UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier is looking to test Justin Gaethje’s theory on champion Charles Oliveira’s resolve when he meets the Brazilian at UFC 269.
Oliveira had UFC gold wrapped around …read more
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Michael Chandler prepares to battle Justin Gaethje in the third and final round of their epic lightweight showdown at the UFC 268 PPV in New York City. | Photo by …read more
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Michael Chandler has learned his lesson following UFC 268.
Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje put on a Fight of the Year contender at UFC 268, but it was too much for …read more
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A bloodied up Michael Chandler stares down Justin Gaethje during their UFC 268 fight. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Now almost a month …read more
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Last month, Justin Gaethje put on a Fight of the Year contender, winning a grueling decision over Michael Chandler at UFC 268. Heading …read more
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Justin Gaethje may not have to riot after all.
Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC), who’s coming off a “Fight of the Year” contender against Michael Chandler at UFC 268, has bounced …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov brings the UFC lightweight title back to Russia following his submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. | Photo by Press Office of the Head of the …read more
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UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has lashed out at Khamzat Chimaev after “Borz” claimed he represents the United States. With losses to Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush in his …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained his recent outburst towards Justin Gaethje on social media. While the pair have known each other for many years, they were forced …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov recently caused a stir on social media after he directly addressed his former opponent’s wishes.
At UFC 268, former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje rebounded from a loss to …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has a lot of respect for the man he last shared the octagon with, but …read more
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UFC fighters Michael Chiesa and Justin Gaethje face off in a commercial for Jose Cuervo.
The top-ranked welterweight is also considering adding a koi pond …read more
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Michael Chiesa may not win an Oscar anytime soon, but his first stab at the silver screen wasn’t half bad.
By now, nearly every MMA fan in North America has probably …read more
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UFC fighter Justin Gaethje revealed his plan to win the UFC lightweight title, and then make his first title defense against Islam Makhachev. Gaethje was not happy when UFC commentator …read more
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According to the manager of all three fighters, the UFC’s plans for Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, and Beneil Dariush may now be revealed.
Following a pair of significant bouts in the …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler gave high praise to his UFC 268 opponent, Justin Gaethje, following their three-round battle.
Despite giving Gaethje some issues in the opening minutes of the fight, …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier believes he’d beat both Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler if they fought him like they did each other at UFC 268.
After falling short of gold …read more
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For months, fans salivated over the mere thought of Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler competing in their UFC 268 bout. And when it finally happened, boy did it live up …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is relieved that his barnburner with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 was three rounds rather than five.
After falling short of the 155-pound mountaintop at UFC …read more
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We are no closer to finding out who will challenge for the UFC lightweight championship after UFC 269, so Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev continue to fill the waiting room …read more
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Justin Gaethje doesn’t believe Islam Makhachev has earned his shot at the UFC lightweight title. UFC 269 on Dec. 11 will see current champion Charles Oliveira attempt to defend against …read more
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American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez is not sure who will get the lightweight title shot between Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje.
Mendez has been coaching and singing the praises …read more
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Top lightweight contender Justin Gaethje solidified his stance as the division No. 1 contender by outlasting former Bellator titleholder Michael …read more
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Justin Gaethje doesn’t think Islam Makhachev has done enough to be considered in the UFC lightweight title race.
For Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC), it’s title shot or bust after he …read more
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Dustin Poirier has suggested a title eliminator between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and surging Dagestani Islam Makhachev.
The debate over who deserves the first lightweight title shot of 2022 has …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler predicts that Justin Gaethje will become the UFC lightweight champion by the middle of next year. Chandler and Gaethje just went toe-to-toe in an all-out …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler apologized to his wife for the damage he took against Justin Gaethje at UFC 268.
Chandler and Gaethje put on one of the greatest three-round fights …read more
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Dustin Poirier has no plans to retire as he says fighters in the lightweight division still need ass-whoopings. After Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 268, he told MMAFighting …read more
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Dustin Poirier checks on Justin Gaethje after their 2018 UFC bout. | Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images
The ‘Highlight’ recently suggested Poirier was more likely …read more
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Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
As far as Michael Chandler is concerned, he was beaten by the best.
Chandler lost …read more
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Michael Chandler is not wanting to fight Conor McGregor in order to bust out the red panties.
Following his back and forth war with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268, Chandler made …read more
Source:: MMANews
Justin Gaethje believes Conor McGregor is chasing his sloppy seconds. Gaethje has fought the who’s who of the lightweight division, but he has noticed McGregor is fighting or calling out …read more
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UFC lightweight title challenger Dustin Poirier knows exactly what Justin Gaethje is up to.
Gaethje’s recent …read more
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Justin Gaethje believes Conor McGregor is chasing his sloppy seconds. Gaethje has fought the who’s who of the lightweight division, but he has noticed McGregor is fighting or calling out …read more
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Will Brooks, who fought and beat Michael Chandler twice in Bellator, believes “Iron” quit against Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. Although Gaethje and Chandler went toe-to-toe for three rounds and …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has accused former two-division champion Conor McGregor of going after his “sloppy seconds” in the Octagon.
Gaethje recently returned to action after over a year away. …read more
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Islam Makhachev has fiercely defended his perceived right to the next lightweight title shot, dismissing Eddie Alvarez’s claim that Justin Gaethje is more deserving.
With Charles Oliveira set to defend his …read more
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Islam Makhachev responded after former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez said Justin Gaethje getting the next lightweight title shot “is only right.” Makhachev recently defeated Dan Hooker at UFC 267 to …read more
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This past weekend, the UFC’s second PPV in a row went down and it’s safe to say that UFC 268 …read more
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If anyone can relate to what Michael Chandler is going through, it’s Justin Gaethje.
Their paths have been strangely similar as former champions who made a splash in their UFC debuts. …read more
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Although Michael Chandler survived Justin Gaethje’s barrage, his face seriously wore it after the fight.
It’s rare for someone to walk out unscathed when they fight Gaethje, and after exchanging leather …read more
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Justin Gaethje is convinced he’s next in line for the winner of UFC 269’s main event between lightweight champ Charles Oliveira and former interim titleholder Dustin Poirier. But is one …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje believes that former divisional champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is not running his Twitter account. On Friday, Nurmagomedov’s Twitter account posted something that criticized Ferguson for his …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has had his fair share of back-and-forths with Khabib Nurmagomedov on Twitter but now doubts that it’s really him.
The apparent banter stems from Gaethje’s comments …read more
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Dustin Poirier is only the second man to ever finish Justin Gaethje via strikes, knocking him out in 2018 after …read more
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Michael Chandler after his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. | Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images
That is a lot of stitches. …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje believes that divisional rival Dustin Poirier would rather walk away than fight him again. Gaethje defeated Michael Chandler on the UFC 268 main card to …read more
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UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje says “I have to fight the winner of Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier to justify the integrity of (MMA).” Gaethje defeated Michael Chandler via unanimous decision …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje face off during the UFC 254 weigh-ins in 2020. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
Khabib Nurmagomedov is putting …read more
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Episode No. 346 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download.
MMA Junkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling …read more
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Justin Gaethje is not happy with Mike Beltran’s reffing at UFC 268.
Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler had one of the most action-packed bouts in recent memory. There was rarely a …read more
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Khabib says Justin Gaethje should move aside and make room for rightful UFC Lightweight title challenger Islam …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has heard just about enough from Justin Gaethje about his title-shot demands.
Leading into his UFC 268 bout against Michael Chandler, lightweight contender Justin Gaethje threatened a “riot” if …read more
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Michael Chandler prepares to take on Justin Gaethje in their lightweight matchup to kick off the UFC 268 main card at Madison Square Garden, New York on Nov. 6, 2021. …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje were largely cordial, yet competitive in the buildup to their UFC 254 bout in September 2020.
Now in 2021, things have taken a different tone, as …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov slammed Justin Gaethje over his comments that he deserves the next lightweight title shot. In the lead-up to UFC 268, both Gaethje and Michael Chandler were vocal in …read more
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Retirement isn’t stopping Khabib Nurmagomedov from wading back into the lightweight fray.
The former UFC lightweight champion took aim at Justin …read more
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After a thrilling decision win over Michael Chandler at UFC 268, Justin Gaethje has absolutely no worries that he won’t be fighting for a title in his next outing.
Gaethje (23-3 …read more
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Michael Chandler was all smiles when he shared a photo with opponent Justin Gaethje after they were transported to the …read more
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It’s all love between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler after their FOTY war at UFC 268. But Justin has some …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Although there wass a championship doubleheader, Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler stole the show at UFC 268.
As advertised, Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and Chandler (22-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC) traded …read more
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Justin Gaethje walked away from his war with Michael Chandler at UFC 268 with his hand raised. It wasn’t quite smooth sailing for “The Highlight”, however – not only in …read more
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UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje feels like a “genius” after his win over Michael Chandler at UFC 268, but he is …read more
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Michael Chandler believes mistakes were made at UFC 268.
The lightweight powerhouse took to social media to update fans after his war with Justin Gaethje last weekend. Chandler shared a video …read more
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Michael Chandler admits his execution against Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 was flawed. Michael Chandler will be the first …read more
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Michael Chandler knows he didn’t fight the smartest fight on Saturday against Justin Gaethje. Chandler and Gaethje were opening up the UFC 268 main card and the two promised fireworks. …read more
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Watch the UFC 268 highlights video and recap from the contenders match between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. The bout served as the opener for the UFC 268PPV on Saturday …read more
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Michael Chandler during his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Chandler still had fun …read more
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Michael Chandler didn’t end up on the right side of the scorecards following his lightweight clash with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268, but the bout will go down as one …read more
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Michael Chandler looks to be eyeing a matchup with the biggest star in the sport following one …read more
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Despite coming up short against Justin Gaethje last Saturday (Nov. 6, 2021) at UFC 268 in what wound up being …read more
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Michael Chandler admitted pivoting from his game plan likely cost him against Justin Gaethje, but he had a blast nonetheless.
Chandler (22-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC) showed incredible toughness in an all-out …read more
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Michael Chandler has received a response from Conor McGregor after suggesting an “electrifying” fight between the two of them.
At UFC 268, Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje lived up to every …read more
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UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Justin Gaethje has earned the next UFC lightweight title shot over his teammate Islam Makhachev. Cormier and Gaethje recently got into it on social …read more
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Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler competed in a three-round war at UFC 268 on Saturday that many are saying is already the shoo-in for Fight of the Year. Their back-and-forth …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
UFC lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler reunited at a New York hospital following their instant classic at UFC 268.
In what was commonly described as the ‘people’s main event’, …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje reacted following his Fight of the Night war with Michael Chandler at Saturday’s UFC 268 card. Gaethje and Chandler went to war for 15 minutes …read more
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Michael Chandler has reacted after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje at tonight’s UFC 268 event in New York City. Chandler (22-7 MMA) had entered Saturday’s pay-per-view fight …read more
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The champs retained their gold at UFC 268 and their next challengers are lining up. Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker. …read more
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The UFC was in a giving mood after its fighters laid it all on the line at one of the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Justin Gaethje proved he’s still among the top dogs at lightweight on Saturday when he defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 268.
Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) rebounded from his title-fight loss …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The main card opener was exactly as advertised with two of the toughest lightweight fighters on the planet delivering an amazing fight.
Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler turned in a stunning …read more
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Watch Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler full fight video highlights from their main card clash at UFC 268, courtesy of …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler delivered exactly as promised at UFC 268, resulting in a three-round slugfest that will surely …read more
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Justin Gaethje won a unanimous decision over Michael Chandler in one of the most spectacular matchups of all time | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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The main card of tonight’s UFC 268 event is kicked off by a highly anticipated lightweight fight between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. Gaethje (22-3 MMA), the promotions former interim …read more
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The main card of tonight’s UFC 268 event was kicked off by a highly anticipated lightweight fight between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. Gaethje (23-3 MMA), the promotions former interim …read more
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Justin Gaethje and MIchael Chandler will kick off the UFC 268 pay-per-view card Saturday. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
This is the UFC 268 …read more
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Join us today on Bloody Elbow for live results, discussion, round scoring, and play-by-play as UFC 268 goes down live …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has promised to “riot” if he’s not given a title shot with a victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 268 this weekend.
Gaethje hasn’t been in …read more
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UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has named some of the factors that could have been behind his performance at UFC 254 last October.
Having won interim gold with a dominant striking display …read more
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NEW YORK — Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler faced off at UFC 268’s ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of their lightweight clash …read more
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NEW YORK – The intensity between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler was palpable during their final faceoff ahead of UFC 268.
In one of the most anticipated lightweight fights of the year, …read more
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Watch Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington, Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler and the rest of the UFC 268 field …read more
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UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has continued to slam the UFC for giving Michael Chandler a shot at the vacant title at UFC 262 in May.
Gaethje has had clear disdain …read more
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Trevor Wittman coaches Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Will Trevor Wittman leave UFC 268 …read more
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UFC lightweight Michael Chandler certainly isn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with Justin Gaethje on the feet. He says he’ll be “swinging for the fences” for a knockout finish at UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier fired back against accusations of him having bias while working in the UFC commentary booth. Cormier was publicly criticized by Justin Gaethje recently for …read more
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The bout between Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje seems to have action written all over it, but there is one way the flight could suck.
The main card of UFC 268 …read more
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NEW YORK — At the UFC 268 media day, Al Iaquinta previews his return to the octagon against Bobby Green, talks how the fight came together, hoping for a fight …read more
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