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Edgar ‘Floored’ By UFC Hall of Fame Honors

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During the UFC 297 pay-per-view (PPV) stream last Sat. night (Jan. 20, 2024) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, …read more

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The Drake Curse Strikes Again! Grammy Award-Winning Rapper Loses $700,000 Betting on UFC 297 Headliner

MMA’s infamous ‘Drake Curse‘ has struck again.

With UFC 297 emanating from his hometown of Toronto, Canada, it’s no surprise that the Grammy Award winner dropped another massive bet on the …read more

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Sean Strickland doubles down on head butt claim after UFC 297 loss: ‘I didn’t take the coward’s way out’

Sean Strickland continues to cry foul on his UFC 297 title loss to Dricus Du Plessis.
Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) dropped the middleweight belt to Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 …read more

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Sean Strickland slams Dricus du Plessis, claims gruesome cut cost him title: ‘The world knows I won that fight’   

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Sean Strickland offered congratulations to Dricus du Plessis after dropping a close split decision in the UFC 297 main event. …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 7:14 pm By
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Jasmine Jasudavicius says ‘torture’ of Priscila Cachoeira was on her mind at UFC 297

TORONTO – Jasmine Jasudavicius beat Priscila Cachoeira with a third-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Take a look inside the fight with …read more

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UFC 297 highlights video: Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis

Watch the UFC 297 highlights video and recap from Saturday’s UFC 297 main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.
UFC 297 took place on Saturday, January 20th, at Scotiabank …read more

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Joe Rogan surprised judges awarded Dricus Du Plessis win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297

Joe Rogan didn’t expect Dricus Du Plessis to beat Sean Strickland when the scorecards were being read out.
Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) edged out Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) …read more

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DDP Denies Clash Of Crowns

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Sean Strickland claims he was busted open by a head butt from Dricus Du Plessis, contributing to his UFC 297 …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 6:13 pm By
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Jimmy Flick Hopes to Receive New Contract After UFC 297 Victory

Jimmy Flick believes — or at least hopes — that his UFC 297 win over Malcolm Gordon was enough to save his job. …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 5:44 pm By
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Israel Adesanya expected to miss UFC 300 return, title grudge fight with Dricus du Plessis: ‘Not ready to go’

Although Israel Adesanya has been stoking the embers of his fiery 2024 return, he has sadly been reported to have shut down any rumors about him and Dricus Du Plessis …read more

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Miesha Tate defends ‘dynamic’ Pennington vs. Bueno Silva fight: ‘You can’t claim the main event was any more exciting’

Miesha Tate doesn’t get the criticism surrounding the UFC 297 co-main event.
The vacant woman’s bantamweight title was on the line Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto when Raquel Pennington faced …read more

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Zhang Weili closes line on Yan Xiaonan, emerges as betting favorite to defend title in historic UFC 300 title fight

Opening as a surprising betting underdog to successfully defend her title against Chinese compatriot, Yan Xiaonan ahead of her return to the Octagon last August – a one-sided win for …read more

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On To the Next One: What’s next for Dricus du Plessis, Sean Strickland after UFC 297?

Dricus du Plessis accomplished his goal of becoming UFC champion on Saturday night with a hard fought decision win over Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 297. While …read more

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Gillian Robertson thinks Canada is her knockout good-luck charm after UFC 297

TORONTO – Gillian Robertson beat Polyana Viana with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Take a look inside the fight with …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev remains betting favorite to hold title at end of year despite Dricus du Plessis’ win at UFC 297

Unbeaten middleweight berserker, Khamzat Chimaev remains a significant betting favorite to hold the divisional crown at the end of the year – despite Dricus du Plessis’ championship win at UFC …read more

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Amanda Nunes not ruling out a UFC return: ‘I still feel a champion, so we’ll see’

Well, it looks like there’s a chance Amanda Nunes may not stick to retirement.
The former two-division UFC champion didn’t say no to a return to MMA when asked about a …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 3:43 pm By
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Malott Releases Statement After UFC 297 Collapse

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It was a bad night for Canadian MMA at UFC 297, with Malott’s shocking last minute disintegration …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 2:43 pm By
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Israel Adesanya happy for new UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis, but ‘still going to test that ass’

Despite their history, Israel Adesanya praised Dricus Du Plessis for his title win at UFC 297.
Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) defeated Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) by split …read more

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Photo – Dricus Du Plessis treats himself to beer and croissants After stunning UFC 297 title victory

After capturing middleweight gold at UFC 297, Dricus Du Plessis was completely overcome with joy. It had been a long road for the man, and the world saw before their …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 1:43 pm By
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Adesanya Congrats Du Plessis: ‘Still Going To Test That A—’

YouTube – Israel Adesanya

Check out Adesanya’s reaction to all the fights from UFC 297, including the main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 1:43 pm By
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UFC icon Georges St-Pierre claims martial arts will help children overcome bullying: ‘I think that’s how we get out of bullying’

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre believes confidence is key in deterring bullies, and there is no better confidence builder than martial arts.

According to the website DoSomething.org, 1 in …read more

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Amanda Nunes teases shocking return after Raquel Pennington’s title win at UFC 297: ‘I’m still young and fresh’

Former undisputed two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes has teased a stunning return from her June retirement from mixed martial arts in the immediate aftermath of Raquel Pennington’s title victory at UFC …read more

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Morning Report: Ian Machado Garry reacts to fight between ‘two amateurs’ Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis

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Ian Machado Garry was satisfied with the result of UFC 297’s main event.
After a rather dramatic build-up …read more

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Israel Adesanya mocks Sean Strickland’s title fight defeat at UFC 297: ‘What a title reign though?’

Failing to attend the festivities at the Scotiabank Arena in Canada over the weekend, former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya was not shy in his mocking on past rival, Sean …read more

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Amanda Nunes not ruling out a potential return following UFC 297: “I still feel like a champion”

Could it be? …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 11:43 am By
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Mayra Bueno Silva reacts following loss to Raquel Pennington at UFC 297

A tough defeat …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis reacts to news that Dana White had Sean Strickland winning at UFC 297

A huge statement …read more

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Ian Machado Garry takes aim at “amateurs” Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis following UFC 297: “If I ever have a fight like that, please tell me to retire”

Harsh words …read more

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Ian Garry Mocks Sean Strickland After Loss in UFC 297 Headliner

Ian Garry didn’t miss an opportunity to mock Sean Strickland following his loss at UFC 297. …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 7:43 am By
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Dana White Defends Sean Strickland’s Anti-LGBTQ Rant at UFC 297 Media Day

Dana White is taking the stance that he refuses to curtail freedom of speech even for Sean Strickland, who is known for voicing his unfiltered opinions on controversial topics. …read more

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Strickland Lost ‘The Optics Battle’ At UFC 297

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Nicksick shared his thoughts on his fighter’s loss in the UFC 297 main event and what probably …read more

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Alex Pereira weighs up title fight with Dricus du Plessis after UFC 297: ‘Maybe one more rodeo at middleweight?’

Receiving the offer of a light heavyweight title defense against Dricus du Plessis ahead of the former’s title fight at UFC 297, following viewing last night in the South African’s …read more

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 297: Is UFC relieved to see Sean Strickland’s title reign end?

What mattered most at UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto? Here are a few post-fight musings … …read more

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Video – Joe Rogan Passes Out Smelling Salts as His UFC 297 Fight Companion Morphs Into Full-On Rave Party

Joe Rogan’s UFC 297 fight companion turned into a full-on rave as the longtime UFC commentator broke out the smelling salts during Saturday’s middleweight title main event.

With the promotion’s …read more

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Dana White DESTROYS reporter: ‘No leashes… Free speech’

Dana White isn’t one to hold his tongue if something he disagrees with is brought to his attention and that’s exactly what happened during the UFC 297 post-fight press conference.
UFC …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 12:43 am By
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Dana White discusses Raquel Pennington’s title win, other UFC 297 performances, UFC Saudi Arabia rumors, more

TORONTO – The first UFC pay-per-view of 2024 is in the books, and CEO Dana White sat with the media to react to the event, as well as other things …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis sends a message to his doubters following title win at UFC 297: “That makes you look like a dumbass!”

History has been made! …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 12:13 am By
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Ian Garry Reacts to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis’ UFC 297 Title Clash: ‘I’m Watching Two Amateurs Fight’

Welterweight standout Ian Garry was not impressed with the performances of Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297.

After five entertaining rounds of action, Du Plessis emerged victorious, …read more

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Ian Machado Garry mocks Sean Strickland after UFC 297 loss: ‘If I ever have a fight like that, please tell me to retire’

Ian Machado Garry took a great amount of pleasure in seeing Sean Strickland lose his title to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297.
Garry (13-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who has been …read more

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Jimmy Flick reveals he fought out UFC contract, hopes to re-sign and get a rematch vs. Cody Durden

TORONTO – Jimmy Flick is looking to stay a UFC fighter.
The grappling standout revealed he fought out his contract Saturday at UFC 297. Flick (17-7 MMA, 2-2 UFC) submitted Malcolm …read more

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UFC 299 poster revealed with Sean O’Malley vs. Chito Vera 2, Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis

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Sean O’Malley’s first defense of his UFC bantamweight title now has its official poster.
O’Malley puts his belt …read more

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Sean Strickland Blames Headbutt For Changing the Trajectory of His UFC 297 Title Fight: ‘Sucks to Lose That Way’

Sean Strickland thought he got the job done at UFC 297.

Stepping into his first middleweight title defense, Strickland and his South African opposition, Dricus Du Plessis, delivered an entertaining five-round …read more

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Sean Strickland after UFC 297 title loss?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 297 title win?)
Sean Strickland’s time as middleweight champion was brought to a halt just over four months …read more

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Amanda Nunes hints at potential comeback: ‘I still feel like a champion, so we’ll see’

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Amanda Nunes isn’t closing the door on a potential comeback after retiring and relinquishing her two UFC titles this past …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 10:43 pm By
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UFC champion Raquel Pennington says Julianna Pena fight is 13 years in the making: “You get under my damn skin”

13 Years …read more

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Du Plessis Targets Adesanya for First Title Defense: ‘That’s the Fight Fans Want to See’

Dricus Du Plessis knew the scorecards were going to be close, but he was confident he did enough get the nod against Sean Strickland in the UFC 297 headliner. …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 9:43 pm By
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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for new champ Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 297 title win?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Sean Strickland after UFC 297 title loss?)
The UFC middleweight title once again changed hands Saturday when Dricus Du Plessis dethroned Sean Strickland …read more

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Jimmy Flick on UFC 297 win: If Khabib and Demian Maia had a baby, they’d have me

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TORONTO — UFC flyweight Jimmy Flick reacts to his come-from-behind submission of Malcolm Gordon at UFC 297 …read more

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Dana White defends Sean Strickland’s anti-LGBTQ rant at UFC 297: ‘He was baited’

TORONTO – UFC CEO Dana White has addressed Sean Strickland’s viral, anti-LGBTQ comments from earlier this week.
Strickland, who lost the UFC middleweight title Saturday at UFC 297, was under fire …read more

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REPORT | Israel Adesanya isn’t ready to fight on UFC 300 card in Las Vegas

Not Ready …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 9:14 pm By
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Ex-UFC Standout Brendan Schaub Delivers Bizarre Reaction to Dricus Du Plessis’s Win Over Sean Strickland

Joe Rogan was stunned by Saturday night’s UFC 297 headliner that saw Dricus Du Plessis walk away with the middleweight world title.

Four months removed from his dominant performance against …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 9:14 pm By
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UFC 298 main card announced, Anthony Hernandez gets new opponent

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The UFC on Saturday confirmed the main card for UFC 298 and broke news of a main …read more

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UFC 2024 post-fight bonus winners: Inside the numbers

The UFC handed out more than $9 million in disclosed $50,000 post-fight bonus checks in 2023. What will the totals be this year?
Here’s a running tally of all kinds of …read more

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Joe Rogan reacts to Dricus Du Plessis defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297

Live Reaction …read more

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Unbeaten Movsar Evloev confident UFC 297 win over Arnold Allen secured him a featherweight title shot

TORONTO – Movsar Evloev thinks he’s done enough to fight for the UFC featherweight title.
The unbeaten contender picked up another UFC win Saturday when he beat Arnold Allen (19-3 MMA, …read more

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Israel Adesanya opens as betting favorite to beat Dricus du Plessis in title grudge fight after UFC 297

Off the back of UFC 297 overnight, former two-time divisional champion, Israel Adesanya has opened as a betting favorite to beat newly-minted gold holder, Dricus du Plessis in the pair’s …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis’ blunt assessment of Dana White’s UFC 297 scorecard for Sean Strickland: ‘Bullsh*t’

TORONTO – New middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis didn’t mince words when he heard his boss thought he lost the UFC 297 main event.
Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) took …read more

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Neil Magny thinks UFC 297 comeback win over Mike Malott proved he’s not done

TORONTO – Neil Magny’s return to the octagon, this past Saturday, seemed to many like the inevitable course most veterans go through in MMA.
The 36-year-old veteran was matchup against a …read more

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Video – Ex-Champion Frankie Edgar shares emotional reaction to Hall of Fame induction at UFC 297: ‘I had no clue’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar claims he had “no clue” of is impending induction into the ‘Fighter Wing’ of the Hall of Fame last night ahead of an announcement …read more

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UFC 297: 7 biggest takeaways from UFC’s first pay-per-view of the year

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Dricus du Plessis is the new UFC middleweight king. The South African wrecking ball made history for …read more

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Dana White reveals Conor McGregor will not make UFC return in June: ‘When he’s ready to fight, then we’ll announce it’

UFC CEO, Dana White has claimed former two-division Octagon gold holder, Conor McGregor will not be making his return to the Octagon on June 29. – despite an announcement from …read more

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UFC 297 post-event facts: Dricus Du Plessis, Raquel Pennington make history in title wins

The UFC’s first pay-per-view of the year is likely to prove to be far from the most memorable, but UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto did prove significant with …read more

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Jasmine Jasudavicius Wanted to ‘Torture’ Priscila Cachoeira for Weight Fiasco

Jasmine Jasudavicius really wanted to punish Priscila Cachoeira during their UFC 297 clash. …read more

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Raquel Pennington eyes Julianna Peña grudge clash after UFC 297 title victory: ‘That’s the fight that makes sense’

Newly-crowned undisputed bantamweight titleholder, Raquel Pennington is already making plans for her first attempted defense of 135 pound following her crowning at UFC 297 overnight, welcoming a long-standing grudge match …read more

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Carlos Vera to Replace Brady Hiestand Against Rinya Nakamura at UFC 298

Undefeated Japanese prospect Rinya Nakamura has a new opponent for his next Octagon assignment. …read more

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Israel Adesanya accepts call out from Dricus du Plessis after UFC 297 title win: ‘Our paths are destined to cross again’

Former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya appears to be all ears toward last night’s call out from rival and newly-crowned divisional champion, Dricus du Plessis following UFC 297 – claiming …read more

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Sean Strickland blames head butt for ugly cut in UFC 297 main event, Dricus du Plessis responds

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Sean Strickland is taking his championship loss in stride.
The now-former UFC middleweight champion dropped his title to …read more

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Raquel Pennington wants Julianna Peña for first UFC title defense: ‘I’ve been waiting for that fight for 13 years’

TORONTO – Raquel Pennington already has in mind who she’d like to fight for her first fight as UFC champion.
The veteran fighter won the vacant UFC women’s bantamweight title this …read more

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Dana White scored UFC 297 main event for Sean Strickland: ‘The jab was f*cking beautiful’

TORONTO – Dana White had the UFC 297 main event a tie as it entered the final round Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. While he admits the fight as a whole …read more

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‘Stay Tuned For Next Episode’

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Return incoming?
Dricus Du Plessis became the new Middleweight champion at UFC 297 last night (Sat., Jan 20., …read more

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Dricus du Plessis: Israel Adesanya at UFC 300 ‘sounds amazing,’ scoffs at Khamzat Chimaev

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As he sat in front of reporters, UFC middleweight champ Dricus du Plessis joked about his appearance …read more

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UFC 297 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Sean Strickland’s $42,000 tops card

TORONTO – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 297 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $285,500.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under …read more

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 297 with Queen, Sum 41 among pro-LGBTQ+ artists played in Toronto

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 297 with Queen, Sum 41 among pro-LGBTQ+ artists played in Toronto
While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of …read more

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Dana White reveals he had Sean Strickland winning at UFC 297, but doesn’t plan immediate rematch

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Sean Strickland lost a split decision in his battle with Dricus du Plessis in the UFC 297 …read more

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‘UFC 300 Sounds Amazing’

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“Stillknocks” is down for UFC 300.
Dricus Du Plessis made UFC history at UFC 297 last night on …read more

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Mike Malott issues statement following brutal TKO loss to Neil Magny at UFC 297

A big setback …read more

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Dana White takes aim at Movsar Evloev’s UFC 297 win over Arnold Allen: “The least fun fight anybody’s ever seen”

The boss isn’t happy …read more

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Dricus du Plessis says callout of Israel Adesanya is nothing personal: “UFC 300 sounds amazing”

War awaits …read more

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‘I Thought We Got The Job Done’

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‘Tarzan’ thought he won.
Sean Strickland’s Middleweight title reign came to an end at UFC 297 last night (Sat., Jan. 20, …read more

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‘Don’t Run’

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“Borz” is coming … apparently.
Dricus Du Plessis became the first UFC champion from South Africa last night …read more

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UFC 297 post-fight show: Reaction to Dricus du Plessis’ title win over Sean Strickland

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Dricus du Plessis is the new UFC middleweight champion after defeating Sean Strickland via split decision in …read more

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Israel Adesanya responds to callout from UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis: “This arc in my story was written long ago”

We write history …read more

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Sean Strickland releases statement following UFC 297 loss

Sean Strickland is now a former UFC middleweight champion.  “Tarzan” lost to Dricus Du Plessis via split decision in the UFC 297 main event but felt that he did enough …read more

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‘I Believe You Have To Take It From The Champion’

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The boss didn’t like the UFC 297 main event decision.
Dricus Du Plessis became the new Middleweight champion …read more

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Sean Strickland reacts to UFC 297 loss, claims head butt caused cut that impaired vision

Sean Strickland seems to be in relatively good spirits despite losing the middleweight title in the UFC 297 main event Saturday.
In the hours following a split decision loss to Dricus …read more

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Nate Diaz Throws Shade at Dricus Du Plessis’ Title-Winning Performance Against Sean Strickland at UFC 297

Nate Diaz was not impressed with the show that Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis delivered in their UFC 297 headliner.

Emanating from the mysterious land of Toronto, Canada, Strickland …read more

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Sean Strickland issues statement following UFC 297 title loss to Dricus Du Plessis: “I thought we got the job done”

Headbutt! …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis Ready to ‘Settle The Score’ with Israel Adesanya Following UFC 297 Title Victory

Dricus Du Plessis is your new UFC middleweight champion.

Emanating from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, UFC 297 delivered a memorable main-event matchup between defending titleholder Sean Strickland and the …read more

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UFC 297 takeaways: What’s next for the new champions?

Two new champions and a new rising star are all the talk after UFC 297, but how will their next fights line up? …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 8:43 am By
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Where Izzy?

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There were reports that former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was going to be sitting cageside for the …read more

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UFC 297 bonuses: Jimmy Flick, Neil Magny among those outside looking in at $50,000

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including two to the title fighters in the main event.
After UFC 297, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for …read more

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UFC 297 Bonuses: Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis Deliver Fight of the Night

Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis delivered a banger of a title fight in the UFC 297 headliner at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. …read more

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With Ikram Aliskerov out, Anthony Hernandez now meets Roman Kopylov at UFC 298

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Anthony Hernandez has a new opponent for UFC 298.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans …read more

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Dana White reacts to the UFC 297 main event, says he scored the fight 3-2 for Sean Strickland

Dana Reacts …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev Reacts to Dricus Du Plessis’ Middleweight Title Win at UFC 297: ‘It’s My Time Now’

It didn’t take long for Khamzat Chimaev to chime in following the arrival of a new middleweight world champion.

On Saturday night, Dricus Du Plessis scored the biggest win of …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis def. Sean Strickland at UFC 297: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis’ split decision win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. (Photos by Dan Hamilton, USA Today Sports)
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Is This The End Of The Strickland Era?

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Sean Strickland may have lost his title at UFC 297, but will it matter to all the …read more

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UFC 297 bonuses: Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland earn Fight of the Night for five-round battle

Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 | Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland are taking home an extra $50,000 for their …read more

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UFC 297 Bonuses: Main event earns ‘Fight of the Night’

The UFC 297 fighter bonuses were announced by UFC President Dana White during the event’s post-fight press conference early Sunday morning on the East Coast.  Two new champions were crowned …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis Outworks Sean Strickland, Captures Middleweight Title via Split Decision – UFC 297 Highlights

The UFC has a new middleweight world champion and his name is Dricus Du Plessis.

After scoring six straight victories, ‘Stillknocks’ stepped into his first main event at UFC 297 …read more

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