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The UFC’s upcoming May 8 card has taken another, significant hit, as it’s being reported that Diego Sanchez will no longer compete.

Sanchez was scheduled to fight Donald Cerrone at the event, in what was expected to … Read More

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Heading into UFC 261, some people had Anthony Smith as a considerable underdog for his figt with Jimmy Crute, and the longtime contender seems surprised by that fact.

The 32-year-old Smith faced the 25-year-old on Saturday night, … Read More

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The Professional Fighters League began its 2021 campaign on Friday, and the card saw some notable names take losses, including Anthony Pettis.

The former UFC lightweight champ Pettis, who was making his PFL debut, dropped a decision … Read More

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced a new partnership with Twitter. The multi-faceted partnership will give MMA fans around the country a unique viewing experience with curated content … Read More

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LION FIGHT unveiled its second North American Title Tournament with the two semi-finals taking place on the Lion Fight 66 event.

Lion Fight 66 will take place on Friday, May 21st at the Capitol Plaza Hotel … Read More

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Cage Warriors is pleased to announce the signings of several new fighters to it’s roster, as well as some contract extensions and a return to the promotion.

Former UFC lightweight fighter Paul Redmond returns to Cage Warriors … Read More

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced the world’s best female boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Claressa Shields, will make her PFL MMA debut against Brittney Elkin on … Read More

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Khamzat Chimaev has had his next UFC bout pushed back a couple of times now, on account of a lengthy battle with COVID-19. But, the rising fighter’s manager is reporting we could see Chimaev in the Octagon … Read More

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Eyebrows are likely being raised throughout MMA, following Jimmy Flick’s surprising announcement that he’s retiring from fighting.

Flick, who earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus in his UFC debut this past December, recently announced he’s retiring … Read More

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LION FIGHT completes the first stage of its 2021 schedule with a return trip into the Heartland of America.

Lion Fight 66 will take place on Friday, May 21st at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, … Read More

Marvin Vettori has been on quite the impressive roll in recent months, and as a result, he’s a significant favorite heading into his bout Saturday with Kevin Holland. But, could ‘Trail Blazer’ halt Vettori’s rise at UFC Vegas 23? And … Read More

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AJ McKee acknowledges that Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire is one of the most accomplished fighters in the game. But, the rising star believes he will end the Freire era when they battle later this year.

Freire (32-4) ensured … Read More

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today launched the 2021 season kickoff campaign “MMA’s League is Back,” narrated by pro football Hall of Famer and Athlete Advisory Board member, Ray … Read More

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BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full fight card for BELLATOR MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 this Friday, April 2 inside the “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena. The first BELLATOR event of 2021 also marks the … Read More

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BELLATOR MMA, which debuts live on SHOWTIME® next Friday, April 2 with BELLATOR MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 at 9 p.m. ET, announced today changes to upcoming events including rescheduling of two Light Heavyweight World Grand … Read More

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After recording an electrifying, knockout win over Gavin Tucker, Dan Ige is calling for a fight with Chan Sung Jung.

Ige returned to the win column at the UFC’s March 13th card, by quickly taking Tucker out … Read More

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Although Tyron Woodley’s recent run of losses has prompted speculation as to whether the former champ’s best days are behind him, Vicente Luque isn’t looking past the decorated fighter.

Luque has been booked to face the former … Read More

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UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin has accepted an invitation to join the Athletes’ Commission of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (MMA).

Forrest Griffin commented: “I believe the IMMAF’s mission is to spread the best practices … Read More

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Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league in the world, today announced the signing of Cynthia Vanessa Vescan, one of the most talented female freestyle wrestlers in the world. The 29-year old … Read More

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Cage Warriors is excited to announce the signing of French fighters David Bear and Jean N’Doye to exclusive deals with the promotion.

These new signings will join fellow Frenchman, and current Cage Warriors featherweight champion, Morgan Charriere, … Read More