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Tai Tuivasa didn’t need long to bloody Marcin Tybura at UFC Vegas 88 on Saturday. But, the longtime, heavyweight contender turned to his ground game to score a first-round, finish.

Tuivasa came out firing heavy punches and … Read More

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Following his impressive victory at UFC on ABC 4, Jailton Almeida is calling for a bout with heavyweight contender, Tai Tuivasa.

Almeida took on Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the card’s headliner and after taking the feared striker down … Read More

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According to Ariel Helwani, Ciryl Gane versus Tai Tuivasa set for the UFC’s September 3rd event. Bout will be contested at heavyweight. Location is expected to be in Paris, France. No official venue has been announced.

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According to MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn and Farah Hannoun, Derrick Lewis versus Tai Tuivasa is in the works for UFC 271, which is scheduled for February 12th. Bout would be contested at heavyweight. Location will be at the … Read More

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After taking out Greg Hardy, it looks like it hasn’t taken long for Tai Tuivasa to get his next fight.

Tuivasa (12-3) faced Hardy at UFC 264 earlier this month, and knocked the heavyweight out in the … Read More

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The weigh-ins are over for the UFC’s card in Adelaide, Australia, and all of the competitors have made weight.

In the headliner, former heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos will take on rising star, Tai Tuivasa.

Here are … Read More

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It looks as though rising heavyweight Tai Tuivasa will face another, former heavyweight champ next, as it’s being reported that he and Junior dos Santos have verbally agreed to fight.

Combate is reporting sources have informed the … Read More

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Following his impressive win over Tai Tuivasa last night at UFC Adelaide, Junior dos Santos is calling for a rematch with Alistair Overeem.

Dos Santos took on Tuivasa in the card’s main event on Saturday and handed … Read More

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After feuding for months, Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya delivered on all the hype surrounding their fight at UFC 305. But, following their memorable battle on Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis is still the promotion’s middleweight champ.… Read More

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UFC 305 is taking place Saturday in Perth, Australia, and the card’s title fight is official.

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis weighed in at 185 pounds, while former champ, Israel Adesanya, came in at 184.

The co-headliner … Read More

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Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 88, which will take place Saturday at the promotion’s Apex Facility.

In the main event, Tai Tuivasa will face fellow heavyweight contender, Marcin Tybura.

Three fighters scheduled to compete … Read More

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Sean Strickland stunned the MMA world on Saturday by defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.

From the opening bell, Strickland pressured Adesanya who largely looked to counterstrike. Strickland landed more often, however, and also dropped the renowned … Read More

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The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC 293 tomorrow, and all of the fights are proceeding.

In the main event, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will take on Sean Strickland.

The main card will also feature … Read More

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Although Derrick Lewis was defeated for the third time in a row on Saturday night, it sounds like the feared striker doesn’t have to worry about his job security.

Lewis faced Serghei Spivac in the headliner of … Read More

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Following an extensive, contract dispute with the UFC, now-former heavyweight champ, Francis Ngannou, has been released by the promotion. In addition, the UFC has announced that Jon Jones will battle Ciryl Gane for the now-vacant, heavyweight belt.… Read More

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Main Card:

Ciryl Gane def. Tai Tuivasa via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 4:23

Robert Whittaker def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Nassourdine Imavov def. Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Roman … Read More

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MAIN CARD (3PM ET)

Ciryl Gane (247) vs. Tai Tuivasa (266)

Marvin Vettori (186) vs. Robert Whittaker (186)

Alessio Di Chirico (186) vs. Roman Kopylov (186)

Nasrat Haqparast (155) vs. John Makdessi (154.5)

Jarno Errens (146) vs. … Read More

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UFC 271 Main Card Results:

Middleweight Title Bout:

• Israel Adesanya def. Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

Heavyweight Bout:

• Tai Tuivasa def. Derrick Lewis via knockout (elbow) – Round 2, 1:40

Middleweight Bout:

• Jared Cannonier

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UFC 271 Weigh In Results:

Main Card(10pm est/7pm pt):

Middleweight Title Bout:
Israel Adesanya (184) vs. Robert Whittaker (184)

Heavyweight Bout:
Derrick Lewis (266) vs. Tai Tuivasa (265)

Middleweight Bout
Derek Brunson (185.5) vs. Jared Cannonier (185)… Read More