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Some fans in attendance tonight at UFC 170 weren’t happy with how the main event ended in 66 seconds, but Ronda Rousey was awarded a “Performance of the Night” for her quick win over Sarah McMann.

Rousey, … Read More

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Tallison Teixeira could become a top heavyweight contender yet. But, the Brazilian’s ascension up the heavyweight ranks was halted on Saturday by the feared fists of Derrick Lewis.

Not long … Read More

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The UFC is back in Nashville, Tennessee, for the promotion’s latest Fight Night card, and all of the fighters have made weight.

In Saturday’s headliner, rising heavyweight Tallison Teixeira will … Read More

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Alex Pereira extended his reign as the UFC’s light-heavyweight champ on Saturday, but the Brazilian star faced adversity while doing so.

Pereira took on Khalil Rountree in the headliner, who … Read More

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The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC 307 tomorrow in Salt Lake City, and all of the bouts are proceeding.

In the headliner, light-heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will … Read More

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Following Shavkhat Rakhmonov’s claim the UFC approached him about fighting Belal Muhammad, October 5th, but that the latter turned it down, the welterweight champ has responded.

Recently, Rakhmonov argued that Muhammad was honoring his promise to be … Read More

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Following his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296, Colby Covington gave no indication that he’s thinking of retiring and even called for a fight with Stephen Thompson. But, Chael Sonnen is questioning whether “Chaos” will return … Read More

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Colby Covington’s latest shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown did not go well for the polarizing fighter, as champion Leon Edwards worked his way to clear cun win at UFC 296.

Covington was hesitant in the fight’s … Read More

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The weigh-ins are over for UFC 296 and all of the card’s fights are proceeding.

In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards will battle Colby Covington. In the co-headliner, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will square off … Read More

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Kevin Holland is quick to praise Ian Machado Garry for his ambition and what he’s accomplished. But, the welterweight contender doesn’t see the UFC booking him to fight the rising star.

The 25-year-old Garry (13-0) recorded his … Read More

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The fighters have weighed in ahead of Saturday’s UFC 291 card, and the BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje is official.

Poirier came in at 155 pounds for the five-round bout, while Gaethje was … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Daniel Cormier won’t argue Belal Muhammad doesn’t deserve a shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown. But, the decorated fighter believes Muhammad needs to record another high-profile victory, as a means to entrench a title fight appearance.

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According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Belal Muhammad versus Vicente Luque are set to headline the UFC’s April 16th event. Bout will be contested at welterweight(170lbs). Location will be revealed at a later date.

Belal Muhammad is looking … Read More

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Gilbert Burns isn’t calling to fight Khamzat Chimaev next, but the welterweight contender sees a showdown with the rising star happening in the near future.

Ever since Chimaev (10-0) choked Li Jingliang out at UFC 267 last … Read More

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Ciryl Gane has been receiving heaps of praise since winning the UFC’s interim heavyweight title earlier this month, and Joe Rogan is clearly, extremely impressed with the new champ.

Gane secured the interim belt at UFC 265, … Read More

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Following Vicente Luque’s thrilling and memorable win at UFC 265, Dana White believes there’s no question the fighter’s proven he’s an elite welterweight.

Luque took on Michael Chiesa at the recent event, and after defending several submission … Read More

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Ryan Hall’s game plan for his UFC 264 bout with Ilia Topuria was scrutinized and criticized by some. But, it sounds like an early injury, played a key role in how Hall approached the fight.

Hall repeatedly … Read More

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Here are the results from UFC 264, which saw Dustin Poirier win his rubber match with Conor McGregor.

McGregor came out throwing plenty of kicks, but eventually, the fight spilled to the ground.

Poirier controlled the action … Read More

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Saturday’s highly anticipated fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier is proceeding, as both men made weight this morning for UFC 264.

Both of the decorated lightweights came in at 156 pounds for the bout, which will … Read More

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After getting back on track at UFC Vegas 28 this past weekend, with a thrilling win over Miguel Baeza, Santiago Ponzinibbio is targeting a ranked contender next.

The welterweight faced Baeza (10-1) on the main card of … Read More