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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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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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Posted on May 30, 2023, 4:46 pm By
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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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Predictions! UFC Vegas 74 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 1

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., May 20, 2023) when …read more

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Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. 1?

Ahead of the season premiere of The Ultimate Fighter, ESPN ranks the top fights between the coaches on the show. …read more

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Endeavor president teases possibility that next UFC broadcast deal could splinter across multiple networks

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Whether it was with FOX or ESPN, the UFC has been faithful to a single broadcast partner for the past …read more

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Posted on May 24, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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The 10 best UFC on FOX fights, ranked

With the UFC currently churning out cards across multiple platforms such as ESPN, ESPN+ and ABC, it can be easy to forget about the promotion’s history on previous networks that …read more

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UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action May 26-28

This week, the UFC is idle after a run of events on seven consecutive weeks.
The next event for the promotion is UFC on ESPN 45 on June 3, which features …read more

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Terrance McKinney Announces July 15 UFC Bout vs. Nazim Sadykhov

Terrance McKinney will lock horns with Nazim Sadykhov in a lightweight bout at UFC on ESPN 49 on July 15. …read more

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Posted on May 22, 2023, 6:46 pm By
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LIVE! Watch UFC Vegas 73 Post-Fight Presser Here

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With UFC Vegas 73 a wrap after an exciting night (Sat., May 20, 2023) of fights on ESPN+ from inside …read more

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MMA divisional rankings: After Jailton Almeida and Johnny Walker get big wins, they're in

Almeida is in top 10 at heavyweight, Walker at light heavy and Derek Brunson at middleweight in the ESPN rankings. …read more

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Jake Paul offers solution to proposed Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones fight, suggests cross promoted event on ESPN

Jake Paul offers optimistic resolution to the current Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones situation.

Yesterday, it was revealed that that Ngannou had signed a monumental deal with the PFL after leaving …read more

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Predictions! UFC Vegas 73 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 2

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., May 20, 2023) when …read more

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Predictions! UFC Vegas 73 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 1

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., May 20, 2023) when …read more

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Damir Ismagulov, Grant Dawson to Toe the Line at UFC on ESPN 48 on July 1

The winner of this upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight tilt could crack the top 10 with a solid performance. …read more

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Former Cage Warriors champ Christian Leroy Duncan gets second UFC test, fights Armen Petrosyan

Former Cage Warriors champion Christian Leroy Duncan has his second UFC fight. He’ll take on Armen Petrosyan.
The middleweight bout is scheduled for the UFC on ESPN 46 card June 17 …read more

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Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura to Headline UFC on ESPN 49 in London

Tom Aspinall’s return from a horrific knee injury is set to take place in the same venue where it was inflicted last year. …read more

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Ketlen Vieira vs. Pannie Kianzad Added to UFC on ESPN 49 in London

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming visit to the UK has gained an important women’s bantamweight clash. …read more

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Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joaquim Silva Set for UFC on ESPN 47 on June 17

Arman Tsarukyan has finally received his next Ultimate Fighting Championship assignment. …read more

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Arman Tsarukyan gets next task: Joaquim Silva at UFC on ESPN 46

Arman Tsarukyan finally has a willing foe – even though it’s an unranked one.
Approximately one month after Renato Moicano withdrew from their five-round fight due to injury, Tsarukyan (19-3 MMA, …read more

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Dana White open to Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev – only at middleweight

Dana White is willing to consider Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev under one condition.
In a recent interview with ESPN, former welterweight champion Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) said he likes the idea …read more

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Daniel Cormier leaves out Jon Jones in MMA Mount Rushmore

Daniel Cormier didn’t include his biggest rival when making his MMA Mount Rushmore.
In a segment on ESPN’s First Take, Cormier created a list of his MMA Mount Rushmore that includes …read more

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Posted on May 6, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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Pushing! Shoving! Sterling, Cejudo Get Physical In Newark!

The stage is set and the work is complete.
Reigning UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will defend his 135-pound strap against former division titleholder Henry Cejudo atop the ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) …read more

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Chandler Provides Grim Update On Stalled Mac Fight

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“Ultimately, all I gotta do is leave it up to how it’s supposed to happen,” Chandler told ESPN. “At this …read more

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Sources: Featherweight Mitchell out of UFC 288

Popular featherweight Bryce Mitchell has an undisclosed injury and is out of his scheduled UFC 288 fight on Saturday night against the undefeated Movsar Evloev, sources confirmed to ESPN on …read more

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Kai Kara France vs. Amir Albazi Elevated to UFC on ESPN 45 Main Event

A flyweight showdown pitting Kai Kara France against Amir Albazi has been promoted to the UFC on ESPN 45 headliner. …read more

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Posted on May 1, 2023, 8:46 pm By
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LIVE! Watch UFC Vegas 72 Post-Fight Presser Here

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UFC Vegas 72 officially wrapped up tonight (Sat., April 29, 2023) live on ESPN+ from inside UFC …read more

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Sources: Dos Anjos-Luque to top UFC Fight Night

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque have agreed to a welterweight fight that will headline UFC Fight Night on July 15, sources told ESPN. …read more

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Masvidal keeps door open for return to cage

UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal told ESPN on Friday that he cannot completely close the door on a return to competition. …read more

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Posted on April 28, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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Sources: Injured Hermansson out of Allen fight

Jack Hermansson has an undisclosed injury and is out of a scheduled UFC Fight Night main event with Brendan Allen on June 3, sources confirmed Friday with ESPN. …read more

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Posted on April 28, 2023, 5:16 pm By
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Undisclosed Injury Forces Jack Hermansson Out of UFC on ESPN 45 Headliner

The plans for June 3’s UFC on ESPN 45 main event in Las Vegas have to be changed after one of its protagonists got injured. …read more

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Posted on April 28, 2023, 1:46 am By
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Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov Set for UFC on ESPN 45

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos will return from suspension to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov at UFC on ESPN 45. …read more

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Predictions! UFC Vegas 72 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 2

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023) when …read more

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Posted on April 26, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Predictions! UFC Vegas 72 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 1

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023) when UFC Vegas 72: “Yadong …read more

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Posted on April 25, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Johnson's next ONE bout may be his last in MMA

Demetrious Johnson, 36, the all-time great MMA fighter who will defend his ONE Championship 135-pound title against Adriano Moraes in a trilogy bout May 5 in Colorado, told ESPN that …read more

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Posted on April 24, 2023, 8:46 pm By
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LIVE! Watch UFC Vegas 71 Post-Fight Presser Here

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UFC Vegas 71 officially wrapped up tonight (Sat., April 22, 2023) live on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las …read more

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Posted on April 23, 2023, 2:16 am By
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Vettori vs. Cannonier Set as UFC on ESPN 46 Main Event on June 17

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is turning to two reliable middleweight contenders to draw eyeballs this June. …read more

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Posted on April 21, 2023, 2:47 am By
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UFC reporter Charly Arnolt leaves ESPN for OutKick: 'Cancel culture doesn't exist here'

UFC reporter Charly Arnolt has left ESPN, but fight fans can still see her on the worldwide leader.
Hours after digital media company OutKick and its founder, Clay Travis, announced they …read more

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 18: Max Holloway moves up

Max Holloway is back in the No. 2 featherweight ranking slot after his UFC on ESPN 44 win over Arnold Allen.
Saturday at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., Holloway defeated …read more

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Posted on April 19, 2023, 3:46 am By
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Predictions! UFC Vegas 71 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 2

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 22, 2023) when …read more

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Posted on April 19, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Video: After UFC on ESPN 44 win, how does Max Holloway move forward in a way that makes sense?

Former featherweight champion Max Holloway held serve as the division’s top contender by winning a unanimous decision against Arnold Allen this past Saturday in the UFC on ESPN 44 headliner.
The …read more

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Joselyne Edwards wasn't surprised by judges’ decision in UFC on ESPN 44 win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Joselyne Edwards defeated Lucie Pudilova by split decision to kick off the prelims this past Saturday at UFC on ESPN 44 from T-Mobile Center.
Afterward, Edwards (13-4 …read more

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Predictions! UFC Vegas 71 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 1

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 22, 2023) when …read more

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Posted on April 18, 2023, 3:16 am By
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UFC on ESPN 44 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps most importantly – social-media …read more

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Gillian Robertson wants Tabatha Ricci after slick armbar win at UFC on ESPN 44

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Gillian Robertson defeated Piera Rodriguez by second-round armbar submission for her second win in a row this past Saturday at UFC on ESPN 44 from T-Mobile …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Ion Cutelaba declares 'The Hulk is back, and he is the best' after UFC on ESPN 44 win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ion Cutelaba vows he’s a changed fighter after snapping his losing skid at UFC on ESPN 44.
Cutelaba (18-8-1 MMA, 5-7-1 UFC) needed just more than 2 …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 Medical Suspensions: Three Fighters Get 60-Day Terms

Three fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 44 card are facing 60-day medical suspensions following knockout defeats. …read more

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Posted on April 17, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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UFC on ESPN 44 medical suspensions: Three fighters get 60 days after KO losses

Three fighters face 60-day medical suspensions as a result of stoppage losses by strikes at UFC on ESPN 44.
The event took place this past Saturday at T-Mobile Center in Kansas …read more

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Rafa Garcia explains why UFC on ESPN 44 win over Clay Guida 'a little bittersweet'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rafa Garcia admits it was hard to fight Clay Guida at UFC on ESPN 44.
Garcia (16-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) swept the judges’ scorecards in a unanimous …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 winner Zak Cummings 'couldn't imagine a better way' to retire than after TKO at home

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Zak Cummings battled with the idea of retiring prior to UFC on ESPN 44, but winning was the deciding factor.
Cummings (25-8 MMA, 10-4 UFC) took out …read more

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MMA Junkie Radio #3353: UFC on ESPN 44 and 2023 PFL 3 reaction, Dana White talks Paul vs. Diaz

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.
On Episode 3,353, the fellas look back at the two big events from the weekend, 2023 PFL 3 …read more

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Azamat Murzakanov says he broke his arm in UFC on ESPN 44 win, wants quickest path to title

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Azamat Murzakanov had to push through with a broken arm to secure his UFC on ESPN 44 win.
Murzakanov (13-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) revealed that he broke his …read more

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Brandon Royval asks 'why am I on a f*cking prelim' after UFC on ESPN 44 win; Dana White responds

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –Brandon Royval went off on the UFC for his placement at UFC on ESPN 44.
Royval (15-6 MMA, 5-2 UFC) returned to action this past Saturday against Brazil’s …read more

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Bill Algeo trashed Kansas City at UFC on ESPN 44 as a nod to WWE, which he doesn't even like

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bill Algeo scored a hell of a victory over TJ Brown in the Fight of the Night at UFC on ESPN 44, but his octagon interview …read more

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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Arnold Allen after UFC on ESPN 44 loss?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Max Holloway after UFC on ESPN 44 win?)
Arnold Allen met his sternest test on paper in former featherweight champion Max Holloway at …read more

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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Max Holloway after UFC on ESPN 44 win?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Arnold Allen after UFC on ESPN 44 loss?)
Max Holloway showed once again that he’s the standard among featherweight contenders when he added …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Dana White Blames Arnold Allen Corner for Lack of Urgency at UFC on ESPN 44

For all intents and purposes, Arnold Allen performed well in his first five-round fight. …read more

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Posted on April 16, 2023, 7:16 pm By
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Max Holloway Discusses Possible Move to 155, Fight with ‘OG’ Chan Sung Jung

By halting the momentum of an up-and-coming contender, Max Holloway proved the doubters wrong at UFC on ESPN 44. …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 Bonuses: Algeo vs. Brown Wins FOTN, 3 Others Pocket $50,000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship awarded five fighters performance bonuses on the UFC on ESPN 44 card. …read more

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Posted on April 16, 2023, 5:16 am By
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Max Holloway Turns Aside Arnold Allen in UFC on ESPN 44 Headliner

Once again, Max Holloway proved that he is simply too much to handle for every featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship but one. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Pic! Holloway Vs. Allen Official Scorecard

Max Holloway was once again defending his spot in the stacked featherweight division last night (Sat., April 15, 2023) at UFC Kansas City live on ESPN and ESPN+ from inside …read more

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Posted on April 16, 2023, 4:17 am By
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LIVE! Watch UFC Kansas City Post-Fight Presser Here

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With UFC Kansas City a wrap after an exciting night (Sat., April 15, 2023) of fights on ESPN and ESPN+ …read more

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UFC Kansas City Results: Azamat Murzakanov Drops, Outlasts Dustin Jacoby

Azamat Murzakanov kept his professional record spotless at UFC on ESPN 44, though Dustin Jacoby certainly made it interesting. …read more

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UFC Kansas City Results: Pedro Munhoz Outworks Chris Gutierrez

Pedro Munhoz righted the ship at Chris Gutierrez’s expense at UFC on ESPN 44, reminding the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division that he is one of its very best fighters. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

UFC on ESPN 44 Prelims: Bill Algeo Clubs, Subs T.J. Brown

Bill Algeo got the best of an entertaining featherweight scrap, throttling T.J. Brown in the second round of the top preliminary bout at UFC on ESPN 44. …read more

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Posted on April 16, 2023, 1:16 am By
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UFC Kansas City Results: Brandon Royval Posterizes Matheus Nicolau

Brandon Royval made his case for a flyweight title shot, blasting Matheus Nicolau with a gorgeous knee-to-punch combo in the first round of their UFC on ESPN 44 prelim encounter. …read more

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Posted on April 16, 2023, 12:46 am By
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UFC Kansas City Results: Daniel Zellhuber Pieces Up Lando Vannata

Daniel Zellhuber parlayed youth, size and speed into a win over Lando Vannata in their lightweight showcase at UFC on ESPN 44. …read more

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Posted on April 15, 2023, 11:46 pm By
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UFC Kansas City Results: Denise Gomes Blasts Bruna Brasil

Denise Gomes made a statement, punching out Bruna Brasil in the second round of their strawweight preliminary bout at UFC on ESPN 44. …read more

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UFC Kansas City Results: Bolanos Edges Phillips

Gaston Bolanos made a successful Ultimate Fighting Championship debut, prevailing over Aaron Phillips in a wild bantamweight scrap at UFC on ESPN 44. …read more

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UFC Kansas City Results: Gaston Bolanos Edges Aaron Phillips

Gaston Bolanos made a successful Ultimate Fighting Championship debut, prevailing over Aaron Phillips in a wild bantamweight scrap at UFC on ESPN 44. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Sources: Oliveira injury postpones Dariush fight

Charles Oliveira has been forced to pull out of his lightweight bout against Beneil Dariush at UFC 288 due to an undisclosed injury, sources told ESPN. …read more

Source:: ESPN

Sources: Injured Moicano out of Tsarukyan bout

Renato Moicano was forced to withdraw from his April 29 main event against Arman Tsarukyan because of an undisclosed injury, sources told ESPN. …read more

Source:: ESPN

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UFC on ESPN 44 ‘Holloway vs. Allen’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Sherdog’s live UFC on ESPN 44 coverage will begin Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET. …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 Weigh-in Results: Headliners Cleared; Jocelyn Edwards Heavy

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Kansas City, Missouri, for UFC on ESPN 44, which is headlined by an intriguing featherweight battle. …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 Weigh-in Results: Main Event Set, 1 Fighter Heavy

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Kansas City, Missouri, for UFC on ESPN 44, which is headlined by an intriguing featherweight battle. …read more

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2023 PFL 3 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

The 2023 Professional Fighters League marches on with 2023 PFL 3 at 7 p.m. ET. The action airs live on ESPN and then continues on ESPN+ at 9:30 p.m. ET. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Chris Gutierrez ahead of UFC on ESPN 44: 'I don't believe I get the respect I deserve'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Gutierrez wants more respect after knocking out Frankie Edgar in his past outing.
Perhaps Gutierrez (19-3-2 MMA, 7-1-1 UFC) did get that respect after he was matched up …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 weigh-in results and live video stream (10 a.m. ET)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN 44 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT).
The …read more

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Video: Watch Friday's UFC on ESPN 44 ceremonial weigh-ins live on MMA Junkie at 5 p.m. ET

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – UFC on ESPN 44 ceremonial fighter weigh-ins take place Friday, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on MMA Junkie at 5 …read more

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Max Holloway before UFC on ESPN 44: Move to lightweight 'is not out of the case'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Max Holloway is open to a return to lightweight.
The former UFC featherweight champion competed once at lightweight when he faced Dustin Poirier for the interim title …read more

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Clay Guida feels '41 going on 21' ahead of UFC on ESPN 44

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Clay Guida says he’s in better shape than he’s ever been.
Heading into his 35th octagon bout, 41-year-old Guida (38-22 MMA, 18-16 UFC) has no intentions of …read more

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Dustin Jacoby would love to welcome Alex Pereira to UFC light heavyweight division

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dustin Jacoby has already shared the kickboxing ring with Alex Pereira, so sure. The UFC cage sounds great, too.
Ahead of his UFC on ESPN 44 bout …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44's Billy Quarantillo admits Edson Barboza's highlight reel 'definitely intimidating'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Billy Quarantillo knows he’s in for a stern challenge against Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN 44.
Quarantillo (17-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC) meets Barboza (22-11 MMA, 16-11 UFC) …read more

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Tanner Boser credits deer meat for easy first cut to light heavyweight at UFC on ESPN 44

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tanner Boser admits his drop to light heavyweight was easier than he expected and he credits one food in particular for the smooth transition.
“My main diet …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Laura Sanko returns to analyst desk

The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ESPN 44 on Saturday at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44's Edson Barboza dubs himself 'King of the Co-Main Event' ahead of bout vs. Billy Quarantillo

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Always a bridesmaid, never the bride.
While the famous idiom doesn’t exactly fit Edson Barboza’s UFC career when it comes to card placement, that’s the vibe he’s …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44's Matheus Nicolau saddened potential title eliminator vs. Brandon Royval landed on prelims

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The UFC’s flyweight division consistently produces some of the most exciting fights in the sport, which is why Matheus Nicolau is disappointed that his potential title …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

UFC on ESPN 44's Rafa Garcia details what it was like losing '20 percent' of his blood in last fight

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rafa Garcia was a bloody mess, but all he could think about was the win.
That was Garcia’s mindset the last time he fought in December against …read more

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Arnold Allen: 'Nowhere else to go' but title shot if I beat Max Holloway at UFC on ESPN 44

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The importance of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 44 main event is not lost on Arnold Allen.
Allen (19-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) competes in the definitive bout of his …read more

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Jake Paul-Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5

YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul and former UFC bad boy Nate Diaz will square off in a boxing match on Aug. 5 in Dallas, officials told ESPN on Wednesday. …read more

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UFC flyweight champion Moreno to face Pantoja

UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will defend his title against old rival Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, ESPN confirmed. …read more

Source:: ESPN

UFC Kansas City: ‘Holloway vs. Allen’ Fight Card and Start Times

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Kansas City this weekend with a blockbuster main event between Max Holloway and Arnold Allen. Event: UFC on ESPN 44: Holloway vs Allen Date: …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44: Make your predictions for Holloway vs. Allen

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 44 event in Kansas City, Mo.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote …read more

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UFC on ESPN 44: How to watch Holloway vs. Allen, start time, fight card, odds

The UFC is taking the show on the road Saturday with UFC on ESPN 44 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., with a key featherweight matchup atop the card.
Here’s …read more

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The UFC's one-time-only U.S. city visits (so far) – including one about to come off the list

The UFC will hit the road next month for a city it’s visited only one time before.
When UFC on ESPN 44 sets up shop at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, …read more

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Sources: Volkanovski-Rodriguez to top UFC 290

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and interim champion Yair Rodriguez have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 290 on July 8., sources tell ESPN. …read more

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2023 PFL 2 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

The 2023 Professional Fighters League marches on with 2023 PFL 2 at 7 p.m. ET. The action airs live on ESPN+ and then continues on ESPN. …read more

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Latest UFC Charlotte Fight Card, ABC Lineup

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Event: UFC Charlotte: “Rozenstruik vs. Almeida”Date: Sat., May 13, 2023Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North CarolinaBroadcast: ABC, ESPN, ESPN+Start Time: …read more

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Conor McGregor praised for turning bitter UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov into ‘Megastar’: ‘He helps the guys’

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor received praise from UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier for his star power. 

In a recent episode of the ESPN show ‘DC & RC’, Cormier …read more

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Anthony Pettis vs. Rafael dos Anjos full fight video highlights

Watch Anthony Pettis vs. Rafael dos Anjos full fight video highlights from UFC 185’s main event above, courtesy of ESPN.UFC 185: Pettis vs. dos Anjos took place March 14, …read more

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