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UFC 238 | Blagoy Ivanov sees clear path to victory over Tai Tuivasa
Blagoy Ivanov got his first UFC win his last time out when he took on Ben Rothwell. Now, the 32-year-old is set to take on another ranked fighter in Tai Tuivasa on the main card of UFC 238 this Saturday. The Aussie Tuivasa is coming off of the first loss of his career and is […]
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Daniel Cormier sends message to newly retired Alexander Gustafsson
Shortly after he was defeated by Anthony Smith in the main event of UFC Stockholm over the weekend, Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson hung up the gloves. “What can I say… The show is over guy,” Gustafsson said in the Octagon, placing his gloves on the canvas. “It feels like I don’t have in me anymore to […]
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UFC Stockholm Fighter Salaries: Jimi Manuwa projected to be top earner
The octagon returned to Sweden this past weekend for UFC Stockholm, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Anthony Smith vs. Alexander Gustafsson. The event produced some incredible fights and jaw dropping finishes. In the main event, Anthony Smith was able to defeat hometown favorite Alexander Gustafsson via fourth round submission. The loss prompted the former […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is starting his training camp for UFC 242 title fight with Dustin Poirier
Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is starting his training camp for September’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi. While not officially announced, it is expected that there the undefeated Russian will square off with current interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier in a five-round title unification bout. According to American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier […]
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Henry Cejudo is looking absolutely shredded ahead of UFC 238
Reigning UFC men’s flyweight champion Henry Cejudo looks to be in phenomenal shape ahead of this weekend’s UFC 238 event. This Saturday night in Chicago, Cejudo will attempt to earn ‘champ champ’ status when he moves up in weight to take on Marlon Moraes for the promotions vacant bantamweight title. The former Olympic gold medalist, […]
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Referee Marc Goddard responds to Conor McGregor following recent criticism
Marc Goddard has responded to Conor McGregor, this after the Irish star took aim at the veteran referee over an incident in 2012. The former two division UFC champion, McGregor, had taken to Twitter earlier this afternoon where he proceeded to throw shade at the veteran referee. https://twitter.com/thenotoriousmma/status/1135236682410840070?s=21 “What a great milestone in Irish MMA’s […]
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Conor McGregor rips referee Marc Goddard over behavior in 2012 fight
In 2017, Conor McGregor found himself in hot water after getting physical with referee Marc Goddard amid some confusion during his teammate Charlie Ward’s fight. As it turns out, this is not the first time the Irishman had an issue with Goddard. In a 2012 Cage Warriors fight, the McGregor fought England’s Dave Hill. Goddard […]
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Aleksandar Rakic discusses Jon Jones matchup after Manuwa KO
Aleksandar Rakic put himself on the map at UFC Stockholm, beheading the dangerous Jimi Manuwa with a first-round head kick. With this incredible, highlight reel knockout in the books, Rakic can probably look forward to a spot in the light heavyweight top-10, and a reputation as a legitimate contender in the division. That being said, […]
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Andy Ruiz on Anthony Joshua win: This is for ‘all my fat boys’
Almost nobody believed Andy Ruiz Jr. could defeat unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Yet in a jaw-dropping twist, and one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, the Mexican American boxer defeated the Brit by seventh-round TKO. Now the unified champion in the revivified heavyweight division, Andy Ruiz has dedicated this historic victory to his […]
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What’s next for Anthony Smith and Alexander Gustafsson after UFC Stockholm?
The Octagon returned to the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday for UFC Stockholm. In the main event, Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson was looking to cement himself as the top light heavyweight contender as he was taking on Anthony Smith. Both Gustafsson and Smith were coming off title shot losses to Jon Jones, but […]
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Conor McGregor praises Ireland’s Katie Taylor after controversial war
On Saturday night, shortly after UFC Stockholm, and shortly before Anthony Joshua’s shocking heavyweight title loss to Andy Ruiz Jr., Irish champ Katie Taylor returned to the ring to battle rangy Belgian southpaw Delfine Persoon. The pair collided with the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF titles on the line. In the end, Taylor won this […]
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Anthony Smith shares thoughts on Alexander Gustafsson’s retirement
Anthony Smith picked up perhaps the biggest win of his career at UFC Stockholm, submitting multiple-time light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson. Yet arguably the biggest headlines from the event surrounded Gustafsson’s surprise retirement announcement. In the lead-up to this fight, Gustafsson had suggested that he might hang up the gloves if he lost to […]
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Alexander Gustafsson wasn’t the only fighter to retire after UFC Stockholm
Shortly after he was defeated by Anthony Smith in the UFC Stockholm main event, Alexander Gustafsson surprised onlookers by announcing his retirement from MMA. “What can I say… The show is over guy,” Gustafsson said in the Octagon, placing his gloves on the canvas. “It feels like I don’t have in me anymore to be […]
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Anthony Smith outlines plans after submission of Alexander Gustafsson
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Stockholm, Anthony Smith picked up arguably his biggest win to date, silencing the Swedish crowd in attendance with a submission of Alexander Gustafsson. With this victory, Smith returns to the win column after a recent decision loss to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and reasserts […]
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Jon Jones comments on retirement of Alexander Gustafsson
On Saturday, in the main event of UFC Stockholm, three-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson was submitted by Anthony Smith. In the moments after this defeat, the towering Swedish fighter surprised viewers by announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts competition. “What can I say… The show is over guy,” Gustafsson said in […]
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Conor McGregor reacts to Andy Ruiz Jr dethroning Anthony Joshua
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor has reacted following Andy Ruiz Jr’s shocking TKO victory over Anthony Joshua. The Mexican fighter, Ruiz, dropped Joshua on four different occasions before the bout was called off in the seventh round. It was an incredible upset, one that spawned very different reactions from fellow heavyweights Tyson Fury […]
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UFC Stockholm bonuses: Anthony Smith pockets extra 50k for retiring Gustafsson
Anthony Smith picked up an extra $50k for his submission victory over Alexander Gustafsson in today’s UFC Stockholm main event. ‘Lionheart’ defeated ‘The Mauler’ via fourth round submission in today’s headliner, much to the displeasure of the fans in attendance. After it appeared that the hometown Swede was gaining momentum in round three, Anthony Smith […]
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VIDEO | Alexander Gustafsson explains decision to retire
Alexander Gustafsson shocked the mixed martial arts world earlier today when he announced his retirement from the sport. Gustafsson’s surprising announcement came shortly following his fourth round submission loss to Anthony Smith in the main event of UFC Stockholm. “What can I say… The show is over guys.” Alexander Gustafsson said while putting down his […]
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Dana White engages in Twitter war with ESPN+ detractors
UFC President Dana White spent the majority of his Friday evening trading barbs with some recent ESPN+ detractors on Twitter. It is not the first time that the brash UFC boss has taken to social media over fan backlash. In fact, just this past week White ripped a fight fan who had voiced their displeasure […]
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Pros react to the UFC Stockholm main event and Alexander Gustafsson retiring
A key light heavyweight scrap between former division title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith headlined today’s UFC Stockholm event. Both men had entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering losses to reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in their most recent octagon appearances. “Bones” defeated “Alexander Gustafsson via third round knockout […]
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Pros react after Aleksandar Rakic destroys Jimi Manuwa at UFC Stockholm
A light heavyweight scrap between Aleksandar Rakic and Jimi Manuwa co-headlined today’s UFC Stockholm event. Manuwa entered the contest in desperate need of a win, this after dropping his last three fights. In his most previous effort at UFC 231, the ‘Poster Boy’ suffered a brutal knockout loss at the hands of soon to be […]
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Alexander Gustafsson announces retirement following loss to Anthony Smith
Former UFC title challenger Alexander Gustafsson has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following his loss to Anthony Smith at UFC Stockholm. The 32-year-old, Gustafsson (18-6 MMA) suffered a fourth round submission loss to Smith in today’s headliner (watch that here). The loss marked Gustafsson’s second in a row, as he was previously defeated […]
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UFC Stockholm Results: Anthony Smith submits Alexander Gustafsson (Highlights)
A key light heavyweight bout between former division title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith headlined today’s UFC Stockholm event. Both Smith and Gustafsson enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after each man fell short in their respective bids to dethrone reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Alexander Gustafsson (18-5 MMA) was defeated by […]
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UFC Stockholm Results: Aleksandar Rakic KO’s Jimi Manuwa (VIDEO)
A light heavyweight bout between Jimi Manuwa and Aleksandar Rakic served as the co-headliner of today’s UFC Stockholm event. Jimi Manuwa (17-6 MMA) enters tonight’s contest in desperate need of a win. The ‘Poster Boy’ is coming off three straight setbacks, his most recent being a knockout loss to Thiago Santos at December’s UFC 231 […]
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Mike Perry goes off on ‘fat bastards’, explains that cutting weight makes you stronger
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry (13-4 MMA) is sick of having ‘a bunch of fat bastards’ lecture him about weight cutting. “Platinum” recently took to Twitter where he went off on the subject, this while explaining that athletes would not fight as good or be as strong without weight cutting. The last thing fighters need […]
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UFC Stockholm Results: Leonardo Santos KO’ Stevie Ray (VIDEO)
A lightweight bout between Leonardo Santos and Stevie Ray took place on the prelims of today’s UFC Stockholm event in Sweden. Leonardo Santos (16-3-1 MMA) will return to action for the first time since UFC 204 in October of 2016. The former TUF Brazil winner, Santos, has gone 10-0-1 over his past eleven contests which […]
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UFC Stockholm: Gustafsson vs. Smith Live Results and Highlights
The octagon returns to Sweden for today’s UFC Stockholm event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a key light heavyweight scrap between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith. Both Smith and Gustafsson will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after each man fell short in their respective bids to dethrone reigning light heavyweight champion Jon […]
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UFC 241 adds middleweight fight between Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch
An intriguing middleweight bout is in the works for this summer’s blockbuster UFC 241 card. Middleweights Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch will meet at UFC 241, which takes place August 17 at Honda Center in Anahein, California. MyMMANews.com first broke news of the bout, which has been rumored for some time. Brunson (19-7) is coming […]