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Darren Till wants to fight the “worst” Robert Whittaker there has been
Darren Till is hoping he gets to fight the worst version of Robert Whittaker there has been on July 25. Till and Whittaker were expected to headline UFC Dublin but the event was canceled due to the coronavirus. But, it was quickly rebooked for July 25 where the two have been taken shots at one […]
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Chael Sonnen defends former UFC matchmaker Joe Silva: He was a “leader” and “did his job”
Chael Sonnen has a much different stance than many fighters have shared on former UFC matchmaker, Joe Silva. Recently, fighters have come out and told ‘horror stories’ about dealing with the former Ultimate Fighting Championship matchmaker. Yet, for Sonnen, he says every single interaction he had with Joe Silva was positive. “I have my own […]
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Lyman Good eyes win over Belal Muhammad in memory of his late father
Lyman Good and Belal Muhammad were supposed to fight back at UFC 249 on April 18. However, Good was forced to pull out of the bout due to an ‘injury’, and the fight card was later canceled entirely. Once the card was officially canceled, Good revealed that he pulled out the contest due to contracting COVID-19. […]
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Brendan Schaub reveals eavesdropping on call with Joe Silva, who bashed Rory MacDonald: “It will break your heart the way they look at you”
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub revealed he eavesdropped on a phone call with former UFC matchmaker Joe Silva, who he said bashed Rory MacDonald. A number of former UFC fighters such as Gray Maynard, Eddie Alvarez, and Gerald Harris have recently spoken out against Silva, the long-time UFC matchmaker. Schaub is the latest ex-UFC fighter […]
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Matt Hughes shows the incredible physical progress he’s made since 2017 train accident
In 2017, former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes was involved in a train accident that nearly claimed his life. He’s come a long way since then. The accident occurred on June 16, 2017—three years ago as of yesterday—when Hughes’ truck collided with a train. The former champion later sued Norfolk Southern Railway company, claiming the […]
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Dana White discusses delay booking Colby Covington’s next fight
UFC President Dana White has shed some light on the difficulties he’s had getting former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington back into the cage. Covington has not competed since he challenged Kamaru Usman for the welterweight strap back in December—a fight he lost by fifth-round TKO. Since then, Covington has expressed interest in fights with […]
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Dana White: Francis Ngannou could serve as alternate for Miocic-Cormier trilogy
UFC President Dana White says that streaking UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou contender could serve as an alternate for the upcoming title fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Miocic and Cormier have fought twice previously. Cormier won the pair’s first bout, in 2018, by first-round knockout, claiming the heavyweight title for himself. Miocic then swiped […]
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Cub Swanson suggests “perfect leader” for potential fighters association
Long-time UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson believes he knows the “perfect leader” for a potential fighters association: Brian Stann. Over the last few weeks, a host of UFC fighters have aired their grievances with respect to fighter pay—most notably UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. This has led to […]
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Tito Ortiz “thinking about” running for public office
Former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Tito Ortiz is thinking about running for public office in his native California. Ortiz, an outspoken conservative, has been weighing in on many controversial subjects on social media recently. On one of Ortiz’s recent Instagram posts, which criticized US presidential hopeful Joe Biden, a fan suggested the former UFC champ […]
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Mickey Gall on upcoming UFC opponent Mike Perry: “I’m a low-key fan”
Mickey Gall has both praised and roasted his upcoming UFC on ESPN opponent Mike Perry ahead of their June 27 fight. Gall and Perry are set to throw down in the co-main event of the aforementioned card, in a bout that could give us a pretty good indication as to what the trajectory of both […]
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Brendan Schaub trashes “Sherdog forum troll” Joe Silva: “You’re a complete prick”
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub ripped former UFC matchmaker Joe Silva, calling him a “complete prick” and a “Sherdog forum troll.” Schaub had a segment on the latest edition “Below the Belt” podcast focusing on the recent number of negative stories that have popped up on social media related to Silva. Fighters such as Eddie […]
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Rafael dos Anjos explains why timing is perfect for Conor McGregor fight
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos believes the timing is perfect for a showdown with Conor McGregor. Dos Anjos was scheduled to defend the lightweight title against McGregor in 2016, but ultimately had to pull out of the contest with a foot injury. He was then replaced by Nate Diaz, and never had the […]
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UFC rankings update: Cynthia Calvillo, Marvin Vettori make huge climbs
The official UFC rankings have been updated after last weekend’s under-the-radar UFC on ESPN 10 card, and as expected, there have been some big changes. Most notably, former UFC strawweight contender Cynthia Calvillo made a gargantuan climb up the flyweight rankings after defeating the division’s No. 1 contender, Jessica Eye, in the cards main event. […]
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Dana White drops hint about next UFC outfitting partner
With the UFC’s outfitting deal with Reebok potentially coming to an end, the UFC could sign a deal with a new outfitting company. Dana White has a few ideas in mind. Making an appearance on The Schmozone podcast with The Schmo and Helen Yee, the UFC boss was asked about the deal with Reebok coming […]
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UFC President Dana White pumps the brakes on potential Sean O’Malley vs. Cody Garbrandt matchup
UFC president Dana White has put a possible Sean O’Malley vs. Cody Garbrandt matchup on hold. Sean O’Malley is becoming quite a star, especially following his knockout victory over Eddie Wineland two weeks ago at UFC 250. He has tallied a 12 fight win streak and remains undefeated since going professional in 2015. He’s a […]
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Daniel Cormier responds to Jorge Masvidal’s “White Knights” comments
Former two-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier has issued his own response to Jorge Masvidal’s recent remarks on social media. In the last few weeks, “Gamebred” has made his position crystal clear in regards to fighter pay. He’s currently locked in an ongoing dispute with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and in recent days, that beef has […]
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Dana White names his four fighters on the Mount Rushmore of MMA
UFC president, Dana White has finally revealed his Mount Rushmore of MMA. For many MMA fans, a popular question is who would be on a Mount Rushmore of MMA? There are so many options like Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, and countless others. For White, he says it is hard to narrow […]
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Photo | Justin Gaethje suffers nasty gash from headbutt in training
Justin Gaethje has been practicing his wrestling ahead of his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov and has suffered a nasty cut in the process. Gaethje, who is expected to battle Nurmagomedov in September in a unification of the lightweight title, took to social media to show off his nasty cut. He said he will need a […]
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Dana White doesn’t believe Amanda Nunes should retire just yet
Two-weight champion Amanda Nunes is flirting with the idea of retirement, but UFC President Dana White isn’t ready to see his dominant champion walk away just yet. Following her win over Felicia Spencer at UFC 250, Nunes became the first ever fighter to successfully defend both of her titles while holding them simultaneously. After her […]
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Justin Gaethje says Dan Hooker is “getting merked” by Dustin Poirier
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says that Dan Hooker is “getting merked” by Dustin Poirier when they fight in a few weeks. Gaethje, who is coming off of a fifth-round TKO win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 to take home the title, chimed in on a comment that Hooker said recently suggesting that […]
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Yoel Romero vs. Uriah Hall targeted for UFC event in August
Uriah Hall is getting his wish as he will take on Yoel Romero sometime in August. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was first to report the news that the fight is targeted to happen in August but what date is still to be determined. Yoel Romero vs. Uriah Hall is in the works for August, sources say. […]
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Gerald Harris admits to struggling with depression after getting cut from UFC by Joe Silva: “He hated me”
Former UFC middleweight Gerald Harris admitted that he has struggled with depression since being cut from the UFC by Joe Silva, who he says “hated” him. Harris is the latest in a long list of fighters who have taken to social media in recent days to recall their encounters with Silva, the long-time UFC matchmaker. […]
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Josh Emmett plans “on making a statement” with KO win over Shane Burgos
Josh Emmett knows all he needs to do is land one punch to end the fight and it’s no different ahead of his co-main event scrap against Shane Burgos. Emmett will be making the walk for the first time since UFC Sacramento last July where he scored a first-round TKO win over Mirsad Bektic. Since […]
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Chris Weidman booked against top-15 middleweight in return bout
Former UFC middleweight contender Chris Weidman has been booked against Omari Akhmedov for his return to the Octagon this summer. According to Igor Lazorin of TASS, Weidman vs. Akhmedov will take place at a UFC event that is planned for August 8 (via Marcel Dorff). At this time, it has not reported if this fight […]
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Report | Derrick Lewis to face Alexey Oleinik in main event on August 8
Derrick Lewis is reportedly back in action for the UFC’s heavyweight division. According to Ariel Helwani of ESPN, citing multiple sources, Lewis will be in the main event for a fight night event scheduled on August 8, and will take on Alexey Oleinik. The fight has not been made official by the UFC yet, but […]
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Full betting odds released for UFC on ESPN 11: Blaydes vs. Volkov
The full betting odds have been released for all 12 fights scheduled to take place this Saturday at UFC on ESPN 11: Blaydes vs. Volkov. UFC on ESPN 11 is the latest card set to be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is headlined by an important heavyweight bout between […]
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Kenny Florian thinks Cynthia Calvillo needs more experience before Valentina Shevchenko bout
Cynthia Calvillo may have knocked off the number one ranked UFC women’s flyweight but Kenny Florian feels a title shot is too soon. Calvillo is coming off what is considered to be the most important win of her pro MMA career. For the first time during her run with the UFC, Calvillo made the trip […]
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Cung Le is pushing for better fighter pay, believes Jon Jones and Conor McGregor can help
Cung Le is one of the UFC’s most vocal and dedicated critics. Le, who previously competed in the UFC middleweight division and held the Strikeforce middleweight title, is currently involved in an anti-trust lawsuit against the UFC, and is never afraid to share his thoughts on the promotion’s business practices. Speaking on the latest episode […]