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Although Stevie Ray is just 27 year’s old, and is one of Europe’s top lightweights, the Scottish fighter is uncertain about his future in fighting, if a new UFC deal isn’t tabled.

Ray completed his UFC contract … Read More

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NEW YORK CITY (December 11, 2017) — International mixed-martial-arts and kickboxing fans can close out the 2017 season in grand style, viewing double-barreled RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand Prix action, highlighted by the return of combat sports … Read More

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Jimmie Rivera will fight at UFC 219 after all, as the promotion’s announced that John Lineker will battle the rising bantamweight at the December 30th card.

Rivera was scheduled to fight Dominick Cruz at the upcoming event, … Read More

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[London 16.11.17] BAMMA today announce a main card fight for BAMMA Newcastle, a veteran’s hometown return and a former title challenger on the road back towards title contention.

MMA’s dark clown returns to Newcastle on the biggest … Read More

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Bob Arum has been critical of the UFC and Dana White in the past, and following recent comments from the latter about boxing, the promoter has claimed that the UFC is “desperate”.

In a recent interview with … Read More

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Demian Maia’s been defeated just once since 2014, and has defeated several, top welterweights during that time, but Colby Covington isn’t short on confidence as their bout nears.

The two are booked to fight at UFC Fight … Read More

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WORCESTER, Mass. (October 19, 2017) – The next chapter of former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga starts October 28th when he makes his professional boxing debut fighting on the “New England Future 4” card, the … Read More

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Rafael Natal has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves at the age of 34.

The middleweight fighter, who is coming off a knockout loss to Eryk Anders in July, announced the news on “The MMA Hour” … Read More

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WORCESTER, Mass. (September 13, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga will make his professional boxing debut Saturday night, October 26, on the “New England’s Future 4” card, promoted by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), … Read More

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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will have a new co-main event at LFA 22 when the promotion returns to Colorado this Friday.

The new co-main event of … Read More

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Now that Jimmie Rivera has won five straight fights in the UFC, the New Jersey fighter has named Dominick Cruz as a potential target for his next bout.

Rivera took on noted finisher Thomas Almeida at UFC … Read More

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Demetrious Johnson still doesn’t have his next fight booked, but he does have a new manager working on the situation.

Recently veteran manager Malki Kawa announced that he’s signed the flyweight champ as a client. Since then, … Read More

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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion has a new main event at LFA 16, which takes place this Friday, July 14th at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas.… Read More

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Following the news that Mike Goldberg has been added to Bellator’s broadcasting team, the longtime, UFC announcer has relayed he’s extremely excited about the new gig.

Goldberg, who was let go by the UFC last year, recently … Read More

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AMSTERDAM – Rico Verhoeven, the reigning GLORY heavyweight world champion, has officially re-signed with the organization under an exclusive long-term contract.

More than a bout agreement, the first-of-its-kind 360-degree deal represents a commitment by GLORY and Verhoeven … Read More

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Recently Anderson Silva said he’s “done” if the UFC doesn’t match him against Yoel Romero for an interim middleweight title fight, and now the legend’s posted a statement outlining the value of saying no.

The statement comes … Read More

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UFC on FOX 25 has received a compelling, bantamweight fight, as it’s being reported that Jimmie Rivera will take on fellow contender Thomas Almeida.

The upcoming card will be held at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, … Read More

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It’s being reported that UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor and his girlfriend Dee Devlin have given birth to a baby boy, Conor Jack McGregor.

The couple’s son was born Friday night in Dublin according to a report … Read More

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[04.05.17 London] Three more bouts have today been made official for the BAMMA 30 lineup at the 3Arena, Dublin on 7th July.  Niklas ‘Green Mask’ Stolze Takes on Chris ‘Menace Stringer, Paul Hughes faces off against Patrick … Read More

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Jon Jones will apparently be in attendance at UFC 210 on Saturday, and his rival Daniel Cormier believes this indicates the former light-heavyweight champ’s “desperate”.

Jones is still serving out the one years suspension he received, after … Read More