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Kevin Lee isn’t planning to continue fighting at welterweight after all, as “The Motown Phenom” has decided to return to the lightweight division. In addition, Lee is hoping to lock up a bout with rising lightweight, Islam … Read More

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Although Kevin Lee came up short in his fight with welterweight contender Rafael dos Anjos in May, the fighter says he plans to compete at 170 moving forward.

Lee decided to move up to 170 for his … 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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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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Jorge Masvidal electrified the MMA world at UFC 239 by knocking out Ben Askren in just 5 seconds. But, following Leon Edwards’ win at UFC Sacramento, the welterweight blasted the abilities of both Askren and Masvidal.

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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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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

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Leon Edwards may not be a household name in combat sports yet, but his brother Fabian says fans will need to respect “Rocky”, if he beats Rafael dos Anjos next month.

On account of a seven-fight winning … Read More

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The UFC’s upcoming card in San Antonio will feature a fight between lightweight contenders Alex Hernandez and Francisco Trinaldo.

Recently the promotion announced the match-up for the July 20th event.

Hernandez (10-2) will be fighting for the … Read More

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Some have argued that a fighter union will never materialize, due to the individual nature of MMA, but UFC contender Kevin Lee clearly disagrees.

Recently the lightweight and welterweight fighter appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast. While discussing … Read More

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Kevin Lee suffered another big setback at UFC Rochester last night, and since then, the contender’s shared out a video in which he commented on the loss.

Lee took on former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos in … Read More

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The weigh-ins for UFC Rochester tomorrow have been completed, and all of the scheduled match-ups are a go.

In the main event, former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos will battle Kevin Lee in a welterweight contest. Saturday’s … Read More

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UFC President Dana White has repeatedly shot down the possibility of the promotion creating a 165-pound division, but Kevin Lee still believes it will happen eventually.

Lee is preparing to face Rafael dos Anjos on May 18th, … Read More

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Colby Covington has been blasting the UFC and Dana White for their decision to have Kamaru Usman fight welterweight champ Tyron Woodley this Saturday, and “Chaos” continues to do so live, in Las Vegas.

Usman was awarded … Read More

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After missing out on the 2018 campaign due to injuries, Robbie Lawler says he’s feeling like his old, optimum self, ahead of his bout next Saturday at UFC 235.

The former welterweight champ will take on Ben … Read More

Welterweight Ben Askren is set to make his much-awaited UFC debut at UFC 235, March 2nd, and he’s ready and raring to go. Signed by the UFC in a historic trade from ONE Championship, Askren will face off against former … Read More

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Robbie Lawler is the latest fighter who will attempt to hand Ben Askren his first defeat, but the former welterweight champ sounds confident as he gets set to face the vaunted wrestler.

Lawler will battle Askren at … Read More

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Recently Colby Covington has been blasting the UFC and Dana White for the promotion’s decision to hand Kamaru Usman a title shot, before him. Now, White’s said that the former welterweight interim champ will not be able … Read More

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Angered by the fact Kamaru Usman is going to fight Tyron Woodley next, instead of him, Colby Covington has essentially dared Dana White to release him.

For months, Covington has been campaigning hard for a fight with … Read More

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Colby Covington has reportedly lost out to Kamaru Usman, in terms of who is going to face UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley next.

After weeks of speculation as to when and who Woodley is going to battle … Read More