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MMA Guru Mesmerized By ‘Mysterious’ Shavkat

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Shavkat Rakhmonov has become the biggest puzzle to solve in the UFC’s stacked welterweight division. His recent …read more

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Bo Nickal using ChatGPT to Formulate ‘The Perfect Gameplan’ for his return to the Octagon at UFC 300

Highly touted UFC prospect Bo Nickal is utilizing A.I. to formulate a game plan for his highly anticipated return to the Octagon.

After scoring decisive victories in his first two appearances …read more

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Posted on December 30, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Conor McGregor will NOT fight at UFC 300, says Chael Sonnen

Since the announcement of UFC 300, fans have been matching up potential timelines for the event with Conor McGregor’s seemingly imminent return.
The Irishman has been out of action since suffering …read more

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Leon Edwards – Islam Makhachev super fight axed by veteran UFC favorite: ‘Stay in your freaking divisions’

A much discussed welterweight title fight between Octagon champions, Leon Edwards and his lightweight counterpart, Islam Makhachev has been firmly axed by former lightweight contender turned color-commentator, who urged fighters …read more

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Oktagon 51 video: Samuel Kristofic stiffens UFC vet Karlos Vemola, referee flies in to stop fight

UFC veteran Karlos Vemola has delivered several first-round finishes throughout his career, but this time, he was on the receiving end of a brutal finish as a massive favorite.
At Oktagon …read more

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Video: Samuel Kristofic starches UFC vet Karlos Vemola with grisly knockout at Oktagon 51

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Oktagon MMA’s switch to open scoring didn’t make much of a difference for Samuel Kristofic.
A 34-year-old Slovakian middleweight, Kristofic starched UFC …read more

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Alex Pereira and his girlfriend spark rumors of a break-Up after unfollowing each other on Instagram

In the span of a year, Alex Pereira claimed both the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight world championships, establishing himself as one of the greatest fighters in the promotion’s 30-year …read more

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Bo Nickal explains AI use for his UFC 300 training camp: “Give me the perfect gameplan for him”

“Go into ChatGPT” …read more

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Paul Felder explains why he doubts Paddy Pimblett can beat any ranked lightweight after his UFC 296 performance

Doubt …read more

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Gilbert Burns: Sean Strickland gave ‘heads up’ UFC 296 brawl with Dricus Du Plessis could happen

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Gilbert Burns was on high alert sitting so close to Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis at UFC 296.
By now, everyone has seen …read more

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UFC Vegas 84 undergoes numerous changes, including Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson scrapped from the card

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The first UFC card in 2024 has suffered some major changes ahead of the event on Jan. …read more

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‘I’m not sold on Khamzat Chimaev’: Former UFC fighter, analyst explains why

Josh Thomson believes UFC standout Khamzat Chimaev has failed to live up to his hype.
Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) burst onto the UFC scene in the summer of 2020 when …read more

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Posted on December 29, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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UFC releases full details for new anti-doping program launching in 2024 after cutting ties with USADA

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The more things change, the more it stays the same.
That’s essentially the message that the UFC …read more

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Islam Makhachev issues ultimatum to UFC: ‘I’ll be ready to smash in March, or see you after Ramadan’

Linked with an undisputed lightweight title fight defense against former interim champion, Justin Gaethje, pound-for-pound kingpin, Islam Makhachev has offered the UFC an ultimatium if they want to see him …read more

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Josh Thomson questions Khamzat Chimaev’s ability amid UFC sidelining: ‘I’m not sold on him yet’

Former UFC and Bellator lightweight contender, Josh Thomson has claimed he not’s entirely sold on the ability or perceived dominance of unbeaten welterweight force, Khamzat Chimaev – as the Chechen-born …read more

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Michael Chandler blasts Conor McGregor for delayed fight rumored for UFC 300; McGregor mocks him in response

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Michael Chandler seems like he’s getting tired of waiting on Conor McGregor to cement their showdown that’s rumored for the …read more

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Conor McGregor mocks Michael Chandler, urges him to fight Renato Moicano: ‘There’s a UFC 300 main event!’

Amid continued uncertainty on his immediate fighting future and a planned return against former lightweight championship challenger, Michael Chandler, ex-two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has urged the former to instead fight …read more

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Paige VanZant reveals 2-Hour bathroom horror story stay with USADA tester after brutal UFC weight-Cut

Paige VanZant is the latest fighter to come forward with their horror USADA story. 

The break-up between the UFC and drug testing agency, USADA, was one of the biggest stories of …read more

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Aljamain Sterling reveals 9-Week drinking, Hookah binge after title loss hampered return: ‘It took a toll on my lungs’

Aljamain Sterling reveals he has been drinking regularly and has reached 180lbs.

Sterling is set to return to The Octagon as part of the UFC 300 card, this time moving up …read more

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Alex Pereira shuts down heavyweight move, third title fight at UFC 300: ‘Maybe someday for the future’

While appearing to put the brakes firmly on rumors of him making a heavyweight move at UFC 300 in April of next year, undisputed light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira claims …read more

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‘Rampage’ Jackson opens up about crying when Dan Henderson knocked out Michael Bisping at UFC 100

Quinton Jackson’s first tears over an MMA fight had nothing to do with one of his own.
While it might be hard to picture “Rampage” crying, he revealed that he got …read more

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Ex-UFC star Tyron Woodley claims Nick Diaz rejected ‘Dumb bag’ to fight him: ‘It was pushing eight figures’

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley has made the claim that former middleweight title challenger, Nick Diaz rejected an offer with a payday approaching a staggering eight figures to …read more

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MMA Fighting’s 2023 Rookie of the Year: Diego Lopes

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Short-notice fights have always been a pathway to gain entrance into the UFC, but not all of …read more

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UFC veterans in MMA action Dec. 29-31

This week, the UFC remains idle during its holiday season following the final pay-per-view event of the year.
Many other combat sports events are taking place that feature several familiar names …read more

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Morning Report: Colby Covington would ‘be honored’ to settle beef with Ian Machado Garry in a fight

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Colby Covington’s next fight will be a critical one.
It’s safe to say that UFC 296’s main event …read more

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Dan Henderson compares UFC legend Jon Jones to controversial cycling star Lance Armstrong

Is he right? …read more

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New details released for UFC’s Anti-Doping Program as USADA partnership ends

A new chapter …read more

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Video – UFC star Kevin Holland shows off Hilarious Ian Garry ‘Wagged’ T-Shirt during recent training session

Kevin Holland is gearing up for a return to the Octagon at UFC 299 in March.

‘Trailblazer’ will welcome former Bellator MMA standout Michael ‘Venom’ Page to the UFC when the …read more

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Paige VanZant ‘definitely’ fighting in BKFC again, interested in PFL for potential MMA return

Paige VanZant may be inactive, but not done with fighting.
The former UFC star turned bareknuckle boxer assures that she will step into the ring once again, and maybe return to …read more

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Islam Makhachev gives timeline for his UFC return

Since delivering the vicious head kick knockout to Alexander Volkanovski last time out, Islam Makhachev has solidified himself as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
There are several opponents available …read more

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Chael Sonnen reveals Israel Adesanya’s return fight at UFC 300

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Alex Pereira addresses speculation of UFC 300 fight vs. Tom Aspinall, would only move up the ‘right way’

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira claims there was no significant meaning behind his cryptic, viral social media post that was dissected by the MMA world.
Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), …read more

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UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira reveals the meaning behind his cryptic ’30+300=3′ post

Alex Pereira offered some insight into his cryptic Instagram post.

Earlier this month, ‘Poatan’ had fight fans in a frenzy as they tried to interpret a confusing mathematical equation that …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 10:46 pm By
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Paul Felder sounds off on UFC champs Islam Makhachev, Leon Edwards: ‘Stay in your freaking divisions’

Paul Felder is not a fan of fighters chasing dual-champion status so early in their title reigns.
Felder specifically has an issue with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 …read more

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Deiveson Figueiredo: Sean O’Malley ‘has something to worry about now’

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Deiveson Figueiredo has UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley in his sights next.
After O’Malley took to social media …read more

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Daniel Cormier is confused why fighters are still “overlooking” UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland

Dumbfounded …read more

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Aljamain Sterling: Lifestyle choices after losing title ‘took a toll on my lungs,’ affecting UFC 300 prep

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling admits he let loose a little too much after losing his title.
After dropping the belt to Sean O’Malley in August at UFC 292, Sterling …read more

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Paige VanZant Refuses to close door on BKFC career, offers timeline for return: ‘I’m Searching for that victory’

Paige VanZant is still determined to score her first win under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship banner.

It’s been more than two years since the UFC standout turned BKFC brawler has …read more

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Cody Brundage aims to derail Bo Nickal’s ‘championship-level clout’ at UFC 300, shrugs off lopsided odds

Cody Brundage had a gut feeling his next fight would be against Bo Nickal at UFC 300, so when the offer officially came through, he was all about it.
Nickal (5-0 …read more

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Dana White reveals he’s in talks with Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent UFC rant: “We’re gonna figure something out”

Imminent …read more

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Colby Covington blasts UFC rival Ian Garry, wife, offers to fight him next: ‘I’d be honored to settle that’

Again turning his attention to welterweight contender, Ian Garry and his wife and manager, Layla Anna-Lee – outspoken former interim champion, Colby Covington has offered to “settle” the pair’s rivalry …read more

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Michael Chandler believes Conor McGregor is postponing his UFC return in hopes of getting an “easier fight”

Cherry Picking …read more

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Dana White confirms crunch talks with Conor McGregor regarding UFC return fight: ‘We’re gonna figure something out’

UFC CEO, Dana White has confirmed he and Conor McGregor are set to thrash out his immediate fighting future in the coming days as the two plan a meet face-to-face …read more

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Between the Links’ 2023 Promotional Festivus: Grading the best and worst from UFC, PFL, more

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With just a couple of days left in the year, it’s almost time to say goodbye to …read more

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Bo Nickal opens up as massive betting favorite over Cody Brundage at UFC 300

The odds for a Bo Nickal win continue to be skyrocket.
Nickal (5-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) takes on Cody Brundage (10-5 MMA, 4-4 UFC) on April 13 at UFC 300 from …read more

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Miesha Tate accused of turning down rematch fight with Holly Holm at UFC 300: ‘We’re looking for someone tougher’

Former undisputed bantamweight champion, Miesha Tate has been accused of refusing a rematch fight with fellow former division titleholder, Holly Holm according to the latter’s manager, who has claimed the …read more

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MMA Fighting’s 2023 Submission of the Year: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko

Alexa Grasso submits Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

It’s always the quiet ones you need to …read more

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Photo – Sean Strickland shows off ripped physique ahead of UFC 297 grudge title fight with dricus du Plessis

Sean Strickland looks to be in incredible shape ahead of his UFC 297 fight against Dricus Du Plessis. 

2023 has been an incredible year for Strickland who has completely transformed his …read more

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Conor McGregor tipped to chase ‘Easier’ fight with Nate Diaz in UFC return: ‘I think he’s trying to wait me out’

Michael Chandler believes Conor McGregor is no longer interested in fighting him. 

The Chandler and McGregor saga should have be over some time ago, but seven months after their season of …read more

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White ‘Gonna Figure Something Out’ With Angry Mac

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After an angry rant from McGregor suggested frayed relations with the UFC, Dana White said he’d work things out while …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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Morning Report: Tyron Woodley challenged Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz with ‘eight-figure’ fight offers but ‘both said no’

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Tyron Woodley is still looking to compete in MMA.
The former UFC welterweight champion hasn’t fought since March …read more

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Quinton Jackson reveals the one time he ended up crying in the UFC locker room: “I’m almost ashamed to say it”

Interesting …read more

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Photo | Sean Strickland looks to be in phenomenal shape ahead of UFC 297

Shredded! …read more

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Sean O’Malley questions if Conor McGregor’s return delay could be due to the UFC “losing money” when he fights

Losing money? …read more

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Cody Garbrandt eyes future “money fight” with UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley: “I would just love to go and smack him around”

No Love! …read more

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Justin Gaethje says he’s “waiting on the call” for UFC title fight with Islam Makhachev: “Do Bronx had his shot and didn’t show up”

What a fight! …read more

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Holly Holm’s manager alleges that Miesha Tate turned down rematch despite UFC 300 callout

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Pic! Aldana Shows Off Gruesome Bruising After Epic Rosa War

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Irene Aldana was forced to dig deep at UFC 296.
Karol Rosa started their bout strong, moving well and denying …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 12:16 am By
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Leon Edwards – Shavkat Rakhmonov opens as pick ’em fight amid links to massive UFC title showdown

Both turning in impressive performance en route to respective victories at UFC 296 earlier this month, markets are currently even as pick ‘em between undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards and …read more

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Holly Holm seeks UFC 300 return, manager claims Miesha Tate turned down fight three times

Although the stars appear perfectly aligned for Holly Holm and Miesha Tate to finally have their rematch, it doesn’t appear it’s going to happen.
With Holm (15-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) coming …read more

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Colby Covington aims to run for Congress or Governor of Florida after UFC career

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Colby Covington doesn’t plan to just fade into the background when …read more

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Defying the odds: The 10 biggest MMA betting upsets of 2023

Who doesn’t love a good upset?
In 2023, MMA saw its fair share of underdogs who defied the odds in the UFC, Bellator, PFL, and beyond. While everyone has an opinion …read more

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Michael Bisping Says Tom Aspinall will beat Jon Jones to Become ‘Greatest Heavyweight the UFC has ever seen’

Michael Bisping believes Tom Aspinall is on the cusp of becoming the greatest heavyweight in UFC history.

After undisputed heavyweight champion Jon Jones bowed out of his originally scheduled headliner …read more

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coach confirms UFC return of Charles Oliveira amid links to Arman Tsarukyan fight: ‘The champ is back’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira is “back” according to his coach, Jorge Patino Macaco, amid recent rumblings of a title-eliminator clash with surging Armenian contender, Arman Tsarukyan early next …read more

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Fast & Furious Film Star Vin Diesel helped UFC legend Chuck Liddell squash his rivalry with Tito Ortiz

Vin Diesel doesn’t have friends. He’s got family.

The Fast and The Furious film star has certainly seen better days after recent reports revealed that the action icon is being sued …read more

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Islam Makhachev warns UFC rival Justin Gaethje amid links to fight: ‘I can do more than kicking, be careful’

Amid links to a lightweight title fight in the opening quarter of next year, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has issued a stark warning to former interim champion and current …read more

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Justin Gaethje ‘waiting on the call’ for title shot, Islam Makhachev issues warning in response

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Justin Gaethje hopes 2024 will finally bring him a long-awaited title shot at reigning UFC lightweight champion …read more

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UFC 2023 Submission of the Year Nominees

The UFC revealed the fight promotion’s nominations for Submission of the Year on Wednesday.  The nominations include: Jon Jones’ UFC 285 guillotine choke win over ‘Ciryl Gane to win the …read more

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Posted on December 27, 2023, 6:17 pm By
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Gilbert Burns: Strickland Hinted He Might Attack Du Plessis Before UFC 296 Brawl

Gilbert Burns recently shared some insider information about the cagedside brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 296. …read more

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‘Be Careful’

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Justin Gaethje wants to get the next crack at reigning UFC 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev. That spot …read more

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Paulo Costa calls out ‘Chechen Fraud’ Khamzat Chimaev, seeks unbeaten star for blockbuster UFC 300 fight

Although Paulo Costa has a fight with Robert Whittaker lined up for UFC 298, he’s claiming that he wants to make a quick turnaround to participate in the historic UFC …read more

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Cody Garbrandt wants to ‘Smack around’ UFC star Sean O’Malley in future title clash, sees ‘Money fight’ coming

Cody Garbrandt believes a “money fight” with Sean O’Malley is in his future, and says he’d love to “smack around” the current UFC bantamweight champion.

Now 3-2 in his last five, …read more

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Sean O’Malley wonders if UFC is ‘losing money’ when Conor McGregor fights

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley theorizes that the main reason for Conor McGregor’s delayed could be that it doesn’t financially make sense for the company.
McGregor is itching to fight and …read more

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Exec cited CTE, Dana White replacement in WME evaluation of UFC business

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The UFC lender presentation that paved the way for the promotion’s 2016 buyout by …read more

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UFC champ Islam Makhachev responds to Justin Gaethje’s latest callout with a warning

Be careful what you wish for, Justin Gaethje. That essentially was UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s message after receiving another callout.
On Tuesday, Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) tagged both Makhachev …read more

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Aljamain Sterling was shocked by the dismal pay-per-view numbers generated from UFC 292 fight with Sean O’Malley

Aljo’s revelation …read more

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Who will be the UFC champions on Dec. 31, 2024?

Jeff Wagenheim goes division by division and predicts which titles will change hands next year. …read more

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Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman hopes UFC’s Tony Ferguson considers retirement

It wasn’t easy for former NFL standout Shawne Merriman to walk away from the game he loves, but the former linebacker-turned-MMA-promoter knew when it was time. He hopes UFC’s Tony …read more

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Aljamain Sterling Unimpressed by Sean O’Malley’s UFC 292 PPV Numbers

Aljamain Sterling rolled the dice on the supposed star power of Sean O’Malley but came away unimpressed. …read more

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Aljamain Sterling Unimpressed by Pay-Per-View Numbers for UFC 292 Clash Against Sean O’Malley

Aljamain Sterling rolled the dice on the supposed star power of Sean O’Malley but came away unimpressed. …read more

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Garry: Online Haters ‘Aren’t Real’

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In a new statement, Garry apologized to his supporters for missing UFC 296 while also making an …read more

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The 10 UFC fighters tested most by USADA in 2023

The UFC’s partnership with the United States Anti-Doping Agency nears its end, with a scheduled termination as soon as the calendar flips from 2023 to 2024.
In 2023, USADA tested 739 …read more

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Justin Gaethje Lobbies for UFC title fight with Islam Makhachev: ‘Oliveira had his shot and didn’t show up’

Justin Gaethje is ready for another shot at UFC gold.

Originally scheduled to rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 294, Islam Makhachev instead defended his lightweight world title against Alexander Volkanovski after …read more

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Korean Zombie has no regrets over the way his uFC career came to an end: ‘I’m happy the fight went as it did’

Looking back on his UFC career, The Korean Zombie has no regrets about any of it.

In August, Zombie, real name Chan Sung Jung, walked away from the sport following …read more

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Korean Zombie has no regrets over the way his uFC career came to an end: ‘I’m happy the fight went as it did’

Looking back on his UFC career, The Korean Zombie has no regrets about any of it.

In August, Zombie, real name Chan Sung Jung, walked away from the sport following …read more

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Cody Garbrandt sees ‘money fight’ with UFC champ Sean O’Malley in near future, wants to ‘smack him around’

Back on a winning streak, Cody Garbrandt thinks a future showdown with UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is inevitable.
Former champ Garbrandt (14-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) and O’Malley (17-1 MMA, 9-1 …read more

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Sean O’Malley already in UFC 299 training camp and feeling ‘disciplined’

Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (17-1, 1 NC) is feeling good in training camp.  “Sugar” is already in training camp for his UFC 299 rematch with Marlon “Chito” Vera on March 9.  
The two …read more

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Paddy Pimblett called out by lightweight knockout artist

Since leaving Cage Warriors and signing with the UFC, Paddy Pimblett has had a target on his back and that hasn’t changed three years later.
‘The Baddy’ earned the biggest win …read more

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Gilbert Burns reveals Sean Strickland’s attack on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 296 was premeditated

Sean Strickland knew from the moment he stepped into the arena that sh*t was going to go down at UFC 296.

24 hours following a nasty verbal confrontation between the UFC …read more

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Leading third men: The 9 referees who oversaw the most UFC fights in 2023

The UFC’s 2023 schedule is in the bag.
This past year was busy and booming not only for fighters, promoters, and coaches, but referees, as well. The UFC held events in …read more

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UFC 297’s Arnold Allen: There were ‘easier fights with higher-ranked guys’ than Movsar Evloev

Arnold Allen thinks he could have drawn a bigger name with less threat than Movsar Evloev.
Allen (19-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) meets undefeated Evloev (17-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) at UFC 297 …read more

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Ian Garry Says Online Hate He Received Isn’t ‘Real’

While Ian Garry might have been a target of ridicule leading up to UFC 296, the Irishman believes most of the online hate he received wasn’t real. …read more

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UFC 2023 Knockout of the Year Nominees

The UFC revealed their nominations for the fight promotion’s 2023 Knockout of the Year award.  The nominations include: Israel Adesanya’s UFC 287 knockout of Alex Pereira to become a two-time …read more

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Bo Nickal: Leon Edwards gets beat up by Khamzat Chimaev, but Islam Makhachev is a competitive fight

Bo Nickal thinks UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards would struggle against Khamzat Chimaev but not Islam Makhachev.
Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) retained his title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, …read more

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Aljamain Sterling shocked by low UFC 292 pay-per-view number for Sean O’Malley fight

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley apparently is not the pay-per-view draw Aljamain Sterling thought he was.
Sterling (23-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC) lost his title to O’Malley (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) by …read more

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Posted on December 26, 2023, 3:46 pm By
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Michael Chandler impatient with ‘Beefy’ rival Conor McGregor amid UFC absence: ‘I don’t know what the holdup is’

Former lightweight championship challenger, Michael Chandler appears to be dumbfounded regarding the lack of movement on his earmarked fight with UFC rival, Conor McGregor – questioning what the “holdup” on …read more

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Cody Garbrandt shuts down talk of UFC 300 rematch with Dominick Cruz: ‘That fight doesn’t interest me’

Amid calls from the mixed martial arts fanbase for a bantamweight rematch between former champions, Cody Garbrandt and Dominick Cruz at UFC 300 in April of next year, the former …read more

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Chael Sonnen scoffs at Strickland – du Plessis ‘Illegally fighting’ in crowd at UFC 296: ‘I don’t like that stuff’

Veteran former title challenger, Chael Sonnen has lambasted both Sean Strickland and incoming championship chaser, Dricus du Plessis for brawling in the crowd on fighter row at UFC 296 earlier …read more

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Tony Ferguson again urged to end UFC run by veteran star: ‘He’s 0-7, you need to be done, buddy’

Former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson has once again been urged to call time on his storied mixed martial arts career, this time by UFC alum, Ben Askren – who …read more

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Nate Diaz calls for massive Octagon comeback at UFC 300 in title fight rematch against Leon Edwards

Claiming there was currently nobody available for him to fight in what would come as a massive return to the Octagon at UFC 300 next year, former lightweight title chaser, …read more

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