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Dricus Du Plessis never considered pressing charges against Sean Strickland: ‘I would even take the blame’

TORONTO – Not even for one moment did Dricus Du Plessis consider pressing charges on Sean Strickland following a UFC 296 in-crowd attack.
“I know Dana came to me and said, …read more

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Naked, Hungover Cody Stamann Pulled A gun on USADA drug tester: ‘I Shook this guy to his core’

With the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) no longer working alongside the UFC, fighters are sharing their horror stories of dealing with the organization.

Everyone from Paulo Costa, Nate Diaz, …read more

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Nate Diaz calls for the chance to headline UFC 300

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Dana White announces historic title fight for UFC 300

The hype surrounding UFC 300 is unlike ever before, with fans wondering which huge fights will take place at the historic event. While there’s still a lot of space for …read more

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Dricus du Plessis Reveals Fine for Jumping Fence To Meet Donald Trump

Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) paid a considerable price for jumping out of the Octagon to meet Donald Trump at UFC 290. …read more

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Mayra Bueno Silva responds after Sean Strickland suggests he was booked for UFC 297 to “help a couple of ladies” do their job: “He is not a big star”

Mayra Bueno Silva is responding after Sean Strickland suggests he was booked for UFC 297 to help a couple of ladies do their job. UFC 297 will see current middleweight …read more

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Nate Diaz offers to make shocking Octagon return in massive update: ‘Headlining UFC 300 would be better’

Veteran welterweight contender, Nate Diaz has claimed that he would be open to headlining UFC 300 in April coming, pointing to his failed main event clash with former two-weight champion, …read more

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Nate Diaz calls for Conor McGregor trilogy at UFC 300

There have been many great rivalries since the beginning of the UFC’s rise, but arguably none are bigger than the feud between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz.
Amid ‘The Notorious’s ascension …read more

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UFC 297 Topped By ‘Two Bad Fights For Fans’

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Everybody is picking on Mayra Bueno Silva.
That includes UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, who claims the promotion …read more

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Israel Adesanya shares timeline for UFC return after suffering an undisclosed injury

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Latest UFC 300 Fight Card, PPV Lineup

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is expected to deliver an “insane” lineup for the upcoming UFC 300 pay-per-view …read more

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Michael Chandler predicts stoppage win over UFC enemy Conor McGregor in June fight: ‘I want to break his jaw’

Former lightweight title challenger, Michael Chandler has predicted a stoppage win over incoming foe and former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor within just two rounds, as the pair gear-up for a …read more

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Mayra Bueno Silva responds to Sean Strickland’s jab to ‘help a couple ladies do their job’ at UFC 297

Mayra Bueno Silva was not having Sean Strickland’s sexist remarks.
Bueno Silva (10-2-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) meets Raquel Pennington (15-8 MMA, 12-5 UFC) for the vacant bantamweight title in the UFC …read more

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With the new year comes big fights — not just for the UFC, but also for Francis Ngannou as he’s set to clash with Anthony Joshua in a boxing match …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Dana White announcing first title fight for UFC 300

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UFC CEO Dana White has announced the first title fight for UFC 300, with the expectation that there will be …read more

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Matheus Nicolau out to show new tools in Manel Kape rematch at UFC Fight Night 234

LAS VEGAS – Matheus Nicolau already proved he has what it takes to beat Manel Kape. Yet, the UFC flyweight contender plans to bring new things to the table in …read more

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UFC Fighter Pulls Gun On USADA Drug Tester

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Now that United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is no longer drug testing UFC fighters, some of the promotion’s top athletes are sharing their horror …read more

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Arnold Allen unsure of Alex Volkanovski’s quick turnaround: ‘I’d hate to see his legacy fall apart because of a silly decision’

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Arnold Allen isn’t sure which way he’s leaning for his division’s next title fight at UFC 298, …read more

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Israel Adesanya reveals injury setback sidelining him from UFC return: ‘I want to say more but I’m keeping it to myself’

Former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has revealed an undisclosed injury setback is likely to keep him from full-time training until the end of February at the very earliest – …read more

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Brad Riddell returns against Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night on March 16

Brad Riddell has gotten the itch to compete again.
Riddell (10-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC) returns from his hiatus against Thiago Moises (17-7 MMA, 6-5 UFC) at the UFC’s March 16 Fight …read more

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Weili Zhang to Defend Strawweight Title Against Xiaonan Yan at UFC 300

UFC 300 has its first title fight. …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 4:43 am By
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Zhang to defend strawweight title vs. Yan in April

Zhang Weili will defend her UFC women’s strawweight title against her countrywoman Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White announced Wednesday night …read more

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Breaking – Zhang Weili set for fight with Yan Xiaonan in historic all-Chinese title clash at UFC 300 in April

Undisputed strawweight champion, Zhang Weili is set for her return to the Octagon at UFC 300 on April 13. in Las Vegas, Nevada, taking on compatriot and incoming title challenger, …read more

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Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan heads to UFC 300, first all-Chinese title fight

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Yan Xiaonan got her wish, and she will challenge for the UFC strawweight title against champ Zhang …read more

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Dana White announces strawweight title fight for UFC 300

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UFC 300 adds Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan in all-China strawweight title fight

The lineup for the historic UFC 300 event has been bolstered with the addition of a championship fight between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan.
UFC CEO Dana White announced on Wednesday …read more

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UFC free fight: Johnny Walker taps Ion Cutelaba for first submission win in octagon

Better late than never, Johnny Walker’s first submission win in the octagon came four years into his UFC tenure.
The fan favorite UFC light heavyweight contender scored his first submission win …read more

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Arman Tsarukyan eyes first-round KO of Charles Oliveira at UFC 300, wants Islam Makhachev title fight in June

Arman Tsarukyan is knocking on the door of a shot at the UFC lightweight title, and is planning on making an undeniable statement to secure his opportunity.
At UFC 300, the …read more

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No Bets Barred: 2024 UFC champion futures, plus best bets for UFC Vegas 84

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The boys are back!
That’s right, the first fight card of 2024 is set to take place this …read more

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Manel Kape expects title shot vs. ‘sloppy’ Alexandre Pantoja with finish at UFC Fight Night 234

LAS VEGAS – Despite having several names campaigning for a title shot, Manel Kape is confident he’ll be the No. 1 contender.
The UFC flyweight believes he’s next for UFC flyweight …read more

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Dustin Poirier opens as surprise betting underdog ahead of Benoit Saint Denis fight at UFC 299 in March

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has opened as a quite stark betting underdog largely across the board for his UFC 299 co-main event clash with Benoit Saint Denis in …read more

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UFC Fight Night 234 pre-event facts: Jim Miller, Andrei Arlovski look to build on all-time wins leads

After a nearly monthlong hiatus, the UFC opens its 2024 schedule on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 234, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streams …read more

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Paulo Costa reveals he still hasn’t signed a contract to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 298, claims the bout is still on

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Johnny Walker echoes calls for ‘Fun’ fight with Alex Pereira at UFC 300: ‘Someone will get knocked out’

Ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 84 this weekend, Brazilian contender, Johnny Walker has laid out his plans to compete for light heavyweight gold against compatriot, …read more

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Paulo Costa wants ‘dream fight’ against Khamzat Chimaev for UFC middleweight title

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Even though he’s next scheduled to face Robert Whittaker, Paulo Costa still has his …read more

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Michael Bisping confident Alex Pereira will be defending his light heavyweight title at UFC 300: “You know who it’s gonna be”

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Ireland’s Caolan Loughran meets UFC debutant Angel Pacheco in Atlantic City

Two bantamweight fighters will look to notch their first UFC victory when they collide in Atlantic City, N.J.
A new addition to the UFC Fight Night event on March 30 at …read more

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Paulo Costa unsure fight with Robert Whittaker happens at UFC 298: ‘I didn’t sign yet, I don’t know what happened’

Despite being slated to fight former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker at UFC 298 next month in Anaheim, California, polarizing division contender, Paulo Costa has claimed he has yet to …read more

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Johnny Walker makes case for ‘fun’ UFC 300 fight with Alex Pereira: ‘Someone will get knocked out’

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Johnny Walker has laid out a scenario in which he becomes the UFC light heavyweight champion by …read more

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‘Venom’ Eyes Striking-Only Battle At UFC 299

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Michael Page will make his highly-anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut at UFC 299 inside Kaseya Center …read more

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Michael Page predicts ‘Massive’ future fight with Leon Edwards ahead of UFC bow: ‘We can sell out a stadium’

Recently laying out plans for a future championship fight with compatriot, Leon Edwards in the United Kingdom, incoming Octagon debutante, Michael Page claims if he can work his way to …read more

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Ariel Helwani goes to bat for Tom Aspinall after recent criticism from UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page: All-U.K. title fight with Leon Edwards would ‘bring an untold story to the UFC’

Michael Page thinks Leon Edwards will keep his place as UFC welterweight champion for the foreseeable future, and it’s his goal to eventually secure a title bout with his fellow …read more

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UFC star Jon Jones unsure on future Tom Aspinall fight: ‘A win over him really does nothing for my legacy’

Reining UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones claims that Tom Aspinall would not add to his existing legacy. 

With his victory over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, Aspinall won the interim heavyweight …read more

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Ian Machado Garry: Attacks on wife Layla ‘f****** stung,’ but made relationship stronger

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Ian Machado Garry set out to become a “disruptor” in the UFC, doing so with a confident …read more

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Pereira vs. Oleksiejczuk, Despaigne vs. Parisian Added to UFC 299 Lineup in Miami

The UFC 299 lineup appears to be complete, as the Las Vegas-based promotion recently confirmed the 13-bout card. …read more

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Chael Sonnen adamant Charles Oliveira ‘doesn’t want to fight Islam Makhachev’ after UFC 300 title eliminator

Chael Sonnen is surprised to see Charles Oliveira booked in a title eliminator.
Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) takes on Arman Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in a No. 1 contenders …read more

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No drink-driving conviction for Israel Adesanya, but judge suspends license and fines former UFC champ

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya avoided a conviction in his drink-driving case.
Back in September, Adesanya entered a guilty plea after he was charged with driving on an Auckland, New …read more

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Israel Adesanya weighs up UFC future amid links to fighting return: ‘I know I’m on the back end of my career’

Linked with a return to the Octagon in the coming months in a bid to kickstart his 2024 season, Israel Adesanya has confirmed that while he expects to fight at …read more

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Manager: Injured Jamahal Hill will return to UFC title shot but timeline still unclear

Jamahal Hill is at the front of the line to fight for the UFC light heavyweight title, but he needs to get healthy first.
Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) previously held …read more

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Islam Makhachev lays out plan for UFC return, eyes Justin Gaethje title fight in June comeback from injury

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has laid out plans for his next three fights in the Octagon – including two this year, in the form of a June comeback against …read more

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Aljamain Sterling Move to featherweight is permanent

Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will make his featherweight debut against seventh-ranked Calvin Kattar on the historic UFC 300 fight card.  Coming off a loss to Sean O’Malley, Sterling is looking for a …read more

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Ian Garry promises stoppage win over UFC rival Colby Covington: ‘I’m going to box the ears off him’

Ian Garry claims that he would finish Colby Covington in one round having some unsavoury things to say about Garry and his wife.

Garry has had a round few months and …read more

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Makhachev Shares Ambitious Fighting Schedule For 2024

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The lightweight champion wants to fight three times in eight months. Will the UFC agree to his …read more

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Aljamain Sterling shuts down talk of having future UFC fights at bantamweight: “There’s no more 135”

Funk Master has spoken …read more

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Fight fans express outrage over “horrific” ticket prices for UFC 299 in Miami: “This is criminal”

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Islam Makhachev’s Manager Says Justin Gaethje deserves the next shot at UFC lightweight gold: ‘He Earned it’

Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of reigning UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev, believes Justin Gaethje is the next man in line for a shot at the 155-pound crown.

Originally, Makhachev …read more

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Dos Santos set for bareknuckle MMA title fight

Former UFC champion Junior Dos Santos will fight fellow UFC veteran Alan Belcher for the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA heavyweight title on March 2 in Orlando. …read more

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Junior Dos Santos vs. Alan Belcher inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA heavyweight title fight set on March 2

Junior Dos Santos and Alan Belcher will make history when they decide the inaugural heavyweight champion of Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA organization.
Masvidal announced on Tuesday that former UFC heavyweight …read more

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Cain Velasquez returns to UFC as cornerman for Gabriel Benitez, next major court hearing scheduled

Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will return to his old stomping grounds on Saturday when he serves as a coach and cornerman for Gabriel Benitez.
Velasquez, who is currently out on …read more

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Underdog Brundage Will Make Nickal Win ‘Look Easy’

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Cody Brundage is confident he’ll hand Bo Nickal his first career loss at UFC 300 in April …read more

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Sean O’Malley eyes champ-vs.-champ showdown with Ilia Topuria – if he claims UFC gold

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes a big fight with Ilia Topuria could be on the horizon.
O’Malley runs things back with Marlon Vera in the UFC 299 headliner March 9 …read more

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Lesnar Vs. Miller ‘A 50/50 Fight’

Everybody loves a good old-fashioned fantasy match up.
The crazier, the “better,” especially when we’re getting people like Brock Lesnar involved in the fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) debates. UFC 300 …read more

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UFC 300’s Aljamain Sterling says featherweight move is permanent: ‘There’s no more 135’

Aljamain Sterling has closed the door on bantamweight ahead of his chance in divisions for UFC 300.
Sterling (23-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC), the most successful champion in the history of UFC’s …read more

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Jon Jones Takes Shot at Tom Aspinall: ‘I Have No Clue Who 90% of His Resume Is’

Tom Aspinall’s consistent campaigning for a shot at Jon Jones is finally starting to get under the reigning UFC heavyweight champion’s skin. …read more

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Michael Bisping claims Brock Lesnar vs. Tom Aspinall at UFC 300 isn’t as ‘Crazy’ as you might think

Ex-UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping doesn’t believe Brock Lesnar’s return at UFC 300 is as far-fetched as one might think.

With the promotion’s next big milestone event a few short …read more

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Michael Page highly doubts Kevin Holland will make the same mistake he did against Stephen Thompson at UFC 299

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Dricus du Plessis reveals insane fine for jumping the fence to meet Donald Trump at UFC 290: “Too cool of a moment for me to let by”

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Ilia Topuria reacts to ‘old’ Alexander Volkanovski prepping with Brad Riddell for UFC 298

Alexander Volkanovski has sought help from Brad Riddell in preparation for Ilia Topuria.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the …read more

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Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall feud: Who’s right and who’s wrong?

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Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall do not see eye to eye.
The two UFC heavyweight champions view their 2024 plans very differently …read more

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Jim Miller expects to “overwhelm” Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 84, has an “inclination” of who he will fight at UFC 300

Overwhelm …read more

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Michael Bisping explains why ‘crazy’ Tom Aspinall vs. Brock Lesnar fight could headline UFC 300

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Michael Page: Kevin Holland definitely won’t repeat striking-only agreement for UFC 299 fight

Michael Page believes Kevin Holland has learned his lesson about making gentleman’s agreements with dangerous strikers ahead of their matchup at UFC 299.
Page (21-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a former two-time …read more

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UFC heavyweight Titleholder Jon Jones snaps back at Tom Aspinall and his ‘Imaginary Championship’

Tom Aspinall’s patience is running thing and Jon Jones is tired of hearing about it.

Aspinall, who currently sits as the UFC’s interim heavyweight champion, desperately wants to unify his …read more

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Aleksandar Rakic plans to exploit ‘holes’ in Jiri Prochazka’s game

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Aleksandar Rakic isn’t worried about Jiri Prochazka’s unorthodox style.
The April 13 duel between Rakic and Prochazka at UFC 300 is …read more

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Robelis Despaigne to debut on stacked UFC 299 lineup in Miami

Highly touted heavyweight prospect and Cuban judo Olympian Robelis Despaigne has his first UFC assignment.
At UFC 299, Despaigne (4-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will make his promotional debut vs. Josh Parisian …read more

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Ian Machado Garry addresses Sean Strickland

A bout of pneumonia forced rising welterweight star Ian Machado Garry out of his UFC 296 fight with Vicente Luque.  He’ll now face Geoff Neal at UFC 298 in February.
“The truth is I …read more

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Islam Makhachev’s Manager Says Justin Gaethje deserves the next shot at UFC lightweight gold: ‘he Earned it’

Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of reigning UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev, believes Justin Gaethje is the next man in line for a shot at the 155-pound crown.

Originally, Makhachev …read more

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Dominick Reyes vs. Carlos Ulberg rebooked for UFC Atlantic City in March

A light heavyweight scrap between former UFC title challenger Dominick Reyes and Carlos Ulberg is back on the books.
Reyes is slated to meet Ulberg on March 30th at UFC Fight …read more

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UFC and Sony Pictures Networks India Extend Exclusive Broadcast Partnership in The India Subcontinent Through 2028

Includes All Live UFC Events and Additional Programming plus blockbuster tournament ROAD TO UFC in Asia prime time.
Read the Full Article Here
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Israel Adesanya Wanted to Go All Out Against Sean Strickland; Coach Advised Otherwise

Israel Adesanya wanted to throw the kitchen sink at Sean Strickland going into the final frame of their UFC 293 title fight, but coach Eugene Bareman advised otherwise. …read more

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Kamaru Usman touted as UFC boss Dana White’s ‘Favorite’ fighter: ‘He’s the greatest welterweight of all time’

Former undisputed welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has been touted as UFC CEO, Dana White’s favorite fighter according to his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, who also touted the former pound-for-pound number one …read more

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Jon Jones responds to latest troll job from UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall

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Heck of a Morning: Francis Ngannou’s MMA future, Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, and more

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Francis Ngannou left the UFC and has made it work better than anybody in recent memory, and with another massive …read more

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Ian Garry Weighs in on Sean Strickland Drama, Details UFC PI Run-in

While Ian Garry on one hand sympathizes with Sean Strickland’s childhood trauma, he believes that doesn’t give the UFC middleweight champ free reign to ridicule other fighters and their families. …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev says UFC champ Sean Strickland ‘has to be afraid’ of him, expects title shot next

Khamzat Chimaev has issued UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland a warning.
Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the …read more

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Bo Nickal Believes He Matches Up ‘Very Well’ With Khamzat Chimaev

While Bo Nickal was admittedly impressed with Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 294 win against Kamaru Usman, the wrestling phenom has also spotted a few holes in his game. …read more

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Alex Pereira teases massive comeback with cryptic one word post on social media amid links to UFC 300 fight

Undisputed light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira has once more sent fans into raptures across social media today, posting a single word message online, appearing to link him with a return …read more

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Israel Adesanya seeks quality over quantity upon UFC return: ‘I know I’m on the backend of my career’

Israel Adesanya will be more tactical moving forward when it comes to his UFC career.
Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland this past September at …read more

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Jon Jones puts Tom Aspinall on blast for constant callouts: ‘I have no clue who 90 percent of his resume is’

Tom Aspinall’s patience is running thin, and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is getting tired of his callouts.
Aspinall, the current interim heavyweight champ, wants to unify his belt with Jones, …read more

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Jon Jones fires back at Tom Aspinall: ‘I recognize only four of these names on your resume’

Just hours after undergoing elbow surgery, Jon Jones took time to fire back at Tom Aspinall for his repeated callouts on social media.
The reigning UFC heavyweight champion, who suffered a …read more

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Francis Ngannou unsure of MMA return, says ‘there’s a chance’ he does only boxing in 2024

Francis Ngannou’s future in MMA has become even more uncertain.
Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion now signed with PFL, was expected to debut with his new promotion sometime in 2024, …read more

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Morning Report: Israel Adesanya was ready to ‘kill or be killed’ vs. Sean Strickland until coach said ‘let’s be tactical’

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Israel Adesanya wanted to pull the trigger in his last fight.
The journey to UFC 293 in September felt eerily similar …read more

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Demetrious Johnson reacts to rumors that Joe Rogan facilitated his trade from UFC to ONE Championship

Could it be? …read more

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Report – Jorge Masvidal set for professional boxing rematch with UFC veteran Nate Diaz in March

Former two-time undisputed welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal is reportedly slated to make his first outing in professional boxing later this year – taking on fellow UFC alum, Nate Diaz …read more

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Charles Oliveira listed as slight underdog for UFC 300 fight vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan is facing a tough test against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira – or maybe that should be phrased the other way around considering the UFC 300 betting …read more

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Louis Smolka entering tech world as fighting future in doubt after UFC release: “I went back to school”

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Jon Jones undergoes new elbow surgery amid continued UFC sidelining: ‘Your boy’s back in the sling’

UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has confirmed he has undergone a surgical procedure to in order to address a long-standing elbow injury amid his continued sidelining from the Octagon, as …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

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Ian Machado Garry advises UFC champ Sean Strickland to seek mental health therapy: ‘Deal with your issues first’

Ian Machado Garry is not a fan of Sean Strickland, but regardless of their issues, he believes the UFC middleweight champion should seek professional help.
Garry and Strickland have been linked …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira open as surprising underdogs in new UFC fights

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Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira are two of the top lightweights in the world, but both have opened as underdogs …read more

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