Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields shares insight into the humility of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov can boast of sporting success, celebrity status and a fairly sizeable bank balance, however, the former …read more
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Sean Strickland just can’t help himself.
On Friday, mere hours after the former UFC middleweight champion bloodied a YouTube streamer in a viral …read more
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Promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed that the organization is still actively searching for a main event bout for its UFC 300 card in April – as well as an …read more
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Despite continued speculation linking him with a decision to retire from mixed martial arts competition following his impending comeback title fight against Stipe Miocic, UFC heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones claims …read more
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Felice Herrig is hanging up the gloves, for good.
On Friday, the 39-year-old UFC vet announced via her …read more
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Dana White has been trying to work through UFC 300’s long-awaited main event announcement, but it’s been …read more
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Renato Moicano is certainly not one to hold his tongue.
After picking up his first win of 2024, the boisterous UFC lightweight knows what he wants next: a matchup against Paddy …read more
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It’s time for one of the middleweight-iest cards in UFC history. Get pumped!
Four — count ‘em, four — middleweight fights …read more
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Friday was quite the day for former UFC champion Sean Strickland.
Just hours after he bloodied streamer Sneako and sent quasi-death threats to Jake Paul on X, Strickland engaged in another …read more
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The UFC is filling out its May slate of fights, and has added a fun strawweight matchup to the mix.
At a UFC Fight Night event on May 18, Vanessa Demopoulos …read more
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Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria could have a massive breakout moment at UFC 298.
Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) in the Feb. …read more
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The UFC makes one more stop at the APEX on the road to UFC 298 with UFC Vegas 86, and for the third event in a row, the middleweight division …read more
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Jon Jones is supposed to be nursing a torn pectoral muscle and injured elbow, but the UFC heavyweight champion was seen this week participating in a professional rugby practice.
Fight fans …read more
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Leave it up to Sean Strickland to spar a social media star and beat him into a bloody pulp.
The former UFC middleweight champion has been making some headlines over the …read more
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UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin was forced to save streamer Sneako from former UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland. And par for the course, Jake Paul found a way to …read more
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The search to find Umar Nurmagomedov a willing opponent has finally concluded.
After multiple attempts and failures to book him against ranked opposition, UFC matchmakers needed to go outside the promotion …read more
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Another weekend, another APEX card as the UFC returns on Saturday for UFC Vegas …read more
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A light heavyweight matchup is headed to Miami.
Light heavyweight contenders Philipe Lins and Ion …read more
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Long-time color-commentator, Joe Rogan will enter the three-man booth for commentary duty for the first time this year, next weekend, as the podcast host and standup comedian joins former UFC …read more
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The upcoming UFC 298 broadcast team will look a little different than usual.
Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping …read more
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LAS VEGAS – The main event for the UFC’s second of back-to-back shows in Las Vegas is official after the headliners made weight Friday.
Ahead of UFC Fight Night 236 (ESPN+), which takes …read more
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There are fighters who came through on the ground floor to become big stars in the UFC …read more
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Bellator MMA featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg has confirmed she is set to train former undisputed bantamweight titleholder, Holly Holm for her upcoming UFC 300 fight with former PFL champion, Kayla …read more
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The first heavyweight main event of 2024 is set for the UFC’s octagon.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans …read more
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Israel Adesanya paid Alexander Volkanovski a visit ahead of UFC 298.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Ilia Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the Feb. …read more
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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC Fight Night 236.
UFC Fight Night 236 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday …read more
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Former undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya may be sidelined from the Octagon amid an unspecified injury, however, the City Kickboxing staple joined a late sparring session ahead of UFC 298 …read more
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Boom or Bust …read more
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If there’s a narrative being spread about you, rather than get mad, leaning into it is a spectacular defense — which is exactly what Alexander Volkanovski is doing ahead of …read more
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Unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has confirmed he will rematch former UFC heavyweight titleholder, Francis Ngannou in the future – ahead of his May championship unification fight against fellow …read more
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UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is enjoying the buildup to his next title defense, specifically because of the antics by challenger Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) antitrust lawsuit gets more and more compelling with each new bit of information.
There have already been leaks …read more
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Daniel Marcos is a man with a plan, and he’s set the goal of earning a spot on the UFC official rankings this year.
The Peruvian bantamweight remains unbeaten in his …read more
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It’s all systems go for Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 next month (Sat., March 9, 2024).
Saint Denis’ Miami, Florida …read more
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It’s been a year since Conor McGregor first revealed that his long-awaited return to the Octagon would be against former Bellator MMA champion Michael Chandler.
After watching the two trade …read more
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This is your life! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a special place in his heart for UFC welterweight …read more
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Growth can sometimes be painful, and that’s certainly been the case for UFC lightweight Claudio Puelles.
Not long ago, the Peruvian fighter was carrying plenty of hype, with many in MMA …read more
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Rising lightweight contender Renato Moicano knows the where, the when, and the who when it comes to his next opponent. He’s just waiting for the UFC to give it their …read more
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The trend of last-minute fight cancellations continues in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. …read more
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Joe Pyfer sees big things on his horizon – and by that, he means his return to the octagon this Saturday.
The middleweight prospect has easily his biggest career test, as …read more
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Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator or PFL gloves. Modern-era …read more
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Doubtful …read more
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Gilbert Burns is calling bullsh*t on Colby Covington’s claim that he broke his foot in the first round of his UFC 296 title fight with Leon Edwards.
After nearly two years …read more
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potentially defending his belt at UFC 300 are most likely not true. …read more
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Brash featherweight contender, Ilia Topuria may be riding a close betting line into his championship debut at UFC 298 next weekend against Alexander Volkanovski, however, the Georgian is set to …read more
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Jon Anik was overwhelmed by the haters.
The longtime UFC play-by-play broadcaster contemplated quitting the sport after toxic MMA fans (and Sean Strickland sycophants) bombed …read more
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Chael Sonnen’s gut is telling him that a big fight is about to fall …read more
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This week, the UFC is in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 235.
The event at the UFC Apex features a middleweight bout between Jack Hermansson and Joe Pyfer.
Many other combat …read more
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The majority of the MMA fanbase is looking for answers to two questions — what will headline UFC 300, and when is Conor McGregor making his UFC return? On Wednesday, …read more
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Darrius Flowers’ UFC debut was nothing like how he wanted it to be. Now he has some redemption on the mind.
Flowers won his way into the UFC with a 73-second …read more
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Ian Garry cannot catch a break and disputes his approach clearly not working for him in terms of winning over the public, still chooses to bite back and put odd …read more
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Rapper Rick Ross dismisses former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal’s status as ‘king of Miami’.
Throughout his 20-year MMA career, Masvidal proudly represented his hometown of Miami, Florida. ‘Gamebred’ first came to prominence …read more
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A pair of fighters looking to keep their mild winning streaks intact in the crowded featherweight division have been booked for the UFC’s return to New Jersey next month.
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UFC will begin negotiations on a new TV deal later this year just as the landscape of sports programming and …read more
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Cris Cyborg will give Holly Holm a helping hand in her preparation for Kayla Harrison.
Holm (15-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) welcomes Harrison (16-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to the octagon and bantamweight …read more
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UFC 300 is expected to deliver a loaded lineup for the promotion’s historic April event.
Following one of …read more
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White has said the first early prelim for UFC 300 is so good you’ll say ‘holy s—!’ …read more
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According to Burns, Covington had no problems wandering all over Miami following his UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards. …read more
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The champ has spoken …read more
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Renato Moicano is confident that Paddy Pimblett would get smashed by anyone in the UFC’s lightweight top 15.
On Saturday (Feb. 3), Moicano scored his 10th win inside the Octagon, securing …read more
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Dricus du Plessis claims that while competing at a monumental UFC 300 card in April – the newly-minted middleweight kingpin has no interest in potentially landing a bout with Israel …read more
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Max Holloway is helping kids from Hawaii to stay in shape.
The former UFC featherweight champ recently …read more
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Sean O’Malley’s longtime coach is not impressed with the growth he’s seen from Marlon Vera since “Chito” …read more
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Chael Sonnen casts doubt on Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa happening at UFC 298.
Former middleweight champion Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) is schedule to face Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) …read more
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Shots Fired …read more
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Brendan Allen is not too impressed with the body of work from UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis.
Despite currently holding gold at 185 pounds, being undefeated in the octagon and …read more
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UFC 300 still needs a main event, but it doesn’t look like Tom Aspinall will be involved.
Despite …read more
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Tom Aspinall is once again teasing a potential clash with reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at the promotion’s next big landmark event on April 13.
After scoring a …read more
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Elon Musk will be present Saturday at the UFC Apex, according to promotion CEO Dana White.
Super Bowl LVIII takes place Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, so Las Vegas continues to fill …read more
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High expectations …read more
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Light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith is ready to get back to work following a brutal third-round knockout loss to Khalil Rountree in his last outing.
Smith, who once challenged Jon Jones …read more
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The hits just keep on coming.
Those of you with parlays for this weekend’s lineup may need to check your betting …read more
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Dricus du Plessis may not headline UFC 300 after all.
The reigning UFC middleweight champion said this week that a …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski is leaning toward Justin Gaethje beating Max Holloway at UFC 300.
Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) defends his BMF title against former featherweight champion Holloway (25-7 MMA, 21-7 UFC) …read more
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Undefeated featherweight contender Ilia Topuria (14-0) headlines the UFC 298 pay-per-view against champion Alexander Volkanovski on Feb. 17. “El Matador” is confident heading into the title bout and has ‘no doubt’ that …read more
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Conor McGregor is not fighting at UFC 300.
He’s also going to miss the June return he …read more
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Conor McGregor’s lon- awaited return to the UFC will have to wait a little longer.
Despite McGregor announcing …read more
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UFC 298 has an unexpected opening.
“TUF 29” middleweight runner up Tresean Gore is out due to a shoulder injury, he revealed in a series of Instagram stories Wednesday.
One of the …read more
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Renato Moicano thinks he would make quick work of Paddy Pimblett in a potential UFC fight.
Moicano (18-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC) baited Pimblett (21-3 MMA, 5-0 UFC) into calling him out …read more
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Dricus Du Plessis calls his own shots.
That’s why “Stillknocks” turned down a massive middleweight title fight against …read more
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Amid the ongoing antitrust lawsuit brought against the UFC, the promotion’s CEO, Dana White openly criticized Bellator MMA boss, Scott Coker – claiming the veteran promoter was a bad one …read more
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Kayla Harrison sees Holly Holm as the sternest test in the UFC bantamweight division.
Harrison (16-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes her 135-pound debut against former champion Holm (15-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) …read more
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A middleweight clash between former champion Robert Whittaker and sixth-ranked Paulo Costa serves as the UFC 298 co-main event on Feb. 17 in Anaheim, California. The matchup has monumental implications in the …read more
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Anthony Smith is ready to get back to work.
The former UFC title challenger has not competed since …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski wasn’t his usual self ahead of his second fight with Islam Makhachev.
The …read more
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Sean O’Malley thinks Merab Dvalishvili’s drive is bigger than Henry Cejudo’s.
Dvalishvili (16-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) meets former two-division champion Cejudo (16-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) at UFC 298 on Feb. 17 …read more
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Voicing his continued frustration amid his continued sidelining from the Octagon, former duel-division UFC champion, Conor McGregor has lashed out at promotional CEO, Dana White once more – urding the …read more
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Former undisputed featherweight champion, Max Holloway has received the backing of former two-time foe, Dustin Poirier to land what would come as a shocking win over soon-to-be common-opponent, Justin Gaethje …read more
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Undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski has ripped incoming foe, Ilia Topuria ahead of their UFC 298 title battle next weekend, questioning why the unbeaten contender appears to value himself as …read more
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Colby’s plan …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria will finally get their hands on each other at UFC 298 in …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski has shed further light into his frustration and emotional state that made headlines following his knockout loss to Islam Makhachev.
A lot was made of Volkanovski’s post-fight press conference …read more
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A couple of changes are coming to the UFC Vegas 86 card this weekend. …read more
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