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Video – Zhang Weili heaps praise on Joanna Jedrzejczyk as UFC stars share wholesome embrace: ‘We are friends’

Amid their two-fight series, undisputed strawweight champion, Zhang Weili linked up with surefire future Hall of Fame inductee, Joanna Jedrzejczyk as the two met up for dinner – reflecting on …read more

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Dominick Reyes reveals life-Threatening blood clots forced him from UFC return: ‘I’m lucky to be alive’

Former undisputed light heavyweight title challenger, Dominick Reyes has revealed a planned return to the Octagon at UFC Atlantic City against the surging, Carlos Ulberg at the end of March, …read more

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Nassourdine Imavov trashes ‘quitter’ Chris Curtis, explains disinterest in rematch

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Nassourdine Imavov secured his first win in a UFC main event on Saturday, but given his war …read more

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Robert Whittaker: Dricus du Plessis loss was wake-up call, ‘I beat him 9 times out of 10’

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Robert Whittaker is entering UFC 298 coming off of a stoppage loss to now middleweight champion Dricus …read more

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Dustin Poirier’s teammate reveals details on UFC 299 fight fall out fiasco: ‘There wasn’t even a verbal agreement’

Bellator middleweight champion and teammate of Dustin Poirier discusses the ‘The Diamonds’ recent contractual issues. 

Fans were thrilled, if not a little surprised when the UFC announced that they had made …read more

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Dana White, UFC launch tributes to late Rocky actor Carl Weathers: ‘Apollo Creed was one of my favorite characters’

The world reacts to the death of actor Carl Weathers who was famed for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise.

It was recently announced that the beloved actor …read more

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‘He Made Me Cry’

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — “The Rock” was happy that his guy won.
Themba Gorimbo notched his first UFC stoppage at UFC …read more

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Fight Night 235 with Marvin Gaye, The Fugees and a double shot of 50 Cent

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is …read more

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Nassourdine Imavov explains what triggered Chris Curtis spat, shuts down UFC rematch

LAS VEGAS – Nassourdine Imavov is not a fan of Chris Curtis. The feelings seemingly are strong and mutual.
The UFC Fight Night 235 main event Saturday at the UFC Apex was …read more

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Bonuses! McCann Banks $50K With Brutal Armbar

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Nassourdine Imavov got back in the UFC’s middleweight win column last night (Sat., Feb. 3, 2024) at …read more

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UFC Fight Night 235 results: Nassourdine Imavov dominates gutsy Roman Dolidze, exchanges words with Chris Curtis

Nassourdine Imavov successfully notched his first UFC main event win Saturday in a largely dominant performance that also featured some mid- and post-fight drama.
After five rounds of fighting, Imavov (13-4 …read more

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UFC Vegas 85 Post-Fight Press Conference Video

The first UFC event of four in February kicked off on Saturday with UFC Vegas 85 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.  Following the event, the big winners will …read more

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Video: Frankie Edgar’s UFC Hall of Fame bona fides, and who should join him this year

One of the most durable and popular champions in UFC history got taken by surprise a couple weeks ago in Toronto.
Ex-lightweight champ Frankie Edgar thought he was just in Canada …read more

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UFC Fight Night 235 video: Randy Brown drops Muslim Salikhov in Round 1, calls for UFC 300 slot

LAS VEGAS – Randy Brown scored arguably the most impressive finish of his octagon tenure Saturday against Muslim Salikhov at UFC Fight Night 235.
Brown (18-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) showed his …read more

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UFC Vegas 85 video: Themba Gorimbo shouts out The Rock after thunderous 32-second knockout of Pete Rodriguez

Themba Gorimbo only needed 32 seconds to get his first UFC finish.
Gorimbo faced Pete Rodriguez in a welterweight preliminary bout at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 85 event at the APEX. …read more

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Caio Borralho vs. Paul Craig booked for event expected to be UFC 301

Middleweights Caio Borralho and Paul Craig will collide at an event expected to be UFC 301.
UFC 301 is targeted for May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, though the promotion has …read more

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Natalia Silva predicts teammate Paulo Costa knocks out Robert Whittaker at UFC 298

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Natalia Silva expects her teammate Paulo Costa to score a statement win in his …read more

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Viviane Araujo picks Alexa Grasso to beat Valentina Shevchenko in trilogy, have long reign as UFC champ

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Viviane Araujo hopes to reinsert herself into the title conversation by stopping the rise …read more

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UFC Vegas 85 Live Results: Dolidze vs. Imavov

The first of four UFC events this month kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on Feb. 3 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.  The UFC Vegas 85 live results …read more

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Geoff Neal Offers Prediction for Upcoming UFC 298 Clash vs. Ian Garry

Geoff Neal is determined to not let his upcoming UFC 298 meeting with Ian Garry go the distance. …read more

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‘He’s run so many times’: Renato Moicano names ‘easy fights’ he wants next for UFC 301

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Renato Moicano wants to be one of the stars of the show when the octagon returns to …read more

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UFC champ Leon Edwards’ bucket list includes defending title at Villa Park

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards hopes he gets an opportunity to headline a stadium show at home.
Two weeks after retaining his title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, Edwards was …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski: I’m going to give Ilia Topuria ‘a good humbling’ at UFC 298

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Alexander Volkanovski is ready to teach Ilia Topuria a lesson when they meet in the main event …read more

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Jared Cannonier touted as severe test for unbeaten UFC star Khamzat Chimaev: ‘He’s the perfect opponent’

Former middleweight title challenger, Jared Cannonier has been touted as an ideal opponent to test the unbeaten, Khamzat Chimaev in his return to the Octagon, according to former divisional champion, …read more

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UFC star Conor McGregor backed to fight for title in rumored 165 pound division launch: ‘It has to be him’

Amid continuing rumors of an introduced super-lightweight weight class to the UFC at 165 pounds, former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor must feature in an inaugural divisional title fight, according to …read more

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UFC Vegas 85 predictions

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The march to UFC 298 begins with the first of two APEX cards that are light on …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski plots lightweight return after UFC 298 despite title losses: ‘It’s definitely in the near future’

Undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski claims a lightweight return is defintiely something he plots in the immediate future – despite suffering losses in his first two charges for the undisputed …read more

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UFC Fight Night 235: Quick Picks and Prognosticastions

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main card for UFC Fight Night 235.
UFC Fight Night 235 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday …read more

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Robert Whittaker: I’d beat new UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis 9 times out of 10

Robert Whittaker is confident he will beat Dricus Du Plessis if they fight again.
Former champion Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) was upset by Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) this …read more

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Renato Moicano mocks Michael Chandler’s desperation for Conor McGregor fight: ‘He’s almost on his knees’

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Renato Moicano didn’t expect to get pulled into the drama surrounding Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the UFC, but somehow …read more

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Daniel Cormier: If UFC makes a 165-pound division, Conor McGregor has to fight for the title

Daniel Cormier thinks Conor McGregor should fight for the title if the UFC introduced a 165-pound division.
Often referred to as the super lightweight division, rumors recently emerged that the UFC …read more

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UFC Vegas 85 preview show: What’s at stake for Dolidze vs. Imavov, Moicano vs. Dober?

After a rare weekend off, the UFC returns to their home base for their first event since UFC 297 with UFC Vegas 85, and much like the promotion’s first pay-per-view …read more

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Manny Pacquiao officially out of retirement, targeting fight with UFC star Conor McGregor

Manny Pacquiao is officially out of retirement and he’s got some big names in mind for his return to the boxing ring.

The former eight-division world champion walked away from …read more

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UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski: ‘Lightweight definitely in the near future’

Alexander Volkanovski hasn’t given up on his lightweight hopes.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) lost to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev a second time at UFC 294, this time by …read more

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Kayla Harrison Unveils Plans for Bantamweight Weight Cut at UFC 300

Kayla Harrison understands that meeting the 136-pound limit for her promotional debut against former champion Holly Holm at UFC 300 will be a challenge, but it’s one she’s willing to …read more

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Cameron Saaiman vs. Payton Talbott Added to UFC on ESPN 53 Card

A clash between two promising bantamweight prospects has been added to March 23’s UFC on ESPN 53, which is set to go down at the Apex in Las Vegas. …read more

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Geoff Neal eyes second round finish over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 298: “It’ll be satisfying for sure”

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Bellator champion Johnny Eblen claims the UFC announced ‘Poirier vs. Saint-Denis’ without “even a verbal agreement” in place

“Not even a verbal” …read more

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Longtime Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer explains why ‘It was just time’ to retire from the UFC

Longtime Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer opened up about her decision to walk away from the promotion after more than a decade with the promotion.

Palmer, who made her debut as a …read more

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Daniel Cormier names his favorite fight on the current UFC 300 lineup

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Joe Rogan inks new deal to stay at Spotify for reportedly around $250 million

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Joe Rogan and his No. 1 ranked podcast are staying at Spotify.
The comedian and UFC color commentator …read more

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UFC Fight Night 235 Weigh-In Results: One fighter misses weight

The first of four UFC events in February kicks off this weekend at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.  On Friday, the athletes competing on the UFC Fight Night 235 …read more

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Former UFC champ Josh Barnett to meet KSW champ Phil De Fries in Feb. 24 submission grappling match

A return to competition is imminent for former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett, who will take on current KSW heavyweight champ Phil De Fries in a submission grappling match at …read more

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UFC Fight Night 235 video: Roman Dolidze, Nassourdine Imavov make weight in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – The main event for the UFC’s third show of the year is official after the headliners made weight Friday.
Ahead of UFC Fight Night 235, which takes place Saturday at …read more

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Ilia Topuria vs. UFC champ Sean O’Malley? Topuria sees no benefit

Ilia Topuria dismisses Sean O’Malley’s callout.
O’Malley is eyeing a super fight with Topuria if both emerge victorious in their upcoming title bouts. Bantamweight champion O’Malley rematches Marlon Vera in the …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Dustin Poirier being back in for UFC 299, wild day in MMA

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Dustin Poirier said he was out of UFC 299, and a little less than five hours later, …read more

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Brandon Moreno recalls chaos being in middle of infamous Sean Strickland-Dricus Du Plessis cageside brawl

The infamous cageside brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis? Brandon Moreno knew it was coming.
Ahead of their scheduled title fight at UFC 297, Strickland and Du Plessis spent …read more

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Welcome to the $7 club: How ‘The Rock’ changed a UFC fighter’s life

Themba Gorimbo was a struggling fighter trying to find his way, but an unsuspecting gift from one of the world’s biggest celebrities changed everything. …read more

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Dustin Poirier reverses claim that Saint-Denis fight at UFC 299 is off, Dana White goes scorched earth on MMA media

First, Dustin Poirier was fighting at UFC 299. Then he wasn’t. Now he is. It’s been a busy Thursday afternoon for ‘The Diamond’ on social media.

Last month, Dana White announced …read more

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Jon Anik explains why he’s “so thankful” that the UFC allows freedom of speech: “There isn’t a double standard”

Anik’s view …read more

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Conor McGregor remains betting favorite to win trilogy fight with Nate Diaz amid calls for UFC 300 headliner

Former two-division Octagon gold holder, Conor McGregor remains a distinct betting favorite to beat former two-time foe, Nate Diaz in a future trilogy rubber match inside the promotion’s cage in …read more

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Geoff Neal says Colby Covington should be removed from the UFC rankings if he turns down Shavkat Rakhmonov: “He’s like bottlenecking the top of the division”

Chaos’ future …read more

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UFC Fight Night 235 Weigh-In Results

The first of four UFC events in February kicks off this weekend at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.  On Friday, the athletes competing on the UFC Fight Night 235 …read more

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Robert Whittaker vows to ‘Hurt’ Paulo Costa at UFC 298: ‘I’m coming into this fight hungrier than ever’

Ex-middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker may have had his suspicions that his announced UFC 298 clash with former title challenger, Paulo Costa may actually take place this time around following a …read more

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Dana White rips ‘Scumbag’ media amid confusion over Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 299: ‘Nobody trusts or likes you’

UFC CEO, Dana White has ripped sections of the mixed martial arts media – including MMA Fighting reporter, Guilherme Cruz, labelling the revered Brazilian reporter a “scumbag”, as well as …read more

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Jamahal Hill teases fans with impending fight against UFC foe Alex Pereira in return amid links to title clash: ‘I’m back’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jamahal Hill appears steadfast on his impending return to the Octagon – amid continued links to a title showdown with incumbent gold holder, Alex Pereira …read more

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UFC adds Cameron Saaiman vs. Payton Talbott to March 23 lineup

Rising bantamweight prospects will square off in March.
Cameron Saaiman (9-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) takes on Payton Talbott (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at a UFC Fight Night event March 23 at …read more

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Morning Report: Johnny Eblen reveals insight from Dustin Poirier in ‘horse s***’ UFC 299 negotiations

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The Dustin Poirier UFC 299 saga took the MMA world by storm yesterday.
One of the most anticipated fights on the …read more

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‘Not Even A Verbal Agreement!’

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Bellator champ and ‘Diamond’ teammate Johnny Eblen says the UFC announced a fight between Poirier and Saint-Denis …read more

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Leon Edwards: Conor McGregor great for MMA because he’s given more than he’s taken from it

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards lauds Conor McGregor for his contributions to MMA.
McGregor, a former UFC dual-champion, is the highest pay-per-view draw in company history. He is undoubtedly the biggest …read more

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UFC Fight Night 235 breakdown: How will Roman Dolidze’s grappling fare against Nassourdine Imavov?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC Fight Night 235.
UFC Fight Night 235 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday …read more

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Dominick Reyes reveals blood clots forced him out of UFC return: ‘I’m lucky to be alive right now’

Despite missing out on a return to the octagon, Dominick Reyes can consider himself lucky.
The former UFC title challenger revealed Thursday that a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis – blood clots …read more

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‘I Don’t Believe In Cutting Weight’

MMA Mania (Drake Riggs)

Kayla Harrison is changing things up for arguably her biggest fight yet.
UFC 300 will be a huge night in the mixed …read more

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Anthony Smith not sold on Paulo Costa as a heavy hitter: ‘He hasn’t knocked out anybody in a while’

Anthony Smith believes Paulo Costa is mislabeled as a knockout artist.
Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) takes on former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) in the UFC 298 …read more

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Jon Anik walks back on comments about leaving the UFC after fan controversy: “This is my life’s work”

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Dustin Poirier reverses claim that Saint-Denis fight at UFC 299 is off, Dana White goes scorched earth MMA media

First, Dustin Poirier was fighting at UFC 299. Then he wasn’t. Now he is. It’s been a busy Thursday afternoon for ‘The Diamond’ on social media.

Last month, Dana White announced …read more

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Ian Garry’s wife, Layla Anna-Lee, ‘baffled’ by Jon Anik’s apology to toxic MMA fans: ‘No way I can accept this’

Layla Anna-Lee, the wife of UFC welterweight standout Ian Garry, has interjected herself into the recent drama involving longtime play-by-play man Jon Anik.

Following UFC 297’s contentious title tilt between Sean …read more

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Dustin Poirier is fighting Benoit Saint-Denis in the UFC 299 co-main event after all

Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will be fighting Benoit Saint-Denis in the UFC 299 co-main event on March 9 after all.  
Poirier sent the internet into a frenzy on Thursday …read more

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No ‘ill’ will: Muslim Salikhov doesn’t begrudge Randy Brown’s UFC withdrawal due to sickness

LAS VEGAS – The delay made Muslim Salikhov nervous for a multitude of reasons, but there’s no resentment toward UFC Fight Night 235 opponent Randy Brown.
Initially slated for UFC 296 …read more

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Sean O’Malley offers Cory Sandhagen advice on UFC fame: “Face tat might help”

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Roman Dolidze criticizes fellow UFC contenders for ‘acting like kids,’ saying anything ‘just for attention’

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Roman Dolidze is noticing a trend among his fellow UFC contenders.
“All of these guys, or most of …read more

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Dustin Poirier says UFC 299 fight against Benoit Saint-Denis is back on after a “misunderstanding”

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Dustin Poirier apologizes for ‘misunderstanding,’ declares fight with Benoit Saint Denis back on for UFC 299

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Dustin Poirier will fight Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 after all.
Just hours after announcing the matchup in March was …read more

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Israel Adesanya teases potential return at UFC 300: “The gods must be crazy”

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UFC 299 co-main event scrapped: Dustin Poirier ‘couldn’t come to terms’

The UFC 299 co-main event between Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis has been scrapped due to Poirier failing to come to contractual terms.  The bout was never contractually signed.  
Poirier made …read more

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Sean O’Malley, Chael Sonnen offer Cory Sandhagen advice on seeking UFC fame

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Sean O’Malley offered some advice to Cory Sandhagen after the bantamweight contender said he was looking for …read more

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan reacts to the “wild” Vince McMahon – WWE lawsuit

Wild! …read more

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Ilia Topuria’s coach: ‘Everything is in our favor’ heading into UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski

The confidence of Ilia Topuria’s team is at an all-time high as they prepare for their first UFC championship fight.
Topuria, training under Climent Club in Alicante, Spain, is wrapping up …read more

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Raquel Pennington Breaks Silence on Sean Strickland’s Comments at UFC 297

It wasn’t easy for Raquel Pennington to share the UFC 297 fight card with Sean Strickland. …read more

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Leon Edwards speaks on Ian Garry’s expulsion from his gym: ‘They think it’s all about them more than the team’

Even as a UFC world champion, if Leon Edwards is late to the gym, he has to clean it.

That’s just one of the rules that ‘Rocky’ abides by at …read more

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Dustin Poirier says UFC 299 fight vs. Benoit Saint-Denis is off: ‘We couldn’t come to terms’

Dustin Poirier is no longer fighting Benoit Saint-Denis, maybe because they were never contractually scheduled to fight in the first place.
Poirier, the former UFC interim lightweight champion, announced Thursday on …read more

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Dustin Poirier explains why his fight with Benoit Saint Denis is off at UFC 299

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Dustin Poirier won’t be fighting Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 after all.
On Thursday, the former interim …read more

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Why Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan is Daniel Cormier’s favorite UFC 300 matchup

Daniel Cormier is happy to see a potential changing of the guard in the UFC lightweight division.
Cormier says Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan, which takes place April 13 at UFC …read more

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Poirier can’t reach deal to fight Saint-Denis

UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier says he will no longer be fighting Benoit Saint-Denis on March 9, after failing to come to financial terms for the bout with the UFC. …read more

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UFC fighter Kron Gracie details the ‘pressure’ he faces while representing his family’s legendary name

The name Gracie is synonymous with combat sports.

Over the last few decades, names like Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, and Roger Gracie have left their mark in both Brazilian jiu-jitsu …read more

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Nina-Marie Daniele snaps back at MMA’s ‘soft’ fanbase: ‘Keyboard warriors living in their mom’s basement’

MMA interviewer Nina-Marie Daniele — aka Nina Drama — has had enough of “soft” fight fans continuously harassing her online.

Days after longtime UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik voiced his …read more

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Breaking – Dustin Poirier reveals clash with Benoit Saint Denis axed from UFC 299: ‘My fights off but I’m still working’

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has revealed his planned five round clash with surging division contender, Benoit Saint Denis – slated for the co-main event of UFC 299 in …read more

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Tyron Woodley wants to fight Jake Paul in MMA: ‘I’m the one that gave Jake credibility’

Tyron Woodley wants to be Jake Paul’s first mixed martial arts opponent.  The former UFC welterweight champion wants their trilogy bout to be inside the cage.
Woodley fought out his UFC contract …read more

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Watch BTL live at 12:30 p.m. ET

After a rare weekend off for the UFC, the promotion returns to the APEX on Saturday for UFC Vegas 85. While there are some solid fights on the card, all …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Will Nate Diaz return to the UFC in 2024?

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With the UFC 300 main event still to be announced, many fans and pundits have declared that the biggest fight …read more

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Ben Askren shuts down future UFC title fight for Conor McGregor: ‘He hasn’t beaten anyone meaningful since 2016’

Former welterweight contender, Ben Askren has shut down the chances of a future title foray for former two-division champion, Conor McGregor after his expected return to the UFC later this …read more

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Tatiana Suarez reveals injury that pulled her off UFC 298, timeline for return: ‘We tried everything’

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Tatiana Suarez did not have a great birthday in 2023.
The TUF 23 winner and top UFC strawweight …read more

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Kayla Harrison addresses concerns over bantamweight cut for UFC 300: ‘I’m not saying it’s going to be easy’

Kayla Harrison is aware that her cut to bantamweight is going to take some work.
Harrison (16-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes her 135-pound debut against former champion Holly Holm (15-6 MMA, …read more

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UFC 300 fight card and rumor tracker: Israel Adesanya causes stir as he teases return at historic card

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UFC 300 is expected to deliver a loaded lineup for the promotion’s historic April event.
Following one of the most chaotic …read more

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Kevin Lee announces return from retirement 6 months after calling it a career

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Kevin Lee had second thoughts.
Just six months removed from his retirement, the UFC veteran announced his plans …read more

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Cory Sandhagen eyes title clash with Sean O’Malley after UFC 299: ‘It’s one of the most exciting fights you can make’

Perennial bantamweight contender, Cory Sandhagen claims he should be ready to make his return to the Octagon by mid-summer this year, and during his time away from the Octagon, is …read more

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Jon Anik reacts to podcast controversy, plans to stay with UFC until 2026 and beyond

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Jon Anik’s UFC contract runs until 2026, and he hopes to renew.
Recent accusations of bias from …read more

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Rafael Fiziev accuses Justin Gaethje of running away in their fight, Gaethje snaps back

Rafael Fiziev thinks Justin Gaethje fought him afraid at UFC 286.
Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) rallied to edge out Fiziev (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by majority decision this past March …read more

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Kayla Harrison addresses concern over bantamweight move in UFC 300 debut: ‘I don’t believe in cutting weight’

Ahead of her Octagon debut at UFC 300 – former two-time PFL (Professional Fighters League) lightweight tournament winner, Kayla Harrison has claimed she doesn’t “believe” in the process of cutting …read more

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Adesanya Teases African UFC 300 Showdown: ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy!’

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A recent Instagram story from the Nigerian-born fighter seems to imply a UFC 300 fight against South …read more

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