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Tyron Woodley details lesson he learned from Jon Jones
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he has learned a valuable lesson by watching the career of reigning light heavyweight champ Jon Jones — one MMA’s most polarizing athletes. It’s all about embracing chaos. “I am best when I’m in chaos,” Tyron Woodley said in a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani MMA Show (transcript […]
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Conor McGregor makes case for Floyd Mayweather rematch
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has recently called for a rematch with his latest foil Khabib Nurmagomedov. Yet the undefeated Russian isn’t the only former opponent the Irish star is interested in rematching. He’s also keen on a do-over with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather, who he lost to in a blockbuster boxing match in […]
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PHOTO | UFC’s Colby Covington reunites with the Trump family
Shortly after Colby Covington won the UFC interim welterweight title in 2018, he visited The White House and got some face time in with President Donald Trump. From the get-go, it was clear that this visit was an immense source of pride for Covington. “It was the best day of my life,” Colby Covington said […]
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Jim Ross discusses legacies of Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey
Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey have had massive influences in both the UFC and WWE. Speaking on a recent edition of MMA Junkie Radio, WWE Hall of Famer announcer Jim Ross gave his take on the UFC legacies of these two pro wrestling stars. He started with Ronda Rousey, who he credits with helping turn […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov gets into the fight promotion business
From the looks of it, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is getting involved in the fight promotion business. The lightweight champion’s name and logo were featured on the official poster for the upcoming GFC 13 card in Dagestan. ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto subsequently verified with Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz that the champ will indeed […]
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Dustin Poirier breaks down Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, ‘Against all odds, I’ll get it done’
The next UFC lightweight title bout is expected to be a big one as the new interim champion, ‘The Diamond,’ Dustin Poirier looks to try and dethrone the unbeaten king that is ‘The Eagle.’ After winning the interim crown by unanimous decision at UFC 236 in a rematch with current featherweight titleholder, Max Holloway, Poirier […]
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Michael Bisping believes Anthony Pettis is a ‘dangerous’ return fight for Nate Diaz
In the co-main event of UFC 241, Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to the octagon. There, he is set to take on former UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout. It will mark the first time that Diaz has stepped foot in the Octagon since August 2016, where he lost by […]
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Colby Covington issues challenge to Mike Perry
Colby Covington and Mike Perry have exchanged plenty of trash talk over the last few years. Unfortunately, their respective positions in the welterweight rankings have made it difficult for the UFC to match them up with each other. Colby Covington believes he has a solution that could open the door to a massive grudge match […]
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Kevin Lee provides optimistic update after loss to ‘RDA’
Earlier this month, in the main event of UFC Rochester, former UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee climbed up to the welterweight division, where he battled former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos in a high-stakes contender bout. Unfortunately, this move to welterweight did not immediately pay off for Kevin Lee, as he was submitted by his […]
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Keith Thurman calls out Conor McGregor
Keith Thurman is currently scheduled to meet Manny Pacquiao in the boxing ring on on July 20, but that’s not stopping him from calling for a fight with one of the biggest stars in all of combat sports: former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor. Speaking to TMZ, the boxer attempted to coax McGregor away from […]
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Dan Hardy fires back at Paulie Malignaggi after recent attack on the MMA community
Dan Hardy has jumped to the defence of the MMA community after some incendiary comments from Paulie Malignaggi. The professional boxer and commentator Malignaggi made headlines recently after claiming that the MMA community misrepresents the sport of boxing. Following Monday’s BKFC 6 press conference, Malignaggi said to FightHype.com that there is a common misconception that […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo to fight Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 240
According to Combate, Brazilian flyweight fighters Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja will reportedly be fighting at UFC 240 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on July 27. Figueiredo made his UFC debut with an undefeated professional record in 2017. He managed to maintain that winning streak until his most recent fight; a decision loss to Jussier Formiga. […]
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Juan Adams reacts to Greg Hardy booking: ‘I really want to hurt him’
Yesterday afternoon, it was reported that the UFC is working on finalizing a heavyweight fight between Juan Adams and controversial former NFL player Greg Hardy. This bout, which is being targeted for July 20 in San Antonio, is one Adams has been chasing for months, as he’s ceaselessly berated Hardy on social media and in […]
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Paulie Malignaggi admits Conor McGregor could have stopped him in sparring session
There has been much debate about the infamous sparring session between Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi, mostly surrounding what actually happened when the two stars were in the ring together. McGregor claims to have dominated the former boxer. Malignaggi, on the other hand, has assured McGregor’s claims are bogus. Speaking at the BKFC 6 pre-fight […]
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Urijah Faber expects TJ Dillashaw will return ‘a beast’ but for all the wrong reasons
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is currently sidelined with a two-year suspension, this after testing positive for EPO. As soon as the news came out, many people questioned what this will do to his legacy, and how he will look when he returns to the Octagon in two years time? Well, according to his […]
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Conor McGregor reveals that strategy issues plagued his performance against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon at UFC 229 this past October to take on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions lightweight title. Ultimately, the fight didn’t go the Irishman’s way as he was submitted in the fourth round. Although McGregor lost, he is confident he would do much better in a rematch as he believes […]
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Michael Bisping nearly robbed and killed in Cape Town
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping was nearly robbed and killed during his stay in Cape Town, South Africa. On his podcast today, called Believe You Me, Bisping described the scary altercation to Luis J Gomez. After his initial positive impression of the city, things took a turn for the worse. “It is beautiful by […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to teammates getting reduced suspensions
This afternoon, the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided to reduce the year-long suspensions of Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov by 35 days, meaning both men will be able to fight again as of September 2, rather than October 6. This is important news, as UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov previously vowed not to fight until […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov teammates get suspensions reduced
Reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov vowed that he would not return to the Octagon until his teammates Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov were cleared to fight again. Given that they were initially suspended one year for their roles in the infamous UFC 229 brawl, and therefore ineligible to fight until October, that presented a […]
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BREAKING | Greg Hardy linked to San Antonio showdown with DWTNCS veteran Juan Adams
According to a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, controversial NFL veteran Greg Hardy will likely be returning to the cage at UFC San Antonio on July 20. Hardy will reportedly meet promising heavyweight prospect Juan Adams, a veteran of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. BREAKING: UFC is finalizing a bout between Greg Hardy and […]
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Urijah Faber says he is ‘very serious’ about returning and has been offered fights
“The California Kid” Urijah Faber could very well return from retirement at UFC Sacramento this July. The 40-year-old last fought back in December 2016, when he beat Brad Pickett and then announced his retirement from the sport. Given Sacramento is where Faber’s gym, Team Alpha Male is based, it only makes sense that he wants […]
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Michael Bisping roasts Paulie Malignaggi for press conference fashion choices
Speaking at the BKFC 6 press conference on Monday, former boxer Paulie Malignaggi made quite a few comments that rubbed the MMA community the wrong way. Some of his comments actually targeted the MMA community point blank. Yet the thing that bothered former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping the most was Malignaggi’s fashion choices — namely […]
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Dustin Poirier makes prediction for Ferguson vs. Cerrone fight
Dustin Poirier will get the next crack at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Barring a shakeup courtesy of Conor McGregor, the next title shot beyond that will likely go to the winner of a UFC 238 fight between Tony Ferguson and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Depending on how things shake out, then, there’s a chance Poirier […]
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Leon Edwards says Jorge Masvidal turned down fight with him
According to Leon Edwards and his brother, Bellator fight Fabian Edwards, Jorge Masvidal turned down the opportunity to fight him. The Edwards brothers have also recently made digs at the UFC for the current ranking and lack of hype surrounding Leon. Leon Edwards (17-3) has made his desire to fight Jorge Masvidal no secret. In […]
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Dustin Poirier updates on potential UFC 242 fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
When Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 236, he earned himself the opportunity to unify his new title with the undisputed lightweight belt owned by the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov. The longstanding rumor has been that this lightweight title fight will occur at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi on […]
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Conor McGregor gives detailed account of UFC 229 brawl, calls for Khabib rematch
Shortly after Conor McGregor was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229, a wild brawl began between his and the Russian’s teams. Punches were thrown inside and outside of the Octagon, and this chaotic scene resulted in suspensions and fines for all parties involved. Months removed from the fact, Conor McGregor […]
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Conor McGregor reveals lesson he learned from LeBron James
Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor has made more money than any other fighter in MMA history, and he’s never been shy about spending it. The Irishman lives extremely lavishly. Yet in an interview with Tony Robbins last month, which was only just released, McGregor divulged that he’s decided to change the way he spends […]
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Justin Gaethje calls for fight with Conor McGregor
Justin Gaethje is one of the top contenders in the lightweight division and is currently ranked at No. 5 in the divisional rankings. Whilst many other major fighters in the division have confirmed bouts over the next few months, the next opponent for Gaethje remains to be seen. Gaethje partook in an interview with ESPN […]