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UFC can’t remain quiet on Colby Covington’s threat toward Jon Anik

Colby Covington threatened UFC commentator Jon Anik | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC

In a sport where ‘mean stuff’ gets said, Colby Covington crossed the …read more

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Paulo Costa now the highest paid fighter from Brazil with his new UFC contract

Paulo Costa is now the highest paid fighter from Brazil with his new UFC contract. ‘Borrachinha’ (14-2 MMA) last fought in August of 2022 at UFC 278 where he defeated …read more

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Bo Nickal's UFC 285 win to stand after Jamie Pickett's appeal fails to materialize

Jamie Pickett will no longer appeal his UFC 285 loss to Bo Nickal, according to his manager.
LaMont Chappell of LCA Sports Management, the agency that represents Pickett, informed MMA Junkie …read more

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Israel Adesanya defends lifestyle amid ‘Weird’ reaction from Alex Pereira: ‘Who the f*ck do you think you are?’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya admits that he was taken aback by the reaction of current titleholder, Alex Pereira’s reaction to his review of UFC 286 last week …read more

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Jorge Masvidal reacts to Joe Rogan’s praise, Georges St-Pierre comparison: ‘That’s f*cking awesome’

Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has reacted to praise from UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan – in which the veteran caller claimed that Masvidal was “on a …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43 predictions: Vera or Sandhagen, Holm or Santos in San Antonio?

Vera
vs.
Sandhagen
Holm
vs.
Santos
Landwehr
vs.
Lingo
Barber
vs.
Lee
Kape
vs.
Perez
Duraev
vs.
Njokuani

MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
32-22

Vera
(62%)

Holm
(80%)

Landwehr
(74%)

Barber
(72%)

Kape
(63%)

Njokuani
(79%)

George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
34-20

Vera

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

Nolan King
@mma_kings
33-21/em>

Sandhagen

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

Simon Samano
@SJSamano
32-22

Vera

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Perez

Njokuani

Matt Erickson
@MattE
32-22

Sandhagen

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Duraev

Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
31-23

Vera

Holm

Lingo

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
30-24

Sandhagen

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Perez

Njokuani

Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
30-24

Sandhagen

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
29-25
2014 Champion

Vera

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
29-25

Vera

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
29-25
2018, 2022 Champion

Sandhagen

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

Brian Garcia
@thegoze
28-26
2017 Champion

Vera

Holm

Landwehr

Barber

Kape

Njokuani

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Heck of a Morning: How Belal Muhammad has turned a negative into a positive

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Belal Muhammad was confused as to why Colby Covington was named the No. 1 contender following UFC 286. Despite the …read more

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After nine UFC fights, heavyweight Augusto Sakai enters free agency

It appears Augusto Sakai’s next fight will be outside the UFC.
Sakai (16-5-1 MMA, 5-4 UFC) completed his contract in February with a unanimous decision win over Don’Tale Mayes at UFC …read more

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UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen staff picks and predictions

Marlon Vera headlines UFC San Antonio. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

See who we are picking for UFC San Antonio. The UFC is in …read more

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Posted on March 24, 2023, 5:16 pm By
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UFC on ESPN 43 Weigh-in Results: 1 Fight Canceled

The UFC on ESPN 43 card is officially set, although it will be continuing with one less fight than originally scheduled. …read more

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Manuel Torres medical issue scraps Trey Ogden fight at UFC on ESPN 43

SAN ANTONIO – A fight from the UFC on ESPN 43 preliminary card has been scrapped the day before the event.
The lightweight fight between Trey Ogden (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) …read more

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Jiri Prochazka vows to show Khamzat Chimaev ‘True power’ following call out for summer UFC clash

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka responded to comments made by Khamzat Chimaev about their time spent training together. 

Earlier this week, Chimaev appeared on The MMA Hour, calling out a …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43: Vera vs. Sandhagen Weigh-in Results: One Fight Canceled

The athletes competing on Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 43: Vera vs. Sandhangen fight card officially weighed in on Frida in San Antonio, Texas.

The event is headlined by a bantamweight fight …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43 video: Holly Holm, Yana Santos make weight for co-main event

SAN ANTONIO – The UFC on ESPN 43 co-feature is set after both fighters made weight Friday.
Ahead of Saturday’s event in San Antonio, which takes place at AT&T Center with …read more

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Paulo Costa set to earn $1,000,000 per fight, touted as best paid Brazilian in the UFC with new contract

Former UFC middleweight championship challenger, Paulo Costa is set to become the best paid fighter from Brazil on the promotion’s books according to his manager and girlfriend, Tamara Alves – …read more

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Cody Garbrandt wants to return at UFC 290 and has an opponent in mind: “I’d really like to whoop his ass”

Cody Garbrandt wants to return at UFC 290 and has an opponent in mind. Garbrandt (13-5 MMA) is hot off a unanimous decision victory over Trevin Jones (13-10 MMA) earlier …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43 video: Marlon Vera, Cory Sandhagen make weight for main event

SAN ANTONIO – The UFC on ESPN 43 headliner is set after both fighters made weight Friday.
Ahead of Saturday’s event in San Antonio, which takes place at AT&T Center with …read more

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Nate Landwehr to Austin Lingo: 'We're going to see who's the real dog' at UFC on ESPN 43

SAN ANTONIO – Nate Landwehr wants to test Austin Lingo’s heart at UFC on ESPN 43.
Landwehr (16-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC) faces Lingo (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in Saturday’s featured bout at …read more

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Mokaev Shares Diagnosis After Brutal Kneebar Incident

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The young prospect risked serious damage to his leg when he refused to tap to a kneebar at UFC 286. Here’s what …read more

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Dan Hardy compares current UFC state to ‘Vladimir Putin’s Russia’: ‘They don’t feel like they have a choice’

Former UFC welterweight, Dan Hardy did not hold back when discussing Dana White and his latest venture, Power Slap.

Following his retirement in 2013, Hardy made the transition to analyst and …read more

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Meet UFC’s Newest Million Dollar Man!

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A new deal struck with UFC will allegedly make “Borrachinha” the best paid fighter from the nation …read more

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Morning Report: Michael Bisping on Colby Covington’s threat to Jon Anik: ‘Anik is the most professional person’

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Colby Covington is no longer a fan of UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik.
The fallout from UFC 286 this past Saturday …read more

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Sterling? O'Malley? Cejudo? How bantamweight's top stars could hold UFC gold in 2023

The bantamweight division is thriving and this weekend’s fight between Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Vera is a key fight for the futures of all the the top contenders. …read more

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Michael Bisping plays down threat to Jon Anik from Colby Covington: ‘He’s not going to get murdered’

Since Dana White announced at the UFC 286 post fight press conference that Colby Covington will be getting the next crack at welterweight champion Leon Edwards, there have been a …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43 weigh-in results and live video stream (10 a.m. ET)

SAN ANTONIO – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN 43 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT).
The …read more

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UFC books Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano to headline April 29 event

A lightweight headliner is on tap for the final UFC event of April.
A the UFC Fight Night event April 29, contenders Renato Moicano (17-5-1 MMA, 9-5 UFC) and Arman Tsarukyan …read more

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Per ‘Insider Information,’ Masvidal Gets Edwards With Burns Win

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Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Welterweight title picture is in disarray.
Leon Edwards proved to the world at UFC 286 this past …read more

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Costa gets new UFC contract, wants Strickland & Chimaev 

Paulo Costa after UFC 278. | Photo by Alejandro Salazar/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

It looks like ‘Borrachinha’ isn’t hitting the free agent market …read more

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Video | Merab Dvalishvili shows off hand injury he sustained two weeks before Petr Yan bout: “I was ignoring the pain so I could fight”

Merab Dvalishvili revealed he suffered a hand injury just two weeks before he was set to headline UFC Las Vegas against Petr Yan. Dvalishvili headlined his first UFC event tow …read more

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Curtis Blaydes believes Stipe Miocic can beat Jon Jones in summer UFC title fight: ‘I think he hits harder’

Curtis Blaydes is a UFC heavyweight who is looking forward to Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic battling later this year.

‘Bones’ Jones captured the UFC heavyweight title with a first-round …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 adds heavyweight bout Junior Tafa vs. Mohammed Usman

Younger siblings of UFC veterans will meet in a heavyweight clash in April.
At UFC Fight Night 222, heavyweight winner of “The Ultimate Fighter Season 30” Mohammed Usman will meet the …read more

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Curtis Blaydes believes Stipe Miocic can beat Jon Jones in summer UFC title fight: ‘I think he hits harder’

Curtis Blaydes is a UFC heavyweight who is looking forward to Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic battling later this year.

‘Bones’ Jones captured the UFC heavyweight title with a first-round …read more

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Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano targeted to headline April 29 UFC event

Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

A pivotal UFC lightweight matchup is expected to cap off the promotion’s April slate.
Multiple people with knowledge …read more

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UFC Kansas City poster released featuring Max Holloway and Arnold Allen

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Max Holloway returns on the UFC’s upcoming Kansas City, Mo., card.
The former featherweight champion faces Arnold Allen …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43 news: Tamires Vidal out, Hailey Cowan's debut delayed again

A late addition to UFC on ESPN 43 will no longer take place.
The promotion officially announced Thursday evening that Tamires Vidal is out of her scheduled bout against Hailey Cowan …read more

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Alex Pereira already cutting weight for title fight rematch with Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

Alex Pereira is already in the process of cutting weight for his highly anticipated rematch with Israel Adesanya.

Miami-Dade Arena in Florida will play host to UFC 287 featuring a middleweight …read more

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Chimaev brands Pereira as ‘most easy’ UFC fight

Khamzat Chimaev during ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 279 in September. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

‘Borz’ believes he’d have no issues with ‘Po …read more

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Cody Garbrandt wants Rani Yahya fight rebooked for UFC 290 in July: 'I'd really like to whoop his ass'

Cody Garbrandt wants his matchup with Rani Yahya rescheduled for July.
Garbrandt (13-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) and Yahya were booked to face each other twice in 2022, but both fights fell …read more

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Jorge Masvidal feels Gilbert Burns is “tailor-made” for a highlight-reel knockout: “He makes a lot of mistakes”

UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is expecting a big knockout win in his return. ‘Gamebred’ has been out of action since his clash with Colby Covington at UFC 272. In …read more

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Augusto Sakai parts ways with UFC a month after win over Don’Tale Mayes

Augusto Sakai | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Augusto Sakai is no longer under contract with the UFC.
The Brazilian heavyweight completed his …read more

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UFC star Conor McGregor claims he’d ‘Smack around’ light heavyweights amid massive weight increase

Conor McGregor believes his recent weight gain would allow him to lay the smackdown on the UFC’s light heavyweight division. That was the latest claim by ‘The Notorious’ in a …read more

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Dan Hardy discusses “depressing” atmosphere being at UFC event for first time since release: “It’s very much Putin’s Russia in there right now”

Former UFC commentator Dan Hardy had a couple of thoughts after attending UFC 286 last weekend. The card was headlined by a welterweight trilogy title clash between Leon Edwards and …read more

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Cormier suggests ‘high-profile’ opponent for Muhammad to get title shot

Belal Muhammad at UFC 213 in 2017. | Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images

The UFC Hall of Famer has a suggestion for ‘Remember …read more

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Manel Kape expects 'easy win' over Alex Perez to put him directly in line for the belt

SAN ANTONIO – Manel Kape has his eyes on UFC gold and plans on running through Alex Perez to get there.
Kape (18-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC) meets former title challenger Perez (24-7 …read more

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Chidi Njokuani glad he didn't get to the UFC earlier: 'I would've f*cked it all up'

SAN ANTONIO – Chidi Njokuani thinks he joined the UFC roster at the perfect time.
Although it took Njokuani (22-8 MMA, 2-1 UFC) 28 professional fights, the 34-year-old doubts he would have …read more

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Ian Machado Garry puts undefeated record on line against Daniel Rodriguez at May 13 UFC event

Ian Machado Garry | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Ian Machado Garry was due for a step up in competition and he’s …read more

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Leon Edwards explains UFC 286 pre-fight headshot taunt, in-fight fouls

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Leon Edwards put on a show in his first title defense.
In the main event of UFC 286, …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43's Albert Duraev plans to show he's not just a wrestler: 'I can beat everyone in my division'

SAN ANTONIO – Albert Duraev aims to prove he’s more than just a wrestler at UFC on ESPN 43.
Duraev (15-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) faces Chidi Njokuani (22-8 MMA, 2-1 UFC) …read more

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Colby Covington claims Jon Jones, Ciryl Gane UFC fight looked fixed: ‘It looked like it was a work’

Upon the arrival of the UFC’s consensus greatest fighter of all time, a heavyweight debut proved to be successful, but Colby Covington suspects match fixing.

After a three-year layoff, Jon Jones …read more

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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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MMA Junkie Radio #3346: Guest Jorge Masvidal, Bryce Mitchell conspiracy theories, UFC preview, more

Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.
On Episode 3,346, the boys bring on guest Jorge Masvidal, who returns at UFC 287 next month in …read more

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Multiple fighters offer UFC commentator Jon Anik assistance following recent threats from Colby Covington

Multiple fighters have offered UFC commentator, Jon Anik, assistance following recent threats from Colby Covington. Colby Covington, the number 2 ranked welterweight contender, took aim at Jon Anik, going as …read more

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Cory Sandhagen already plotting Sean O’Malley callout, tells him to ‘earn your stripes’ before getting UFC title shot

Cory Sandhagen | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Before anyone loses their mind, Cory Sandhagen isn’t looking past Marlon Vera. But in the day and …read more

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Between the Links: Leon Edwards retains, Colby Covington next, UFC 286 fallout, Vera vs. Sandhagen

Leon Edwards sent the London fans home happy with majority decision win over Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 286 this past Saturday. With his rivalry with Usman …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

UFC on ESPN 43 breakdown: Marlon Vera is no easy out, but can Cory Sandhagen frustrate him?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN 43.
UFC on ESPN 43 takes place Saturday at …read more

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UFC star Khamzat Chimaev vows to ‘Break’ Bo Nickal in future bout: ‘Maybe we’ll fight for the title’

‘Borz’ Khamzat Chimaev is impressed with the skills of up-and-coming Bo Nickal. However, the Swedish fighter still committed to defeating him anytime.

Chimaev has bounced between the welterweight and middleweight divisions …read more

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Curtis Blaydes dismisses Colby Covington’s UFC welterweight title shot: ‘I don’t think he’s earned it’

UFC heavyweight ‘Razor’ Curtis Blaydes has weighed in on the UFC welterweight world title controversy involving Leon Edwards and Colby Covington.

‘Rocky’ Leon Edwards was able to defeat his rival Kamaru …read more

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UFC and Jeff Novitzky silent on Conor McGregor and USADA questions

The UFC did not respond to questions about Conor McGregor and USADA | Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

Dana White told the media to ask …read more

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Amid positive UFC contract negotiations, Paulo Costa eyes Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland matchups

Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa is confident a new deal will soon be reached with the promotion, and when it happens, there are two names on his mind …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Jack Hermansson vs. Brendan Allen expected to headline UFC event on June 3

Jack Hermansson | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Brendan Allen will get his wish with a matchup booked against Jack Hermansson in a middleweight fight …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Colby Covington doubling down, Paulo Costa agrees to new UFC deal, more

Colby Covington | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

After a year away from the public eye, Colby Covington stepped on the scale as the backup …read more

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Jorge Masvidal claims he will fight Leon Edwards in title clash following UFC 287: ‘I’ve got some insider information’

Former two-time undisputed UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has claimed to be privy to some “insider information” ahead of his return to the Octagon next month against Gilbert Burns, …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43 commentary team, broadcast plans: Michael Bisping makes quick turn from London PPV

The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ESPN 43 on Saturday at AT&T Center in San Antonio.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

UFC 286 Technical Breakdown: Moves to Remember, part 2 (Main Event)

Chris Rini

We will continue with part two of our technical breakdown of UFC 286.
Main event: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman

I really enjoyed watching the …read more

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Can Vera KO Sandhagen?

Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are back to break down this week’s UFC event in San Antonio, TX. With picks and odds for every fight on the card. From Chito …read more

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Chael Sonnen questions Joe Rogan’s take on Jorge Masvidal, Georges St-Pierre: ‘That guy is on drugs’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger, Chael Sonnen has claimed color-commentator, Joe Rogan “is on drugs” – in relation to his comments that welterweight contender, Jorge Masvidal, …read more

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Former UFC fighters have failed in PFL. Will Burgos, Santos and Ladd make a dent?

The chase for $1 million hasn’t gone as planned for previous UFC contenders. Will this year’s crop of new faces be the ones that find a way? …read more

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UFC flyweight Jeff Molina reveals refusal following blackmail attempt led to leak of intimate video

UFC flyweight contender, Jeff Molina has confirmed that a blackmail attempt over a “petty” issue involving him, led to the release of an intimate video of him across social media …read more

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Jorge Masvidal has 'insider information,' will get Leon Edwards title fight before Colby Covington after UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal warns everyone not to go too crazy about the idea of Colby Covington getting the next title shot against Leon Edwards. At least not yet, anyway.
In the aftermath …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Paulo Costa agrees terms on new UFC contract, in talks to fight Khamzat Chimaev in return

One-time UFC middleweight title challenger, Paulo Costa has confirmed he has agreed financial terms on a new four-fight deal with the Dana White-led organization, following infamous contract woes between the …read more

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Mitchell accuses judges of taking ‘oil money,’ claims UFC 284 was ‘rigged’

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Bryce Mitchell has his theories about the controversial ending of UFC 284’s title fight between Islam Makhachev …read more

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Ngannou claims Usman ‘didn’t train’ for UFC 286 ‘because of a lot of injuries’

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Francis Ngannou has an explanation for Kamaru Usman’s loss at UFC 286. Ahead of UFC 286, …read more

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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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Khamzat Chimaev says current UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira would be the easiest fight of his career: “First round. First minute”

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has suggested that a fight against Alex Pereira would be the easiest of his mixed martial arts career. For the last little while, there’s been some …read more

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Report | Bo Nickal vs. Tresean Gore slated for UFC 290 on July 8th

As per a recent report from MiddleEasy, Bo Nickal will return to the Octagon this summer to take on Tresean Gore at UFC 290. Over the course of the last …read more

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Conor McGregor says he is completing multiple 10k runs per day ahead of his UFC return: “I’d smack anyone around up to light heavy”

Conor McGregor appears to be feeling extremely confident ahead of his return to the Octagon later this year. After so much time away from the cage, it seems as if …read more

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Costa Staying With UFC! Wants Chimaev And Strickland

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Paulo Costa is staying put.
After a recent contract dispute dissolved his potential UFC 284 clash with Robert Whittaker in Feb. …read more

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Paulo Costa Agrees to New UFC Deal, Targets Potential Bouts vs. Strickland, Chimaev

Paulo Costa has come to terms on a new contract with the UFC, clearing the way for the former middleweight title challenger to compete sometime in 2023. …read more

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Paulo Costa agrees to new four-fight deal with UFC, in talks to face Sean Strickland or Khazmat Chimaev next

Paulo Costa will remain a UFC fighter. Costa has been vocal about his displeasure with his current contract and when the promotion announced he was booked to face Robert Whittaker …read more

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No Bets Barred: Can Marlon Vera keep things rolling against Cory Sandhagen at UFC San Antonio?

Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

This Saturday the UFC concludes an eight-week stretch of events with UFC San Antonio, headlined by …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43 pre-event facts: Marlon Vera is the best finisher at 135 pounds

The UFC’s road trip outside of Las Vegas continues Saturday with UFC on ESPN 43, which takes place at the AT&T Center in San Antonio with a main card that …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Poirier welcomes Gaethje rematch 

Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC on FOX 29 in 2018. | Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images

Poirier vs. Gaethje 2, anyone? Dustin …read more

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Marlon Vera claims Henry Cejudo is “broke” which is why he is returning at UFC 288: “What’s the point to come back when you retire on top?”

Marlon Vera has a theory as to why Henry Cejudo is returning to the UFC. In the main event of UFC 288, Cejudo is ending his three-year-long hiatus after he …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 12:46 am By
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Jorge Masvidal vows to legally 'f*cking murder' Colby Covington in eventual UFC rematch

Jorge Masvidal’s beef with Colby Covington is far from over.
Neither Masvidal (35-16 MMA, 12-9 UFC) nor Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) have competed since they shared the octagon in one …read more

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Excited for return, former UFC flyweight title challenger Alex Perez explains recent inactivity

SAN ANTONIO – Due to life events and a series of unfortunate bout cancelations, former UFC flyweight title challenger Alex Perez hasn’t competed as often as he would like.
At UFC …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 12:46 am By
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Kamaru Usman tipped to regain title following UFC 286 loss: ‘He’s going to get it back’

Now that Kamaru Usman failed to reclaim the welterweight title in his trilogy bout with Leon Edwards at UFC 286, the Ultimate Fighting Championship remains without an African champion after …read more

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Belal Muhammad Is Not Amused by Colby Covington’s Threats Against Jon Anik

Craig Kidwell-USA TODAY Sports

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington took issue with a tweet by Jon Anik and decided to warn the UFC commentator that …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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UFC 286 Technical Breakdown: Moves to Remember, Prelims and Co-Main Event

Chris Rini

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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Andrea Lee hopes a UFC on ESPN 43 win over Maycee Barber breaks her into top 10

SAN ANTONIO – Andrea Lee thinks a win over Maycee Barber at UFC on ESPN 43 will get her one step closer to where she’s going.
Currently ranked in the official …read more

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Jeff Molina discusses support after coming out as first male bisexual UFC fighter: “It was at least 100 messages”

UFC flyweight contender Jeff Molina has discussed the recent support he’s gotten over the last week. ‘El Jefe’ has been out of action since his clash with Zhalgas Zhumagulov last …read more

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Holly Holm embarks on 'scary' title run after signing new six-fight UFC contract

SAN ANTONIO – Holly Holm expects to end her combat sports career under the UFC banner after signing a new six-fight contract with the promotion.
The 41-year-old former women’s bantamweight champion Holm …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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Jorge Masvidal plots UFC rematch with Colby Covington: ‘I’m going to f*cking murder him in the cage, legally’

Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has plans to secure a future rematch with bitter-rival, former interim champion, Colby Covington. And claimed he hopes to “murder” the Clovis …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev: Colby Covington would be 'amazing' fight, but he disappeared when UFC tried to book matchup

Khamzat Chimaev has his eyes on middleweight and beyond, but isn’t necessarily done with 170 pounds.
Before jumping up to 185 pounds, the undefeated Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) says he …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 9:46 pm By
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Maycee Barber sets sights on Alexa Grasso rematch regardless of UFC title status: 'I want that back'

SAN ANTONIO – Seemingly every fighter guns for the fighter holding gold in their division, but Maycee Barber wants UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso for a different reason.
Grasso won …read more

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Fabricio Werdum no longer under contract with PFL

Fabricio Werdum | PFL

Fabricio Werdum’s run as a Professional Fighters League heavyweight is officially over.
The former UFC heavyweight champion announced in an interview with …read more

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UFC on ESPN 43's Marlon Vera: Title shots are given out based on 'whatever the f*ck UFC wants'

SAN ANTONIO – Marlon Vera doesn’t see much rhyme or reason to the way UFC title shots are decided these days. However, he thinks that probably plays to his advantage.
Vera …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 8:16 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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Jorge Masvidal opens up on his knockout loss to Kamaru Usman: “I still haven’t gotten over it”

Jorge Masvidal is opening up about his knockout loss to Kamaru Usman. It was at UFC 261 in April of 2021 where Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA) met up with Kamaru …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev claims Alex Pereira turned down title fight with before UFC 287: ‘It’s the easiest fight for me’

Undefeated UFC welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has claimed that undisputed middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, turned down a fight with him before inking terms to rematch former titleholder, Israel Adesanya at …read more

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Yana Santos reveals training history with Holly Holm ahead of UFC on ESPN 43 co-headliner

SAN ANTONIO – Saturday won’t be the first time Yana Santos has stepped in a cage opposite legendary women’s fighter Holly Holm. It will just be the first time the …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 7:16 pm By
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