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Conor McGregor snaps back after Dustin Poirier prioritizes Khabib rematch
Conor McGregor has issued a fiery response to a recent comment from his fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. Poirier, who has lost to both McGregor and UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov previously, recently told MMA Junkie that he’d prefer a rematch with the latter over the former—even if there was no belt on the line. […]
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Jorge Masvidal willing to give Nate Diaz a title shot following UFC 251: “Come fight for this belt now”
If all goes according to plan for Jorge Masvidal in his UFC 251 matchup against champion Kamaru Usman, he’s already got his future title challengers in mind. Speaking to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani about the matchup and possibly winning the UFC welterweight title, Masvidal laid out who he would be most willing to give a title […]
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Manager: Israel Adesanya has turned Paulo Costa down for UFC 251 and 252, fight now targeted for the fall
Wallid Ismail claims Israel Adesanya has turned Paulo Costa down for UFC 251 and UFC 252. Ever since Paulo Costa beat Yoel Romero at UFC 241 last August, it was expected the Brazilian would fight the winner of Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker. Ultimately, it was “The Last Stylebender” who got the job done against […]
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Daniel Cormier: Burns’ UFC 251 exit allowed Masvidal to “get what he wanted” from UFC
Daniel Cormier believes Gilbert Burns withdrawing from his UFC 251 fight with Kamaru Usman opened the door for Jorge Masvidal getting what he wants from the UFC. Burns was expected to fight Usman for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 251 this Saturday on Fight Island. Unfortunately, he was pulled from the contest when he […]
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Jorge Masvidal plans on betting big on himself against Kamaru Usman: “I gamble on myself more than anything other in this world”
UFC welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal is planning on betting on himself as a hefty underdog when he takes on Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Masvidal filled in on super short notice for Gilbert Burns, who tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be pulled from the card. After a whirlwind 48 hours this weekend, the […]
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Report: Greg Hardy vs. Khalil Rountree fight targeted for UFC 252
Greg Hardy is reportedly set to return to the Octagon at UFC 252 on August 15, where he’ll take on former light heavyweight Khalil Rountree. News of this Hardy vs. Rountree bout, which is not yet official, was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. Greg Hardy last fought at UFC 249 in May, when […]
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Photo | UFC adds Jorge Masvidal to official UFC 251 poster
The UFC has updated the official UFC 251 poster to reflect the card’s new main event: a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. See it below: View this post on Instagram And you didn’t think the island could get any bigger 🏝 #InAbuDhabi @VisitAbuDhabi #UFC251 A post shared by ufc […]
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Jorge Masvidal explains why he dislikes “coward” Kamaru Usman
Jorge Masvidal is not a fan of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who he’ll fight in the main event of UFC 251 this Saturday. Masvidal was originally expected to be the next man in line for Usman. When he entered into a heated and highly publicized contract dispute with the UFC, however, the promotion awarded […]
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Dustin Poirier would prefer Khabib rematch over McGregor rematch, even with no title in play
Dustin Poirier would prefer a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov over a rematch with Conor McGregor, even if there was no UFC title on the line. Poirier fought McGregor in the featherweight division in 2014, losing via first-round knockout. Years later, after establishing himself as one of the greatest lightweights of his era, he battled Nurmagomedov […]
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Jorge Masvidal opens up on new deal with the UFC: “We’re not there yet”
After a highly publicized contract dispute with the UFC, Jorge Masvidal is set to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 251 this Saturday. Masvidal was originally expected to be the next man in line for Usman. When his contract dispute with the UFC began to boil, however, the promotion awarded the next […]
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Rory MacDonald reveals the proudest moment and biggest regret of his fighting career
With his career on standstill due to the ongoing pandemic, Rory MacDonald has had the opportunity to reflect on the highs and lows of his fighting career. During an interview with MMA Fighting, the 30-year old revealed the moments that have defined his 15-year professional career. “I kind of slip under the radar, the fact […]
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Paul Felder issues classic response to fan suggesting he’s a better commentator than a fighter
UFC commentator and former fighter Paul Felder was involved in an entertaining exchange with a fan on social media who suggested he’s better off retired. Felder, 35, went to war with Dan Hooker back in late February over in Auckland, New Zealand. “The Irish Dragon” came up short in a unanimous decision defeat to the […]
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Ben Askren shares hilarious reaction to Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman booking
Ben Askren has reacted to the news of his former opponent Jorge Masvidal’s upcoming fight against Kamaru Usman. On Sunday it was announced that the UFC welterweight champion Usman and the ‘BMF’ winner Masvidal will collide at Saturday’s UFC 251 event on Dana White’s Fight Island. The news came after Gilbert Burns withdrew from his […]
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Gilbert Burns issues scathing response to Nate Diaz following UFC 251 headliner diss
Gilbert Burns has fired back at Nate Diaz after the ‘Stockton Slugger’ suggested that fans now have a “real fight” in Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman. Diaz was highly critical of Burns receiving a title shot before disaster struck the previously scheduled UFC 251 headliner. This is what’s wrong with people claiming they’re fighters settling […]
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UFC 251 main event official after Jorge Masvidal tests negative for COVID-19
The UFC 251 main event between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal is official after ‘Gamebred’ tested negative for COVID-19. The UFC made the official announcement at midnight on Monday morning on its Twitter. OFFICIAL. 🏆 🤬 The BMF steps in on six days notice for #UFC251 @VisitAbuDhabi #InAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/eNq5CZMTTM — UFC (@ufc) […]
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Ali Abdelaziz reacts to news of Jorge Masvidal replacing Gilbert Burns against Kamaru Usman
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz reacted to the news of Jorge Masvidal replacing Gilbert Burns against Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251. Abdelaziz, one of MMA’s top managers, represents both Burns and Usman, so he had a vested interest in the fight. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Burns tested positive for COVID-19 and had […]
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Nate Diaz reacts to Jorge Masvidal stepping up on short notice against Kamaru Usman
Nate Diaz is happy to see a “real fight” between Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman headline next weekends UFC 251 pay-per-view event. Friday night it was announced that the previously booked UFC 251 main event between Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman was forced to be scrapped, this after the Brazilian contracted the Coronavirus. Former UFC […]
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Betting odds update for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal
Months after the original opening betting line was released, we have an update on the betting odds for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal. After Usman defeated Colby Covington via fifth-round TKO in an all-out war at UFC 245, the oddsmakers released a line for Usman against Masvidal. The opening betting odds at the time saw […]
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Jorge Masvidal sets UFC record in acquiring title shot against Kamaru Usman
UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal has set a UFC record by acquiring the title shot at UFC 251 against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. With 48 pro MMA bouts during his 17-year MMA career, Masvidal has set the record for having the most total fights before getting a UFC title shot. When Masvidal fights Usman next […]
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Dana White confirms Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, shares hype video with fans
UFC president Dana White confirmed that the reported bout between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and top contender Jorge Masvidal is a go. After testing positive for COVID-19, No. 1 contender Gilbert Burns was forced off of UFC 251 late Friday night, leaving Usman temporarily without an opponent. But the UFC was able to work […]
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Marlon Moraes targets matchups against Cody Garbrandt and Dominick Cruz
Top UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes is targeting matchups against former champion Cody Garbrandt and Dominick Cruz for his next fight. Despite coming off of a split decision win over Jose Aldo in his last outing at UFC 245, Moraes is the odd man out in the UFC bantamweight division after the promotion decided to […]
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UFC signs Invicta FC strawweight champion Kanako Murata
The UFC has signed Invicta FC strawweight champion Kanako Murata to a contract to compete for the world’s leading MMA organization. Murata herself confirmed the news on her social media after her former promotion RIZIN FF reported that she had signed a new deal with the UFC. Check out her Twitter below. UFCとの契約書にサインしました！いろんな人たちのサポートのおかげでスタートラインに立つことができました！これからも2015年RIZINのリングで挨拶したときの気持ちを忘れず突き進んでいきたいと思います！これからもよろしくお願いします！ https://t.co/zOV6YDcFbH — […]
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Gilbert Burns reacts after Jorge Masvidal steps in to face Kamaru Usman at UFC 251
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns reacted after the news that Jorge Masvidal will step in to face Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 next Saturday night. Late Friday night, Burns was pulled from his scheduled bout against Usman on Fight Island after testing positive for COVID-19. Since news of Burns’ positive test broke, the UFC has […]
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Photo | Dan Hooker looks “good as new” one week after war with Dustin Poirier
UFC lightweight Dan Hooker posted a photo of his face one week after his Fight of the Year war against Dustin Poirier, adding that he looks “good as new.” Hooker and Poirier threw down for 25 minutes of action at UFC on ESPN 12 last Saturday night in one of the best UFC fights of […]
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Confirmed | Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman are en route to Las Vegas after agreeing to fight at UFC 251
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and top contender Jorge Masvidal are en route to Las Vegas ahead of a potential showdown at Saturday’s UFC 251 event. After Gilbert Burns dropped out of the Usman fight late Friday night after testing positive for COVID-19, the UFC has been working fast behind the scenes to secure a […]
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UFC standout Sean O’Malley starting his own apparel line after “getting sh*t” from Reebok
UFC bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley is starting his own apparel line after “getting sh*t” from the oft-criticized UFC-Reebok deal. The UFC and Reebok agreed to a six-year, $70 million deal in 2014 to become the promotion’s official clothing sponsor until 2020. However, the deal has been harshly criticized by fans, fighters and media since then, […]
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Photos | Brittney Palmer and Valerie Loureda among MMA notables who got in the Independence Day spirit
UFC ring card girl Brittney Palmer and Bellator women’s fighter Valerie Loureda were among the MMA notables who got into the Independence Day spirit. Along with hundreds of millions of Americans, numerous MMA fighters celebrated the 4th of July on Saturday and posted photos of their celebrations on their social media. Take a look at […]
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Alex Volkanovski is not buying Max Holloway’s claim that he’s been training alone for UFC 251
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski is not buying Max Holloway’s claim that he has been training alone in preparation for their fight at UFC 251. Volkanovski meets Holloway in a rematch next Saturday at UFC 251 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The two met last December at UFC 245 in Las Vegas, where Volkanovski […]