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Recently there’s been extensive speculation regarding whether a third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will be for the UFC’s lightweight title. But, as it stands right now, it doesn’t look like that’s going to be … Read More

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After two previous bookings for a Leon Edwards – Khamzat Chimaev fight fell through due to COVID-19, it’s being reported the match-up has been scheduled again.

The two were originally booked to fight on December 19th, but … Read More

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Following the news that Khamzat Chimaev has withdrawn from a January 20 bout with Leon Edwards, Kevin Holland has offered to fight ‘Rocky’.

Recently it was reported that Chimaev has dropped out of the card’s headliner, due … Read More

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It’s being reported that Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa have agreed to fight, and that the welterweights will do so in less than a month.

The contenders have reportedly agreed to fight at the UFC’s January 20th … Read More

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It looks like Leon Edwards will unfortunately, not fight in 2020, as it’s being reported the welterweight has contracted COVID-19 and cannot fight Khamzat Chimaev later this month as a result.

Edwards (18-3) hasn’t fought since July, … Read More

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A fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev has been canceled again, as it’s being reported that the latter has withdrawn from UFC Vegas 14.

Makhachev was scheduled to fight dos Anjos in the November 14th, … Read More

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Following the recent news that Leon Edwards had been removed from the UFC’s welterweight ranks due to inactivity, Dana White’s announced the contender will face rising star, Khamzat Chimaev next.

During a recent episode of ‘The Jim … Read More

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Michael Chandler is in Abu Dhabi this week and is prepared to step into the main event if need be, but the decorated lightweight isn’t interested in facing Islam Makhachev.

After the former Bellator champ recently signed … Read More

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Following the news that the December 12th, Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns fight has been postponed, Leon Edwards has challenged ‘Durinho’ to battle at the event.

Burns was scheduled to fight the welterweight champ at UFC 256, … Read More

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Stephen Thompson apparently had never called out someone on Twitter, but recently “Wonderboy” changed that by challenging Leon Edwards.

The 37-year-old Thompson (15-4-1) hasn’t fought since last November, when he outscored Vicent Luque for the decision win. … Read More

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Leon Edwards has been trying to secure a fight with Jorge Masvidal, ever since their well documented backstage altercation in 2019. Now the welterweight contender has stepped up his verbal attacks on Masvidal, and he’s claiming the … Read More

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Although the UFC will be holding cards on May 9th, it doesn’t sound like Michael Chiesa will be competing on any cards in the near future.

Due to restrictions on public gatherings and travel to battle the … Read More

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After going through 2019 without competing, UFC welterweight contender Santiago Ponzinibbio is targeting his Octagon return.

Ponzinibbio (27-3) hasn’t fought since November, 2018, when he KO’d Neil Magny. The Argentinean spent time on the sidelines as a … 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 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

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a pivotal fight to its upcoming schedule, as it’s being reported that Kevin Lee will fight Charles Oliveira.

The lightweight contenders have been booked to fight at UFC Brasilia on March … Read More

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The UFC continues to build out its spring schedule, as it’s being reported that a bout between Tyron Woodley and Leon Edwards is planned.

The welterweight contenders are expected to fight at the UFC’s March 28th event … Read More

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Following Kevin Lee’s vicious, knockout win at UFC 244, the lightweight is hoping to secure a bout with Conor McGregor next. But, “The Motown Phenom” believes certain stakeholders will go out of their way to make sure … Read More

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Kevin Lee has faced top-tier contenders and former champs like Tony Ferguson, Rafael dos Anjos and Edson Barboza during his UFC run. But recently the lightweight reported he believes Gregor Gillespie will be his toughest fight yet.… Read More

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Recently it was announced that Stephen Thompson will battle Vicente Luque at UFC 244, and it looks like “Wonderboy” won’t be looking past the surging welterweight.

Heading into the upcoming fight, Luque (17-6-1) is riding a six-fight … Read More