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Not long after word surfaced that Conor McGregor is considering a move to lightweight, if he secures and defends the UFC’s 145 title next year, the rising star says another plan is in the works.

Recently, Dana … Read More

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After being bumped from a bout with Donald Cerrone at UFC 178, following the signing of Eddie Alvarez, Bobby Green has taken to Twitter to call for his next fight.

Green, who has gone 4-0 in the … Read More

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Andrei Arlovski took out heavyweight contender Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in emphatic fashion at UFC FN 51, and the former champ has moved into the promotion’s top ten rankings as a result.

Arlovski, who knocked out Silva with … Read More

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Alexander Gustafsson may be set on waiting for another shot at the UFC light-heavyweight belt, but Anthony Johnson has started to pressure the contender to fight him first.

Recently, Johnson expressed an interest in fighting Ryan Bader … Read More

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Although Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier won’t square off until UFC 182 next January, it looks like their rivalry isn’t going to quiet down anytime soon.

Prior to the revelation that Jones had injured his knee, and … Read More

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Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 47 in Bangor, Maine may not have been a star studded card, but the event managed to draw decent ratings all things considered.

The card, which was headlined by a light-heavyweight bout between … Read More

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While it remains to be seen when and who Ronda Rousey will fight again, the UFC Bantamweight Champion has relayed one date that is peaking her interest.

Rousey–who is recovering from knee surgery–appeared on the latest edition … Read More

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Alexander Gustafsson will have to wait for another shot at the UFC light-heavyweight title, as the promotion has announced he has withdrawn from his September 27th bout with Jon Jones due to injury.

Stepping in for Gustafsson … Read More

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Anthony Johnson has worked his way back to the Octagon with a six fight win streak, but if he fails to make weight for Saturday’s bout with Phil Davis, his UFC return will be a short one.… Read More

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Undefeated prospect Patrick Cummins volunteered to fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 170, after Rashad Evans withdrew, and the light-heavyweight has gotten his wish.

Cummins started a campaign on Twitter Wednesday calling for the bout, and now the … Read More

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Thanks to a six fight win streak and several impressive wins with World Series of Fighting, Anthony Johnson has reached a new deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will fight Phil Davis, April 26th. The light-heavyweight … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although John Makdessi may not be capturing as many headlines lately as other surging lightweights, like say, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Tristar fighter could narrow that gap if he scores another big win Saturday. Heading into his UFC … Read More

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Although there’s no word yet whether Anderson Silva intends to fight again, after breaking his leg at UFC 168 Saturday night, the legend has posted a couple of comments on Twitter.

While speaking in Portuguese, the 38 … Read More

By Michael Hatamoto

UFC light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson will try to earn another crack at the championship when he rebounds against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 8 in London, England.

If Gustafsson wins – which I expect him to … Read More

By Michael Hatamoto

UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga has shown new life after re-joining the UFC and is now riding a 5-1 fight streak dating back to October 2011.

In his most recent performance, Gonzaga quickly dispatched heavy-handed Shawn Jordan in … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Thanks to his unanimous decision wins over noted strikers Daron Cruickshank and Sam Stout, John Makdessi has put some memorable distance between himself and the defeats he suffered versus Dennis Hallman and Anthony Njokuani. Although Makdessi lost … Read More

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The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC lightweight John Makdessi and decorated jiu-jitsu competitor and MMA fighter Ryan Hall.

Makdessi is set to fight Renee Forte at UFC 165 later this month … Read More

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As most people expected would be the case, welterweight contenders Carlos Condit and Martin Kampmann engaged in another memorable battle tonight at UFC Fight Night 27, and earned “Fight of the Night” honors.

Condit battled through several … Read More

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The Toronto bound, UFC 165 card has received another addition, as Canadian lightweight John Makdessi will battle Brazil’s Reene Forte at the September 21st card. The upcoming event will be hosted by the city’s Air Canada Centre … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Grudge Training Center’s Trevor Wittman has played a key role in developing many notable fighters and MMA stars, and while mainstream fans may not be familiar with the name Brandon Thatch, the renowned coach is confident they … Read More