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By Kelsey Mowatt

Chad Mendes may be tasked with facing one of MMA’s biggest stars at UFC 189, and on short notice, but the featherweight contender says he’s more than ready to end the rise of Conor McGregor.

In McGregor, … Read More

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Conor McGregor will fight Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight belt at UFC 189, and not the champion Jose Aldo, and the brash fighter says he’s not surprised.

Aldo recently withdrew from this Saturday’s event, after injuring … Read More

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Everyone understood that Jose Aldo was losing out on a very significant pay day when he was forced to pull out of UFC 189, and now Dana White has revealed just how big.

The featherweight champ elected … Read More

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At UFC 189, Gunner Nelson will be looking to rebound from his first pro loss, and the promising welterweight says how he feels and moves will play a deciding factor.

Nelson is booked to fight Brandon Thatch … Read More

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Mike Swick will return to the cage for the first time since 2012 this weekend at UFC 189, and veteran says he’s a new-and-improved fighter, thanks to his new camp in Phuket, Thailand.

The 36 year-old is … Read More

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Although Conor McGregor is facing a different opponent now at UFC 189, and one who many believe poses different challenges than Jose Aldo, “Notorious” is sticking to his previous prediction.

Before Aldo withdrew from the July 11th … Read More

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Less than a week after the UFC announced that Jose Aldo still intended to fight Conor McGregor, July 11th, the promotion has confirmed the fight is off.

Last Tuesday, it was revealed that Aldo injured his ribs … Read More

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For now, the highly anticipated bout between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor is still a go.

Recently it was reported that Aldo has suffered a rib injury while training, and that as a result, his July 11th … Read More

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Following the news that John Hathaway has been forced to withdraw from UFC 189 due to injury, the promotion has announced that Brandon Thatch will face Gunnar Nelson, Hathaway’s original opponent.

Thatch was initially booked to fight … Read More

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Earlier this year the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced it will begin funding random drug testing this July, and the promotion is expected to confirm today that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will manage the new program.… Read More

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for UFC 187 on Saturday, and Chris Weidman and Anthony Johnson led the way.

The middleweight champ Weidman earned $500,000 for his first round, stoppage win over Vitor … Read More

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Although Chris Weidman is widely considered to be one of the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighters, the UFC champ believes there are far too many people out there, who doubt his abilities.

Following Weidman’s quick and memorable stoppage … Read More

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Daniel Cormier secured the light-heavyweight title tonight at UFC 187, and he also earned an extra $50,000 while doing so.

Cormier battled through the punishing punches and kicks of Anthony Johnson in the main event, and turned … Read More

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Daniel Cormier made good on his second chance to win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title tonight in Las Vegas, as the fighter’s vaunted wrestling game proved to be too much for Anthony Johnson.

“Rumble” blasted Cormier on several … Read More

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UFC 187 will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, and all of the competitors except for one made weight this afternoon.

In the headliner, Anthony Johnson will battle Daniel Cormier for the vacant light-heavyweight title, and the … Read More

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John Dodson is set to fight for the first time in nearly a year at UFC 187, and the flyweight hopes it’s the next step he takes towards legendary status.

Dodson is booked to fight Zach Makovsky … Read More

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Chris Weidman will return to the Octagon at UFC 187, and when he does, the middleweight champ will be looking to take another step towards becoming the greatest fighter of all time.

Weidman will be competing for … Read More

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After going 3-1 to begin his UFC tenure, Zach Makovsky is keenly aware that if he defeats John Dodson this Saturday at UFC 187, some big things are in his future.

The former Bellator champ, who is … Read More

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The UFC has announced some big changes to its summer schedule, as UFC Fight Night 70 and the TUF 21 Finale have been moved.

UFC FN 70 was originally scheduled to take place Sao Paulo Brazil, but … Read More

By Kelsey Mowattt

Matt Brown has become a fan favourite due to his aggressive style, penchant for finishing, and as well, his anywhere, anytime mentality. When the 34 year-old is booked for a card, the vast majority of fans make … Read More