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Jorge Masvidal is coming off the biggest year in his career to date, but the welterweight star has revealed his timeline to hang up the gloves.

This past year, Masvidal scored emphatic, knockouts wins over Darren Till … Read More

On Saturday night, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are going to battle in what’s expected to be, one of the biggest bouts of 2019. As it stands right now, Diaz is the betting lines underdog and Jorge Masvidal is the … Read More

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Following Demian Maia’s victory over Ben Askren at UFC Sinagpore, the legendary submission artist relayed he wants to fight Diego Sanchez. The rugged vet was quick to respond.

Maia faced Askren in the headliner of Saturday’s event, … Read More

After taking out Darren Till and Ben Askren earlier this year, Jorge Masvidal was in the mix as a challenger for UFC welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. But, after being called out by Nate Diaz this past August, Masvidal is set … Read More

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At UFC 241 last month, Nate Diaz called for a fight with Jorge Masvidal, and now Dana White’s announced the fight’s been signed.

Diaz was fighting for the first time since 2016 at the recent event, and … Read More

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Immediately after Nate Diaz’s win over Anthony Pettis last night at UFC 241,  he called for a fight with Jorge Masvidal. Then, during the post-fight press conference, the outspoken fighter expanded on why he wants to face … Read More

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Following Jorge Masvidal’s emphatic, record fast knockout of Ben Askren at UFC 239, “Gamebred” has been calling for a title shot or a bout with Conor McGregor. But, as it stands right now, it seems pretty clear … Read More

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Colby Covington has said he’s going to beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, as payback for the former champ’s decision to leave American Top Team. But, as their bout approaches, “Ruthless” isn’t saying anything negative about his … Read More

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Due to Jorge Masvidal’s emphatic, KO win over Ben Askren at UFC 239, the consensus has been that “Gamebred” is currently the front runner for a shot at the welterweight title. But, recently Dana White reported that … Read More

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Leon Edwards is pushing for a bout with rival Jorge Masvidal next, following his win at UFC San Antonio, but “Gamebred” has another fight in mind.

After Edwards worked his way to an impressive, decision win over … Read More

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Recently American Top Team’s Colby Covington blasted Robbie Lawler, for why, according to “Chaos”, the former champ left the team. But, it sounds like ATT owner Dan Lambert has no issues with the rugged fighter, following his … Read More

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Jorge Masvidal stole the show at UFC 239, by taking out Ben Askren with a vicious, flying knee in just five seconds. Since then, Masvidal’s coach with American Top Team, Mike Brown, has posted video of the … Read More

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Here are the results for UFC 239, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the main event, Jon Jones retained the light-heavyweight title, but one judge scored the bout for Thiago Santos. Although the latter appeared … Read More

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The early weigh-ins are over in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 239, and all of Saturday’s bouts are official.

In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will take on Thiago Santos. In the co-headliner, Amanda Nunes … Read More

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For some time, Colby Covington has been calling for a title fight with UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, and the expectation was that “Chaos” would get his wish. But, now it’s being reported that a fight between … Read More

The light-heavyweight championship will be on the line on July 6 as Jon Jones and Thiago Santos go head-to-head at UFC 239.

Jones has had some well-documented, USADA-related issues during his career, but he will undoubtedly be eager to make … Read More

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If Jordan Burroughs ever commits to taking a MMA fight, UFC President Dana White would be interested in having the famed wrestler fight under the promotion’s banner.

The Olympic Gold Medalist and world champion wrestler defeated Ben … Read More

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NEW YORK– J’den Cox, who won bronze at 86 kg the 2016 Olympics in Rio, will take on Princeton’s Patrick Brucki at the “Grapple at the Garden” Beat the Streets (BTS) benefit, May 6 at Hulu Theater … Read More

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Kyle Snyder, who won gold at 97 kg the 2016 Olympics in Rio, will battle Canada’s Nishan Randhawa at the “Grapple at the Garden” Beat the Streets (BTS) benefit, May 6 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square … Read More

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NEW YORK, April 15, 2019–The depth of world-class-level matches on the 10th annual “Grapple at the Garden” Beat the Streets (BTS) benefit lineup was increased today as the organization announced a bout between current NCAA champion Nick … Read More