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Mike Perry’s ex-wife tried to obtain a protective order against the UFC welterweight earlier this year but was denied
Mike Perry’s ex-wife Danielle Nickerson allegedly tried to obtain a protective order against the UFC welterweight for threatening physical harm approximately a year ago. Nickerson, 28, sought a protective order against her ex-husband, 28, which was denied after she “failed to allege facts sufficient,” according to court documents. According to a report released by MMA […]
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Dana White suggests No. 1 contender match between Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier
UFC president Dana White suggested a matchup between middleweight contenders Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier to determine the next title challenger. Whittaker is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Darren Till at UFC Fight Island 3, while Cannonier is coming off of three straight TKO wins over Jack Hermansson, Anderson Silva, and David […]
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Dana White not interested in a rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz
UFC president Dana White says he’s not interested in a potential rematch between welterweight rivals Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. Masvidal and Diaz met in the main event of UFC 244 last November in New York City. After seemingly winning the first three rounds with his striking, Masvidal cut Diaz open around his eye and […]
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Dana White says he would entertain Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. GSP for “The Eagle’s” final UFC fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Georges St-Pierre could be a possibility according to UFC President Dana White. For quite some time now, both Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre have shown their interest in a possible match. Yet, the UFC shut the idea down and now it is expected if Khabib Nurmagomedov fights again it will be against Justin Gaethje. […]
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Stephen Thompson would still “love” to fight Jorge Masvidal following UFC 251 loss
Stephen Thompson says he is still interested in having a rematch with Jorge Masvidal. When Masvidal agreed to step up on short notice and fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 he said he wanted to fight Thompson as his first title defense. “Another dude that we’re going to definitely be scrapping at some point is […]
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What’s next for Robert Whittaker and Darren Till after UFC Fight Island 3?
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 3, a very intriguing middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Darren Till headlined the card. Whittaker was looking to return to the win column following his KO loss to Israel Adesanya. Till, meanwhile, said all week he would beat Whittaker and earn himself a title […]
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Gilbert Melendez opens up on USADA suspension: “It’s no one’s business what I’m putting into my body”
Gilbert Melendez has opened up on his second USADA suspension. On Monday, it was revealed that the former Strikeforce lightweight champion was suspended two-years by USADA. It was his second time receiving a suspension. But, what makes it strange is the fact Melendez is no longer a member of the UFC. He was tested after […]
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Bigfoot Silva set to return at October MMA event in Florida
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Bigfoot Silva will return to the cage this fall when he takes on Brett Martin at a Taura MMA event in Florida. Combate was the first to report that Bigfoot would be returning to action against Martin, one of the top heavyweight contenders in LFA. According to the report, Bigfoot […]
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Gilbert Melendez receives two-year USADA suspension
Gilbert Melendez, who is no longer a member of the UFC roster, has been suspended for two years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). USADA, the official anti-doping partner of the UFC, announced this news in a Monday press release: USADA announced today that an independent arbitrator has rendered a decision in the case […]
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Report | Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz fight rescheduled for August 22
A bantamweight showdown between former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Brazilian contender Pedro Munhoz has reportedly been rescheduled for August 22. News of this rescheduled matchup, which is expected to occur at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, was first reported by Brazilian publication Combate. Edgar, who previously held the UFC lightweight title […]
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Corey Anderson details health scare after last UFC fight: Doctor said “my heart had stopped beating”
UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has opened up on a harrowing health scare that occurred after his last fight: a knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz in February. Anderson updated fans on this issue in a post on his official Facebook page. See what he had to say below. https://www.facebook.com/corey.anderson.560272/posts/2213350795476539 “Its been a long road […]
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Khamzat Chimaev calls out “chicken heart” Conor McGregor
Khamzat Chimaev is already shooting for the stars in terms of callouts. On Monday, the Chechen-Swede set his crosshairs on Conor McGregor. Chimaev debuted in the UFC on July 15, winning a middleweight fight with John Phillips with a D’Arce choke in the first round. Just 10 days’ later, the Chechen-Swede picked up his second […]
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Khamzat Chimaev aims “to help” people and not “be like Mayweather, like McGregor”
UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is ready to “help the people” in the wake of his recent rise to stardom in the promotion. While we’ve seen plenty of great storylines develop in the immediate aftermath of the UFC’s trip to Yas Island, one man stands tall above the rest right now: Khamzat Chimaev. A few […]
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Shogun Rua wants rematch with Paul Craig
Former UFC light heavyweight champion and MMA legend Shogun Rua is interested in a rematch with Scottish contender Paul Craig. Shogun competed in the co-main event of last Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 3 card, defeating fellow Brazilian legend Antonio Rogerio Nogeuira by split decision. The bout, which marked the third time the pair met, also […]
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Khamzat Chimaev says MMA is “too easy” for him
Red hot UFC welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev, who is now 2-0 in the UFC, says that MMA is “too easy” for him. Chimaev debuted in the UFC on July 15, winning a middleweight fight with John Phillips with a D’Arce choke in the first round. Just 10 days’ later, the Chechen-Swede picked up his second […]
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Photo | Mike Perry has been having “terrorizing workouts” with Yoel Romero
UFC welterweight star “Platinum” Mike Perry is training with long-time middleweight contender Yoel Romero in South Florida. Perry, who is riding a big victory over Mickey Gall, recently expressed interest in training with Romero in hopes of preparing for a middleweight grudge match with Darren Till. I asked Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) if he would consider […]
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Khamzat Chimaev roasts Dillon Danis over callout, proceeds to challenge Demian Maia
UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev has mocked Bellator star Dillon Danis for his recent callout attempt, and then he proceeded to challenge Demian Maia. Danis, who trains with Conor McGregor, joined the Bellator roster in 2018 and has tallied two victories. He is yet to be defeated and he has used his victories to justify wild […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is back to training following the death of his father
Khabib Nurmagomedov has returned to training following the death of his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov’s return to the Octagon still remains in question following the death of his father and long-time coach on July 3, but the UFC lightweight champion is taking steps to get back to doing what he does best. On social media, […]
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John McCarthy weighs in on referee Herb Dean’s controversial stoppage at UFC Fight Island 3
John McCarthy has shared his thoughts on referee Herb Dean’s controversial stoppage in Saturday’s Francisco Trinaldo vs. Jai Herbert fight. The lightweight contest, which served as the featured prelim of UFC Fight Island 3, was called off shortly after Trinaldo landed a hard punch that sent Herbert crashing to the canvas. Although Jai appeared to […]
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Robert Whittaker releases statement on Darren Till win
UFC middleweight contender Robert Whittaker has released a statement following his unanimous decision win over Darren Till at UFC Fight Island 3. In a highly-technical striking battle that went the full five rounds, Whittaker outstruck Till in three of the rounds according to the judges to win unanimously 48-47 on all three scorecards. For Whittaker, […]
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Julianna Pena vs. Germaine de Randamie added to fall UFC event
An important women’s bantamweight bout between top contenders Julianna Pena and Germaine de Randamie has been added to an upcoming UFC event this fall. MMAjunkie.com was the first to report the matchup between Pena and de Randamie. The fight will take place on October 3 at an event that is not yet official. The location […]
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Herb Dean defends controversial stoppage, criticizes Dan Hardy for yelling ‘stop the fight’
Veteran MMA referee Herb Dean defended the controversial stoppage in the Francisco Trinaldo vs. Jai Herbert fight and criticized Dan Hardy for his comments. Trinaldo dropped Herbert with an overhand left in the third round of their catchweight bout on the UFC Fight Island 3 preliminary card. Herbert fell to the mat and Trinaldo appeared […]
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Johnny Walker vs. Ryan Spann added to UFC 253
A light heavyweight bout between top prospects Johnny Walker and Ryan Spann has been added to the undercard of this fall’s UFC 253 event. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report the Walker vs. Spann matchup. The fight will take place at UFC 253, which is set for September 19 at a location and […]
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Fabricio Werdum lays out plans for Fedor Emelianenko rematch
Fabricio Werdum plans on leaving the UFC and setting up a rematch with fellow heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko. Werdum, the former UFC heavyweight champion, competed on the main card of Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 3 event, defeating three-time light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson by first-round submission. The bout marked the final obligation on Werdum’s […]
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UFC will investigate confrontation between Herb Dean and Dan Hardy
The UFC will investigate an on-air confrontation between referee Herb Dean and commentator Dan Hardy, which occured at UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday. The controversy occurred in a lightweight contest between Francisco Trinaldo and Jai Herbert. In the third round, Trinaldo leveled Herbert with an overhand left. The impact clearly left Herbert unconcious, but […]
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Peter Sobotta announces retirement after Fight Island loss to “Cowboy” Oliveira
German welterweight Peter Sobotta has announced his retirement from MMA after a tough loss to Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira at UFC Fight Island 3. Sobotta, who represents Jamaica when he fights, made his announcement on Instagram in his native German. The welterweight conceded that he still loves the sport, but after 17 years, feels he no […]
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Dan Hardy issues statement after on-air confrontation with Herb Dean
Former UFC welterweight title challenger turned commentator Dan Hardy has issued a statement after he scolded referee Herb Dean on-air. Dean found himself in Hardy’s crosshairs during a lightweight fight between Francisco Trinaldo and Jai Herbert. In the third round of the fight, Trinaldo leveled Herbert with an overhand left. The impact clearly left Herbert […]
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Robert Whittaker plans to stay ready to step in against Adesanya, Costa
Robert Whittaker plans to be ready to step in if Israel Adesanya or Paulo Costa is forced out of their UFC 253 middleweight title fight. Whittaker fought in the main event of UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, picking up a crucial decision victory over Darren Till. The win marked Whittaker’s […]