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Bellator 226 Results: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo ends in a no-contest
Ryan Bader puts his heavyweight title on the line against Cheick Kongo in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 226 event in San Jose. Bader (27-5 MMA) captured the promotions vacant heavyweight title this past January at Bellator 214, defeating MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko by first round knockout. ‘Darth’ will enter tonight’s Bellator 226 main event […]
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Cris Cyborg gets title shot against Julia Budd in Bellator debut
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg was introduced as the newest fighter on Bellator’s roster during Saturday night’s Bellator 226 event. The promotion also confirmed that Cyborg will be fighting Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd in her organizational debut. Bellator commentator “Big” John McCarthy revealed the promotion’s plans during an in-cage interview with […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses what’s next following UFC 242 win
Khabib Nurmagomedov kept his undefeated record intact at tonight’s UFC 242 event, defeating Dustin Poirier by third round submission. ‘The Eagle’ utilized his strong wrestling skills to score numerous takedowns, which he used to batter ‘The Diamond’ with ground and pound. Khabib would put an end to Poirier’s hopes of becoming an undisputed champion in […]
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Conor McGregor reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov submitting Dustin Poirier
Dana White was right that former lightweight champion Conor McGregor would be watching today’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier fight with keen interest. ‘The Eagle’ squared off with ‘The Diamond‘ in a lightweight title unification bout which headlined today’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi. As many expected, Khabib Nurmagomedov proved to be too much […]
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Dustin Poirier throws shade at Colby Covington following UFC 242
Dustin Poirier decided to take a shot at Colby Covington during tonight’s UFC 242 post-fight press conference in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Diamond’ was submitted by undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in today’s highly anticipated main event. ‘The Eagle’ was able to smother Poirier with his stellar wrestling before eventually forcing Dustin to tapout in round […]
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Dana White says Conor McGregor could be next for Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC President Dana White believes a rematch between bitter rivals Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor could take place following UFC 242. Nurmagomedov (28-0) kept his undefeated record in check this evening in Abu Dhabi defeating now-former interim lightweight title holder Dustin Poirier by third round submission. It was another sensational performance from the Russian standout, […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts following submission win over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov put his undefeated record to the test against interim lightweight title holder Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 242. The lightweight machine, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), has been spearheading his way through the division. He has dismantled even the most respected opponents including Rafael Dos Anjos and Michael Johnson. In his last […]
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Dustin Poirier reacts following loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242
Tonight in the main event of UFC 242, Dustin Poirier collided with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title.Tonight in the main event of UFC 242, Dustin Poirier collided with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title. ‘The Diamond’ had been making moves in the lightweight division. He last fought Max Holloway for […]
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Pros react to Khabib Nurmagomedov stopping Dustin Poirier at UFC 242
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier squared off for the undisputed UFC lightweight title in the headliner of today’s UFC 242 event. ‘The Eagle’ entered today’s event sporting a perfect professional record of 27-0. In his most previous effort at UFC 229 in October of 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated his nemesis Conor McGregor by fourth round […]
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UFC 242 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier (Highlights)
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier squared off in a lightweight title unification bout in the main event of UFC 242 today in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Eagle’ enters today’s event sporting a perfect professional record of 27-0. In his most recent effort at UFC 229 in October of 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated his bitter rival Conor […]
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Pros react to Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder 2 at UFC 242
A lightweight rematch between division standouts Edson Barboza and Paul Felder co-headlined today’s UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. Barboza and Felder had originally met in July of 2015, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by unanimous decision in a ‘fight of the night’ performance. Since that time, Edson Barboza (20-7 MMA) has gone 4-4 in the […]
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UFC 242 Results: Paul Felder defeats Edson Barboza (Highlights)
A lightweight rematch between division standouts Edson Barboza and Paul Felder co-headlined tonight’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi. Barboza and Felder first met in July of 2015, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by unanimous decision in a ‘fight of the night’ performance. Since then, Edson Barboza (20-7 MMA) has gone 4-4. During that stretch, […]
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UFC 242 Results: Curtis Blaydes TKO’s Shamil Abdurakhimov (VIDEO)
A heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Shamil Abdurakhimov took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi. Curtis Blaydes (11-2 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to build off the momentum of his recent decision victory over Justin Willis. ‘Razor’ has gone 5-1 over his past six Octagon appearances, with […]
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UFC 242 Results: Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Mairbek Taisumov (Highlights)
A lightweight bout between Mairbek Taisumov and Carlos Diego Ferreira kicked off today’s UFC 242 main card from Abu Dhabi. Mairbek Taisumov (27-5 MMA) will enter UFC 242 on a six-fight win streak, his latest being a decision victory over Desmond Green. Taiumov’s previous five wins had come by way of knockout. Meanwhile, Carlos Diego […]
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UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier – Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi today for UFC 242, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier. The undefeated Russian, Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA), was last seen in action at UFC 229 in October 2018, where he defeated Conor McGregor by way of fourth round submission to retain his lightweight championship. Meanwhile, […]
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Dana White explains how Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight came together
UFC President Dana White was happy to announce this morning that the promotion had put together a welterweight fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ and ‘Gamebred’ will headline November’s UFC 244 pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The fight will be contested at welterweight and is scheduled […]
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Nate Diaz set to defend his BMF belt in the main event of UFC 244 against Jorge Masvidal
Nate Diaz will put his BMF title on the line in the main event of UFC 244 when he squares off with fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto confirmed the news with UFC President Dana White earlier today. UFC 244 takes place November 2 live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. […]
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Cain Velasquez to compete at MSG in pro wrestling return
Cain Velasquez is heading to Madison Square Garden for his next booking, but it may not be for the event, or the sport MMA fans were hoping for. The former UFC heavyweight champion will return to the pro wrestling ring on the eve of Mexican Independence Day, Sunday, Sept. 15 at Lucha Libre AAA’s “Invading […]
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Cheick Kongo shoves Ryan Bader at Bellator 226 weigh-ins (VIDEO)
Cheick Kongo has won eight fights in a row heading into his heavyweight title opportunity against Ryan Bader at Bellator 226, yet has stayed relatively under the radar. That certainly changed as the two headliners for Saturday night’s event went face-to-face for the final time. At the Bellator 226 ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday evening in […]
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Colby Covington slams Kamaru Usman for lying about wanting to fight
After Colby Covington beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, all signs pointed to him fighting Kamaru Usman next for the welterweight title. Even UFC president, Dana White said that fight would be next. Yet, the negotiations between the two reportedly hit a standstill and whether or not they fight is now up in the air. […]
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BJ Penn: “China is going to have a lot of great champions.”
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn believes Weili Zhang is the first of many future champions from China. Zhang needed only 42-seconds to finish Jessica Andrade in last weekend’s UFC Shenzhen main event, capturing the promotions coveted 115-pound title in the process. ‘The Prodigy’ recently sat down with TSN‘s Aaron Bronsteter, where he […]
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Nate Diaz hints he is fighting at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden
Nate Diaz made his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC 241 when he took on Anthony Pettis at welterweight. It was his first fight in three years and the fan-favorite returned in a big way as he beat “Showtime” by decision. Now, he is hoping to fight again in 2019. After the fight, […]
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BJ Penn ‘not surprised’ by Nate Diaz
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn has had the chance to watch Nate Diaz become one of the biggest stars in the sport. Diaz is currently 20-11 as a professional and challenged for the UFC lightweight title back in December of 2012. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ saw his popularity take a meteoric rise following […]
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Colby Covington buries ‘trash bag’ Jorge Masvidal
Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal are best friends. At least, they used to be. As the pair of welterweight contenders both close in on a shot at the division’s reigning champion Kamaru Usman, it seems their long-standing friendship has devolved into a heated rivalry. Shortly after Masvidal set his sights back on a fight with […]
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Joe Rogan: UFC has ‘ruined’ prospects by rushing them
UFC commentator Joe Rogan feels that the UFC sometimes brings its prospects along too quickly. He worries that by doing so, the promotion sets those prospects up for confidence-shattering losses. Boxing promoters, meanwhile, have the right idea. https://youtu.be/hi7dtuTk16s “(In boxing) managers dictate who the fighters fight, and they do build their fighters up correctly,” Rogan […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov lashes out at media for always asking same questions
UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov was conspicuously absent at UFC 242 media day, which deprived many of the reporters on-scene in Abu Dhabi of the chance to speak with him. Speaking after the UFC 242 ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, Nurmagomedov explained why he declined to do interviews on media day. As it turns out, […]
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Coach outlines keys to victory for Dustin Poirier
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, Dustin Poirier will attempt to become the first man to defeat UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. In order to do so, he’ll have to thwart Nurmagomedov’s stifling ground game. Poirier’s coach, Mike Brown, believes this can be done. Brown has recently helped […]
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Tony Ferguson sends message to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dustin Poirier
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will collide with interim champion Dustin Poirier in an anticipated title unification bout. The winner of this fight can look forward to the unenviable task of defending the title against streaking contender Tony Ferguson. As the next […]