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Donald Trump shares photoshopped picture of himself as a boxer
United States President Donald Trump shared a photoshopped picture of himself topless and donning boxing gloves in his latest social media post. Trump is no stranger to sharing photos and other messages on his official Twitter account, which has over 67 million followers. On Wednesday, out of nowhere, Trump shared a photoshopped photo of himself […]
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Gina Carano didn’t deserve abuse from Dana White, says Big John McCarthy
Women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano didn’t deserve the abuse she received from UFC president Dana White, says veteran MMA official Big John McCarthy. Carano was a guest on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show this week and explained why a fight in the UFC against Ronda Rousey never happened. According to Carano, she was in negotiations with […]
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Mike Winkeljohn believes Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya will happen but it won’t be a close fight
Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya have been going back-and-forth at one another on social media and a fight between the two seems likely. Yet, “The Last Stylebender” has said it won’t happen until 2021 once he clears out the middleweight division. Jones’ coach in Mike Winkeljohn isn’t sure if that timeline is realistic as he […]
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Mike Winkeljohn details why Diego Sanchez left JacksonWink: ‘There was some goofball in our gym’
UFC 239 was expected to be a big card for JacksonWink. They had Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight title in the main event, Holly Holm challenging for the bantamweight strap in the co-main. Also on the main card was Diego Sanchez battling Michael Chiesa. Yet, just days before the fight, Sanchez left JacksonWink and […]
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Michael Bisping encourages Luke Rockhold to retire
Former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has been knocked out in several of his most recent fights, and Michael Bisping — the man behind one of those knockouts — believes the American would be wise to hang up the gloves. https://youtu.be/PHwXfjwrGG8 “Listen, he’s right,” Bisping said on his Believe You Me Podcast (via […]
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Dan Lambert believes UFC should re-book Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz
Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz were expected to fight at UFC 230 in late 2018. It was a fight many fans were excited about, but it ended up not happening. Diaz accused Poirier of pulling out due to a hip injury, yet Poirier said when he pulled out of the fight the Stockton, California native […]
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Robert Whittaker admits he ‘didn’t really like’ being UFC champion
It’s no secret that former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is not a fan of the media obligations that coincide with being a top fighter. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday, Whittaker admitted those obligations, along with other forms of pressure, made his time as a UFC titleholder a little unenjoyable. “I didn’t […]
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Dustin Poirier explains why Conor McGregor matchup makes sense
After coming up short against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in September, Dustin Poirier is now targeting a return to the cage in April. When he makes that return, he’s hoping for a big-name opponent, such as Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz. “When they offer me a name that gets me excited then that will […]
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Canelo Alvarez responds to Jorge Masvidal callout
Pound-for-pound boxing star Canelo Alvarez admits a potential fight with surging UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is alluring from a business standpoint, but not from a competitive standpoint. For that reason, the boxer is not especially interested in a cross-over fight with the UFC star — be in the boxing ring or the cage. “I […]
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Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping break down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping have weighed in on the likely matchup between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. UFC president Dana White recently confirmed to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto a lightweight title bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is being targeted for April 18. This would be “The Eagle’s” third title defense and Ferguson’s […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov father calls Tony Ferguson matchup a “dream fight” for MMA fans
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap says that the upcoming UFC lightweight title fight against Tony Ferguson is a “dream fight” for MMA fans. UFC president Dana White told ESPN on Monday that the fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson is getting closer to becoming a reality and it is expected to headline a pay-per-view on April 18 […]
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Cindy Dandois viciously beaten by ex-boyfriend in Belgium
Former UFC women’s bantamweight Cindy Dandois was allegedly the victim of a vicious beating by her ex-boyfriend outside her home in Belgium. Dandois told HLN that she had recently broken up with her ex-boyfriend, called by the initials M.B. in the news article. The initials stand for Musti Brika, who is also an MMA fighter […]
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Leon Edwards challenges Tyron Woodley to fight at UFC London
Top-ranked UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards has issued a public challenge to former champion Tyron Woodley to fight at UFC London next March. Edwards and Woodley have been linked to a potential bout for a few weeks now, but the fight still hasn’t been finalized. Edwards must believe that by calling out Woodley publicly he […]
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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson interested in boxing match, just not against Deontay Wilder
MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson says he is interested in taking a boxing match after his mixed martial arts fight against Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator Japan. Jackson is currently signed to Bellator and is coming off of a KO win over long-time rival Wanderlei Silva. He’s now set to fight fellow PRIDE alum Fedor on […]
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ATT owner believes Volkov loss will be a ‘pivotal moment’ in Greg Hardy’s career
Greg Hardy finally got that step up in competition everyone has been clamoring for. At UFC Moscow, the former NFL star stepped up on short notice to take on Alexander Volkov, who was a top-10 heavyweight. The fight did not go Hardy;s way as he lost by decision. But, according to American Top Team owner […]
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Urijah Faber on bantamweight: ‘This is a rich weight class right now’
UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber has praised the bantamweight division as his comeback continues. The 40-year-old returned to the Octagon back in July at UFC Sacramento, shocking a lot of fans in the process with his TKO victory over Ricky Simon. Ever since then fans have been wondering what the next step for “The […]
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TJ Dillashaw on EPO usage: ‘I sold my soul to the devil’
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw has opened up on his EPO usage which led to his USADA suspension from earlier this year. Dillashaw was forced to relinquish his UFC Bantamweight Championship after being handed a two-year suspension as a result of him taking Erythropoietin (EPO). Dillashaw was widely condemned by the mixed martial arts […]
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Jorge Masvidal seemingly teases 154-pound boxing match amid Floyd Mayweather rumors
Jorge Masvidal has been happily competing as a 170-pound UFC welterweight for the last few years. Speaking on Twitter on Monday, however, the streaking welterweight contender announced that he can make 154 pounds. Yes it is true. I can make 154 #theresurrection — Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) November 26, 2019 “Yes it is true,” Masvidal […]
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Dustin Poirier wants to fight on Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson card
Dustin Poirier is hot on the heels of his last opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov, as he wants to fight on the same card as the Dagestani lightweight champion in his next outing. The American Top Team prospect last fought at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi against Nurmagomedov. As the significant underdog, Poirier delivered a valiant effort […]
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Third suspect arrested in connection with Walt Harris’ missing stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard
A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, the 19-year old stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight fighter, Walt Harris. On Monday, authorities in Alabama found human remains on a country road. They are believed to belong to the missing Aniah Blanchard. Lee County District Attorney, Brandon Hughes told […]
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Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor is “by far” the hardest puncher he’s ever fought
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier praised rival Conor McGregor, saying the Irishman is “by far” the hardest puncher he’s ever fought. Poirier has been active on social media answering fan questions, and someone asked him who was the hardest hitter he ever fought. Poirier didn’t hesitate and said it was McGregor. Here’s what “The Diamond” […]
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Breaking! Anthony Pettis will return to lightweight on January 18
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will return to the 155-pound division on January 18, this after a two-fight stint at welterweight. ”Showtime” will be squaring off with Diego Ferreira in his lightweight return, MMAJunkie’s Farah Hannoun broke the news moments ago on Twitter. Pettis was most recently seen in action at August’s UFC 241 […]
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Opening odds released for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight on April 18
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson has been booked for the fifth time and now odds for the fight have been released. UFC president, Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that they were targeting April 18 in Brooklyn, New York for the bout. Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov then tweeted out that his client […]
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TJ Dillashaw wants boxing match against Floyd Mayweather
TJ Dillashaw is interested in boxing Floyd Mayweather. The former UFC bantamweight champion is currently suspended until January of 2021 due to a USADA violation for EPO use. He says he has been using that time to rehab his shoulders, but he says he will also use the time to improve his boxing if a […]
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Report: Paige VanZant vs. Amanda Ribas in the works for UFC Brasilia
The UFC looks to be heading to Brazil in March and a pivotal women’s bout between Paige VanZant and the surging contender Amanda Ribas is in the works. According to a report from MMA Fighting, VanZant will face Ribas in Brasiia, Brazil on March 14. It will be the final fight on VanZant’s UFC contract […]
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Mike Winkeljohn says Jon Jones ‘loves’ Dominick Reyes matchup
Jon Jones is looking to defend his light heavyweight title once again when he battles Dominick Reyes on Feb. 8. For “Bones” it came down to “Dom” or Corey Anderson, but according to coach, Mike Winkeljohn, he believes Reyes posed the biggest challenge. And, it is a matchup Jones loves. “Dominick is good, he is […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson to headline April 18 UFC PPV
The UFC lightweight title will be on the line this April when champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on challenger Tony Ferguson in Brooklyn, New York. Nurmagomedov said recently that the UFC was talking to him about fighting his rival Ferguson in Brooklyn, but at that point, it was just rumored. Now it is finally close to […]
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Josh Thomson gives update on a fourth fight with Gilbert Melendez
For fight fans, Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson might be the best trilogy in MMA history. Each fight presented an all-out war that highlighted the mutual heart and resilience of the California opponents. Now, the MMA veteran and Bellator presenter is considering running it back with his former opponent. Josh Thomson gave an update on […]