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Randy Couture issues statement following heart attack scare: ‘I have not kicked the bucket yet’
UFC legend and Hall of Famer Randy Couture has issued a statement following a heart attack he suffered on Wednesday in Los Angeles. In the statement, Randy Couture told fans he was feeling better following the scare. Check out the full statement from “The Natural” below (h/t MMAFighting.com). “Contrary to recent rumors, I have not […]
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Kevin Lee gives prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson matchup
One fight many fans want to see is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. Many believe “El Cucuy” is the toughest fight for the undefeated Dagestani champion in Nurmagomedov. Yet he bout has still yet to happen despite being scheduled four times. UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee believes that fight will happen in 2020, and he […]
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Adult film star Orion Starr set for Bellator MMA debut
Adult film star Orion Starr is set to make her professional mixed martial arts debut at Bellator 231 later tonight. Starr, whose real name is Rebecca Bryggman, first made the announcement back in late September. However, the story only seems to have gained traction in the last few days as we get closer and closer […]
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ONE: Dawn of Valor results and highlights – John Lineker wins debut, Kiamrian Abbasov captures title
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to our screens with ONE: Dawn of Valor out of Jakarta, Indonesia. The card boasted a number of interesting attractions, including the promotional debut of John Lineker, who took on the ferocious Muin Gafurov, as well as a ONE lightweight kickboxing title rematch between champ Regian Eersel and challenger Nieky […]
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Nick Diaz goes after Dustin Poirier for taking shots at his brother Nate
Not long after Nate Diaz announced that an adverse United States Anti-Doping Agency test result had forced him out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier took to social media to share his thoughts on the situation. Poirier, who was briefly targeted to fight Diaz late last year, was fresh […]
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Leon Edwards claims he isn’t backup fighter for Masvidal-Diaz
Yesterday evening, news surfaced that Nate Diaz is likely out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal. Shortly after that news surfaced, it was reported the English welterweight contender Leon Edwards could be on tap to replace Diaz against Masvidal. Been told the UFC have had a replacement on standby in case […]
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Report | Bellator signs Sergio Pettis
Bellator MMA has reportedly signed former UFC flyweight and bantamweight contender Sergio Pettis to a multi-fight contract. Sergio Pettis recently became a free agent when his UFC contract ran out. He decided to test the free-agent market, and evidently Bellator came up with the best offer for his services. According to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Sergio […]
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Walt Harris asks public for help finding missing daughter
Aniah Blanchard, the daughter of UFC heavyweight contender Walt Harris is missing, and “The Big Ticket” is asking the public for help finding her. On Friday, Walt Harris posted a message on his social media channels pleading with the public for help finding his missing 19-year-old daughter Aniah, who is missing in Auburn, Alabama. Here’s […]
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Justin Gaethje rips ‘little coward’ Conor McGregor after comeback announcement
On Thursday, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a comeback, starting on January 18. While McGregor didn’t specify an opponent for his next fight, ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently clarified that Donald Cerrone is the most likely option for the Irishman’s next fight, while Justin Gaethje is also a possibility. Gaethje […]
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Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren join forces to bash Kamaru Usman
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren have never gotten along, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come together to roast a mutual nemesis. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as they say. On Thursday evening, news broke that Nate Diaz is likely out of his UFC 244 main event showdown with Jorge Masvidal. In […]
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Jon Jones offers USADA advice to Sean O’Malley
Controversial UFC star Jon Jones has offered some advice to Sean O’Malley regarding the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Jones has taken it upon himself to use the ongoing USADA situation with Nate Diaz in order to give his own thoughts on the organization, once again claiming that he considered himself to be innocent despite a […]
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Maycee Barber responds to Paige VanZant turning down fight
UFC women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber has responded to the reports that Paige VanZant has turned down a fight against her. Maycee Barber posted a video on her Instagram where she explained to PVZ why she wants to fight her. Here’s what Barber said. Maycee Barber (@MayceeBarber) just posted this to her IG. Apparently her […]
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Report | Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal could still happen at UFC 244
According to a recent report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal could still happen at UFC 244 this November. Helwani took to Twitter with the following information regarding the slated UFC 244 headliner between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. According to a source close to the situation, Nate Diaz HAS NOT been […]
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MMA pros send their well-wishes to Randy Couture following heart attack
The MMA world was shaken on Thursday when news broke that UFC legend Randy Couture had suffered a heart attack on Wednesday after a workout in Los Angeles. Couture is expected to fully recover from the scare, but nevertheless his fellow fighters took to social media to send their well-wishes to the UFC Hall of […]
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UFC Singapore: How And When To Watch
UFC Singapore takes place this weekend on Saturday, 26 October 2019. In the main-event, expert grappler Demian Maia will be squaring off against the former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren. ‘Funky’ is coming off a shocking loss against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. The Olympic wrestler went for a takedown but ‘Gamebred’ retaliated with […]
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VIDEO | Dustin Poirier sends Nate Diaz a message from Hospital bed
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has taken a shot at Nate Diaz following today’s news that the Stockton native will no longer be fighting at UFC 244. Diaz was expected to square off with Jorge Masvidal in the headliner of November’s pay-per-view event in New York. The winner of that welterweight fight was […]
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Jon Jones sends message of sympathy to Nate Diaz following UFC 244 news
Jon Jones knows what Nate Diaz is going through right now. Diaz announced he had to pull out of his UFC 244 main event fight against Jorge Masvidal after being flagged by USADA. “I’m not gonna make it out to NYC for fight week next week because they say I tested with elevated levels that […]
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Leon Edwards expected to replace Nate Diaz against Jorge Masvidal
It appears the UFC has had a backup plan in case either of Nate Diaz or Jorge Masvidal had to pull out of their UFC 244 main event. And, that backup plan is Leon Edwards. According to Chisanga Malata of Daily Star Sport, the UFC have been paying Edwards to be in a training camp […]
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Jorge Masvidal and other pro fighters react to Nate Diaz pulling out of UFC 244
Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz were supposed to square off for the promotions new BMF Title in the main event of UFC 244 next month in New York. However, earlier this afternoon ‘The Stockton Slugger’ took to Twitter where he announced that he had been flagged by USADA and thus would not be competing on […]
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Nate Diaz claims he has pulled out of UFC 244
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz claims he will no longer be competing against Jorge Masvidal for the BMF Belt at UFC 244. Diaz took to Twitter just minutes ago where he broke the shocking news. Your all on steroids not me pic.twitter.com/ykrZmRIoPS — Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 24, 2019 “I’m not gonna make […]
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Betting odds released for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje
The opening betting odds have been released for potential matchups featuring Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, as well as McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje. The Irish superstar announced at a press conference on Thursday that he intends to main event UFC 246 on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC president Dana White […]
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Donald Cerrone has telling reaction to Conor McGregor’s comeback plans
Early this morning, at a press event in Moscow, Russia, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a return to the Octagon on January 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently added that the most likely opponents for McGregor’s return are Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone, with Cerrone being […]
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Conor McGregor vows to never visit Dagestan
On Thursday, Conor McGregor took to the stage in Moscow for a headline-dominating press conference. The former two-division UFC champion was well received in the Russian capital, as a swarm of journalists showed up to speak with him — many of whom asked him to pose for selfies. What was supposed to be a press […]
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UFC Singapore betting odds: Askren favored to beat Maia
The UFC is back in our lives this Saturday with the compelling looking UFC Singapore card. The UFC Singapore main event promises to be a grappler’s delight. Olympic wrestler and former ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren will try to bounce back from a catastrophic knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal by taking out BJJ expert Demian […]
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Sexual assault allegation question avoided at Conor McGregor press conference
Many questions were answered during Thursday’s press conference with Conor McGregor in Moscow, Russia — mostly about his fighting future. One major question, however, remained unanswered by the time the microphones were turned off. Of course, the MMA world went wild when the former two-division champion announced he would be returning to action in Las […]
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Francis Ngannou demands respect from the UFC
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou is fed up with the UFC, who he says continue to ignore his calls for a next date and opponent. Speaking to TMZ, “The Predator” said he has been waiting since the summer for the UFC to call him and he’s still waiting. Francis Ngannou says he’s getting fed up, […]
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BREAKING | Randy Couture suffers heart attack
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture suffered a heart attack Wednesday and is currently in an intensive care unit at a Los Angeles Hospital. TMZ first reported the story that Couture suffered a heart attack. According to the report, Randy Couture was feeling ill following a workout on Wednesday. He walked himself into a local […]
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Conor McGregor issues fiery callout of Khabib Nurmagomedov, questions champ’s allegiance to Russia
Earlier today, former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor appeared at a press conference in Moscow, Russia, where he announced plans for a comeback on January 18. It should come as no surprise that he also called out his chief rival, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor has recently been calling for a rematch with Russia’s […]