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Joanna Jedrzejczyk updates on possible move to flyweight
Back in November, dominating UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk lost her title to Rose Namajunas, succumbing to first-round punches. Last weekend, in the co-main event of UFC 223, she failed to reclaim that title from Namajunas in an anticipated rematch, giving up a very close decision loss. Now 0-2 against the champion Namajunas, Jedrzejczyk finds […]
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Kevin Lee Shares Thoughts on Conor McGregor Incident: “He’s acting like a child.”
If there’s a topic, you can bet that top UFC lightweight contender, Kevin Lee will most likely have an opinion on it. The young and outspoken 16-3 155-pounder has made his goals quite evident since entering the world’s premier MMA organization: win the title to become a world champion. Lee had his first opportunity at […]
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UFC flyweight Paige VanZant opens up about being raped in new book
In her new novel, Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life, UFC flyweight Paige VanZant shares a heartrending account of the time she was raped at 14 years old. Speaking during an appearance on Good Morning America, the flyweight opened up on this harrowing ordeal, which occurred when she was invited to a party by […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov argues Tony Ferguson needs another win before title shot
Over the weekend, in the main event of UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov thwarted a last minute opponent Al Iaquinta, moving to a flawless 26-0 overall, and capturing the UFC lightweight title in the process. With a UFC belt finally wrapped around his waist, Nurmagomedov can look forward to any number of interesting options going forward. […]
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Bruce Buffer goes off on Conor McGregor after “disgusting” actions in Brooklyn
Conor McGregor‘s crazed rampage in Brooklyn generated a tidal wave of scorn, as dozens of notable members of the MMA community have spoken out against his actions. One of the latest to do so was Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer, who went off on the Irishman in an airport interview with TMZ. “As a whole everybody’s got […]
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PHOTOS | UFC veteran Tyson Griffin shares private messages with Jon Jones
Shortly after Conor McGregor‘s Thursday rampage in Brooklyn, former UFC lightweight Tyson Griffin took to Twitter to compare the Irishman to another troubled former champion in Jon Jones. https://twitter.com/TysonGriffin/status/981997749267607553 “Well there goes [Conor McGregor] losing his Burger King deal faster than [Jon Jones] lost his Nike deal!! Or did he?? More [money] more problems.” It […]
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Max Holloway doesn’t believe McGregor meant to break bus window in infamous rampage
Last Thursday, Conor McGregor arrived at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York—the host venue for UFC 223—and all hell broke loose. Even by McGregor standards, it was a terrible scene, as the Irishman and his cronies attacked a shuttle bus containing a number of UFC 223 fighters. In video footage of the fracas, McGregor could […]
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“Platinum” Mike Perry offers to welcome Nick Diaz back to the Octagon
Yesterday afternoon, news surfaced that former Strikeforce welterweight champ and UFC welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz had accepted a one-year sanction after failing to appear for three mandated United States Anti-Doping Agency drug tests, a violation of the agency’s “UFC Whereabouts Policy”. This suspension is retroactive to April 19, 2017, which means that it will […]
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Report: Brock Lesnar re-signs with WWE, could still fight in UFC
For months, we’ve been teased about the possibility of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar departing from his long-time home in WWE in favor of an Octagon return. Just last week, for example, UFC President Dana White assured the hulking wrestler would return to the cage. “Yeah, Brock Lesnar’s coming back,” White told Daniel Cormier […]
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Eddie Alvarez argues he is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s kryptonite: “Everyone knows it”
Last weekend, in the main event of UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC lightweight title with a decision win over last-minute replacement opponent Al Iaquinta. While Nurmagomedov’s title win, which moved him to an insane 26-0 overall, wasn’t entirely flawless, it did strengthen his reputation as a seemingly unbeatable fighter. While many fight fans […]
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Colby Covington Says He Knows Why Raquel Pennington Was Mad at Him During UFC 25 Presser, “Everybody’s just jealous.”
During the UFC 223 fight week this past week, along with all the drama surrounding that event, the UFC also held a press conference for their next big lineup of events. Somewhat similar to the “Time Is Now” and “Summer Kickoff” pressers we’ve seen in recent years. These style of press conferences feature all of […]
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BREAKING | Nick Diaz accepts USADA sanction, will be eligible to fight this month!
Former Strikeforce welterweight champ and UFC welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz will soon be able to fight again. The elder Diaz brother has accepted a one-year sanction after failing to appear for three mandated United States Anti-Doping Agency drug tests, a violation of the agency’s “UFC Whereabouts Policy”. This suspension is retroactive to April 19, […]
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Ronda Rousey finally seeing positives in MMA losses: I’m so happy I lost those fights
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has always been quite touchy about her MMA losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. Having authored an absolutely thrilling win at WrestleMania 34 last night, however, she seems to have immediately changed her tune. “It was me versus the world in an individual sport,” Rousey told ESPN […]
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VIDEO | New UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov receives hero’s welcome in Dagestan
Khabib Nurmagomedov on Dagestani Airport with more than one thousand fans #eaglesmma pic.twitter.com/67N3tp4xPB — Андрей Ахмедов (@neluibit) April 9, 2018 Undefeated lightweight star Khabib Nurmagomedov has always had a massive following in his home of Dagestan, and in larger Russia. Now that he’s the UFC lightweight champion—a distinction he earned with a UFC 223 unanimous […]
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Dana White updates on his relationship with Conor McGregor: “it’s good”
Shortly after Conor McGregor’s Thursday afternoon rampage in Brooklyn, New York, UFC President Dana White shared the details of his latest conversation with the Irishman. “Conor and I talked through text yesterday,” White said on First Things First. “Probably the worst conversation we’ve had, but yeah, we talked yesterday before he turned himself in.” "Conor […]
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After UFC 223 debacle, Max Holloway is focused on defending his featherweight title—for now
For a few days, it looked as though UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway would battle Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title in the main event of Saturday night’s UFC 223 card. Regrettably, however, Holloway was forced out of this contest by the New York State Athletic Commission when his weight cut was deemed to have […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he chose to strike with Al Iaquinta
Last Saturday, in the main event of the seemingly cursed UFC 223 card, undefeated lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC lightweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision win over last-minute replacement opponent Al Iaquinta. As always, Nurmagomedov’s world class grappling acumen served as a significant catalyst for his victory. This time around, however, Nurmagomedov’s […]
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MMA community reacts to Ronda Rousey’s thrilling win at WrestleMania 34
Last night, amid the exciting WrestleMania 34 festivities, former UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey partook in her first WWE match, teaming up with fellow Olympian Kurt Angle to thrash HHH and Stephanie McMahon. Leading up to her WrestleMania debut, Rousey had throngs of doubters and naysayers, who felt she was destined to disappoint in […]
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk tells other strawweight contenders to “bow down”
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC 223, former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk came up short in a bid to reclaim her title from champ Rose Namajunas, losing a close and somewhat controversial decision. Speaking at the UFC 223 post-fight press conference, Jedrzejczyk admitted that she felt she’d done enough to win, […]
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz explains why she wasn’t scared during Conor McGregor’s infamous bus attack
On Thursday afternoon, UFC lightweight star Conor McGregor showed up at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY, and launched a ridiculous attack on a shuttle bus carrying a number of the fighters on the UFC 223 bill. The Irishman’s bizarre rampage crescendoed with him throwing a hand truck through the back-right window of the bus, […]
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Joe Rogan responds to backlash surrounding controversial Nurmagomedov-Iaquinta commentary
Joe Rogan’s commentary during the UFC 223 main event, which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov defeat a last-minute opponent in Al Iaquinta, drew the ire of many MMA fans. The criticism was that Rogan’s commentary leaned to far in the direction of Iaquinta, and simultaneously disparaged the skill of Nurmagomedov. Late on Sunday night, Joe Rogan responded […]
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VIDEOS | Watch Ronda Rousey light up Triple H and then submit Stephanie McMahon at Wrestlemania
VIDEOS | Watch Ronda Rousey light up Triple H and then submit Stephanie McMahon at Wrestlemania Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey won her very first match with the WWE at tonight’s highly anticipated Wrestlemania 34 event in New Orleans. “Rowdy” teamed up with fellow Olympic medalist Kurt Angle to take on “The Authority” […]
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PHOTO | The UFC releases official poster for May’s UFC 224 event in Brazil
PHOTO | The UFC releases official poster for May’s UFC 224 event in Brazil The octagon will return to Brazil on May 12 for the promotions UFC 224 pay-per-view event. The fight card is headlined by a women’s bantmaweight title fight featuring current champion Amanda Nunes taking on surging division contender Raquel Pennington. Amanda Nunes […]
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VIDEO | Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov is “absolutely” the most dominant fighter in UFC history
VIDEO | Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov is “absolutely” the most dominant fighter in UFC history Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC’s undisputed UFC lightweight title at last night’s UFC 223 event in Brooklyn by defeating “Raging” Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision. With his win over Iaquinta, “The Eagle” improved his undefeated record to 26-0 with […]
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VIDEO | Yoel Romero has a message for Michael Bisping
VIDEO | Yoel Romero has a message for Michael Bisping Yoel Romero will square off with Robert Whittaker for the promotions undisputed middleweight title in the main event of UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9. While “The Soldier of God” is clearly focused on winning his rematch with “Bobby Knuckles”, the feared knockout artist […]
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UFC 223 Athlete Outfitting Payouts: Main card winner Zabit Magomedsharipov takes home $3,500
UFC 223 Athlete Outfitting Payouts The octagon returned to Brooklyn, New York last night for the promotions UFC 223 pay-per-view fight card. The nine-bout fight card was headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring undefeated Russian standout Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on streaking contender Al Iaquinta. “The Eagle” would extended his undefeated record to 26-0 and […]
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Tony Ferguson is not happy about being stripped of his UFC interim lightweight title
Tony Ferguson is not happy about being stripped of his UFC interim lightweight title For the fourth time in the past four years a slated bout between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov failed to come to fruition at this weekend’s UFC 223 event in Brooklyn. “El Cucuy” suffered a knee injury in what can only […]
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Georges St-Pierre responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s respectful challenge
Georges St-Pierre responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s respectful challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC’s undisputed lightweight title at last night’s UFC 223 event in Brooklyn by scoring a dominant decision victory over “Raging” Al Iaquinta. After extending his undefeated record to a perfect 26-0, “The Eagle” proceeded to callout UFC legend Georges St-Pierre to a showdown […]