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The consensus is that Conor McGregor’s grappling is the weakest part of his game. But, Gilbert Burns believes fans and observers underestimate the star’s ground skills.

All four of McGregor’s losses to date have come via submission, … Read More

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There seemed to be considerable hype for the October 24th, UFC 254 card, and Dana White reported the event was trending to be one of the biggest in the promotion’s history. But, according to a new report, … Read More

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Following the news that the December 12th, Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns fight has been postponed, Leon Edwards has challenged ‘Durinho’ to battle at the event.

Burns was scheduled to fight the welterweight champ at UFC 256, … Read More

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Following comments from Colby Covington, in which he disparaged Kamaru Usman’s background and the Black Lives Matter movement, Leon Edwards is blasting the UFC and ESPN for not speaking out.

Covington faced Tyron Woodley in the main … Read More

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Following Colby Covington’s impressive win over Tyron Woodley at UFC Vegas 11, the former welterweight interim champ was called by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Covington outscored Woodley throughout much of the bout with his wrestling and strikes, … Read More

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Tyron Woodleyis finally going to face his rival Colby Covington tonight at UFC Vegas 11, and his former foe, Stephen Thompson, will be rooting for the former champ.

Covington and Woodley have been feuding through the media … Read More

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Nate Diaz made it clear he wants to fight Jorge Masvidal again, immediately after their bout last November, and now it’s being reported the UFC is working on a rematch.

The welterweight stars fought at UFC 244 … Read More

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Leon Edwards has been trying to secure a fight with Jorge Masvidal, ever since their well documented backstage altercation in 2019. Now the welterweight contender has stepped up his verbal attacks on Masvidal, and he’s claiming the … Read More

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After trading verbal shots for a couple of years now, it looks like Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington are going to fight on September 19th.

The former teammates have been sparring through the media for months now, … Read More

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Leading up to UFC 251, particularly after Jorge Masvidal was added to the event, there appeared to be considerable interest in the card. Now it’s being reported that the July 11th card sold well over 1 million, … Read More

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It wasn’t long ago that Jorge Masvidal was questioning the UFC’s compensation model and arguing he should be receiving more revenue. But, ‘Gamebred’ says playing hardball with the promotion paid off.

For much of the year, Masvidal … Read More

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Jorge Masvidal stepped in on approximately one week’s notice to fight welterweight champ Kamaru Usman tomorrow at UFC 251, but ‘Gamebred’ made championship weight today in Abu Dhabi.

The veteran fighter weighed-in at 170 pounds for the … Read More

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Jorge Masvidal will not have one of the most respected coaches in the game in his corner on Saturday, as Mike Brown has confirmed he’s tested positive for COVID-19.

Masvidal agreed on short notice to face Kamaru … Read More

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After agreeing to fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 on Saturday, Jorge Masvidal’s confirmed he’s signed a new multi-fight deal with the promotion.

Masvidal has been booked to face the welterweight champ on short notice, after Gilbert … Read More

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Following reports that Jorge Masvidal would fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, provided he tests negative for COVID-19, the card’s new main event has been announced.

Masvidal has agreed to face the welterweight champ on just days … Read More

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UFC 251 has taken a significant hit approximately one week out, as Gilbert Burns has tested positive for COVID-19, and will not fight welterweight champ Kamaru Usman as a result.

Recently it was reported that Burns and … Read More

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Following his pivotal loss to Gilbert Burns in May, Tyron Woodley is not looking to take any time off.

Woodley returned to the cage on May 30th, and dropped a one-sided decision to Burns. The bout was … Read More

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On Tuesday, the UFC announced that Gilbert Burns is going to challenge welterweight champ Kamaru Usman next. But, since that news broke, Leon Edwards has reported he was offered the fight first.

Burns has been booked to … Read More

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After weeks of speculation and debate regarding the UFC’s plans to hold cards on ‘Fight Island’, it’s been announced that Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island will host four cards in July.

In addition, Dana White has announced that … Read More

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Jorge Masvidal has been voicing his displeasure with what the UFC’s offering for his next fight. Now, “Gamebred” is questioning why fighters reportedly earn less of the promotion’s revenue, in comparison to what athletes earn from other … Read More