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Alexander Gustafsson opens up on UFC departure, GFL signing: ‘I’m not in my top game anymore’
Alexander Gustafsson opens up on UFC departure, GFL signing: ‘I’m not in my top game anymore’

Alexander Gustafsson has come to terms with where he’s at in his MMA career. 

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GFL books Urijah Faber vs Renan Barao trilogy bout

Trilogy 

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Report – Renan Barao set to fight Urijah Faber in trilogy bout at GFL event later this year
Report – Renan Barao set to fight Urijah Faber in trilogy bout at GFL event later this year

A trilogy bout between former undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Renan Barao and ex-WEC kingpin, Urijah Faber is reportedly set… 

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GFL coach Lyoto Machida open to possible MMA comeback: “I’m not taking away the possibility of fighting”

Return? 

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GFL team manager Lyoto Machida leaving door open for MMA return: ‘I’m not saying I won’t fight again’
GFL team manager Lyoto Machida leaving door open for MMA return: ‘I’m not saying I won’t fight again’

Lyoto Machida | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Lyoto Machida will act as a team manager on the debut year of the… 

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Frank Mir snaps 6 year retirement, set to fight ex-UFC star Fabricio Werdum in GFL debut clash
Frank Mir snaps 6 year retirement, set to fight ex-UFC star Fabricio Werdum in GFL debut clash

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champions, Frank Mir and Brazilian veteran, Fabricio Werdum are set to make their respective GFL… 

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Yoel Romero set to fight ex-UFC star Shogun Rua in GFL debut clash this year
Yoel Romero set to fight ex-UFC star Shogun Rua in GFL debut clash this year

As confirmed by the promotion tonight, former UFC championship duo, Yoel Romero and ex-titleholder, Shogun Rua are set to… 

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GFL announces first slew of bouts including Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold II

Rematch 

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Chris Weidman set for GFL debut in rematch fight against UFC rival Luke Rockhold
Chris Weidman set for GFL debut in rematch fight against UFC rival Luke Rockhold

Former UFC middleweight champions, Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold are set to rekindle their nine-year-old rivalry in the GFL… 

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Chris Weidman reveals sequence of events that led to UFC retirement and then signing with GFL days later
Chris Weidman reveals sequence of events that led to UFC retirement and then signing with GFL days later

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Chris Weidman really thought his career was over. When the former middleweight champion announced his retirement during the weigh-in show… 

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GFL informs fighters of event schedule, claims ‘offers from multiple major global platforms’ for streaming
GFL informs fighters of event schedule, claims ‘offers from multiple major global platforms’ for streaming

MMA Junkie has acquired a memo sent to Global Fight League athletes late Monday night. 

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Morning Report: Chael Sonnen reveals he turned down GFL offer because ‘at some point it’s weird’
Morning Report: Chael Sonnen reveals he turned down GFL offer because ‘at some point it’s weird’

Chael Sonnen | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Chael Sonnen knows his own limitations. A major story in MMA over the past… 

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Chael Sonnen says GFL made him an offer, but he’s staying retired

Don’t expect Chael Sonnen to come out of retirement, not even for the Global Fight League. 

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Dana White reacts to GFL signing numerous ex-UFC champions, retired fighters to build new promotion 
Dana White reacts to GFL signing numerous ex-UFC champions, retired fighters to build new promotion 

Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Dana White has taken on a combative stance with numerous MMA organizations in the past whenever somebody decides to go… 

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Dana White doesn’t view GFL as competition to UFC despite them “throwing a lot of money around”

Not competiton 

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UFC vet Robelis Despaigne honored to share GFL team with Yoel Romero, Hector Lombard

UFC veteran Robelis Despaigne reacts to getting drafted by GFL’s Team Miami alongside with Cuban’s Yoel Romero and Hector Lombard. 

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GFL founder Darren Owen teases Tony Ferguson vs. Dillon Danis: “Make the fights that people want to see”

“Want To See” 

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Mailbag: OK, what exactly is going on with GFL? Plus, Paul Hughes and the Fight of the Year!
Mailbag: OK, what exactly is going on with GFL? Plus, Paul Hughes and the Fight of the Year!

Rashad Evans | Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images This past weekend was a rare off week for the UFC, but fortunately, the rest of the… 

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Luke Rockhold urges GFL to sign Michael Bisping for trilogy grudge fight: ‘Bring his ass back’
Luke Rockhold urges GFL to sign Michael Bisping for trilogy grudge fight: ‘Bring his ass back’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has urged the GFL (Global Fight League) to pursue the signature of… 

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Paige VanZant and Hannah Goldy Join Team Miami in GFL, Sizzle in Jungle-Themed Photoshoot
Paige VanZant and Hannah Goldy Join Team Miami in GFL, Sizzle in Jungle-Themed Photoshoot

Former UFC stars Paige VanZant and Hannah Goldy have been drafted to represent Team Miami in the inaugural season… 

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Tyron Woodley goes No. 1 overall in GFL draft, four other former UFC champs selected in first two rounds
Tyron Woodley goes No. 1 overall in GFL draft, four other former UFC champs selected in first two rounds

Tyron Woodley | Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Tyron Woodley is “The Chosen One” indeed at the GFL draft. On Friday night, the… 

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GFL draft results, live stream (8 p.m. ET)
GFL draft results, live stream (8 p.m. ET)

Check out the GFL Draft results and see which of the hottest free agents and MMA legends were selected to compete in the inaugural year. 

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Tony Ferguson, Dillon Danis headline new additions to GFL draft
Tony Ferguson, Dillon Danis headline new additions to GFL draft

Tony Ferguson | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Global Fight League holds its official draft for its 2025 tournaments Friday, and a… 

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Ex-UFC star Tony Ferguson announced as latest addition to GFL roster
Ex-UFC star Tony Ferguson announced as latest addition to GFL roster

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson has been announced as the latest addition to the new GFL (Global… 

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Controversial Bellator MMA veteran Dillon Danis signs with GFL ahead of return to combat sports
Controversial Bellator MMA veteran Dillon Danis signs with GFL ahead of return to combat sports

Former Bellator MMA grappling talent, Dillon Danis appears to be edging closer to a return to mixed martial arts… 

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Former Bellator Champion Patricky Pitbull Signs with the GFL
Former Bellator Champion Patricky Pitbull Signs with the GFL

Global Fight League continued to bolster its roster on Wednesday by adding former Bellator MMA lightweight titleholder Patricky Pitbull…. 

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Ex-Bellator champion Patricky ‘Pitbull’ leaves PFL, signs with GFL
Ex-Bellator champion Patricky ‘Pitbull’ leaves PFL, signs with GFL

Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire, former Bellator lightweight champion, signs with GFL following his release from PFL. 

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GFL draft details revealed: Here’s what to know for Friday’s event
GFL draft details revealed: Here’s what to know for Friday’s event

MMA is having a draft on Friday during which 120 fighters will be selected by six GFL teams from a pool of more than 420. 

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Former Bellator champion Patricky Pitbull signs with GFL
Former Bellator champion Patricky Pitbull signs with GFL

Patricky Pitbull | Lucas Noonan, Bellator Patricky Pitbull has a new place to call home. The former Bellator lightweight champion, who was a free agent… 

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Watch Town Hall Q&A Replay with GFL’s Darren Owen
Watch Town Hall Q&A Replay with GFL’s Darren Owen

GFL founder Darren Owen joins a special town hall with the MMA Fighting community. Heading into 2025 for the promotion, Owen joins MMA Fighting’s Mike… 

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GFL confirm signings of UFC veterans Yoel Romero, Shogun Rua in controversial addition
GFL confirm signings of UFC veterans Yoel Romero, Shogun Rua in controversial addition

The GFL (Global Fight League) have this evening confirmed the addition of former UFC stars, Yoel Romero, and Shogun… 

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GFL signs seven more fighters including Shogun Rua and Yoel Romero

Signings 

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GFL announces new draft entrees, managers, coaches, and team cities

The fledgling Global Fight League continued to get its business in order Thursday. 

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Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, Yoel Romero join GFL roster; host cities and coaches announced for inaugural season
Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, Yoel Romero join GFL roster; host cities and coaches announced for inaugural season

Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The GFL already had an ambitious roster ahead of its inaugural season and now the fledgling promotion… 

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Ex-UFC star Holly Holm weighing up potential GFL move following Octagon release
Ex-UFC star Holly Holm weighing up potential GFL move following Octagon release

Former undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Holly Holm has revealed she is weighing up both a potential return to professional… 

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Kevin Lee interested to rematch Tony Ferguson in fledgling GFL
Kevin Lee interested to rematch Tony Ferguson in fledgling GFL

With GFL his new home, Kevin Lee hopes he can finally run things back with a former rival. 

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Kevin Lee reveals talks for rematch fight with Tony Ferguson in massive GFL move for ex-UFC champion
Kevin Lee reveals talks for rematch fight with Tony Ferguson in massive GFL move for ex-UFC champion

Ahead of his new year debut with the GFL, former title challenger, Kevin Lee has revealed talks have been… 

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Ex-UFC champion Cain Velasquez inks deal to return with new GFL organization
Ex-UFC champion Cain Velasquez inks deal to return with new GFL organization

Former two-time undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez has inked a deal to link up with the new GFL… 

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Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez signs with GFL as team manager ahead of promotional debut
Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez signs with GFL as team manager ahead of promotional debut

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Cain Velasquez is heading to the GFL, but in a management role. The promotion announced via a… 

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Ex-UFC fighter Paige VanZant announces MMA return, signing with new GFL promotion
Ex-UFC fighter Paige VanZant announces MMA return, signing with new GFL promotion

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Paige VanZant says she’s returning to MMA, and will do so in the sport’s newest promotion. On her podcast A… 

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Matt Brown explains why ‘fighter first’ promotions like PFL and GFL are likely destined to fail
Matt Brown explains why ‘fighter first’ promotions like PFL and GFL are likely destined to fail

Photo by Matt Davies/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images MMA has traditionally been one of the toughest sports to promote unless the three letters attached to… 

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Alexander Gustafsson Leaves UFC for New Deals with GFL and BKFC
Alexander Gustafsson Leaves UFC for New Deals with GFL and BKFC

Alexander Gustafsson is set to leave the UFC after his manager, Majdi Shammas, confirmed that the promotion agreed to… 

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