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Michael Bisping thinks Tyson Fury could be formidable in UFC
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping can see Tyson Fury making a smooth transition to MMA. Fury has expressed interest in sharing the Octagon with top UFC heavyweights in the future. The lineal boxing heavyweight champion is set to meet Deontay Wilder a second time in early 2020. First, Wilder must take care of business […]
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Zabit Magomedsharipov wants featherweight title shot next, but open to Yair Rodriguez fight
UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov wants a featherweight title shot next, but he’s also open to a fight with Yair Rodriguez. Magomedsharipov recently defeated Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Moscow to improve his UFC record to a perfect 6-0. The victory improved his UFC record to 18-1 and he is currently riding […]
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Ilir Latifi targeted for heavyweight debut opposite Derrick Lewis
Long-time UFC light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi is reportedly headed up to the heavyweight division. According to ESPN, the Swede will hike up to heavyweight to battle fearsome knockout artist Derrick Lewis on February 8 — though contracts are not yet signed. The Feb 8. card, which is expected to be a pay-per-view, does not […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov wants Tony Ferguson next, then GSP
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Rizvan Magomedov says that his client’s next fight will be against Tony Ferguson, then he wants Georges St. Pierre after that. Nurmagomedov recently defeated Dustin Poirier by stoppage at UFC 242 to improve his MMA record to a perfect 28-0, including a pristine 12-0 mark in the Octagon. With […]
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The MMA community reacts to Ben Askren’s retirement
Ben Askren has decided to hang up the gloves. The former ONE and Bellator welterweight title holder announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on Monday’s edition of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show. Unsurprisingly, this news generated some interesting reactions from the MMA community. See some of the first reactions below: Congrats on an incredible career, […]
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Ben Askren announces retirement from MMA
Ben Askren has announced his retirement from MMA. Askren made this announcement on Monday’s edition of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, adding that he requires a hip replacement, and will undergo this complicated procedure now that his fighting days are done. Ben Askren to @arielhelwani: I’m retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts. #HelwaniShow — […]
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Weili Zhang responds to Joanna Jedrzejczyk: ‘I am ready now’
UFC women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang says she is ready to defend her title against Joanna Jedrzejczyk and wants the UFC to book the fight immediately. Jedrzejczyk recently spoke to the South China Morning Post and said she is willing to fight Zhang anywhere — even in China. “Anywhere, anytime,” Jedrzejczyk said of a fight […]
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Anthony Johnson drops timeframe for UFC return, aims to ‘just hurt people’
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Johnson has been teasing a return to the Octagon for some time. If he has his way, that return to action will occur in the summer of 2020. Speaking with The Mac Life ahead of Saturday’s BKFC 9 card, Johnson shared the ideal timeframe for his return, explaining that […]
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UFC announces 2020 return to Auckland, New Zealand
The UFC is set to return to Auckland, New Zealand in the New Year. This UFC Auckland card was announced by the promotion on Twitter. https://twitter.com/UFC_AUSNZ/status/1196208685070135296 The home turf of Dan Hooker and Israel Adesanya and the birthplace of former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker, Auckland is set to host the Octagon on February 23. […]
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VIDEO | The Schmo challenges Ariel Helwani to charity grappling match
The Schmo has won over fans with his quirky and funny interviews, now he intends to win over more fans with a charity grappling match against ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani. Self-proclaimed as “a much needed breath of fresh air in sports journalism”, The Schmo is known for his trademark yellow shades and distinct interviewing style […]
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What’s next for Jan Blachowicz and Ronaldo Souza after UFC Sao Paulo?
Jan Blachowicz was looking to cement himself as a top contender at light heavyweight in the main event of UFC Sao Paulo. He was taking on Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza who was making his debut in the division after having mixed results at middleweight as of late. In the end, just like Luke Rockhold and Chris […]
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Jared Gordon issues statement following KO loss to Charles Oliveira
UFC lightweight Jared Gordon has issued a statement in the wake of his defeat to Charles Oliveira at UFC Sao Paulo this past weekend. The main card clash between these two men was poised as being a potential show-stealer, and it certainly lived up to the hype, but unfortunately, Gordon didn’t have all too much […]
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Chuck Liddell defends comments on being able to defeat Mike Tyson
Chuck Liddell has clarified his previous comments regarding a potential fight between himself and heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson. Liddell was once known for being one of the scariest men on the planet during his prime with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was beating top contenders left, right and center, until all of a sudden, […]
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Mauricio “Shogun” Rua wishes the UFC allowed stomps
UFC legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua wishes the UFC allowed stomps so he could pull off his signature move from the PRIDE days. The UFC follows the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, which do not allow the use of stomps or soccer kicks to grounded opponents. That’s in contract to PRIDE, where Rua became a […]
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Mauricio “Shogun” Rua agrees to rematch Paul Craig after split draw at UFC Sao Paulo
UFC legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has agreed to a rematch against Paul Craig following their controversial split draw at UFC Sao Paulo. Rua and Craig battled toe-to-toe for three hard rounds. At the end of 15 minutes, the judges couldn’t decide on a winner as one scored it 29-28 Rua, one scored it 29-28 Craig, […]
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Charles Oliveira welcomes fights against Conor McGegor, Paul Felder and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Following his knockout victory over Jared Gordon at UFC Sao Paulo, UFC lightweight Charles Oliveira called out some of the biggest names in the division. “Do Bronx” said during the event’s post-fight press conference that he is open to fights against superstar Conor McGregor, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and a rematch against rival Paul […]
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Nick Diaz and Jorge Masvidal exchange pleasantries on social media
UFC legend Nick Diaz and current top welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal took to social media recently to exchange pleasantries and seemingly agree to a fight. Diaz recently had a controversial interview with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani that was met with mixed responses from fans and media who watched it. Nevertheless, the interview put the elder Diaz […]
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Jon Jones reveals he crawled out to fight Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in order to avoid a nightmare
One of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ signature moves is the crawl he makes when he enters the Octagon, and he recently explained why he does it. The first time Jones did the crawl was before he fought Quinton “Rampage” Jackson back at UFC 135 in September 2011. Jones recently admitted that he had […]
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Mauricio “Shogun” Rua issues statement following split draw against Paul Craig at UFC Sao Paulo
UFC light heavyweight legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has issued a statement following a split draw against Paul Craig at UFC Sao Paulo. Rua and Craig went toe-to-toe for 15 minutes and put on a great fight for the fans. At the end of three rounds, the judges scored the fight 29-28 Rua, 28-29 Craig and […]
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Jan Blachowicz calls for title shot against Jon Jones following victory at UFC Sao Paulo
UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz called for a title shot against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones following his split decision win over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the main event of UFC Sao Paulo. Blachowicz was awarded a split decision by the judges after a very careful fight against Souza, one that was universally […]
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Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza issues statement following loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC Sao Paulo
UFC light heavyweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has issued a statement following a split decision loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC Sao Paulo. Souza and Blachowicz spent 25 minutes in the cage, resulting in an ugly fight that didn’t please fans, media or their fellow fighters. At the end of the five rounds, Blachowicz was […]
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Jan Blachowicz responds after Derek Brunson suggests he put his daughter to sleep
UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz responded to Derek Brunson after the middleweight posted a funny picture of his daughter sleeping. Blachowicz defeated Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza via split decision in the main event of UFC Sao Paulo. The fight was not very entertaining and was panned by fans, media, and fighters online for its lack […]
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Pros react to Jan Blachowicz’s split decision win over Ronaldo Souza at UFC Sao Paulo
Jan Blachowicz stepped on foreign soil at UFC Fight Night 164 in Sau Paulo, hell-bent on making another jaw-dropping statement by defeating world-renowned jiu-jitsu ace and MMA legend Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Both have been considered underdogs for different reasons. Souza has wrongly been perceived as a washed-up contender with little to offer the light heavyweight […]
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UFC Sao Paulo Results: Jan Blachowicz defeats Jacare Souza
A light heavyweight bout featuring Jan Blachowicz taking on division newcomer Jacare Souza headlines tonight’s UFC Sao Paulo event. Jan Blachowicz (24-8 MMA) will be returning to the cage for the first time since destroying Luke Rockhold at July’s UFC 239 event in Las Vegas. The Polish star has gone 5-1 over his past six […]
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Pros react to Mauricio Rua and Paul Craig’s controversial split-draw at UFC Sao Paulo
An opportunity of a lifetime hung in the balance for Paul Craig in Saturday’s co-main event tilt with former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The beautiful city of Sao Paulo served as the backdrop for UFC Fight Night 164, where a journeyman came face-to-face with a beloved MMA legend. Craig (12-4) was coming […]
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UFC Sao Paulo Results: Shogun Rua vs. Paul Craig ends in a split draw (Highlights)
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua squares off with Scottish standout Paul Craig in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Sao Paulo. Shogun Rua (26-11 MMA) was most recently seen in action at December’s UFC Adelaide event, where he scored a third round TKO victory over Tyson Pedro. The Brazilian legend has gone 4-1 […]
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VIDEO | Ross Pearson knocked out with ridiculous rolling thunder head kick in MMA return
Things didn’t go well for UFC veteran Ross Pearson in his return to MMA, as the former TUF winner was brutally knocked out with a ridiculous rolling thunder head kick by Davy Gallon at Probellum 1 in London. “The Real Deal” retired from MMA earlier this year after suffering a knockout loss to Desmond Green […]
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UFC Sao Paulo: ‘Blachowicz vs. Jacare’ Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Sao Paulo this evening for UFC Fight Night 164, an event headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz and Jacare Souza. The entire 12-bout fight card is set to air on ESPN+ starting at 5pm EST. Jan Blachowicz (24-8 MMA) will be returning to the cage for the first […]