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Not only are Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier going to fight for a third time on Jul 10th as expected, but the bout will also take place with fans in attendance.

Following reports that the lightweights had … Read More

After Francis Ngannou’s impressive title win against Stipe Miocic at UFC 260, attention now turns to the three title fights at UFC 261 on April 24th. Valentina Shevchenko defends her Flyweight crown against Jessica Andrade, Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas … Read More

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Although Tyron Woodley has lost three straight, and will turn 39 next month, the fighter hasn’t lost confidence in his abilities to be the UFC’s top welterweight.

Woodley is set to face Vicente Luque this Saturday at … 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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It looks like former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley will look to end his three-fight winning streak against Vicente Luque next.

Since Woodley (19-6-1) lost the belt to Kamaru Usman in March, 2019, he has also been defeated … Read More

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Both Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal were cut open by an accidental, clashing of the heads in round two of their UFC Vegas 17 fight. But, Neal is also reporting that his vision was compromised after the … Read More

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Geoff Neal has generated buzz in the MMA world through his accomplishments in the cage, rather than by flinging insults around, and it sounds like that’s not going to change.

Since the 30-year-old welterweight made his way … Read More

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Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis has his next opponent, as it’s being reported he will fight Alex Morono.

Pettis (23-10) hasn’t competed since May when he outscored Donald Cerrone for a decision win. Prior to that … Read More

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Although Darren Till only has one win at middleweight, the former welterweight contender is making the case that if he beats Robert Whittaker on Saturday, a title shot should come next.

Till is booked to fight the … Read More

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Colby Covington has been driving for a rematch with welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, but Michael Chiesa is still hoping to face “Chaos” next.

Following Chiesa’s decision win over Rafael dos Anjos last month, the former welterweight called … Read More

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After a 2019 campaign which saw him compete twice at welterweight, Anthony Pettis is reporting he’s never felt better, as he gets set to fight at 155 again.

The former lightweight champ is booked to fight Diego … Read More

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Although Vicente Luque had won six straight fights prior to UFC 244, after losing to Stephen Thompson at the event, the welterweight’s taking some time off.

Luque faced Thompson at the November 2nd card, and was outstruck … Read More

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Here are the results from UFC 244, which saw Jorge Masvidal win the ‘BMF’ title, by defeating Nate Diaz.

After round three, the doctor ruled that Diaz could not continue due to a large cut he had … Read More

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Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 244, which will take place tomorrow at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

In the main event, Nate Diaz will take on Jorge Masvidal (results via UFC.com).

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An all-star boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev is taking place the same night as UFC 244. But, UFC President Dana White is apparently not worried about that night’s competition.

UFC 244 will take place … Read More

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Anthony Pettis is coming off memorable bouts with Tony Ferguson, Stephen Thompson and Nate Diaz, and the former champ’s looking to extend that trend against Diego Sanchez.

Pettis faced Diaz at UFC 241 last month, and lost … Read More

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It doesn’t sound like Darren Till is planning to leave welterweight behind him just yet, but the British fighter admits he needs to thinking about moving up to middleweight.

Till cuts a lot of weight to make … Read More

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Anthony Pettis has jumped into the UFC’s top 10, welterweight rankings, after taking out Stephen Thompson last month, and Santiago Ponzinibbio has issued the new contender a challenge.

As a result of his knockout win over Thompson, … Read More

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Anthony Pettis knocked out Stephen Thompson in electrifying fashion at UFC Nashville, and in doing so, “Showtime” also made history.

Pettis, who took Thompson out with a Superman punch in round two, has now recorded wins in … Read More

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Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Nashville, which will see former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis move up to face welterweight contender, Stephen Thompson in the main event.

In the co-main event, Curtis Blaydes will take on … Read More