Sherdog News February 2020
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UFC Norfolk Bonuses: Anderson, Phillips, Silva, Griffin Receive $50K Checks
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Megan Anderson made a statement at UFC Norfolk, and it made her $50,000 richer in the process. -
Deiveson Figueiredo Fells Joseph Benavidez in UFC Fight Night 169 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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Deiveson Figueiredo stops Joseph Benavidez in the second round on Saturday in Norfolk, Virginia. -
UFC Fight Night 169 ‘Benavidez vs. Figueiredo’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 169 coverage will begin at 5 p.m. ET. -
UFC Fight Night 169 Prelims: Hard-Charging Brendan Allen Mauls Tom Breese
By: Brian Knapp
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Brendan Allen could not have handled his business any better. -
Amanda Nunes ‘Ready for Either’ Felicia Spencer, Megan Anderson Following UFC Norfolk
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Two-division champion Amanda Nunes wants to defend her featherweight title next, and it appears she has two worthy contenders in waiting. -
Alejandro Martinez Downs Adrian Guzman Atop Combate Americas ‘Mexico vs. USA’
By: Jon Fuentes
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Combate Americas on Friday staged an action-packed show in Fresno, California, where “Mexico vs. USA” entertained fans at the Save Mart Center. -
UFC Fight Night 169 Weigh-in Results: Figueiredo Misses Weight, Only Benavidez Can Win Belt
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Norfolk, Virginia, this Saturday for UFC Fight Night 169, and the main event has been rocked by... -
UFC 250 Targeted for 145-Pound Title Defense of Amanda Nunes vs. Winner at UFC Norfolk
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has reportedly raised the stakes of a couple of featherweight matchups on Saturday. -
Tito Ortiz’ Win Over Alberto ‘El Patron’ Reinstated After Ortiz Cleared of Wrongdoing
By: Jay Pettry
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The short saga of Tito Ortiz and his overturned win from December has come to a decisive end. -
Jessica Penne Sees Potential 4-Year Suspension Cut to 20 Months, Can Return in December
By: Jay Pettry
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Although not the totally preferred option for Jessica Penne, there still may be light at the end of the tunnel for the much maligned Ultimate... -
Marlon Vera Collides With Eddie Wineland at UFC Columbus
By: Jay Pettry
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An already stacked ESPN card for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Columbus, Ohio, has added a scrap that promises plenty of action. -
Bellator London Draws Middleweight Co-Main Event of Fabian Edwards-Costello van Steenis
By: Jay Pettry
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Bellator MMA is building up a mighty main card for its return trip to London in May. -
Eto Submits Khan, Akiyama KOs Mohamed at One Championship ‘King of the Jungle’
By: Tudor Leonte
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One Championship returned to Singapore this week as King of the Jungle emanated from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang on Feb. 28. -
Combate Americas Mexico vs. USA Weigh-in Results: All Fighters on Target
By: Tyler Treese
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Combate Americas will put on its second show in February as it returns to the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, for the Mexico vs. USA event. -
One Championship King of the Jungle Weigh-in Results: 1 Heavy; 2 Miss Hydration Standards
By: Tyler Treese
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One Championship will put on its King of the Jungle event this weekend at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, and one fighter... -
UFC Bantamweight Isabela de Padua Handed 2-Year Suspension for Nandrolone Metabolite
By: Jay Pettry
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Isabela de Padua will be forced to sit out for two years following her suspension for a banned substance. -
Roberto Soldic Defends Welterweight Strap Against Marius Zaromskis at KSW 53
By: Jay Pettry
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KSW has its co-main event for KSW 53 in March. -
Report: UFC Returns to Saskatoon for Fight Night Event on June 20
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is hosting a show every weekend in June, including one in Saskatoon, Canada. -
Kazakhstani Invicta FC Vet Mariya Agapova Signs With UFC
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship appears to be gearing up for its inaugural trip to Kazakhstan by signing a promising young fighter from the nation. -
Motorcycle Accident Forces Movsar Evloev Out of UFC 248 Bout; Replaced by Giga Chikadze
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is doing a little reshuffling for its pay-per-view card in March. -
Report: UFC Heads Down to Austin, Texas, for June 27 Event
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will not be staying away from Texas for long in 2020. -
Inaugural Professional Fighters League Awards Show to Air on ESPN+ in March
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Professional Fighters League will spotlight its top performers in 10 different categories with the debut of its first-ever awards show next month. -
Bellator 242 Update: Sidney Outlaw, Adam Piccolotti to Clash in San Jose on May 9
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A lightweight clash between Sidney Outlaw and Adam Piccolotti has been added to the Bellator 242 lineup. -
Tito Ortiz’s Win Over Alberto El Patron Changed to No Decision by Texas Commission
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Tito Ortiz no longer has a victory over Alberto Rodriguez on his record.... -
Bryce Mitchell vs. Charles Rosa in the Works for UFC Oklahoma City
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A featherweight contest pitting Bryce Mitchell against Charles Rosa has been targeted for UFC Fight Night 174 in Oklahoma City, Okla. -
Physician Charged with $120 Million in Healthcare Fraud Had Alleged Ties to UFC Athletes
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A physician with alleged ties to “the sponsorship of boxers, cagefighters and prominent Ultimate Fighting Championship world champions and... -
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Conor McGregor Rematch ‘Not Real Championship Fight’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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As Khabib Nurmagomedov’s upcoming clash with Tony Ferguson draws near, the reigning lightweight champion is focused on an opponent that he... -
Kazakhstan Targeted for UFC Event on June 13
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is expected to plant its flag in Kazakhstan for the first time on June 13. -
Contenders Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan Express Displeasure with Cejudo-Aldo Title Booking
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The long-rumored Henry Cejudo vs. Jose Aldo bantamweight title booking officially came to fruition on Monday, and not surprisingly, two of the... -
Former UFC Heavyweight Juan Adams Inks Deal with Ares Fighting Championship
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Juan Adams is the latest former UFC talent to sign a contract with Ares Fighting Championship. -
Fury FC 42: Jacob Silva Retains Flyweight Belt With First-Round KO of Christian Lira
By: Ben Duffy
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It took Jacob Silva just over a year to return and defend his Fury Fighting Championship flyweight title, but once the cage door locked, it took... -
UFC 251, Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanne Calderwood Headed to Perth on June 7
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Valentina Shevchenko has a location and venue for her next UFC flyweight title defense. -
Mukhamad Vakaev Upsets Evgeniy Goncharov to Win Heavyweight Title at ACA 104
By: Dmytro Synyak
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Eastern Europe’s top MMA promotion, Absolute Championship Akhmat, kicked off the year with ACA 104 and a title doubleheader in the North... -
Henry Cejudo-Jose Aldo Bantamweight Title Bout Official for UFC 250 in Sao Paulo
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A previously reported bantamweight championship clash between Henry Cejudo and Jose Aldo is now official for UFC 250. -
Chan Sung Jung to Undergo Eye Surgery, Targets Summer Octagon Return
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Featherweight contender Chan Sung Jung will undergo eye surgery in hopes of a summer UFC return. -
Steve Garcia Replaces Alex Munoz, Meets Luis Pena at UFC Norfolk
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Steve Garcia will make his Octagon debut on just a few days’ notice. -
Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Quentin Domingos Set for KSW 53 Main Event
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Popular Polish strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski will return to action against Quentin Domingos in the KSW 53 headliner. -
‘Minotouro’ Nogueira Expects Trilogy with ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC 250 to Be Farewell Bout
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira plans on calling it a career following his trilogy bout against Mauricio Rua at UFC 250. -
Combate Americas Returns to San Antonio with Interim Bantamweight Title Bout on March 27
By: Tristen Critchfield
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An interim bantamweight title clash between Andre Morera and Victor Hugo Madrigal will serve as as the main event when Combate Americas returns... -
Jim Crute on Improvements Shown at UFC Auckland: ‘I’m Not Just Winging It Anymore’
By: Mike Sloan
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Jim Crute had his impressive unblemished professional record derailed last September, but he bounced back in spectacular fashion Saturday night... -
After Memorable Fight with Paul Felder, Dan Hooker Wants Justin Gaethje Next
By: Mike Sloan
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Dan Hooker is one of the hottest fighters in the lightweight division, and he continued his torrid winning streak Saturday night in the UFC... -
Israel Adesanya Apologizes for 9-11 Reference at UFC 248 Press Conference
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Israel Adesanya is owning up to the verbal misstep he made during Friday’s UFC 248 press conference in Auckland, New Zealand. -
Paul Felder Says ‘Face is Definitely Broken’ After UFC Auckland Battle vs. Dan Hooker
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Paul Felder lost a heartbreaker at UFC Auckland on Saturday, and in the aftermath, his face showed the damage from a five-round war against Dan... -
Karolina Kowalkiewicz Had Double Vision at UFC Auckland, Has Surgery Planned for Injuries
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It was clear that Karolina Kowalkiewicz was having trouble seeing for much of her bout against Xiaonan Yan at UFC Auckland on Saturday. -
Cris Lencioni Reveals He Won Bellator 239 Bout After Breaking Leg in First Round
By: Edward Carbajal
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Cris Lencioni completed his contract at Bellator 239, where he defeated a game Salim Mukhidinov by split decision. -
Strawweight Title Rematch Headlines Combate Americas' March 20 Card in Mexico City
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A women’s strawweight championship rematch between Melissa Martinez and Desiree Yanez will serve as the main event for Combate Americas’... -
Tyson Fury Batters Deontay Wilder, Stops Him in 7th to Win WBC Heavyweight Title
By: Mike Sloan
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When Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder first met back in December 2018, it was a nip-and-tuck boxing match that ended in a draw, but Saturday night... -
Boxing: Wilder vs. Fury 2 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Mike Sloan
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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury engaged in a memorable battle Saturday eveinng in Las Vegas. Mike Sloan was ringside to take in the action: -
UFC Auckland Bonuses: Hooker, Felder Earn ‘Fight of the Night’ for Entertaining Scrap
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Dan Hooker and Paul Felder put on a show at UFC Fight Night 168 that won’t soon be forgotten. -
Dan Hooker Slips Past Paul Felder in Memorable UFC Fight Night 168 Headliner
By: Brian Knapp
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Dan Hooker escapes with narrow split decision over Paul Felder on Saturday in New Zealand. -
UFC Fight Night 168 ‘Felder vs. Hooker’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 168 coverage will begin at 4 p.m. ET. -
Beatdown After the Bell: UFC Fight Night 168
By: TJ De Santis
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In cooperation with Between Rounds, the Sherdog Radio Network will recap UFC Fight Night 168 with TJ De Santis and Din Thomas. -
Video: UFC Fight Night 168 Post-Fight Press Conference
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Watch the UFC Fight Night 168 post-fight press conference here: -
UFC Fight Night 168 Prelims: Jalin Turner Blasts Undefeated Newcomer Joshua Culibao
By: Brian Knapp
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Hospitality does not appear to be in Jalin Turner’s DNA. -
Mikuru Asakura, Victor Henry Extend Winning Streaks with KO Victories at Rizin 21
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Mikuru Asakura extended his winning streak to seven in spectacular fashion. -
Undefeated Yaroslav Amosov Stymies Ed Ruth, Moves to 23-0 in Bellator 239 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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They might call him an anomaly in scientific circles. -
Rafa Garcia Retains Lightweight Title at Combate Mexicali
By: Jon Fuentes
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Combate Americas returned with an action-packed card from Mexicali, Mexico. -
Alex Polizzi Rolls Jamal Pogues into Heel Hook to Capture Vacant LFA Light Heavyweight Title
By: Mike Sloan
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Alex Polizzi used his stellar wrestling prowess to capture the vacant Legacy Fighting Alliance light heavyweight title. -
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Make WBC Heavyweight Title Tilt Official
By: Tyler Treese
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This weekend will see the biggest boxing match of 2020 so far as Deontay Wilder will face off against Tyson Fury for a second time. -
UFC Fight Night 168 Weigh-in Results: Felder vs. Hooker Set; Pitolo-Sato Scrapped
By: Tudor Leonte and Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Auckland, New Zealand, this Saturday, and every fighter that hit the scales made weight. -
Rizin 21 Weigh-in Results: All Fighters Make Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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Rizin Fighting Federation will hold its first event of 2020 on Saturday, and all fighters on the card have successfully made weight. -
Philipe Lins Signs With UFC, Takes on Andrei Arlovski at UFC Oklahoma City
By: Jay Pettry
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A former Professional Fighters League champ has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and he will make his debut against an ex-UFC... -
Bellator Dublin Weigh-in Results: Leah McCourt, Judith Ruis on Target; 4 Fighters Heavy
By: Tudor Leonte and Tyler Treese
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Bellator MMA returns to the 3Arena in Dublin to finish up its busy weekend with a 20-fight offering, and while the headliner is set, four... -
LFA 82 Weigh-in Results: Title Fight Official; All Pro Fighters Make Weight
By: Jay Pettry and Tyler Treese
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Legacy Fighting Alliance returns to the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, Minnesota, for another night of mixed martial arts action, and all... -
Combate Americas Mexicali Weigh-in Results: Lightweight Title Fight Set; 3 Miss Weight
By: Jay Pettry and Tyler Treese
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Combate Americas returns to Mexicali, Mexico, for its second event of the decade, and while the title fight is official, three fighters on the... -
Bellator Signs Former Cage Warriors Champion Ross Houston
By: Tudor Leonte
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One more Cage Warriors Fighting Championship alum has made it to the big leagues. -
UPDATED Edmen Shahbazyan-Derek Brunson Tilt Moved From UFC 248 to UFC Portland
By: Jay Pettry
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UFC 248 in March has taken yet another hit, this time in the form of a top-10 ranked middleweight battle. -
Third ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Matchup Set for UFC 250 in May
By: Jay Pettry
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A rare trilogy bout between two legends in the sport has been scheduled for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's event in Brazil this May. -
James Gallagher vs. Cal Ellenor to Headline Upcoming Bellator London Event
By: Tudor Leonte
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Bellator MMA has scheduled a trip to London this year, and will be bringing with it a fight months in the making. -
One Championship Announces ‘The Apprentice’ Reality Show Hosted by Chatri Sityodtong
By: Jay Pettry
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One Championship is taking a page out of the playbook of one Donald J. Trump by launching a reality show spinoff of “The Apprentice.” -
Chris Weidman-Jack Hermansson Middleweight Headliner in the Works for UFC OKC
By: Jay Pettry
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We may now have a headlining bout for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's return trip to Oklahoma City in May. -
Report: Diego Sanchez’ Coach Warned Commission of Deadly Submission Threat Ahead of UFC 239
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship and Diego Sanchez are fully immersed in the Joshua Fabia era. -
Bellator 239 Weigh-in Results: Headliner Set; 2 Heavy
By: Tyler Treese
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Kicking off a busy doubleheader weekend for Bellator MMA is Bellator 239, and all but two fighters made weight successfully for the Winstar... -
Valentina Shevchenko to Defend Flyweight Crown vs. Joanne Calderwood at UFC 251
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Valentina Shevchenko will continue her quest to clean out the women’s flyweight division when she defends her crown against Joanne Calderwood... -
Lauren Murphy on Narrow UFC 247 Victory: ‘There Was No Controversy’
By: Tudor Leonte
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Lauren Murphy has no time for boredom these days. -
Grant Dawson Cleared for UFC Norfolk, Needs Additional Drug Testing for Nevada License
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC featherweight Grant Dawson will presumably be allowed to resume his mixed martial career outside the state of Nevada as he undergoes... -
Three New Bouts Confirmed for UFC Lincoln on April 25
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The lineup for UFC Fight Night 173 continues to take shape, as three more bouts were recently confirmed for the April 25 card. -
Referees, Judges Selected for UFC 248 Championship Bouts
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Dan Miragliotta will be the third man in the cage when Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight crown against Yoel Romero in the UFC 248 headliner. -
Paddy Pimblett to Square Off With Davide Martinez at Cage Warriors 113
By: Tudor Leonte
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It’s not meant to be for Paddy Pimblett and Donovan Desmae to clash in the cage, at least not for now. -
James Krause Upset By Judge Joe Soliz’s Connection to UFC 247 Foe Trevin Giles
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The odds were already against James Krause at UFC 247. However, they might have been longer than he initially realized. -
UFC Veteran Elias Theodorou Granted Therapeutic Use Exemption for Medical Cannabis
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Elias Theodorou has become the first professional mixed martial artist to receive a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for medical cannabis,... -
Eryk Anders vs. Krzysztof Jotko Added to UFC Fight Night Portland on April 11
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Eryk Anders will square off against Krzysztof Jotko in a middleweight clash at UFC Portland. -
Former UFC Flyweight Title Challenger Wilson Reis Signs with Ares FC
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Former UFC flyweight title contender Wilson Reis has signed with fledgling promotion Ares Fighting Championship. -
Invicta Phoenix Series Bantamweight Tournament Gets Two New Participants
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Invicta FC’s upcoming bantamweight tournament has undergone a couple changes. -
Rizin 21 Lineup Finalized; 10 Bouts to Stream Internationally on Fite TV
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The lineup for this weekend’s Rizin Fighting Federation 21 card is complete, and 10 of the event’s 13 bouts will stream internationally on Fite TV. -
Light Heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic Signs Six-Fight UFC Contract
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Up-and-coming light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic has signed a new six-fight contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
Vanessa Melo Replaces Duda Santana, Meets Sarah Alpar at UFC Oklahoma City
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Vanessa Melo will replace Duda Santana and face Sarah Alpar at UFC Oklahoma City on May 2. -
One Championship’s Feb. 28 Event in Singapore Closed to Public Due to Coronavirus Concerns
By: Tristen Critchfield
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One Championship “King of the Jungle” will be a spectator-less event. -
Michel Pereira: ‘Diego Sanchez Entered the Octagon Like a Rooster and Left Like a Chicken’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Michel Pereira has broken his silence following a disappointing disqualification loss to Diego Sanchez in the UFC Fight Night 167 co-main event... -
City Kickboxing Coach Outlines Plan for Israel Adesanya to Face Stipe Miocic
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Israel Adesanya apparently has designs on moving up in weight once he extends his reign at middleweight, but the targeted opponent does not... -
Nathias Frederick to Face Andreas Michailidis in Middleweight Title Bout at CW 114
By: Tudor Leonte
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The time for Nathias Frederick’s first title defense has come. -
Corey Anderson Releases Statement Following KO Defeat at UFC Rio Rancho
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Corey Anderson saw his light heavyweight championship dreams go up in smoke at UFC Rio Rancho. -
Jon Jones Praises Jan Blachowicz, Happy to See Corey Anderson ‘Eat His Words’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Jon Jones was front and center for Jan Blachowicz’s attempt to lay claim to the No. 1 contender spot at light heavyweight, and the reigning... -
After Quick KO of Corey Anderson, Jan Blachowicz Tells Jon Jones ‘Give Me Place and Time’
By: Mike Sloan
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Jan Blachowicz has been an extremely busy man inside the Octagon and on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night 167, the Polish brute... -
Borg Confident He Can Make Weight: ‘I Just Need to Find a System That Works for My Body’
By: Mike Sloan
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Ray Borg dominated Rogerio Bontorin on Saturday night in one of the featured bouts of UFC Fight Night 167, but he was not overly enthused about... -
Lando Vannata Says Win is ‘Massive’ for His Confidence, Wants to Fight Twice More in 2020
By: Mike Sloan
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Lando Vannata desperately needed to take home a victory Saturday night at UFC Rio Rancho and he did exactly that. The next goal is to put... -
John Dodson Plans to Keep ‘Trashing These Young Opponents’ on Way Back to Contention
By: Tristen Critchfield
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John Dodson had no intention of serving as a steppingstone for Nathaniel Wood. -
UFC Rio Rancho Bonuses: Jan Blachowicz Garners $50K for Emphatic KO Victory
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Jan Blachowicz put a lasting stamp on a card that had been mostly memorable for all the wrong reasons. -
Jan Blachowicz Flattens Favored Corey Anderson in UFC Fight Night 167 Headliner
By: Brian Knapp
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Jan Blachowicz knocks out Corey Anderson in UFC Fight Night 167 main event on Saturday in New Mexico. -
UFC Fight Night 167 ‘Anderson vs. Blachowicz’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 167 coverage will begin at 5 p.m. ET. -
UFC Fight Night 164 Prelims: John Dodson Upsets Hyped Prospect Nathaniel Wood
By: Brian Knapp
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John Dodson still has some magic in his lightning-quick hands. -
Middleweight Contender Jared Cannonier Targets Fall Return After Suffering Torn Pectoral
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Jared Cannonier no longer has any hopes of remaining on the UFC 248 card. -
Bellator 241 Update: 6 Bouts Added Featuring Anatoly Tokov, Leslie Smith, Robson Gracie
By: Jay Pettry
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Bellator MMA has beefed up its March event in Connecticut in a big way on Friday. -
UFC Fight Night 167 Weigh-in Results: Headliner Set; Ray Borg Misses Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship touches down in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, for its latest card, and it is now official after the weigh-ins. -
Morgan Charriere to Clash With Darko Banovic for Interim Title at CW 113
By: Tudor Leonte
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It appears that Morgan Charriere will get a second chance to win a Cage Warriors Fighting Championship belt after all. -
Combate Americas: ‘Superfly’ Heads to Tucson, Arizona, on March 13
By: Jay Pettry
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Combate Americas is returning to Tucson, Arizona, in March. -
UPDATED Nick Newell Takes on Zach Zane at Bellator 241 in March
By: Jay Pettry
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Bellator MMA is adding on to its March event in Connecticut with a hometown fighter against a Hawaiian. -
Report: Fabricio Werdum Returns at UFC 250 Against Alexey Oleynik
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is stacking its return to Brazil in May with another major heavyweight battle. -
One Championship Announces 2020 Schedule, Introduces ‘Infinity Series’
By: Jay Pettry
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One Championship has put forth its full schedule for 2020, including the creation of a new type of event branded the “One Infinity Series.” -
Mike Davis Pulls Out of UFC Norfolk Clash With Giga Chikadze
By: Tudor Leonte
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Mike Davis will no longer be competing at the upcoming UFC Norfolk card at the end of February. -
UFC Returns to Dublin With Fight Night Event in August
By: Tudor Leonte
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is taking a trip to Ireland this summer. -
UFC 249 Update: Karl Roberson, Makhmud Muradov to Clash in Brooklyn on April 18
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Karl Roberson will square off against Makhmud Muradov in a middleweight bout at UFC 249. -
Corey Anderson Happy Jon Jones Won at UFC 247: ‘I Get to Be the One to Dethrone Him’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Corey Anderson didn’t see the outcome of the UFC 247 headliner between Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes as a robbery. -
Claudia Gadelha, Marina Rodriguez Booked for UFC Oklahoma City on May 2
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Claudia Gadelha will lock horns with Marina Rodriguez in a strawweight tilt at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City, Okla. -
Updated: Niko Price vs. Muslim Salikhov Targeted for UFC Portland on April 11
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A welterweight contest pitting Niko Price against Muslim Salikhov is in the works for UFC Portland. -
Jon Jones: Dominick Reyes ‘Completely Stopped Fighting in the Championship Rounds’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Dominick Reyes has been making the media rounds since his narrow loss to Jon Jones in the UFC 247 headliner, and naturally the judges have been... -
Juan Adams, Brad Katona Announce They Have Been Released from UFC
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Juan Adams and Brad Katona are no longer part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. -
Report: B.J. Penn Under Investigation for Possible DUI in Hawaii
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B.J. Penn continues to be plagued by issues outside of the cage, as the UFC Hall of Famer is under investigation for a possible DUI in Hilo,... -
Michal Materla to Lock Horns with Patrik Kincl at KSW 53
By: Tudor Leonte
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The upcoming Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki event will see a middleweight clash, as Michal Materla will face Patrik Kincl at KSW 53. -
Justin Gonzales, Steve Garcia to Meet for Vacant Featherweight Crown at LFA 85
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Justin Gonzales will square off against Steve Garcia for the vacant featherweight title in the Legacy Fighting Alliance 85 headliner.... -
Combate Americas ‘Mexico vs. USA’ Card Gets New Main Event
By: Tristen Critchfield
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There has been a change at the top of the upcoming Combate Americas “Mexico vs. USA” card. -
Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao Signs with Conor McGregor’s Management Team
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A potential boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor could be one step closer to reality. -
UFC 247 Medical Suspensions: Valentina Shevchenko Faces Possible 6-Month Layoff
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Valentina Shevchenko was dominant against Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247, but she still could be sidelined for a significant period of time... -
Gegard Mousasi, Douglas Lima to Vie for Vacant Bellator Middleweight Title on May 9
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Gegard Mousasi and Douglas Lima will square off for Bellator’s recently vacated middleweight bout in San Jose, Calif., on May 9. -
Ilir Latifi Wants UFC to Consider Using Fighters, Trainers as Judges After Narrow Defeat
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Ilir Latifi thought he did enough to defeat Derrick Lewis at UFC 247, but the cageside judges felt differently, award a trio of 29-28 scorecards... -
Former UFC Heavyweight Justin Willis Signs with Professional Fighters League
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Justin Willis will attempt to earn a $1 million prize in the Professional Fighters League’s 2020 season. -
Michel Prazeres Accepts Two-Year USADA Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC welterweight Michel Prazeres has accepted a two-year USADA suspension after testing positive for an anabolic agent. -
Derrick Lewis Reveals ‘Life or Death’ Medical Issue Has Affected Him for More Than a Year
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Derrick Lewis apparently competed — and won — at UFC 247 with a serious medical issue looming over his head. -
Kansas Commission to Offer Open Scoring Following UFC 247 Controversy
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The Kansas Athletic Commission is making a big change in the wake of the judging controversy in Saturday’s UFC 247 headliner. -
Nicco Montano Injured; Macy Chiasson Now Faces Shanna Young at UFC Rio Rancho
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A last minute injury has forced Nicco Montano to withdraw from a bantamweight clash against Macy Chiasson at UFC Rio Rancho on Saturday. -
Bellator Re-Signs Champs Douglas Lima, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane to Multi-Year Extensions
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Douglas Lima and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will continue to compete under the Bellator MMA banner for the foreseeable future. -
Corey Anderson Currently Listed as Favorite to Be Jon Jones’ Next Opponent
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Jon Jones’ next opponent could come from this weekend’s UFC Rio Rancho card, according to BetOnline. -
Dana White Credits Jon Jones’ Championship Instincts: ‘He Finds a Way to Win These Fights’
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Jon Jones faced one of the most difficult tests of his career in the UFC 247 headliner on Saturday night. -
Chris Weidman Plans Return to Middleweight, Hopes for April UFC Fight
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Chris Weidman is returning to the division where he once captured UFC gold. -
Rafael Lovato Jr. Vacates Bellator Middleweight Belt Due to Brain Condition
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The brain condition that threatens the mixed martial arts career of Rafael Lovato Jr. has forced him to relinquish the Bellator middleweight championship. -
Dominick Reyes: ‘I Shook Up the World Even Though I Didn’t Win’
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Dominick Reyes put on the performance of a lifetime at UFC 247, but it still wasn’t enough in the eyes of the cageside judges. -
Dana White Had Dominick Reyes Ahead 3-1 Heading into Fifth Round of UFC 247 Main Event
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Dana White has his own viewpoint on how the UFC 247 headliner should have been scored, but he’s also well aware that his opinion doesn’t... -
Jon Jones Relishes 14th Title Victory: ‘I Don’t Think Anybody Will Break This Record’
By: Mike Sloan
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Jon Jones is regarded by many as the best mixed martial artist in the history of the sport, and he proved it once again in the main event of UFC... -
Shevchenko Focused on Flyweight, Thinks Calderwood Deserves Next Title Shot
By: Mike Sloan
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Valentina Shevchenko proved yet again that she has no equal inside the Octagon at flyweight, as she defended her title in spectacular fashion. -
Bethe Correia, Pannie Kianzad to Clash at UFC 250 in Sao Paulo
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Bethe Correia will square off against Pannie Kianzad at UFC 250 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. -
Derrick Lewis Says He’s Healthy, Ready for Quick Turnaround After UFC 247
By: Mike Sloan
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It may not have been a vintage Derrick Lewis type of fight in terms of the outcome, but “The Black Beast” walked out of his hometown with a... -
UFC Fight Night Event Announced for Oklahoma City on May 2
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Oklahoma City, Okla., for a Fight Night event on May 2. -
UFC 247 Bonuses: Giles, Krause, Williams, Bautista Receive $50K Awards
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James Krause agreed to face Trevin Giles on extremely short notice at UFC 247, and the pairing proved to be beneficial for the bank accounts of... -
Jon Jones Turns Away Upset-Minded Dominick Reyes in Grueling UFC 247 Headliner
By: Brian Knapp
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Jon Jones successfully defends his light heavyweight crown in the UFC 247 main event on Saturday in Houston. -
Beatdown After the Bell: UFC 247
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In cooperation with Between Rounds, the Sherdog Radio Network will recap UFC 247 with TJ De Santis. -
UFC 247 ‘Jones vs. Reyes’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
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Sherdog's live UFC 247 coverage will begin at 6:15 p.m. ET. -
UFC 247 Prelims: Trevin Giles Outlasts Late Fill-In James Krause in Houston
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Trevin Giles stood tall under less-than-ideal circumstances. -
Alistair Overeem vs. Walt Harris Rebooked for UFC Portland Main Event on April 11
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A heavyweight duel pitting Alistair Overeem against Walt Harris will serve as the headliner for UFC Fight Night in Portland, Ore., on April 11. -
UFC 247 Weigh-in Results: All Fighters Make Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its return to Houston for its second pay-per-view of the decade. -
Jinh Yu Frey Edges Ashley Cummins in Invicta FC 39 Main Event; Atomweight Title Vacated
By: Mike Sloan
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Jinh Yu Frey won but left without her atomweight title at Invicta FC 39. -
Israel Adesanya Eyes ‘Money Fight’ With Jon Jones Once He Clears Out Middleweight
By: Edward Carbajal
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A fight between Adesanya and Jones will occur down the line according to the middleweight champ. -
Reinier de Ridder Beats Leandro Ataides for No. 1 Contender‘s Spot at One: Warrior’s Code
By: Tudor Leonte
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One Championship returned to Indonesia this week. -
Invicta FC 39 Weigh-in Results: Jinh Yu Frey Loses Title on Scale
By: Tyler Treese
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Invicta Fighting Championships will put on its first card of 2020 Friday as atomweight champion Jinh Yu Frey will look to defeat Ashley Cummins for a second time at... -
One Championship ‘Warrior's Code’ Weigh-in Results: Several Fighters Miss Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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One Championship returns to Indonesia this week with its Warrior’s Code event. It’s headlined by a middleweight bout between Leandro Ataides and... -
Invicta Phoenix Series 3 to Include Bantamweight Title Fight and Tournament
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Invicta Phoenix Series 3 will have a distinctly bantamweight flavor. -
Jon Jones Believes Obtaining a Second UFC Belt Could Put GOAT Conversation to Rest
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Jon Jones has flirted with the idea of moving to heavyweight for several years now, but as he continues to clean out the 205-pound division, a... -
Disney Executive Reveals UFC 246 Drew Approximately 1 Million Pay-Per-View Buys on ESPN+
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Even in the streaming era of pay-per-views, Conor McGregor is still big business for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
PFL International Qualifier Series to Debut with Lightweight Tourney in Russia on Feb. 22
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The Professional Fighters League “preseason” will begin in earnest later this month. -
Angela Hill Replaces Hannah Goldy, Meets Loma Lookboonmee at UFC Auckland
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Angela Hill will replace Hannah Goldy and face Konklak Suphisara at UFC Auckland. -
Brandon Vera-Arjan Bhullar Heavyweight Title Bout Set for One Championship Event on May 29
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Brandon Vera will defend the One Championship heavyweight crown against Arjan Singh Bhullar in Manila, Philippines on May 29. -
Nurmagomedov Rejects Notion of McGregor Rematch: ‘I Did Everything I Wanted to Him’
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Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t seem to be on the same page with the Ultimate Fighting Championship when it comes to his future plans. -
Petr Yan Interested in Future Fight vs. Suspended Ex-Champ T.J. Dillashaw
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Petr Yan is currently one of the hottest commodities in the UFC’s bantamweight division, but it doesn’t appear as though he’ll be next in... -
Jon Jones: Israel Adesanya ‘Doesn’t Impress Me the Way He Impresses Everyone Else’
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Jon Jones has inspired plenty of superfight talk during his reign over the light heavyweight division. -
Anthony Smith Considered Finger Amputation After Last UFC Bout
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Not too long ago, UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith was seriously considering moving forward with his fighting career with one less... -
James Gallagher Suffers Back Injury, Withdraws from Bellator Dublin Headliner
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A back injury has forced James Gallagher to withdraw from Bellator Dublin on Feb. 22. -
Middleweight Championship Bout Headlines LFA 84 in Phoenix on March 20
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Daniel Madrid and Impa Kasanganay will vie for the vacant middleweight championship in the Legacy Fighting Alliance 84 headliner. -
Dominick Reyes Insists Traditional Sports ‘Require Different Amount of Athleticism and Focus’
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Dominick Reyes took some heat from Jon Jones for his comments that the UFC light heavyweight champion hasn’t fought an “athlete” during... -
Katlyn Chookagian on UFC 247 Title Chance: ‘You Can’t Put These Fights on a Pedestal’
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Katlyn Chookagian is taking a business as usual approach to her first UFC title bout. -
Valentina Shevchenko Brushes Aside Superfight Talk, Focused on UFC 247 Title Defense
By: Tristen Critchfield
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In recent months, there has probably been more talk about potential superfights for Valentina Shevchenko than her flyweight title defense at UFC 247. -
Jon Jones Rips ‘Delusional’ Dominick Reyes for Questioning Athletic Talent of Past Foes
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When Dominick Reyes questioned the athletic ability of Jon Jones’ previous foes, the reigning light heavyweight champion couldn’t resist launching an all-out Twitter assault on his... -
Jon Jones Credits ‘Accountability’ for Turnaround, Believes Best Days Are Yet to Come
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For the past year — or a little bit longer — Jon Jones has made headlines primarily for his exploits inside the Octagon rather than the...