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Amanda Nunes has repeatedly noted that Ronda Rousey received much more, promotional push when they were set to battle, but the champ admits she isn’t hoping to reach the same level of fame as “Rowdy”.

Nunes and … Read More

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One day out from UFC 215 in Edmonton, Alberta, the promotion has announced that the card will no longer feature Demetrious Johnson versus Ray Borg.

The latter was scheduled to fight the flyweight champ in the headliner, … Read More

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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) has had a busy summer. In last month’s newsletter, it was reported that LFA alum accumulated $200,000 in UFC bonus money in the month of June, former RFA headliner Zach … Read More

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UFC 213 lost a couple of of its marquee match-ups leading up to the July 8th event, and it looks like the card struggled to draw pay-per-view buys.

The event was originally scheduled to feature TJ Dillshaw … Read More

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This past weekend, Dana White questioned whether Amanda Nunes was in fact, physically ready to compete at UFC 213, after she withdrew, and the latter’s coach has responded.

Nunes withdrew from her main event bout with Valentina … Read More

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After Amanda Nunes withdrew from UFC 213 this past weekend, Dana White speculated that the champ’s withdrawal was largely due to mental issues, rather than physical. But, the Brazilian star has posted a statement, whereby Nunes says … Read More

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Following the late withdrawal of Amanda Nunes from UFC 213, Dana White says he will not headline another event with the women’s 135 title.

Nunes was scheduled to fight Valentina Shevchenko in Saturday’s main event. But, just … Read More

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Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 213 card, which saw Robert Whittaker win the interim middleweight title, by earning a decision win over Yoel Romero.

Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes did not fight Valentina Shevchenko as scheduled, … Read More

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UFC 213 has undergone a major hit, just hours before the pay-per-view card is set to begin, as the UFC’s announced that Amanda Nunes has withdrawn due to illness.

The bantamweight champ was scheduled to fight Valentina … Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced two more bouts for its July 8th card next week in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The promotion has confirmed that Cody  Stamann (14-1) will take on featherweight Terrion Ware ( 17-5), and … Read More

From a strictly Nevadan perspective, Las Vegas is unrivalled in its ability to whip up a frenzy on fight night. Paradise, an adjacent city, has generally been overlooked when it comes to hosting UFC history in the making. That was … Read More

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Amanda Nunes has talked about moving to featherweight and while she’s not interested in fighting Cris “Cyborg” Justino now, that could change.

Nunes is preparing to fight Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213, which will take place on … Read More

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Amanda Nunes recorded her biggest win to date at UFC 207 by quickly taking out Ronda Rousey, and the bantamweight champ says it was hard to contain her emotions, during the one sided fight.

Nunes faced the … Read More

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Saturday’s headliner between Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie features two of the UFC’s most decorated strikers, but Miesha Tate believes the stand-up skills of the latter, will rule the day.

Holm and de Randamie will fight … Read More

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Reigning champion Regian “The Immortal” Eersel was more dominant than ever as he defended his world super middleweight title at Lion Fight 34 with a first-round destruction of challenger D.C. Pratt.

Eersel’s first successful title defense was … Read More

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Although Ronda Rousey is coming off consecutive, stoppage defeats, and it’s not clear if she’ll return to the Octagon, Julianna Pena is still hoping to fight the star.

Pena is booked to face Valentina Shevchenko this Saturday … Read More

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Lion Fight Promotions, the worldwide leader in Muay Thai combat, returns to one of its premier venues for Lion Fight 35 which will take place on Friday, March 3rd at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

This … Read More

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the fourth LFA event headed to Louisiana in February will have a second world title fight on the stacked fight card. LFA 4 … Read More

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The UFC has announced that Holly Holm will face Germaine de Randamie for the promotion’s inaugural women’s 145 title, and Cris “Cyborg” Justino is criticizing the move.

Holm and de Randamie will fight for the new title … Read More

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“Smokin’ Jo Nattawut retained his super welterweight world title and held firm on his grip as a two-division champion with a thoroughly dominating performance at Lion Fight 33 held Friday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, … Read More