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Jose Aldo claims cut to bantamweight has “actually been a lot easier than it was at 145”
UFC veteran and bantamweight contender Jose Aldo has claimed that the cut to 135 pounds has been easier than the cut to featherweight. The Brazilian is currently gearing up to fight Petr Yan at UFC 251 next weekend with the winner claiming the UFC Bantamweight Championship. While some fans and critics don’t believe Aldo deserves […]
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MMA community pays tribute to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died at 57. The renowned trainer, who also coached a number of other combat sports notables, passed away in a Moscow hospital due to COVID-19 complications. This tragic news was reported by Russian publication RT on Friday morning. It did not take long […]
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Aung La N Sang tests positive for COVID-19
ONE Championship middleweight and light heavyweight champion Aung La N Sang has tested positive for COVID-19. Aung La announced his positive test on Instagram on Thursday evening, adding that he and his wife and two children will now self-isolate for 14 days in their South Florida home. View this post on Instagram Dear […]
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, father of UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, dies of COVID-19 complications
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died COVID-19 complications. He was 57 years old. News of Nurmagomedov’s death was first reported by Russian news outlet RT, which cites an announcement from Chechen Republic leader and friend of the Nurmagomedov family Ramzan Kadyrov. BREAKING: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, father of UFC champ […]
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Coach Kavanagh says fighters have pulled him aside to say: “I might not like your boy, but we should all be sending him 5%”
Coach Kavanagh claims that a few UFC fighters have pulled him aside at events to send their appreciation to his ‘boy’ Conor McGregor for “changing the game”. John Kavanagh’s claim came shortly after Dustin Poirier suggested that he credited his defeat to McGregor as the reason for his career resurgence. “That was that start of […]
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Dustin Poirier remains confident in quest for undisputed title: “I know that I can beat Khabib Nurmagomedov”
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is still confident that he has what it takes to dethrone undefeated 155lbs champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘The Diamond’ and ‘The Eagle’ originally squared off for the promotions undisputed lightweight world title at UFC 242, with Nurmagomedov emerging victorious by way of third round submission. Dustin Poirier (26-6 MMA) […]
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Ryan Hall vs. Ricardo Lamas re-booked for summer showdown
An intriguing featherweight bout between Ryan Hall and Ricardo Lamas has been re-booked for a UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas later this summer. Hall vs. Lamas was scheduled to take place at the UFC Oklahoma City card that was set for May 2, but the event was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Report | UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich arrested for DWI
UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich was reportedly arrested on Monday in Moline, Illinois, on suspicion of driving while under the influence. According to the Quad-City Times, the 54-year-old legend of mixed martial arts was pulled over on River Drive in Moline at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, as per Moline Police arrest reports. The report […]
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Max Holloway claims Alex Volkanovski could be an Olympian for “point karate” ahead of UFC 251 rematch
Max Holloway believes UFC featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski is a very good point fighter. In the co-main event of UFC 251, Volkanovski will look to defend his featherweight title against the former champ in Holloway. The two met back at UFC 245 where it was the Aussie in Volkanovski edging out a unanimous decision win […]
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Brendan Schaub announces he has coronavirus, says he’s “almost back to 100 percent”
Former UFC heavyweight, Brendan Schaub has revealed he has contracted COVID-19. Schaub, who retired from MMA in 2015 has taken up comedy and become a successful podcaster took to Twitter to announce he has the coronavirus. But, the good news, is the fact he is almost back to 100 percent healthy and has overcome the […]
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In third UFC stint, Julian Erosa’s plan is “to be like Gaethje, where win or lose I put on exciting fights”
Julian Erosa wants to be known as a fan-favorite, where win or lose, he takes home a $50,000 Performance on the Night bonus. At UFC on ESPN 12, Erosa returned to the UFC for the third time to take on the undefeated Sean Woodson. For “Juicy J” after he was cut for the second time […]
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After another upset win, Khama Worthy eyes “war” with Ottman Azaitar
Khama Worthy is now 2-0 inside the Octagon with both wins being upsets. In his UFC debut at UFC 241, Worthy took the fight on super short notice and knocked out a highly touted prospect in Devonte Smith. The 33-year-old then pulled off a third-round submission win over Luis Pena at UFC on ESPN 12 […]
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Full betting odds released for UFC 251: Usman vs. Burns
The full betting odds have been released for UFC 251: Usman vs. Burns, the first event from the promotion scheduled to take place on UFC Fight Island. UFC 251 takes place on Saturday, July 11 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main event sees UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman put his […]
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Conor McGregor responds to Dustin Poirier’s comments about their fight
Conor McGregor has responded to a comment from top lightweight contender Dustin Poirier, who he defeated by knockout in a 2014 featherweight fight. Speaking to ESPN this week, Poirier explained that his loss to McGregor helped him grow and mature as a fighter. “It definitely started happening after the Conor McGregor loss,” Poirier said. “That was […]
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Colby Covington suggests winner take all fight with Jorge Masvidal
Colby Covington is interested in a winner take all fight with his former friend and training partner Jorge Masvidal. Covington and Masvidal spent many years as stablemates at American Top Team in Florida, but as the pair reached the top of the UFC welterweight division, they relationship began to fray. Today, they’re two of the […]
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Alexandre Pantoja to serve as backup for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez rematch
Alexandre Pantoja will be the backup fighter for when Deiveson Figueiredo meets Joseph Benavidez in a rematch for the vacant flyweight belt on Fight Island. Just in case something happens to either Figueiredo or to Benavidez, the UFC has now tabbed a backup fighter just in case a disaster scenario happens. That person will be […]
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UFC 252: “Miocic vs. Cormier 3” updated fight card and rumors
UFC 252, scheduled for August 15 at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, is starting to look like the kind of card that shouldn’t be missed. UFC 252 will be headlined by a heavyweight title fight between the division’s reigning champion Stipe Miocic and it’s former ruler Daniel Cormier. Cormier and Miocic have fought […]
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Dustin Poirier explains how Conor McGregor loss changed him
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier says a 2014 knockout loss to Conor McGregor had a significant affect on his evolution as a fighter. Speaking to ESPN this week, Poirier explained how his mentality changed and matured after his loss to McGregor. “It definitely started happening after the Conor McGregor loss,” Poirier said. “That was the […]
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Paul Felder to commentate all four UFC Fight Island event
UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder will be on commentary duty for all four UFC events on Fight Island—Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Felder revealed his frantic Fight Island schedule in an interview with MMA Junkie. “I’m calling every fight,” Felder said (via MMA News). “I’m working the desk for every fight and calling every fight. […]
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Ben Askren offers financial advice to fellow fighters
Former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight titleholder Ben Askren has some financial advice for his fellow fighters. Speaking to MMA Fighting, Askren, who recently retired from competition after a 1-2 stretch in the UFC, emphasized the importance of saving, investing, and creating secondary sources of income for fighters. “I gave myself a three to five […]
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Dustin Poirier wary of long-term dangers of fighting: “I know that what I’m doing isn’t good for myself”
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier is known for his fan-friendly style, having been involved in wars with Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway and most recently Dan Hooker. However, the ever entertaining lightweight is wary of the physical toll his fighting career could be taking. Poirier, a husband and father, recently told ESPN that he […]
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UFC Fight Night: “Lewis vs. Oleinik” updated fight card and rumors
The Ultimate Fighting Championship looks set to return to Las Vegas on August 8 for a Fight Night card featuring a heavyweight showdown in the main event. Event: UFC Fight Night: “Lewis vs. Oleinik”Date: Saturday, 8th August 2020Location: UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NevadaBroadcast: ESPN+ The heavyweight division is arguably as good as it has ever […]
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ESPN+ set to increase price for monthly subscribers starting in August
The Verge is reporting that the monthly price of the ESPN+ service will be increasing for subscribers starting in August. The deal between UFC and ESPN was first reported more than two years ago back in May 2018, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s official relationship with them commencing in January 2019. Since then, the events […]
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Photo | Dustin Poirier shows off battered ankle following war with Dan Hooker
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will be needing some time off following his grueling five round war with Dan Hooker. Poirier and Hooker squared off in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas and produced one of the greatest fights of all time. The lightweight standouts traded strikes […]
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Rose Namajunas explains why Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk was not “fight of the year”
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas does not believe that Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk should take home “fight of the year” honors. Zhang (21-1 MMA) put her title on the line against former division queen Jedrzejczyk (16-4 MMA) in the co-headliner of March’s UFC 248 pay-per-view event. The result was one of the greatest […]
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UFC set to hold nine events in August, including UFC 252: ‘Miocic vs Cormier 3’
Dana White was not joking when he said that August of 2020 would showcase an “insane” amount of fights including UFC 252: ‘Miocic vs. Cormier 3’. On Wednesday afternoon, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) approved a total of nine dates for the Ultimate Fighting Championship to host events for the month of August. The […]
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Colby Covington on ATT Departure: ‘My Brand Was Being Held Back’
Colby Covington has never been one to hold his tongue, no matter the consequences. With that considered, it should have not come as a surprise when the former interim UFC welterweight champ parted ways with American Top Team. Having been at odds with several of ATT’s top talents, it seemed like only a matter of […]
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Alistair Overeem says he’s going on “one more title run” at age 40
UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem says he’s going on “one more title run” after knocking out Walt Harris in his last fight at UFC on ESPN 8. At age 40, Overeem proved he’s still at the top of his game with the spectacular victory over Harris back in May. One of the greatest heavyweights of […]