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Conor McGregor claims he is “set for life” financially, doesn’t need to fight anymore
On October 6, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor will return to the cage for a showdown with undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. This will be McGregor’s first MMA bout since November of 2016, when he knocked out Eddie Alvarez to win the lightweight belt, and his first fight since his August […]
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The 5 remaining options for UFC 230’s main event
With the vacant flyweight title bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Joanna Jedrzejczyk now official for UFC 231, UFC 230’s headliner options have gotten even more limited. Despite it’s inching closer and closer, the November 3 Madison Square Garden event that is UFC 230 is still lacking its big main event headliner. Tickets go on sale […]
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BREAKING | Valentina Shevchenko vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk vacant flyweight title bout official for UFC 231
It would have been a surprise if the UFC didn’t go ahead and make this bout next atop the flyweight division, and here it is. Heading into UFC 228, Nicco Montano was the inaugural flyweight champion after winning her title as the underdog on season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter. Unfortunately for Montano, there were […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Devin Clark ‘I actually really like this matchup’ against Aleksander Rakic
Devin Clark will be fighting inside the Octagon very shortly at UFC 231 on December 8 in Toronto against Aleksander Rakic, who is currently 2-0 in the UFC. While both Clark and Rakic are currently unranked, the fight should bring fireworks as both have knockout power. However, even though the fight should be a fun […]
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VIDEO | Dana White on Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz 3: ‘I wish it wasn’t happening’
"I wish it wasn't happening, I don't think Chuck Liddell should be fighting. That's why I begged him to retire 10 years ago." – Dana White on Liddell's upcoming trilogy fight with Tito Ortiz. Watch full interview: https://t.co/yDLe1fccNF pic.twitter.com/hsDPRtiaXA — MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) September 21, 2018 “Of course I am [sad that the fight is happening]. […]
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Conor McGregor signs new eight-fight deal
Following UFC 229’s press conference today, Conor McGregor has a new contract with the UFC. According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, McGregor has signed a new eight-fight deal. BREAKING: Conor McGregor signs new eight-fight UFC deal, includes his @ProperWhiskey in octagon for every fight, does not include boxing rights https://t.co/HEbSgz03VU — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 21, […]
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Conor McGregor addresses Khabib Nurmagomedov’s perceived wrestling advantage
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor will attempt to reclaim that latter title from reigning lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. Heading into this mammoth showdown, Conor McGregor is believed to have a significant advantage in the striking department, while Khabib Nurmagomedov is perceived to […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Santiago Ponzinibbio ‘really excited to come back’ after slow start to 2018
Santiago Ponzinibbio will finally be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon at home in Argentina as the main event on Nov. 17 against Neil Magny for UFC Fight Night 140. Ponzinibbio last fought in Dec. 2017 where he defeated Mike Perry by unanimous decision. However, following the fight against Perry, Santiago Ponzinibbio was looking to […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor goes off on Khabib’s “terrorist snitch” manager
Emotions were running high at today’s UFC 229 press conference in New York City which featured event headliners Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. As expected, Conor McGregor went off on his UFC 229 opponent, current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, for the majority of the press conference with a plethora of different insults. “Mystic Mac” […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor praises Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz ahead of UFC230
It's not just Conor McGregor that's looking forward to @DustinPoirier vs. @NateDiaz209 at #UFC230! So are we! pic.twitter.com/8AgM8Wsjr6 — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 20, 2018 “I think it’s gonna be a great fight. Two amazing fighters. Nate Diaz [is] as tough as they come. Dustin Poirier took that loss [to me] on the chin and […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov square off in New York
Bitter rivals Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov squared off at the conclusion of today’s UFC 229 press conference in New York City. There was a ton of security and law enforcement on hand to ensure that no incidents occured when “Mystic Mac” and “The Eagle” squared off. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1042901054529003520 The former two division UFC champion, Conor […]
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Conor McGregor announces Proper Twelve is now a sponsor of the UFC — and offers Khabib a birthday drink
Today is the day we’ve all be waiting for: the day of the UFC 229 press conference and the day Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov finally came face to face. It’s also Khabib Nurmagomedov’s birthday. Given this latter occasion, the former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor offered the reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov a […]
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Conor McGregor goes off on “little glass jaw rat” Khabib Nurmagomedov
Former UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor went off on current 155-pound title holder Khabib Nurmagomedov at today’s UFC 229 press conference. “Mystic Mac” was asked why he chose to come back to MMA for this particular fight. His answer was simple, because he loves this game. “If I was an owner and part of the […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov not happy with Jon Jones suspension, ‘USADA is No. 1 bullsh*t’
The long-awaited announcement for what kind of suspension Jon Jones would be given was finally announced yesterday. And it was to the displeasure of many. Jones received a 15-month suspension from the date of his test failure which equals out to him being eligible to return on October 28. This all despite the failure being […]
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Alexander Gustafsson reacts to Jon Jones news, ‘let’s give the fans another legendary fight’
In 2013, we witnessed one of if not the greatest UFC title fight in the company’s history and it went down in the prestigious light heavyweight division. That fight, of course, was none other than the clash between the then champion Jon “Bones” Jones and the challenger, Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson. Since then, the two […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Gokhan Saki reflects on KO loss to Khalil Rountree, fires back at doubters
Back in July, on the main card of UFC 226, kickboxing legend Gokhan Saki stepped into the UFC’s Octagon to do battle with rising light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree. Heading into this fight, the widespread expectation was that Saki would have a significant edge in the striking department. Unfortunately for Saki and his legions of […]
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VIDEO | UFC 229: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor press conference live stream
On Thursday afternoon, inside Radio City Music Hall in New York City, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor will face off for the first time since their UFC 229 was made official. This press conference, which will unfortunately not be open to fans, begins at 5:00pm ET […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Gokhan Saki on potential fight with Mark Hunt: “I want to give him the proper goodbye fight he deserves”
Having healed up from a tough, July loss to Khalil Rountree, kickboxing legend Gokhan Saki is now looking forward to his next challenge in the UFC’s Octagon. And while the Turkish knockout artist matches up beautifully with a great many of his peers in the UFC light heavyweight division, he’s recently been linked to a […]
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Dana White claims UFC 229 is trending to sell 2.5 million pay-per-views
It’s no secret that UFC 229, which will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former two-division champion Conor McGregor, is going to be big. According to UFC President Dana White, however, it’s trending to be the biggest UFC pay-per-view ever by a huge margin. “It’s massive,” White told […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Santiago Ponzinibbio believes finish of Neil Magny will prove he’s ready for title shot
In 2017, Argentina’s Santiago Ponzinibbio burst into welterweight title contention with a decision defeat of Nordine Taleb, an 82-second knockout of Gunnar Nelson, and a thrilling decision triumph over “Platinum” Mike Perry. Unfortunately, he’s yet to fight in 2018 thanks to a serious hand injury that ultimately required surgery. While 2018 has not been particularly […]
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UFC rankings update: Alexey Oleynik rockets up at heavyweight, Nikita Krylov debuts at light heavyweight
The official UFC rankings have been update in the wake of last Saturday’s UFC Moscow card. As expected, these latest UFC rankings feature some interesting changes. At heavyweight, Russia’s Alexey Oleynik has taken a nice trip up the list for his first-round submission defeat of Mark Hunt. He’s now number nine. Interestingly, Nikita Krylov has […]
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Conor McGregor coach believes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s confidence could plummet if he loses a round
At 26-0, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has never lost a fight. On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor will attempt to change that. In the opinion of Conor McGregor’s head coach John Kavanagh, defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov could begin with winning a single round. […]
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The UFC has finally paid Evan Dunham’s ambulance bill, and he’s not holding a grudge
After his exciting 2017 draw with Beneil Dariush, Evan Dunham was sent to the hospital by the UFC’s ring-side physicians. Though Dunham absorbed considerable damage in this fight, he didn’t actually want to board an ambulance, as he’d had a very hard time getting the UFC to pay the ambulance bill after his 2013 scrap […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov trolls Conor McGregor with hilarious video
Tonight at 5:00, inside Radio City Music Hall in New York City, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor will come face to face at a press conference to promote their massive UFC 229 title fight. Ahead of this press conference, most members of the MMA community are […]
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Mark Hunt accepts Gokhan Saki’s fight suggestion for UFC Adelaide
One of the more surprising acquisitions made in 2017 was the UFC’s signing of kickboxing legend, Gokhan “The Rebel” Saki. And when you bring in a fantasy fighter like Saki, then why not make some fantasy matchups? The Netherlands native knows this too and that’s what he has now begun to campaign for. In his […]
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Gegard Mousasi has harsh criticism of the UFC
Gegard Mousasi is arguably the biggest name to make the jump from the UFC to Bellator in free agency. After deciding to make the switch in July of 2017, signing a six-fight contract with the Viacom-owned company. While Mousasi was one of the better middleweights in the UFC, going to Bellator, it felt like the […]
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Rory MacDonald opens up about Bellator’s welterweight division
On Sept. 29, Rory MacDonald will have the chance to become a two-weight champion in Bellator. The current welterweight title holder will be taking on the reigning Bellator middleweight champ Gegard Mousasi for his 185-pound strap. Interestingly, win or lose against Mousasi, MacDonald will be participating in Bellator’s welterweight Grand Prix. With the Grand Prix, […]
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Jon Jones releases statement following USADA suspension: “Comeback season begins now”
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has released a lengthy statement after finally being served a fifteen-month suspension from USADA. Jones suspension stemmed from a failed drug test that occurred in July of 2017 just prior to his rematch with Daniel Cormier at UFC 214. Following tonight’s ruling, Jon Jones is now eligible to return […]