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Opening betting odds released for Brock Lesnar vs. Jon Jones, Fedor Emelianenko
The opening betting odds have been released for potential heavyweight matchups between Brock Lesnar versus Jon Jones and Fedor Emelianenko. Reports surfaced on Monday that Lesnar is currently a free agent after his contract with WWE expired. Rumors have already popped up that Lesnar could make a return to MMA, where he starred as the […]
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Joe Rogan praises Aleksandar Rakic, Neil Magny after UFC Vegas 8 wins
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was very impressed by the handiwork of Aleksandar Rakic and Neil Magny at last weekend’s UFC Vegas 8 card. Rakic had a starring role in the card, defeating former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith in the main event. Magny, meanwhile, picked up a decision victory over the former UFC […]
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Daniel Cormier concedes Stipe Miocic deserved judges’ decision in trilogy fight
Daniel Cormier believes Stipe Miocic deserved the judges’ decision in their UFC 252 trilogy fight for the promotion’s heavyweight championship. On the latest episode of DC and Helwani on ESPN, Cormier opened up on his loss to Miocic—the final fight of his career—for the first time. Ever the picture of class, the former heavyweight champion […]
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UFC’s Joe Rogan brought to tears by death of Chadwick Boseman
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is one of countless people to be rocked by the tragic death of actor Chadwick Boseman, who is best known for the starring role in the film Black Panther. Boseman, who was only 43 years old, died last week after a private battle with colon cancer, sending a shockwave through the […]
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Nicco Montano dealing with “hardships” after latest fight cancelation
Former UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montano is dealing with some hardships after being forced out of her fight with Julia Avila with COVID-19. Montano was expected to fight Avila on September 5, but had to withdraw from the matchup when she tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately, this is far from the first fight she’s been […]
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Daniel Cormier rates Jon Jones’ chances at heavyweight
Daniel Cormier believes former UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has all the skills required to thrive in the UFC heavyweight division. Cormier, who previously held the UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight titles, shared a heated rivalry with Jones for many years. Despite the long-standing animosity between the two stars, Cormier is well aware of […]
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Daniel Cormier explains why he is retiring from MMA: “You can’t fight father time”
Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier explained why he’s retiring from MMA, saying “you can’t fight father time.” Cormier lost a unanimous decision to Stipe Miocic in their trilogy fight at UFC 252, and all signs were pointing to him retiring after the fight. The 41-year-old Cormier left the door slightly open […]
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Daniel Cormier believes Francis Ngannou will knock out Stipe Miocic in the potential rematch
Daniel Cormier believes if Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic fight sometime soon, it will be Ngannou getting his hand raised in the rematch. Miocic and Ngannou first fought in the main event of UFC 220. Entering the fight, many thought Ngannou would land the knockout punch. Yet, that is far from what happened as he […]
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Jon Jones sends message to former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar: “I’ll beatcho ass too”
Jon Jones appears to be interested in fighting former UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar. Lesnar has been linked to many UFC return fights including Jones and Daniel Cormier. Yet, they never came to fruition and instead, he stayed in WWE. Now, however, it has been reported that Lesnar is now a free agent and could […]
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Jon Jones attempts to curb Francis Ngannou, says the timing is perfect for a Stipe Miocic superfight
Jon Jones believes the timing is perfect for him to fight Stipe Miocic next. Earlier this month, Jones shockingly announced he was vacating the light heavyweight title and moving up to heavyweight. Immediately, many wondered if the UFC would book Miocic vs. Jones for the heavyweight title. Yet, those rumors were put to bed as […]
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Conor McGregor plotting 110-mile sea bike trip with Princess of Monaco
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is plotting an epic journey from the French island of Corsica to Monaco. The Irish MMA superstar will undertake this 110-mile journey on a sea bike, apparently with Princess Charlene of Monaco for company. McGregor opened up on this planned journey, which he will begin on September […]
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Vitor Belfort sends fiery message to arch rival Wanderlei Silva
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort has sent a scathing message to the chief rival of his career, Wanderlei Silva. Over the weekend, Silva shared a poster for a fictional fight card involving himself and Belfort, as well as other legends like Fedor Emelianenko, Tito Ortiz, and Rashad Evans. Belfort, who defeated Silva by […]
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UFC’s Ben Rothwell throws support behind Black Lives Matter movement
UFC heavyweight veteran Ben Rothwell has thrown his support behind the Black Lives Matter movement. Rothwell, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, where Jacob Blake was shot by police officers last week, weighed in on the situation on Instagram. He began by sharing a post that he says helped him understand the issue. View this […]
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Ricardo Lamas considering retirement following UFC Vegas 8 fight
Former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas is considering retirement following his decision win over Bill Algeo at UFC Vegas 8 last Saturday. Lamas opened up on his potential retirement after his victory over Algeo, who replaced Ryan Hall on short notice, was in the books. “I walked into this thinking it could maybe be […]
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Aljamain Sterling shuts down TJ Dillashaw’s title talk
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is optimistic he’ll reclaim the division’s title, but Aljamain Sterling isn’t buying it. Dillashaw reigned over the UFC bantamweight division from late 2017 to early 2019. After a loss to Henry Cejudo at flyweight, however, he tested positive for the banned substance EPO, vacated his title, and was suspended […]
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What’s next for Aleksandar Rakic and Anthony Smith after UFC Vegas 8?
In the main event of UFC Vegas 8, Anthony Smith was making a quick turnaround to take on the rising contender in Aleksandar Rakic. Both men were looking to get back into the win column. With the light heavyweight title vacant, the winner would put themselves in a good position to earn a title shot […]
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Mike Perry names eight fighters on his “death wish” list
Fan favorite UFC welterweight star “Platinum” Mike Perry has shared a list of eight fighters that are currently in his crosshairs. Perry shared the post, which was made by a fan, on his official Instagram post, but later deleted it. See it below (via MMA Mania): As you can see, Perry has his eyes on […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo vows to punish Cody Garbrandt for “cutting the line” at flyweight
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo plans to put a hurting on Cody Garbrandt for skipping the line in the division. Garbrandt, the former UFC bantamweight champion, will challenge Figueiredo for the flyweight title in the main event of UFC 255 on November 21. The bout will mark Garbrandt’s debut in the flyweight division, and many […]
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Frankie Edgar explains why “legacy fight” against Dominick Cruz interests him
UFC bantamweight contender Frankie Edgar explained why a matchup against his fellow legend of the sport Dominick Cruz interests him. At age 38, Edgar did the unthinkable in his bantamweight debut as he was able to overcome the odds against him and defeat heavy favorite Pedro Munhoz via split decision in a razor-thin fight. Edgar […]
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TJ Dillashaw vows to reclaim UFC bantamweight title as his return to the Octagon nears
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw says he will reclaim his title when he returns to the Octagon in 2021. Dillashaw has not fought since a TKO loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in January 2019. That was the first fight for Dillashaw at 125lbs, and it was a rough experience for […]
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Dominick Reyes thanks Jon Jones for “the experience” and wishes him well at heavyweight
UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes thanked Jon Jones for “the experience” and wished him well as he moves up to heavyweight. Reyes and Jones went at it back in February at UFC 247, with Jones edging out a controversial unanimous decision. Reyes has been chasing a rematch with Jones for months, but the long-time […]
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Wanderlei Silva teases massive MMA card at the Tyson Ranch featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tito Ortiz, and more
Wanderlei Silva is teasing a massive MMA card that will take place at the Tyson Ranch featuring Fedor Emelianenko and Tito Ortiz, plus more. Silva posted a photo on his social media of a poster for an event called “Fight Club After Dark.” The poster says the event will take place on November 21 at […]
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UFC on ESPN+ 33 Bonus Report: Ricardo Lamas wins award for “Fight of the Night”
The UFC on ESPN+ 33 bonuses have been revealed, and veteran featherweight Ricardo Lamas won a bonus for “Fight of the Night.” The UFC announced the bonuses following the conclusion of Saturday’s event. Lamas and UFC newcomer Bill Algeo won $50,000 each for “Fight of the Night” while women’s strawweight Mallory Martin and welterweight Sean […]
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Video | Francis Ngannou takes on Hoga in a charity fight
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou took on comedian Hoga in a fight designed to raise money for Ngannou’s charity. Ngannou, the No. 1 contender in the UFC heavyweight division, hasn’t fought since May when he knocked out Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the first round of their fight at UFC 249. Ngannou has won his last four […]
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Sean O’Malley says he still has that undefeated mindset, Henry Cejudo responds
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley says he still has that undefeated mindset, which prompted former champ Henry Cejudo to respond. O’Malley officially suffered the first loss of his pro MMA career at UFC 252 when Marlon Vera finished him with strikes. However, O’Malley suffered an injury prior to the finish, and in the aftermath, he has […]
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Video | UFC star Jon Jones begins his transformation to heavyweight
UFC superstar Jon Jones released a video of him lifting weights as he looks to bulk up before making his move up to heavyweight. Jones recently vacated the UFC light heavyweight title and made it official that he intends on moving up to heavyweight for his next fight. Jones had previously expressed an interest in […]
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Jessica Andrade vs. Katlyn Chookagian targeted for Fight Island event in October
A women’s flyweight bout between Jessica Andrade and Katlyn Chookagian is being targeted for a Fight Island event in October. Andrade vs. Chookagian is being targeted to take place at a UFC Fight Night card set for October 17 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The main event of the card is expected to be […]
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Neil Magny hopes to land top-10 opponent after dominant win over Robbie Lawler
UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny hopes to land a top-10 opponent in his next fight following a dominant win over Robbie Lawler. In the co-main event of UFC on ESPN+ 33, Magny outwrestled and outstruck Lawler over 15 minutes to earn a clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards, with all three judges scoring the bout […]