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Holly Holm Describes ‘Newfound Love’ for Wrestling, Grappling Aspects of MMA

As her mixed martial arts career has progressed, Holly Holm has proven herself to be far more than a one-dimensional striker. …read more

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Posted on March 26, 2023, 7:46 pm By
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Fighters react after Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone receives UFC Hall of Fame induction

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is set to be an inductee in the UFC Hall of Fame and many names within the MMA industry have sent congratulatory messages. During the UFC San …read more

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Michael Bisping trolls Conor McGregor, pokes fun at SBG talent pool: ‘Name me five fighters’

Former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping responded to Conor McGregor’s recent Tweet criticizing MMA coaches. 

McGregor has been on fine former as of late, producing some of his classic Tweet-and-delete rampages. …read more

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Disturbing: Negligent referee lets unconscious fighter get choked, armbarred

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Frank Collazo was responsible for one of the worst stoppages in MMA history. Headlining Fury FC 76 was a bout between …read more

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Highlights! UFC Vets Shine With KO Wins At Fury FC 76

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It was a good night for former UFC fighters.
Regional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion Fury FC went down last night …read more

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Posted on March 25, 2023, 12:16 pm By
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MMA?! Barnett Jr. survives throw, Wright hit with spinning kick at BKFC

Check out the results and highlights for BKFC 39, where Reggie Barnett Jr. defeated Frank Alvarez to retain his bantamweight title. BKFC 39 just wrapped up from the gorgeous Norfolk, …read more

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Referee Refuses To Stop Fight After Fighter Passes Out

One of the worst stoppages in recent mixed martial arts (MMA) history occurred tonight (Fri., March 24, 2023) inside the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas during …read more

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Posted on March 25, 2023, 6:16 am By
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Midnight Mania! Rogan Wants To Legalize Life-Threatening Technique

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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight Mania!
I don’t think …read more

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Posted on March 25, 2023, 6:16 am By
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Masvidal Flattered By Rogan Putting Him Over ‘GSP’

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Joe Rogan recently caught the attention of the mixed martial arts (MMA) community after he stated …read more

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UFC star Paulo Costa claims he will be the first fighter in MMA history to earn a billion dollars

Paulo Costa believes he will be the first mixed martial artist to bank a billion dollars.

Earlier this week, ‘The Eraser’ revealed that he would be staying with the UFC after …read more

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Paul Daley off Gamebred Boxing 4 due to visa issues, says Jorge Masvidal

Gamebred Boxing 4 features numerous names notable to MMA fans, but Paul Daley is no longer one of them.
Gamebred Boxing boss and UFC star Jorge Masvidal recently revealed on MMA …read more

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Posted on March 24, 2023, 9:46 pm By
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Jerrell Hodge ‘not too scared’ of Rafael do Nascimento heading into LFA 155 main event

Over the past two years, bantamweight Jerrell Hodge has not only been active in MMA, but has been pursuing avenues in multiple combat sports like boxing at the same time.

For …read more

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Posted on March 24, 2023, 5:16 pm By
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Leon Edwards takes big step up in the MMA pound-for-pound top 10

Edwards continues his rise after another win over Kamaru Usman, who takes a tumble in the ESPN men’s rankings. …read more

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MMA divisional rankings: Relentless attacks fuel the rise of Justin Gaethje, Merab Dvalishvili

Gaethje and Dvalishvili put on high-energy performances to better their top-10 positioning in the ESPN rankings. …read more

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UFC San Antonio: ‘Vera Vs Sandhagen’ Predictions

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC San Antonio mixed martial arts (MMA) event, …read more

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Midnight Mania! Hardy Blacklisted From UFC 286 Despite Cornerman Role

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Posted on March 24, 2023, 5:46 am By
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Olympic silver medal wrestler Kadi Magomedov signs with Bellator to start MMA career

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Olympic silver medalist Kadi Magomedov is the latest high-profile wrestler to join the roster at …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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CJ Vergara details his crazy MMA journey, from backyard brawls to UFC on ESPN 43

SAN ANTONIO – Once CJ Vergara’s fighting career is over, he probably has a future as a promoter.
When Vergara was a teenager growing up in Texas near San Antonio, he …read more

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‘I’d never defend a murderer’ - Anderson Silva responds to video from lawyer of Leandro Lo’s killer

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Former UFC champion Anderson Silva addresses recent controversy regarding Leandro Lo’s death. …read more

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‘It’s now or never’: Felipe Pena still wants to fight MMA but transition delayed with fourth Gordon Ryan match in limbo

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Two-time jiu-jitsu world champion and ADCC absolute gold medalist Felipe Pena wants to make the transition to …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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Morning Report: Chael Sonnen confused by Joe Rogan’s Jorge Masvidal, Georges St-Pierre comments: ‘That guy’s on drugs’

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Chael Sonnen has fought against more top all-time greats than any other MMA fighter.
Anderson Silva …read more

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PFL's Biaggio Ali Walsh won't turn pro until he's ready

LAS VEGAS – Biaggio Ali Walsh is looking to get as much experience as possible before becoming a professional MMA fighter.
Walsh (2-1) meets Isiah Figueroa (1-1) in an amateur bout at …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 1:46 pm By
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Jorge Masvidal vows he will fight Colby Covington again before closing the book on his MMA career: “I’m gonna f**kng take his soul”

UFC star Jorge Masvidal has vowed to fight Colby Covington again before he decides to retire from mixed martial arts. Last year at UFC 272, Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal …read more

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Midnight Mania! ‘It’s A Fight That Makes Me Nervous’

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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 5:16 am By
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Former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum’s MMA future uncertain after end of PFL contract

Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is now a free agent. ‘Vai Cavalo’ has been out of action since his clash with Renan Ferreira at PFL 3 in May 2021. …read more

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UFC 286 Technical Breakdown: Moves to Remember, Prelims and Co-Main Event

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For those training in the sport of MMA, here are several technical moves that UFC fighters used to press the action this past …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Joe Rogan claims Jorge Masvidal is a better fighter than UFC great Georges St-Pierre: ‘I think he’s on another level’

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some interesting ideas when it comes to Jorge Masvidal and Georges St-Pierre.

Georges St-Pierre is an all-time great MMA fighter who held the UFC welterweight and …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 7:46 pm By
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Colby Covington takes aim at Ali Abdelaziz: “Fans do your research what type of person that guy is”

Colby Covington is taking aim at Ali Abdelaziz. It was just days ago that MMA manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested that ‘Chaos’ accepted being a back-up fighter for Leon Edwards (21-3 …read more

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Rankings Show: Leon Edwards’ place among the No One Believed All-Stars, plus MMA’s most overqualified bodyguard

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Not long ago, Leon Edwards was one of the most disrespected fighters in MMA.
Now he’s on …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 4:46 pm By
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Conor McGregor may have leaked which team won TUF

No one in the MMA industry tweets and deletes more than Conor McGregor, and he may have leaked which team wins the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter.

On Tuesday night, …read more

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Conor McGregor unleashes tirade on 5 top MMA coaches in late night tirade: ‘Javier Mendez is a fat a*se lick’

Former undisputed UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor unleashed an expletive-filled tirade on his official Twitter account overnight – taking aim at five prominent mixed martial arts head coaches, …read more

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UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle action March 24-26

The UFC is back on U.S. soil this week, and it’s not another event at the UFC Apex. The promotion heads to San Antonio for UFC on ESPN 43 for …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 12:46 pm By
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Midnight Mania! Joe Rogan Says Masvidal Better Than ... GSP?!?

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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Truly, MMA …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 5:16 am By
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Conor McGregor sounds off on every MMA coach not named John Kavanagh: “Firaz Zahabi is a little douchebag, Trevor wittman is a pad man

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has shared harsh assessments for many of the top coaches in MMA. McGregor (22-6 MMA) just wrapped up filming season 31 of The Ultimate …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Colby Covington: Khabib Nurmagomedov avoided welterweight because of me

Colby Covington thinks UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov purposely avoided moving up to welterweight.
Nurmagomedov had a perfect MMA career, going unbeaten in 29 fights with three lightweight title defenses …read more

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Posted on March 21, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Larissa Pacheco won’t wait for Kayla Harrison, sets price for non-season PFL fight in 2023

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Larissa Pacheco became the first woman to beat Kayla Harrison in MMA this …read more

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The most anticipated MMA fights of 2023 and how to bet on them

With the second quarter of 2023 set to role into town, a host of mixed martial arts fights are slated to come to fruition in the coming months ahead of …read more

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Posted on March 21, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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Burns criticizes Covington’s ‘deserved’ UFC title shot

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The BJJ expert gave his unvarnished opinion on Covington’s title nod given his inactivity in 2022. As the MMA world …read more

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Posted on March 21, 2023, 2:47 pm By
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Midnight Mania! Colby Cancels ‘Racist’ Belal Over ‘White’ Comment

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Posted on March 21, 2023, 5:16 am By
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Loss Was ‘Best Thing That Ever Happened’ To Harrison

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Kayla Harrison’s next time out will see her look to rebound off her first mixed martial arts (MMA) loss.
The two-time …read more

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Posted on March 21, 2023, 3:16 am By
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UFC 286 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 platforms.
Fighters …read more

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Posted on March 21, 2023, 2:16 am By
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Report – Ex-ONE Championship title challenger Iuri Lapicus dies in motorcycle crash

Iuri Lapicus, who fought for MMA promotion ONE Championship, has sadly passed away following a motorcycle crash in Milan last week. 

“The ONE Championship team is heartbroken over the tragic passing …read more

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Posted on March 20, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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Chris Duncan scaling back full-time job to focus on MMA after UFC 286

LONDON – Chris Duncan beat Omar Morales with a split decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 286 at The O2 in London.
Take a look inside the fight with …read more

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After Molina’s statement, UFC has another opportunity to address bigotry

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The UFC has …read more

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Posted on March 20, 2023, 9:46 pm By
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MMA fighter dies after motorcycle crash in Italy

ONE Championship fighter Iuri Lapicus died Monday in Italy due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash last week, the promotion confirmed with ESPN. He was 27. …read more

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Posted on March 20, 2023, 7:16 pm By
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Pros react to Anderson Silva’s UFC Hall of Fame induction: “My favorite fighter!”

Anderson Silva is going into the UFC Hall of Fame and pros within the MMA community have given “The Spider” his flowers. During the UFC 286 broadcast, it was announced …read more

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Posted on March 19, 2023, 7:16 pm By
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Video – Jake Paul wrestles with UFC star Bo Nickal ahead of MMA bow with the PFL this year

Social media superstar Jake Paul was seen grappling with one of the hottest prospects in the UFC, Bo Nickal.

Although this may come as a surprise, the 26-year-old could use as …read more

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Fran Collins on CES championship bout: ‘It’s going to be a battle’

Following a 10 year layoff from MMA, middleweight Fran Collins returned to the sport in 2022 and continued right where he had left off a decade earlier.

Having one his first …read more

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Posted on March 18, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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Midnight Mania! Coward Colby Ducked Brave Belal To Play Backup

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Posted on March 18, 2023, 6:16 am By
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Dana White: Colby Covington backup plans weren’t meant to be secret, but ‘he’s right there’ in title contention

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Colby Covington may have shocked a lot of the MMA community by weighing in as the backup …read more

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Posted on March 17, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Colby Covington being the backup fighter for UFC 286 title fight

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During Friday’s UFC 286 official weigh-ins, Colby Covington surprised the MMA community when he weighed in as …read more

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Midnight Mania! Rocky Vs. McGregor? ‘I Welcome It’

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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to …read more

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No Bets Barred: Can Kamaru Usman reclaim title at UFC 286, plus the man who turned $1 into $400,000

Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

After knocking out Kamaru Usman in one of the greatest comebacks in MMA history …read more

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Kobe Bryant, LeBron James gave ex-hooper Christian Duncan inspiration to make the move to MMA

LONDON – A UFC newcomer isn’t counting MMA fighters among his biggest inspirations for becoming a fighter.
Sure, as he started training, he looked at fighters like Demetrious Johnson to see …read more

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NSAC: No Record Of White Protesting DQ Loss

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Newly-crowned UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has one defeat on his professional MMA record, a disqualification loss …read more

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Posted on March 16, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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Conor despite leg break: 'I'm never stopping this'

When Conor McGregor broke his leg during a 2021 fight, he said he immediately had some doubts about whether or not he could continue his MMA career. Those concerns, though, …read more

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Posted on March 16, 2023, 6:46 pm By
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Live! UFC 286 Press Conference Video!

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UFC 286 press conference video, LIVE stream updates: The world’s preeminent MMA promotion will gather the top stars from the …read more

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Strickland Trashes UFC For Re-Signing Jones

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones made his triumphant return to MMA earlier this month …read more

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Posted on March 16, 2023, 4:16 pm By
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UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle action March 17-19

The UFC is across the pond for a massive pay-per-view in London, UFC 286. The event takes place at The 02, featuring a title welterweight title rematch between Leon Edwards …read more

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Brain damage feared after amateur MMA fighter collapses in cage

Isaiah Abels collapsed during a March 4 Southern Indiana Combat Production fight card | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

A 21-year-old remains hospitalized after collapsing …read more

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Posted on March 16, 2023, 12:46 pm By
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USADA Fast Pass? ‘It Won’t Be Long’ Till Mac Eligible For Return

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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight …read more

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The All-Action G.O.A.T. Of Excitement

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Justin Gaethje doesn’t think he can be denied as the most entertaining mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter of all time.
Before …read more

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Tsarukyan Vs. Moicano Headlines UFC Vegas 72

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Arman Tsarukyan has his second career main event lined up.
MMA.Meta confirmed with Tsarukyan (19-3) today (Weds., March 15, 2023) that …read more

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Posted on March 15, 2023, 11:47 pm By
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Leon Edwards says he’ll “open the door” for Kamaru Usman to retire after UFC 286, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ fires back

Leon Edwards believes once he beats Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, the former champ will retire from MMA. Edwards and Usman are set for their trilogy match in the main …read more

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Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou reveals that he’s close to signing to next MMA promotion: “We are very close”

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has revealed that he will sign with PFL or ONE Championship. ‘The Predator’ walked out of the UFC in January, as he declined to …read more

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UFC’s Russian broadcast partner censors MMA fighter for supporting Ukraine

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The UFC’s Russian broadcast partner is controlled by a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned oil and gas …read more

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Francis Ngannou reveals he’s close to signing with PFL or ONE Championship

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Francis Ngannou is close to finding his next MMA home.
In January, Ngannou officially entered free agency after …read more

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‘White belt’ Demian Maia commentated 1,000 old fights to prepare for UFC commentary gig

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Demian Maia is not retired from MMA just yet, still hoping for a chance to compete one final time inside the …read more

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Morning Report: Kamaru Usman: Leon Edwards ‘has shown me nothing’ to prove he’s a better MMA fighter

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Kamaru Usman isn’t overly concerned about what Leon Edwards will bring to the table in their highly …read more

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Posted on March 15, 2023, 12:46 pm By
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Midnight Mania! Mac Admits ‘Tempers Are Flaring’ On TUF

Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight Mania!
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) is not a program known for …read more

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Posted on March 15, 2023, 4:46 am By
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100 More McGregor Fights?!

Conor McGregor doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon.
During his rise to mixed martial arts (MMA) megastardom after his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut, McGregor was as active as any fighter …read more

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Video: Where does the newly retired Benson Henderson rank all-time among lightweights?

Benson Henderson brought his storied MMA career to a close at Bellator 292 when he retired from MMA following a title-fight loss to Usman Nurmagomedov.
Henderson (30-12 MMA, 7-7 BMMA) was …read more

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Recently released Darren Till reportedly in-talks to face Logan Paul in boxing match

Former UFC middleweight contender Darren Till might not be returning to the MMA promotion after all. ‘The Gorilla’ has been out of action since his clash with Dricus du Plessis …read more

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Pico Returns At Bellator 295 In Hawaii!

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Five months after suffering a devastating shoulder injury, Aaron Pico has a date for his return to active mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. …read more

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Francis Ngannou slams Jon Jones for saying he avoided fighting him: “I wanted that fight, but where was Jon Jones at that time?”

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou appears unhappy with Jon Jones. ‘The Predator’ famously walked out of the MMA promotion in January, after failing to come to terms on a …read more

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Glover Teixeira couldn't stay in UFC 'just for the money,' open to boxing against 'a guy my age'

Glover Teixeira didn’t know for sure that UFC 283 in January was going to be his MMA retirement fight when he entered the octagon to face Jamahal Hill for the …read more

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Francis Ngannou reveals he’s had “serious” conversations with two MMA promotions: “Not too much with Bellator”

Francis Ngannou has revealed that he’s had ‘serious’ conversations with two MMA promotions, but ‘not too much with Bellator’. Ngannou parted ways with the UFC two months ago, after a …read more

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Jay Hieron welcomed Jake Gyllenhaal slapping him for real during ‘Road House’ filming at UFC 285

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When Jay Hieron retired from MMA, he never imagined returning to the UFC a decade later for …read more

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Ariane Lipski credits improved wrestling, overall MMA skill set for win at UFC Fight Night 221

LAS VEGAS – Ariane Lipski beat JJ Aldrich with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 221 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight …read more

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Video: Does Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov have potential to be world's No. 1 lightweight?

Usman Nurmagomedov showed more slivers of greatness as he remained undefeated in MMA with a dominant first defense of his lightweight title at Bellator 292.
Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) sent …read more

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with March wins

Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator, or PFL gloves. Modern-era …read more

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Posted on March 14, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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Midnight Mania! Ex-UFC Star Sells ‘Kiss Card’ For Gargantuan Sum

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UFC Fight Night 221 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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After 17-year MMA career, Benson Henderson blown away by how it all worked out: ‘I pictured none of this’

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Benson Henderson has no regrets about his MMA career coming to an end.
After 17 years, the former WEC and UFC champion lightweight champion …read more

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Latest UFC 288 Fight Card, PPV Lineup

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Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo will end his retirement from MMA in an attempt to reclaim the crown he never lost against current …read more

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Posted on March 13, 2023, 6:16 pm By
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White: Jones Beats Ngannou ‘Exactly’ Like He Beat Gane

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Dana White is using some dubious MMA math to discount the need for a Jon Jones vs. …read more

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Anthony Pettis urges fighters to consider alternatives to UFC: ‘It’s sad to see these guys make the decisions they make’

Anthony Pettis was a star in the UFC, but he wants fighters to know that they have more options when it comes to pursuing their own glory in MMA.
The former …read more

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Posted on March 12, 2023, 6:17 pm By
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Raphael Assuncao’s coach speaks on controversial UFC Las Vegas fight ending

Raphael Assuncao closed out his pro MMA career on a technical submission loss, but it wasn’t without controversy. Assuncao shared the Octagon with Davey Grant on the UFC Las Vegas …read more

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‘Money talks’ - Glover Teixeira would only come out of retirement if ‘I get paid’

Glover Teixeira retired from MMA in January 2023. | Photo by Leandro Bernardes/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira gives his …read more

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Nickal Nightmare Night?

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A mixed martial arts (MMA) fight deal is never done until it is signed on paper; however, the behind-the-scenes workings …read more

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Posted on March 12, 2023, 11:46 am By
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UFC Vegas Bonuses: Davey Grant Inverted Triangle Choke was Bonus Worthy

The Theater at Virgin Hotels played host to the UFC for the first time this weekend as the MMA leader followed last weekend’s outstanding pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena with …read more

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Posted on March 12, 2023, 3:46 am By
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VIdeo: Is UFC women's flyweight division on its way to being best in MMA?

After once being criticized as the weakest division in women’s MMA, the UFC flyweight division is thriving after a stunning title change at UFC 285 when Alexa Grasso upset Valentina …read more

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Posted on March 11, 2023, 5:46 pm By
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Bellator 292 results: Usman Nurmagomedov retires Benson Henderson with first-round finish to defend lightweight title

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Usman Nurmagomedov retired an MMA legend at Bellator 292.
With UFC champ Islam Makhachev in his corner, Nurmagomedov needed less than a round to …read more

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Bellator 292 video: Michael Page demolishes Goiti Yamauchi’s kneecap with brutal 26-second finish

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Michael Page ended his MMA comeback with a single strike.
Following a one-fight bare-knuckle boxing cameo against Mike Perry, Page (20-2) made his return …read more

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Midnight Mania! Fury Vs. Usyk Agreed For April 29

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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! …read more

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Posted on March 11, 2023, 5:16 am By
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Bellator 292 results: Michael Page destroys Goiti Yamauchi's knee in 26-second KO win

Michael Page can’t stop adding to his highlight reel.
The Bellator star picked up another impressive finish and became the first to stop Goiti Yamauchi in MMA. Page (21-2 MMA, 17-2 …read more

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Video! Hasbulla Refuses To Slap Marky Mark

Hasbulla is known for punching and smacking unsuspecting members of the mixed martial arts (MMA) community, but the Russian social media sensation refused to strike actor Mark Wahlberg during a …read more

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Posted on March 11, 2023, 1:16 am By
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Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou claims he never avoided Jon Jones: ‘I would fight him twice a month’

Francis Ngannou may never step foot in a UFC Octagon again, but he assures MMA fans that the last thing on his mind before leaving the promotion was avoiding Jon …read more

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Posted on March 10, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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Chael Sonnen recalls his most savage insult; ‘Tito and I have been weird ever since’

Chael Sonnen is the undisputed king of trash-talking in the world of combat sports.

There is a regular running joke in the MMA community that Chael Sonnen is “still undefeated.” In …read more

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Posted on March 10, 2023, 8:46 pm By
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Michael Page says Goiti Yamauchi fight at Bellator 292 ‘brings me back to the beginning of MMA’

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Michael Page is excited to get back to MMA.
This Friday, Page returns to the cage after …read more

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