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It looks like Diego Brandao could be facing a fine and suspension, as USADA has informed the UFC that the featherweight has allegedly tested positive for marijuana metabolites.

The news comes a couple of weeks out from … Read More

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The Nevada Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 195 card in Las Vegas, and welterweight champion Robbie Lawler led the way.

According to the figures that were disclosed by the commission, Lawler was paid … Read More

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Robbie Lawler remains the UFC’s welterweight champion after the promotion’s latest event tonight, but the veteran fighter narrowly escaped with the title.

Condit kept Lawler on the defensive throughout much of the fight with a cavalcade of … Read More

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Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 195, which will take place tomorrow night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In the main event, welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will take on Carlos Condit.

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Clay Guida will take on Thiago Tavares later today at UFC Fight Night 77, and it doesn’t sound like “The Carpenter” is planning to showcase his striking skills.

The featherweight contender has been tapped to fight Tavares, … Read More

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UFC Fight Night 77 has received a featherweight bout between two well established vets, as Clay Guida will take on Thiago Tavares.

The match-up was announced by UFC Brazil’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Giovani Decke … Read More

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There was no shortage of highlight reel stoppages and memorable moments at UFC Fight Night 68, but four men are heading home with an extra $50,000 in bonus cash.

Following the event, the UFC announced that Dustin … Read More

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Dan Henderson put a violent end to any retirement talk regarding the legendary fighter tonight at UFC Fight Night 68, by taking out Tim Boetsch in under one minute.

Henderson wobbled Boetsch not long into the bout … Read More

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The weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 68 are done, and while the headliners made weight for their fight, two men came in several pounds over on their first attempt.

Saturday’s card will feature Dan Henderson taking on … Read More

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Robbie Lawler will get a chance to avenge his loss to reigning welterweight champ Johny Hendricks, as the vet worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 12.

Here are … Read More

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Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC on FOX 12, which will feature a welterweight, title shot eliminator between Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown.

Brown came in at 172.5 for the fight, but was reportedly informed … Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several fights for its summer schedule, including a middleweight scrap between Tim Boetsch and Brad Tavares.

The two will fight at an August 16th, UFC Fight Night card, which will go … Read More

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After losing by split decision to Pedro Munhoz at Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s latest event in Los Angeles, UFC veteran Jeff Curran is likely retiring from fighting. The bout headlined the RFA 9 event, and saw Munhoz take … Read More

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Jeff Curran may have had to withdraw from an opportunity to fight for Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight belt in June, but now the UFC vet will battle Pedro Munhoz for the promotion’s vacant bantamweight title on August … Read More

Kevin Casey Fighting Casey Ryan in Co-Main-Event

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Resurrection Fighting Alliance has announced that its inaugral event in Los Angeles will feature Pedro Munhoz fighting Keoni Koch for the promotion’s vacant bantamweight title. The card will take place … Read More

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Zabit Magomedsharipov has worked his way into top five of the UFC’s 145 division, and recently his coach, Ricardo Almeida, discussed what he would like to see next for the fighter.

Magomedsharipov is coming off a memorable, … Read More

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Max Holloway has continued to field questions about his health and his ability to make weight for his latest title defense. Bur the UFC’s featherweight champ continues to insist he’ll be ready for Saturday’s bout.

Due to … Read More

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Although Josh Emmett recorded a brutal, first round knockout win over Ricardo Lamas at UFC on FOX 26, he’s open to granting the featherweight veteran a rematch.

Lamas was originally scheduled to fight Jose Aldo at the … Read More

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The first War MMA event took place in Stockton, California, Saturday night, and in the main event, Justin Baesman worked his way to a split decision win over UFC vet Daniel Roberts.

With the win, Baesman extended … Read More