy fight. Volkanovski closed the book on his rivalry with Holloway on July 2, …read more
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Nick Diaz is defeated by Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Michael Bisping thinks fans would love …read more
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Marlon Vera has provided a very unflattering appraisal of the man he just knocked out at UFC San Diego. Vera is now riding a four-fight win streak after finishing Dominick …read more
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Rory MacDonald has made the decision to retire from MMA competition after being finished in the opening round for the first time in his career at 2022 PFL Playoffs 2.
MacDonald …read more
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Henry Cejudo isn’t exactly giving Marlon Vera‘s latest performance a rave review. Vera recently went one-on-one with former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz. The action was held inside Pechanga …read more
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SAN DIEGO – Nina Nunes won’t be one of those fighters who flip-flops on retirement. She’s done, and vows it’s for good.
After defeating Cynthia Calvillo (9-5-1 MMA, 6-5-1 UFC) by split …read more
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Aljamain Sterling isn’t exactly feeling the love from the UFC, but he’s hoping that will change.
In April, …read more
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The election may be over, but B.J. Penn refuses to accept that he lost. It was kind of nice getting …read more
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MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring fights for former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, Dagestani welterweight prospect Abubakar Nurmagomedov, entertaining featherweight Charles Jourdain, and veteran 170lber …read more
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SAN DIEGO – UFC bantamweight content Marlon Vera would be the first to tell you that working with coach Jason Parillo has changed his life, so how’s this for a …read more
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A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling. Gordon Ryan was due to face off against Felipe Pena at the latest WNO event, the …read more
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UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has offered some aid for matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard with some intriguing fight suggestions. In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, …read more
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Last night (Sat., Aug. 13, 2022), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured to Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, for UFC …read more
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Marlon Vera had Dominick Cruz’s number on Saturday.
“Chito” needed time to put Cruz down for good, but by the fourth …read more
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Paddy Pimblett is taking his post-fight victory binge-fest on the road. “The Baddy” kicked things off in Chicago where he detailed …read more
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B.J. Penn will not be the next governor of Hawaii.
Penn, a UFC Hall of Famer and former lightweight and welterweight champion, launched a campaign for the Republican nomination for governor …read more
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The California commission has released pay figures for UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz and there’s some interesting numbers in …read more
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On this day six years ago, Conor McGregor did not hold back on his thoughts about Jon Jones’ and Brock Lesnar’s failed drug tests connected to UFC 200. UFC 200 …read more
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Paddy Pimblett expects to hear his name being called a lot as he continues his UFC career.
Already recognized as one of the most …read more
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Marlon Vera defeated Dominick Cruz at UFC San Diego. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
The real winners and losers from UFC San Diego What …read more
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 41 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $195,000.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations …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
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UFC President Dana White has named his picks for the top five fighters in UFC history, and there’s one notable absence… Having played a major role in developing the MMA …read more
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Here’s what you may have missed! I do not represent Marlon Vera as an agent or manager, but if I …read more
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UFC San Diego went down last night (Sat., Aug. 13, 2022) from inside Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. In …read more
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UFC San Diego wasn’t the most star-studded card on paper, but the event delivered with some excellent fights and impressive individual performances. The UFC certainly had enough options to hand …read more
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Former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz was stopped in the UFC San Diego main event by a head kick by Marlon Vera followed by punches.
Cruz was in control …read more
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Zane Simon & Eddie Mercado are here to breakdown this Saturday’s, August 13th, UFC San Diego: Vera vs Cruz Fight Night event. …read more
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Marlon Vera picked a great time to earn the biggest win of his career, and he did so in ferocious …read more
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Following Saturday’s UFC San Diego fight card, UFC officials announced the recipients of the performance-based bonuses.
Fight Of The Night: Nate Landwehr vs David Onama
Pechanga Arena in San Diego was on …read more
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Marlon Vera picked up the biggest victory of his career when he knocked out former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the main event of UFC San Diego. Cruz has always …read more
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Marlon Vera picked up the biggest victory of his career when he knocked out former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the main event of UFC San Diego. Cruz has always …read more
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Watch the UFC San Diego Post-fight Press Conference from Pechanga Arena shortly following tonight’s main event.
The fight card was headlined by a bantamweight bout between No. 5 ranked Marlon …read more
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Watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro Campa full fight video highlights from the main event of Saturday’s …read more
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Rory MacDonald wasn’t the only fighter to leave his gloves in the cage today.
Nina Nunes, formerly known as Nina Ansaroff, …read more
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It’s been just a couple months since famed National Football League (NFL) tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from professional football, but Gronk …read more
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The UFC brought 13 fights to San Diego and the card delivered a number of highlight-reel finishes and incredible hard-fought battles.
After UFC on ESPN 41 concluded, the promotion handed out …read more
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Check out these photos from Marlon Vera’s knockout victory over Dominick Cruz at UFC on ESPN 41 in San Diego. (Photos by Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports) …read more
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The Octagon returned to California for tonight’s UFC San Diego event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz. Tonight’s main event proved to be a wild …read more
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Check out these photos from Nate Landwehr’s majority decision win over David Onama at UFC on ESPN 41 in San Diego. (Photos by Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports) …read more
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Many commissions no longer release fighter pay to the public, but the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) is one of them.
With UFC on ESPN 41 in the books, MMA Junkie …read more
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Marlon Vera earned his biggest victory to date on Saturday when he defeated Dominick Cruzin the UFC on ESPN 41 main event.
Vera (20-7-1 MMA, 14-6 UFC) continued to add to …read more
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When all is said and done, the clash between Nate Landwehr and David Onama may go down as one of the year’s best fights. …read more
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Marlon Vera knocked out former two-time champion Dominick Cruz in the main event of UFC San Diego on Saturday. …read more
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Marlon Vera cashed a $300,000 purse for the biggest win of his UFC career.
“Chito” scored one of the most brutal …read more
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Bantamweight standout Marlon Vera took home the top payout at tonight’s UFC San Diego event. Vera (20-7 MMA) squared off with former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the headliner of …read more
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Nate Landwehr | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Nate Landwehr and David Onama put on one of the best fights of the year, so they …read more
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David Onama and Nate Landwehr put on a tremendous show for fight fans in their co-main event bout at UFC San Diego. The event’s Fight of the Night appeared to …read more
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SAN DIEGO – For three-plus rounds, the UFC on ESPN 41 main event was a Dominick Cruz fight. Then Marlon Vera put an end to that.
Vera (22-7-1 MMA, 14-6 UFC) …read more
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