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It’s being reported that Tony Ferguson’s path back to the win column, will need to go through Beneil Dariush.

The 37-year-old Ferguson (25-5) is coming off consecutive losses to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, after winning 12 … Read More

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After extending his winning streak to seven at UFC 259, Islam Makhachev is hoping to be the last man Tony Ferguson faces in the Octagon.

Makhachev took on Drew Dober on Saturday night and submitted the dangerous … Read More

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Following a 2020 campaign which saw Tony Ferguson drop back-to-back bouts for the first time in his career, ‘El Cucuy’ has headed to the renowned Wild Card boxing gym.

Ferguson, who is coming off a decision loss … Read More

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It remains to be seen who Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee fight next. But, the latter believes a rematch with ‘El Cucuy’ is the fight to make.

Lee faced Ferguson for the UFC’s interim lightweight title back … Read More

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Dustin Poirier has received considerable praise since he stopped Conor McGregor at UFC 257. But, Nate Diaz believes Poirier’s victory was largely on account of McGregor making key, strategic mistakes.

Poirier battered McGregor’s lead leg with calf … Read More

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Recently Nate Diaz issued a challenge to the UFC’s welterweight division, and that prompted a fiery response from former interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson.

Diaz, who hasn’t fought since November, 2019, when he lost to Jorge Masvidal, … Read More

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As it stands right now, it’s not clear who will battle for the UFC’s lightweight title next, and Justin Gaethje says Dana White’s to blame.

Following UFC 257, which saw Dustin Poirier take out Conor McGregor and … Read More

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Michael Chandler made the most of his Octagon debut at UFC 257, by quickly finishing Dan Hooker. But, following Dustin Poirier’s electrifying win over Conor McGregor, ‘The Diamond’ dismissed the possibility of fighting Chandler next.

Heading into … Read More

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After meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov Friday to discuss whether he’ll fight again, Dana White’s announced he’ll announce the star’s decision during the UFC on ABC 1 broadcast.

Following the meeting, White posted a video on Instagram, in … Read More

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Tony Ferguson refused to tap to a painful-looking armbar from Charles Oliveira last month. But, ‘El Cucuy’ is reporting his arm is just fine.

The 36-year-old battled Oliveira at UFC 256, and lost the fight via unanimous … Read More

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Although Tony Ferguson has been largely dominated in his last two outings, the former interim lightweight champ is dismissing any narrative his best days are behind him.

Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 256 on Saturday, and … Read More

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Now that Tony Ferguson has been decisively defeated in back-to-back bouts, speculation about the lightweight’s future is sure to spike. While UFC President Dana White isn’t ready to close the book on Ferguson as a top contender, … Read More

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Here are the results from UFC 256, which saw flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno battle to a draw.

The flyweights went to war for 25 minutes in the fight, which saw Figueiredo deducted at one … Read More

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Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 256, which is taking place Saturday at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas.

In the main event, flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will take on contender, Brandon Moreno.

Both fighters tipped … Read More

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Brazil-based Standout Fighting Tournament (SFT MMA) is coming to America to change the way fans in the United States watch combat sports live, televised, and streamed.

SFT MMA is promoting its first show since this past February, … Read More

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After undergoing surgery to repair his torn ACL, Kevin Lee shared out a statement, including a video clip, regarding the procedure.

The 27-yaer-old Lee is coming off a submission loss to Charles Oliveira after knocking out Gregor … Read More

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The early weigh-ins are over in Brasilia, Brazil, in advance of the UFC’s card there tomorrow. All of the scheduled fighters have made weight, except for headliner, Kevin Lee.

Lee, who is scheduled to fight lightweight contender … Read More

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UFC Brasilia is going ahead this Saturday, but it’s being reported that no fans will be allowed into the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The governor for the city has banned public … Read More

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Islam Makhachev has yet to be booked for his next fight, and American Kickboxing Academy’s striking coach, Javier Mendez, understands why.

Makhachev (18-1) is coming off a decision win over Davi Ramos at UFC 242 in September, … Read More

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After scoring a vicious, knockout win over Gregor Gillespie in November, Kevin Lee is looking to build on that momentum with another big victory against Charles Oliveira.

Lee has been booked to fight the lightweight contender at … Read More