Sherdog News January 2020
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Jamall Emmers Puts Rafael Barbosa to Sleep in LFA 81 Main Event
By: Mike Sloan
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Jamall Emmers may have punched his ticket to a Legacy Fighting Alliance featherweight title fight after winning in stellar fashion in the -
Umar Nurmagomedov, Cousin of UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, Signs With UFC
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is set on putting the Nurmagomedov family under one roof.... -
Ovince St. Preux Receives 3-Month Suspension for Tainted Supplements
By: Jay Pettry
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Ovince St. Preux is the second prominent fighter on Friday to test positive for banned supplements and have his suspension reduced to three months, joining... -
Kamaru Usman to Defend Welterweight Throne Against Jorge Masvidal in July
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is going big in July for International Fight Week. -
Diego Sanchez Issued 3-Month Suspension for Tainted Supplements Containing Ostarine
By: Jay Pettry
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Diego Sanchez has run afoul of some banned substances, although he was able to determine his positive test was the result of tainted supplements. -
Wyatt Barber, Younger Brother of UFC Flyweight Maycee Barber, Signs With Bellator
By: Jay Pettry
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Bellator MMA is investing in a young prospect in hopes that he performs like his famous sister. -
Gerald Meerschaert Takes on Deron Winn at UFC 248 on March 7
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will be bringing another middleweight showdown to its March pay-per-view card. -
Joshua Pacio Successfully Defends Strawweight Belt at One Championship Fire & Fury
By: Tudor Leonte
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One Championship stopped for its second event in 2020. -
LFA 81 Weigh-in Results: Headliner Set; 1 Fighter Heavy
By: Jay Pettry and Tyler Treese
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The Legacy Fighting Alliance returns to California for its second event of 2020 with LFA 81, which is headlined by a featherweight bout between Jamall Emmers and... -
Report: Blagoy Ivanov to Face Augusto Sakai at UFC 250 in Sao Paulo
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will reportedly be adding a big heavyweight matchup to its upcoming Brazil card in May. -
Josh Barnett-Ronny Markes Under Consideration for Bellator 241 in March
By: Jay Pettry
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Bellator MMA is putting a fight back together that was scratched hours before it was set to go down. -
One Championship Fire & Fury Weigh-in Results: All Fighters Make Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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One Championship returns to the Philippines for its second event of 2020. -
Brain Condition Threatens Bellator Middleweight Champ Rafael Lovato Jr.’s Career
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Rafael Lovato Jr.'s mixed martial arts career could be in jeopardy due to a hereditary brain condition. -
Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal Involved in Altercation at Super Bowl Media Day
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal aren’t currently booked to fight each other, but the tension is building between the two welterweight stars. -
Cody Stamann vs. Raoni Barcelos in the Works for UFC Columbus
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A bantamweight clash between Cody Stamann and Raoni Barcelos has been targeted for UFC Columbus. -
Frankie Edgar Still Planning Drop to Bantamweight, Has One Fight Left on UFC Deal
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Frankie Edgar postponed his planned move to bantamweight to take a short-notice fight against Chan Sung Jung at UFC Fight Night 165 on Dec. 21. -
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Movsar Evloev Added to UFC 248 in Las Vegas
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A bantamweight clash pitting Douglas Silva de Andrade against Movsar Evloev has been added to the UFC 248 lineup.
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Kalinn Williams Steps in for Dhiego Lima, Faces Alex Morono at UFC 247
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Kalinn Williams will replace the injured Dhiego Lima and meet Alex Morono at UFC 247. -
Damon Jackson to Face Mauro Chaulet in LFA 83 Main Event on March 6
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC veteran Damon Jackson will meet Mauro Chaulet in the Legacy Fighting Alliance 83 headliner. -
Combate Americas Announces Complete Fight Card for Mexicali Event on Feb. 21
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A women’s strawweight co-main event clash pitting Yasmine Jauregui against Karen Cedillo is among eight new bouts announced for Combate... -
PFL Partners with Multiple International Promotions to Bolster 2020 Roster
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Professional Fighters League is scouring the globe to improve its roster. -
Former Strikeforce Champ Josh Thomson Announces Retirement
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Josh Thomson has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. -
Mackenzie Dern Expected to Meet Ariane Carnelossi at UFC Lincoln on April 25
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Mackenzie Dern will attempt to bounce back from her first professional defeat when she locks horns with Ariane Carnelossi at UFC Lincoln. -
MMA Superhero ‘Phoenix Jones’ Arrested for Selling Drugs in Washington
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Mixed martial artist Ben Fodor, who made national headlines for his crime-fighting superhero persona “Phoenix Jones,” has been arrested for... -
UFC Vets Nordine Taleb, John Moraga Slated to Compete at ARES FC 2 in Belgium
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Some familiar faces have been booked to compet at the top of the ARES Fighting Championship 2 card. -
Bellator 238 Medical Suspensions: Four Fighters Facing 180-Day Terms
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Juan Archuleta is one of four fighters from the Bellator 238 card who is facing six months on the shelf. -
Jai Herbert Replaces Stevie Ray on Short Notice at UFC London
By: Tudor Leonte
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A new Cage Warriors Fighting Championship alum has made his way into the big leagues. -
Bellator 241 Update: Paul Daley to Face Sabah Homasi on March 13
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Paul Daley will square off against Sabah Homasi at Bellator 241. -
Tim Means Gets New Opponent for UFC Rio Rancho on Feb. 15
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Tim Means will be facing a new adversary at UFC Rio Rancho on Feb. 15. -
Bellator 238 Salaries: Cris Cyborg ($250K), Julia Budd ($350,000) Top Payroll
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Bellator 238 main event competitors Cristiane Justino and Julia Budd were the highest earners from Saturday’s card at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. -
Alexander Emelianenko Arrested, Jailed for Disturbing the Peace
By: Dmytro Synyak
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Veteran Russian heavyweight Aleksander Emelianenko is serving a seven-day jail sentence for disturbing the peace in the Black Sea resort town of... -
Middleweights Jack Marshman, Kevin Holland to Clash at UFC London on March 21
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A middleweight showdown pitting Jack Marshman against Kevin Holland has been added to the UFC London lineup. -
Priscila Cachoeira Replaces Rachael Ostovich, Meets Shana Dobson at UFC Auckland
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Priscila Cachoeira will step in for Rachael Ostovich and square off against Shana Dobson at UFC Auckland. -
Daniel Cormier to Stipe Miocic: ‘Do the Right Thing and Give Me My Rematch’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Stipe Miocic’s management has indicated that when the UFC heavyweight champion is ready to return, he’d prefer something different than a trilogy bout with... -
After Unorthodox Submission Win, Alex Perez Claims ‘I Practice My Squeeze All the Time’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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At first, Alex Perez didn’t even know how to pronounce the name of his next preferred opponent following a submission win over Jordan Espinosa... -
Cris Cyborg Feels ‘Blessed’ to Hold Championships in Four Different Promotions
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Cristiane Justino made a little bit of history on Saturday night when she vanquished Julia Budd to claim the Bellator featherweight crown. -
Curtis Blaydes Had No Issue Switching Strategy vs. JDS: ‘I’ve Always Had Hands’
By: Mike Sloan
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Curtis Blaydes was more than effective in the opening round against Junior dos Santos, but he wasn’t succeeding in what he was trying to do. -
Michael Chiesa Calls Out Colby Covington: ‘I Know He Will Bring Out the Best in Me’
By: Mike Sloan
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Michael Chiesa looked tremendous in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 166 on Saturday, dominating Rafael dos Anjos over three rounds to win a... -
Curtis Blaydes Demolishes Ex-Champion Junior dos Santos in UFC Fight Night 166 Headliner
By: Brian Knapp
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Curtis Blaydes continues his rise on the heavyweight ladder, wrecks Junior dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 166. -
Cris ‘Cyborg’ Knocks Out Julia Budd in Fourth to Capture Bellator Featherweight Title
By: Mike Sloan
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Invicta Fighting Championships. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Cris Cyborg can now call herself a four-promotion world champion as she captured the Bellator MMA featherweight title on Saturday night in dominant fashion inside the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood, California.... -
UFC Raleigh Bonuses: Perez, Johns, Gravely, Burns Capture $50K Awards
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Alex Perez, Brett Johns, Tony Gravely and Herbert Burns received $50,000 bonuses for their efforts at UFC Fight Night 166 in Raleigh, N.C., on... -
UFC Fight Night 166 ‘Blaydes vs. Dos Santos’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 166 coverage will begin at 5 p.m. ET. -
UFC Fight Night 166 Prelims: Bevon Lewis, Arnold Allen, Justine Kish Shine in Raleigh
By: Brian Knapp
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Bevon Lewis can breathe a sigh of relief. -
Danny Garcia Survives Bite, Dominates Ivan Redkach in Welterweight Eliminator
By: Mike Sloan
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Danny Garcia is one step closer to possibly becoming a world champion again as he thoroughly dismantled Ivan Redkach over 12 rounds Saturday... -
Ryan Bader to Defend Light Heavyweight Crown vs. Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 243
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Ryan Bader will make his first light heavyweight championship defense since 2017 when he puts his belt on the line against Vadim Nemkov at... -
UFC Champ Stipe Miocic Cleared to Compete, Date of Next Title Defense Still Unknown
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic stays he’s been cleared to compete, but he’s still not sure when he’ll return to the Octagon. -
Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira Booked for UFC Lincoln Main Event on April 25
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Two former light heavyweight title challengers will square off in the UFC Lincoln main event. -
UFC 249 Update: Sijara Eubanks to Face Sarah Moras in Brooklyn on April 18
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A women’s bantamweight tilt pitting Sijara Eubanks against Sarah Moras has been added to the UFC 249 lineup. -
Rizin 21 to Include Debut Bouts for UFC Veterans Masanori Kanehara, Naoki Inoue
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Rizin Fighting Federation has announced a slew of bouts for its first card of 2020, including the promotional debuts of former UFC competitors Masanori Kanehara and... -
UFC Fight Night 166 Weigh-in Results: All Fighters on Target
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns after its first pay-per-view event of the year with an ESPN+ card featuring a heavyweight bout between former champion Junior dos Santos and... -
Bellator 238 Weigh-in Results: Everyone Makes Weight
By: Tudor Leonte and Tyler Treese
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Bellator MMA's first event of 2020 is set to take place as Bellator 238 emanates from The Forum in Inglewood, California, on Saturday. -
Bantamweights Jack Shore, Geraldo De Freitas to Clash at UFC London
By: Tudor Leonte
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An exciting bantamweight feature between two promising prospects has been added to the Ultimate Fighting Championship's next trip to London. -
Undefeated Croatian Ivan Erslan to Lock Horns With Przemyslaw Mysiala at KSW 53
By: Tudor Leonte
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The first KSW event in 2020 is taking shape, as the Polish promotion has just announced three bouts for KSW 53. -
Jeremy Stephens-Calvin Kattar, Ciryl Gane-Shamil Abdurakhimov Bouts Slated for UFC 249
By: Tudor Leonte and Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is building up its yearly trip to Brooklyn, New York, in a big way. -
Bellator Staple David Rickels Signs With Bare Knuckle FC, Competes in March
By: Jay Pettry
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The most active fighter in Bellator MMA history is moving on from the promotion to fight bare knuckle.
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Report: Paige VanZant Out, Randa Markos In Against Amanda Ribas at UFC Brasilia
By: Jay Pettry
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A popular Ultimate Fighting Championship strawweight has suffered another setback in returning to action.
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Injuries Force Jimmie Rivera, Dhiego Lima Out of UFC 247 Matchups
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has taken a few big hits in its return to Houston in February. -
Video: Watch Donald Cerrone in ‘Spenser Confidential’ Trailer with Mark Wahlberg, Post Malone
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Even after a loss to Conor McGregor in the UFC 246 main event, Donald Cerrone is doing just fine for himself. -
Combate Americas Returns to Fresno with ‘Mexico vs. USA’ Card on Feb. 28
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Combate Americas will make another journey to Fresno, Calif., with a card filled with several “Mexico vs. USA”-themed matchups. -
Daniel Pineda Has PFL Playoff Wins Overturned Due to Failed Drug Test
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Daniel Pineda’s failed drug test cost in October cost him a chance to compete for $1 million in the Professional Fighters League championship.... -
Sean O’Malley Reaches Settlement with Nevada Commission, Cleared for UFC 248
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Sean O’Malley is finally ready to make his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
Polaris Announces Absolute Grand Prix
Europe’s leading professional grappling organization will return to the International Convention Centre in Newport, Wales, on April 4, and it... -
Former UFC Title Challenger Thiago Alves Signs with Bare Knuckle FC
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Thiago Alves is the latest mixed martial arts veteran to take his talents to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. -
Middleweights Derek Brunson, Edmen Shahbazyan to Clash at UFC 248 in Las Vegas
By: Tristen Critchfield
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An intriguing middleweight showdown between Derek Brunson and Edmen Shahbazyan has been added to the UFC 248 lineup. -
Report: Ketlen Vieira vs. Marion Reneau Targeted for UFC 250 in Sao Paulo
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A women’s bantamweight clash pitting Ketlen Vieira against Marion Reneau is in the works for UFC 250. -
French Boxing Federation to Oversee Beginning of Legalized MMA in France
By: Tristen Critchfield
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There is now a clear direction for the beginning of legalized MMA in France. -
Welterweight Contender Leon Edwards Signs New UFC Contract
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Leon Edwards will be competing under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner for the foreseeable future. -
UFC 246 Medical Suspensions: Donald Cerrone Facing 6 Months for Nasal, Orbital Fractures
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Donald Cerrone only spent 40 seconds in the Octagon with Conor McGregor at UFC 246, but he nonetheless suffered injuries that could sideline him... -
Combate Americas Signs ‘TUF: Latin America 1’ Finalist Leonardo Morales
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Combate Americas bolstered the talent of its featherweight roster, signing “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America” Season 1 finalist Leonardo... -
John Kavanagh: Conor McGregor ‘Definitely Going to Be Competing’ Before Summer
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Even if Conor McGregor isn’t able to fill in for Tony Ferguson or Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 249, it sounds like the former two-division... -
Tristan Connelly to Face Alex da Silva Coelho at UFC Event on April 11
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Tristan Connelly will look to build upon his surprising Octagon debut when he squares off against Alex da Silva Coelho at an Ultimate Fighting... -
Keith Lee, Brother of Kevin Lee, to Make Bellator Debut vs. Shawn Bunch on Feb. 21
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Keith Lee, the younger brother of UFC lightweight standout Kevin Lee, will make his big-show debut next month. -
Raquel Pennington on UFC 246 Defeat: ‘I Wanted to Fight Not Be Hugged the Whole Time’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Raquel Pennington was not thrilled with the way her co-main event showdown with Holly Holm at UFC 246 transpired. -
Sodiq Yusuff Hopes to Follow in Championship Footsteps of ‘Older Brothers’ Usman, Adesanya
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Sodiq Yusuff continued his rise to stardom at UFC 246, earning his sixth consecutive victory with a unanimous verdict over Andre Fili in a... -
Dana White Admits He and Justin Gaethje ‘Need to Get on the Same Page’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Justin Gaethje has been the odd man out with the recent return of Conor McGregor. -
Dana White: Khabib-McGregor 2 Has Potential to Outsell Irish Star’s Bout vs. Mayweather
By: Tristen Critchfield
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This past week, all the talk revolved around the earnings potential of returning Ultimate Fighting Championship superstar Conor McGregor. -
Maycee Barber Suffered Full ACL Tear in Loss to Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 246
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Flyweight prospect Maycee Barber will be sidelined for a significant period of time after tearing the ACL in her left knee. -
Holly Holm Reveals Father Suffered Stroke During UFC 246 Camp: ‘This Was a Lot’ to Deal With
By: Mike Sloan
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It seems like an eternity ago when Holly Holm was at the top of her game as an undefeated former three-division boxing world champion who invaded MMA and eventually head-kicked... -
Rejuvenated McGregor Admits He ‘Disrespected All Those Who Believed in Me’ in Recent Years
By: Mike Sloan
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For someone as hugely popular as Conor McGregor, it’s almost unfathomable that his destruction of Donald Cerrone on Saturday night was his... -
Nate Diaz Calls Conor McGregor’s Performance at UFC 246 ‘Weak as F—k’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It should come as no surprise that Nate Diaz was not especially impressed with Conor McGregor’s performance at UFC 246. -
Dana White: Donald Cerrone Wasn’t a ‘Shot Fighter’ Against Conor McGregor at UFC 246
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Dating back to 2017, Donald Cerrone has suffered five losses in UFC competition by knockout or technical knockout – all against some of the... -
Floyd Mayweather Teases Conor McGregor Rematch with Poster Following UFC 246
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Floyd Mayweather used Conor McGregor’s big return victory at UFC 246 to steal some of the limelight for himself. -
Dana White Praises ‘Unselfish’ Robert Whittaker Following UFC 248 Withdrawal
By: Tristen Critchfield
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There remains little information regarding the reason for Robert Whittaker’s withdrawal from UFC 248 last week, but it’s clear that Dana... -
UFC 246 Salaries: Conor McGregor Takes Home $3 Million Disclosed Payday
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Conor McGregor may have estimated an $80 million payday for his Octagon return at UFC 246, but only a portion of that is included in his... -
McGregor Among Five Fighters to Receive ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses at UFC 246
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Conor McGregor was the unquestioned star of the show at UFC 246, but he was joined by four other athletes in receiving $50,000 “Performance of... -
Conor McGregor Ambushes Donald Cerrone, Authors 40-Second Stoppage Atop UFC 246
By: Brian Knapp
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Conor McGregor stops Donald Cerrone 40 seconds into the UFC 246 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. -
UFC 246 ‘McGregor vs. Cerrone’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC 246 coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET. -
Beatdown After the Bell: UFC 246 ‘McGregor vs. Cerrone’
By: TJ De Santis
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Powered by Between Rounds, the Sherdog Radio Network returns Saturday evening to recap UFC 246. -
UFC 246 Prelims: Roxanne Modafferi Springs Upset on Previously Unbeaten Maycee Barber
By: Brian Knapp
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Never count out Roxanne Modafferi. -
Video: UFC 246 ‘McGregor vs. Cerrone’ Post-Fight Press Conference
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Alexa Grasso Announces Intention to Move to 125 Pounds After Failed Weight Cut
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It looks like Alexa Grasso will continue her UFC career in the flyweight division. -
Steve Garcia Upends Jose Mariscal, Nets Controversial Stoppage in LFA 80 Headliner
By: Brian Knapp
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Steve Garcia did his part in his first appearance under the Legacy Fighting Alliance flag and let some dubious officiating do the rest. -
Odds for McGregor vs. Cerrone Including Pre-Fight, Post-Fight Released
By: Jay Pettry
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For the headliner of UFC 246 on Saturday, a plethora of betting lines have opened, ranging from fight results to fight attire. -
Danilo Belluardo, Mason Jones Lightweight Clash Added to Cage Warriors 113 Lineup
By: Tudor Leonte
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Cage Warriors Fighting Championship is making its return in London in March with CW 113, and five exciting bouts have been added to the lineup. -
Dillon Danis, Khonry Gracie Withdraw From Bellator 238 Bouts Due to Injuries
By: Jay Pettry
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A pair of fights featuring intriguing Bellator MMA prospects will no longer be taking place at the upcoming Bellator card in January. -
5 Bouts Including Javy Ayala vs. Valentin Moldavsky Added to Bellator 239 on Feb. 21
By: Jay Pettry
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Bellator MMA is building on to its upcoming card in Oklahoma on February. -
UFC 246 Weigh-in Results: McGregor vs. Cerrone Set; Grasso-Gadelha Cancelled
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship's first event of 2020 will see the heavily anticipated return of Conor McGregor as he faces off against a fan-favorite in... -
Report: Henry Cejudo-Jose Aldo Bantamweight Title Affair Targeted for UFC 250
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship appears to have entered the era where champions can select their own contenders. -
UFC Vet Yoshihiro Akiyama to Clash With Sherif Mohamed at One: King of the Jungle
By: Tudor Leonte
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight contender Yoshihiro Akiyama is returning to action in an upcoming One Championship event in... -
Tyron Woodley vs. Leon Edwards Confirmed as UFC London Headliner
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has now made the main event for UFC London in March official. -
Israel Adesanya-Yoel Romero Middleweight Title Fight to Headline UFC 248
By: Jay Pettry
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Yoel Romero will be getting another crack at the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight title in March. -
LFA 80 Weigh-in Results: Headliner Steve Garcia Misses Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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Legacy Fighting Alliance returns with its first event of 2020 on Saturday as LFA 80 goes down in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and two fighters have... -
Fabricio Werdum Receives Suspension Reduction, Eligible to Return in April
By: Jay Pettry
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum will be back in action much sooner than anticipated. -
UFC Adds Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Champ Modestas Bukauskas to Roster
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is beefing up its light heavyweight roster lately. -
Report: Renato ‘Moicano’ Moves to Lightweight to Face Damir Hadzovic at UFC Brasilia
By: Jay Pettry
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Renato Carneiro will be moving up to the Ultimate Fighting Championship's lightweight division for his next test in March. -
Injured Jeremy Stephens Withdraws From UFC 248 Bout With Calvin Kattar
By: Jay Pettry
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An exciting tilt in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's featherweight division will have to wait a bit longer to go down. -
Report: Bruno Silva Meets Su Mudaerji at Flyweight at UFC Brasilia on March 14
By: Jay Pettry
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Two former bantamweights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship will drop down to flyweight and face off in March. -
Report: Matt Brown to Clash with Miguel Baeza at UFC on ESPN 8
By: Tudor Leonte
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It seems like Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Matt Brown will get the chance to fight in front of hometown fans very soon. -
UFC 246 Pre-Fight Press Conference Video
UFC President Dana White will be joined by Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone in a press conference to raise awareness for Saturday's UFC 246... -
Tyrell Fortune vs. Timothy Johnson, Denise Kielholtz vs. Kristina Williams Set for Bellator 239
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Two new contests have been added to the Bellator 239 lineup, as Tyrell Fortune will meet Timothy Johnson at heavyweight, while Denise Kielholtz will take on... -
UFC Signs Rizin Light Heavyweight Champion Jiri Prochazka to Exclusive Contract
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has bolstered its light heavyweight division, signing Rizin champion Jiri Prochazka to an exclusive contract. -
Bellator MMA to Report to Showtime Exec Stephen Espinoza Following CBS-Viacom Merger
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Some changes are on the horizon for Bellator MMA. -
Ex-Champ Robert Whittaker Withdraws from UFC 248 Bout vs. Jared Cannonier
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC 248 has taken a significant hit. -
Islam Makhachev to Kevin Lee After UFC Brasilia Announcement: ‘You Choose Easy Way Out’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Not everyone was thrilled with the announcement that Kevin Lee will face Charles Oliveira in the UFC Brasilia main event. -
Nik Lentz Replaces Josh Emmett, Meets Arnold Allen at UFC Raleigh on Jan. 25
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Arnold Allen has a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 166. -
Dana White: UFC Targeting March Events in London or Vegas for Darren Till’s Return
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Darren Till’s second UFC bout at middleweight could be on the horizon. -
Coach: What Happens After UFC 246 Key for Conor McGregor to Achieve 2020 Goals
By: Tristen Critchfield
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SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh is supremely confident in Conor McGregor’s chances against Donald Cerrone with UFC 246 just a few days away. -
Numerous Prop Bets Available for Conor McGregor-Donald Cerrone Press Conference
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Over the years, a Conor McGregor press conference has proven to be an event in itself. -
Grant Dawson Withdraws from UFC 246, Bout vs. Chas Skelly Canceled
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A proposed featherweight clash at UFC 246 between Grant Dawson and Chas Skelly has been canceled. -
Cerrone Says He ‘Probably Should’ Take McGregor Down, But Prefers to Test Standup
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Conor McGregor hasn’t been on the ground too often during his mixed martial arts career, which is why many see that as a path to victory for... -
Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira Booked for UFC Brasilia Main Event on March 14
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A lightweight showdown between Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira will serve as the headliner for UFC Brasilia on March 14. -
UFC 249 Update: Gian Villante Returns to Heavyweight to Face Ben Rothwell
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Gian Villante will return to the heavyweight division for the first time since 2011 when he locks horns with Ben Rothwell at UFC 249. -
Antonio Carlos Jr. vs. Makhmud Muradov Removed from UFC Brasilia Card
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A proposed middleweight clash between Antonio Carlos Jr. and Makhmud Muradov slated for UFC Brasilia has been canceled. -
Anthony Pettis to Sue USADA Over Injury Suffered During Sample Collection
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Anthony Pettis claims to have suffered a bizarre injury during a drug test ahead of UFC 241, and now the former lightweight champion plans on... -
Conor McGregor Predicts $80 Million Payday for UFC 246 Bout vs. Donald Cerrone
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Conor McGregor won’t be making a “Money Fight” purse for his work at UFC 246, but if the Irishman is to be believed, he’ll be taking... -
Conor McGregor Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: ‘Time Will Reveal All’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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As Conor McGregor’s UFC return draws near, two separate allegations of sexual assault continue to loom over the Irish superstar. -
Dana White: UFC Doctor Believes Conor McGregor is in Best Shape of Career
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Conor McGregor recently posted a photo of a new, beefed-up physique on Instagram as he prepares to face Donald Cerrone at welterweight in the UFC... -
Demetrious Johnson to Challenge Adriano Moraes for One Flyweight Belt on April 11
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Demetrious Johnson will square off against reigning One Championship flyweight titlist Adriano Moraes on April 11 in China. -
Jorge Masvidal Sees Advantages for Both McGregor, Cerrone in UFC 246 Main Event
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Jorge Masvidal already has experience facing one of the competitors in the UFC 246 headliner, and the other could be a future opponent if he is... -
McGregor Appears in Reebok Shoe Ad; Cerrone Gets Budweiser Can Ahead of UFC 246
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Now that it’s officially UFC 246 fight week, the key components of the event are getting VIP treatment from some of their sponsors. -
Paul Daley Says He’s Been Fired from Analyst Role with Bellator MMA
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Paul Daley’s rivalry with Michael Page may have cost him a side gig with Bellator MMA. -
Report: Middleweights Punahele Soriano, Eric Spicely to Clash at UFC Columbus
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A middleweight matchup pitting Punahele Soriano against Eric Spicely has been added to the UFC Columbus lineup. -
Conor McGregor Claims He Could Make Lightweight for UFC 246, But 170 Opens Up Options
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According to Conor McGregor, welterweight is the perfect place to make his Octagon return after more than a year on the sidelines. -
Aspen Ladd vs. Julianna Pena Targeted for UFC Columbus on March 28
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A matchup of female bantamweight contenders has been targeted for UFC Columbus, as Aspen Ladd and Julianna Pena are expected to clash on March 28. -
Anthony Pettis Admits to Getting a ‘Little Down’ After Loss to Nate Diaz
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Anthony Pettis will return to the division where he once reigned at UFC 246. -
UPDATED Jessica Penne Laments USADA Ending Her Career, Alleges Bullying From Agency
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Jessica Penne is concerned that her recent suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency will put an end to her career. -
'Stamp Fairtex' Walks Over Puja Tomar at One: A New Tomorrow
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The first of 50 events announced for 2020 by One Championship went down at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 10. -
Report: Mark O. Madsen-Austin Hubbard Lightweight Affair Booked for UFC 248
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build its March event in Las Vegas, adding an intriguing lightweight matchup to the already... -
WBC Boxing Champ Ava Knight Returns at Bellator 238 to Face Emilee Gettys
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On the heels of a triumphant MMA debut, former WBC boxing champ Ava Knight is returning to Bellator MMA in January. -
Sean O’Malley Suspended 6 Months After Subsequent Test Failures for Ostarine
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Sean O'Malley will be on the shelf a little while longer as he sits out following multiple drug test failures for tainted supplements. -
Combate Americas Postpones Puerto Rico Event on Jan. 25
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Combate Americas is putting its upcoming debut show in Puerto Rico on hold this January. -
Ricky Bandejas vs. Frans Mlambo Booked on 21-Fight Bellator Dublin Card
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Bellator MMA is putting on a 21-fight salute for Bellator Dublin in February. -
Pair of 145-Pound Grand Prix Matchups, Including ‘Pitbull’ vs. Carvalho, Set for Bellator 241
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Not one but two featherweight tournament bouts are headed to Bellator 241 in March. -
Jessica Andrade-Rose Namajunas Rematch Planned for UFC 249 on April 18
By: Jay Pettry
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Two ex-champs are planning on running it back at the Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to New York in April. -
Pitolo vs. Sato, 'Lookboonme' vs. Goldy Booked for UFC Auckland on Feb. 22
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A pair of new bouts have been added to UFC Auckland, as Maki Pitolo will face Takashi Sato at welterweight, while Konklak Suphisara will meet Hannah... -
Lightweights Luis Pena, Alex Munoz to Clash at UFC Norfolk on Feb. 29
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Luis Pena will face Alex Munoz in a lightweight matchup at UFC Norfolk, promotion officials recently announced. -
UFC Announces Press Conference for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone on Jan. 15
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Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone will get a chance to build a little more hype for their headlining bout a few days before UFC 246. -
Dequan Townsend Sanctioned for Cocaine, Fentanyl; Still Slated for UFC Raleigh on Jan. 25
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Dequan Townsend has accepted a six-month suspension from USADA after testing positive for cocaine and fentanyl metabolites in an in-competition... -
Josh Emmett Pulls Out of UFC Raleigh Bout vs. Arnold Allen
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UFC Raleigh is down a fight, as Josh Emmett has pulled out of a proposed featherweight clash against Arnold Allen. -
UFC Brasilia Gets Francisco Trinaldo-John Makdessi Lightweight Duel
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A pair of lightweight veterans will square off at UFC Brasilia, when Francisco Trinaldo meets John Makdessi on March 14. -
Four Fights Official for UFC Norfolk on Feb. 29
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The card for UFC Norfolk continues to fill rapidly, as the Las Vegas-based promotion confirmed four contests for the Feb. 29 event. -
Frustrated with Inactivity, Ryan Hall Calls for Fights with Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar
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Ryan Hall has fought just once a year for the past two years in the UFC, and the grappling ace is getting frustrated with being on the sidelines.... -
ADCC Champion Rodolfo Vieira to Lock Horns with Saparbek Safarov at UFC 248
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Decorated grappler Rodolfo Vieira will square off against Saparbek Safarov at UFC 248. -
Tim Means vs. Ramazan Emeev Added to UFC Rio Rancho Lineup
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Native New Mexican Tim Means will get his desired fight on home soil, as he will square off against Ramazan Emeev at UFC Rio Rancho on Feb. 15. -
UFC 248 Update: Alex Oliveira, Max Griffin to Meet in Las Vegas on March 7
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Alex Oliveira will square off against Max Griffin in a welterweight scrap at UFC 248. -
Makwan Amirkhani to Face Mike Grundy at UFC London on March 21
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A featherweight clash pitting Makwan Amirkhani against Mike Grundy has been added to the UFC London lineup. -
Update: Valerie Loureda Withdraws from Bellator 238 Due to Injury
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Valerie Loureda won’t be making her return to mixed martial arts at Bellator 238, after all. -
Firas Zahabi: Khabib Landing More Than One Takedown vs. GSP ‘Would Shock Me’
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Georges St. Pierre announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in early 2019, and in his speech he cited an inability to come to terms with the UFC for a mega-fight with reigning lightweight champion... -
UFC, Strikeforce Veteran Jordan Mein Signs with Bellator MMA
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Former UFC and Strikeforce competitor Jordan Mein has signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. -
Kickboxing Standout Raymond Daniels Set for Third MMA Bout at Bellator 238
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Flashy kickboxing star Raymond Daniels will make his third professional mixed martial arts appearance at Bellator 238 when he faces Jason King.... -
Rafa Garcia-Humberto Bandenay Title Bout to Headline Combate Americas Card on Feb. 21
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Rafa Garcia will defend his lightweight crown against Humberto Bandenay in the evening’s main event when Combate Americas travels to Mexicali,... -
Juan Archuleta vs. Henry Corrales Set for Bellator 238 on Jan. 25
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Juan Archuleta will lock horns with Henry Corrales in a featherweight tilt at Bellator 238. -
Conor McGregor: Justin Gaethje is ‘On the List’ of Future Opponents
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Conor McGregor will make his first Octagon appearance since October 2018 when he faces Donald Cerrone in the UFC 246 headliner on Jan. 18, but he’s already got multiple future opponents in mind in what he’s called his... -
One Championship to Hold Promotion-Record 50 Events in 2020
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One Championship will have its most hectic itinerary yet in 2020. -
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Says Conor McGregor Rematch ‘Not on Our Radar’
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While UFC president Dana White has hinted that Conor McGregor could get a rematch with reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov as soon... -
Jeremy Stephens vs. Calvin Kattar in the Works for UFC 248 in Las Vegas
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A featherweight contest between Jeremy Stephens and Calvin Kattar is in the works for UFC 248. -
Demian Maia vs. Gilbert Burns Targeted for UFC Brasilia on March 14
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A welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Gilbert Burns is in the works for UFC Brasilia on March 14. -
Welterweights Sean Brady, Ismail Naurdiev to Clash at UFC Norfolk
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A welterweight showdown pitting Sean Brady against Ismail Naurdiev has been added to the UFC Norfolk lineup. -
USADA Begins Trial Run for Oral Fluid Testing in UFC Anti-Doping Program
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USADA has recently introduced oral fluid testing on a trial basis for both in and out-of-competition testing as part of the Ultimate Fighting... -
Light Heavyweight Championship Bout Headlines LFA 82 in Minnesota
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Alex Polizzi and Jamal Pogues will vie for the vacant light heavyweight crown in the Legacy Fighting Alliance 82 headliner on Feb. 21. -
Makhmud Muradov Steps in Against Antonio Carlos Jr. at UFC Brasilia
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Antonio Carlos Jr. already has a new opponent in his middleweight contest at the Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to Brasilia, Brazil. -
Conor McGregor Says Donald Cerrone is the Start of 2020 Season
By: Edward Carbajal
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Conor McGregor is ready to start the year off in a big way when he faces Donald Cerrone on Jan. 18. -
Nik Lentz Takes on Nad Narimani at UFC Raleigh
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A solid featherweight tilt has been added to the Ultimate Fighting Championship's first trip to Raleigh, North Carolina, in January. -
Invicta FC 39 Set for Feb. 7; Jinh Yu Frey-Ashley Cummins 2 Headlines for Atomweight Belt
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Invicta Fighting Championships is kicking off the year with Invicta FC 39 on Feb. 7 in Kansas City, Kansas. -
Rizin Atomweight Champ Seo Hee Ham Alleges She’s Victim of Embezzlement
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Rizin Fighting Federation atomweight champ Seo Hee Ham has gone public with allegations that a management team has been embezzling money... -
Tyson Pedro Withdraws From UFC Auckland
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Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight Tyson Pedro has been forced to pull out of his bout in New Zealand in February. -
John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor is ‘Best I’ve Seen Him’ Ahead of UFC Return
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Conor McGregor’s coach is expecting a vintage performance at UFC 246. -
Ryan Bader Calls Out Jiri Prochazka for Light Heavweight Title Bout in Bellator
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Ryan Bader is looking to make his first light heavyweight title defense since November 2017, and it appears the Bellator two-division champ has... -
Johnny Case Signs with PFL for Upcoming Lightweight Season
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Johnny Case will be competing under the Professional Fighters League banner this year. -
Ryan Bader Calls Out Jiri Prochazka for Light Heavweight Title Bout in Bellator
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Ryan Bader is looking to make his first light heavyweight title defense since November 2017, and it appears the Bellator two-division champ has... -
Johnny Case Signs with PFL for Upcoming Lightweight Season
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Johnny Case will be competing under the Professional Fighters League banner this year.