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October is shaping up to be a massive month for UFC fans, as the promotion has announced it will feature three championship fights.

Recently, UFC CEO Dana White announced that … Read More

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Magomed Ankalaev has returned home to his native Dagestan, following his championship win at UFC 313, and the light-heavyweight received a hero’s welcome.

Ankalaev ended the reign of Alex Pereira … Read More

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Magomed Ankalaev extended his undefeated run at UFC 313 by recording the biggest win of his career to date. The Russian light-heavyweight worked his way to a … Read More

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The fighters have weighed in advance of UFC 313 on Saturday, and all of the bouts are proceeding.

In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will battle Magomed Ankalaev. … Read More

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Many people were surprised when it was announced Magomed Ankalaev was not going to be next for UFC light-heavyweight champ, Alex Pereira. But, according to the contender’s manager, they’ve been … Read More

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The first fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker last year didn’t end in with a definitive result. But, that was certainly not the case for their rematch on Saturday.

The light heavyweight contenders battled in the … Read More

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It looks like the UFC has booked a pivotal match-up in the lightweight division, as it’s being reported that Magomed Ankalaev will battle Johnny Walker next.

The match-up will reportedly go down at the UFC’s October 21st … Read More

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As Magomed Ankalaev continues to rise the UFC’s light heavyweight rankings, it looks like Thiago Santos will be his next opponent.

Ankalaev (16-1) has won seven straight fights, after he was submitted by Paul Craig in his … Read More

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A rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba has been postponed again, as a positive test for COVID-19 has led to the late cancellation.

The light heavyweights were scheduled to fight today at UFC Vegas 8. But, … Read More

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If UFC 249 does take place, Magomed Ankalaev is supposed to rematch Ion Cutelaba at the April 18th event. But, following a ban on travel out of Russia, due to the coronavirus, Ankalaev doesn’t know whether he’ll … Read More

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Calls for a rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev are already making the rounds, and it sounds like the UFC will pursue one.

Ankalaev took the … Read More

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Having battled Alex Pereira in the ring and cage multiple times, Israel Adesanya has some ideas on how “Poatan” can take out Magomed Ankalaev this weekend at UFC … Read More

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Recently, Alex Pereira has been teasing via social media that the UFC is looking at another fight for him, other than Magomed Ankalaev. But, according to the surging contender’s manager, … Read More

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Many fans and observers were surprised when it was confirmed Magomed Ankalaev was going to fight Aleksandar Rakic next, and not Alex Pereira. Further, Ankalaev’s camp has claimed Pereira was … Read More

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Khabib Nurmagomedov will not attempt to move his record to 30-0, as after defeating Justin Gaethje today at UFC 254, he announced he’s retiring.

Nurmagomedov came out pressuring as expected in the card’s headliner, and although Gaethje … Read More

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Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 254, which will take place tomorrow in Abu Dhabi.

In the main event, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will take on the interim champ, Justin Gaethje.

Main Card (2 PM/ET)… Read More

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Dana White has repeatedly said the UFC will find a way to host UFC 249, April 18th. But, it looks if that actually happens, headliner Khabib Nurmagomedov may not be competing.

Recently Nurmagomedov headed back from the … Read More

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Here are the results from UFC Moscow, which saw Zabit Magomedsharipov and Alexander Volkov record wins in the main and co-main events respectively.

Magomedsharipov outscored the rugged Calvin Kattar for the decision win, as did Volkov in … Read More