Sherdog News December 2020
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Paige VanZant to Make BKFC Debut Against Britain Hart at BKFC 16 on Feb. 5
By: Jay Pettry
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Ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship star Paige VanZant has her opponent for her first bare knuckle match in 2021. -
Jon Jones: ‘I Have No Intentions of Ever Going Back to Light Heavyweight’
By: Jay Pettry
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If former Ultimate Fighting Championship champ Jon Jones has his choice, he will never go back down to 205 pounds. -
Kyoji Horiguchi Avenges Loss, Demolishes Kai Asakura in Rizin 26 Headliner
By: Tudor Leonte
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It appears the rumors of Kyoji Horiguchi’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. -
Jan Blachowicz-Israel Adesanya Light Heavyweight Title Bout Targeted for UFC 259
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Israel Adesanya will attempt to become a two-division champion when he faces 205-pound king Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259. -
Dana White on Positive Conversation with Jon Jones: ‘He’s In a Much Better Place’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Earlier this year, UFC president Dana White and former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones were at odds. -
Rizin 26 Weigh-in Results: Horiguchi, Asakura Official for Bantamweight Title Bout
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Bantamweight gold will be on the line when Kyoji Horiguchi and Kai Asakura square off in a rematch more than a year in the making on New Year’s Eve. -
Report: UFC Pay-Per-View, ESPN+ Subscription Prices to Increase in 2021
By: Tristen Critchfield
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If you want to witness the return of Conor McGregor at UFC 257, it’s going to cost you a little bit more than it did in 2020. -
Jinh Yu Frey to Face Gloria de Paula at UFC’s March 13 Event
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Former Invicta Fighting Championships atomweight title holder Jinh Yu Frey will attempt to earn her first UFC triumph when she meets Gloria de... -
Delayed COVID-19 Recovery Caused Khamzat Chimaev’s Exit from UFC on ESPN 20
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Khamzat Chimaev needed more time to recover after battling COVID-19, and that led to his exit from the UFC on ESPN 20 headliner. -
Dalcha Lungiambula vs. Isi Fitikefu Added to UFC’s Jan. 20 Lineup
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Dalcha Lungiambula will drop to middleweight to face Isi Fitikefu at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Jan. 20 event in Abu Dhabi. -
Coach: Marcus Almeida Learning All Aspects of MMA in Preparation for Debut
By: Marcelo Alonso
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The jiu-jitsu community is anxiously awaiting the mixed martial arts debut of its most decorated champion ever, Marcus Almeida, who has won 13 gold medals in the world Brazilian jiu-jitsu championships.... -
Alex Caceres to Meet Kevin Croom in Featherweight Bout at Feb. 27 UFC Event
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Alex Caceres will square off against Kevin Croom in a featherweight matchup at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Feb. 27 event. -
Kevin Holland, Derek Brunson Agree to Headline UFC Fight Night on March 20
By: Tristen Critchfield
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While Kevin Holland may be seeking a spot as a short-notice replacement next month, he has something more official lined up for March. -
Khamzat Chimaev Out of UFC ‘Fight Island’ Headlining Bout vs. Leon Edwards
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Khamzat Chimaev will have to wait to build upon his breakout campaign on 2020. -
Charles Oliveira Shares Video of Submission Win in First Amateur MMA Bout
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s all-time submission leader began his MMA career in typical fashion. -
Cage Warriors Two-Division Champ Mason Jones Set for UFC Debut vs. Mike Davis on Jan. 20
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Cage Warriors two-division champion Mason Jones will make his Octagon debut against Mike Davis at UFC on ESPN 20. -
Khabib Nurmagomedov Expects New Lightweight Champ to Be Crowned at UFC 257
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It doesn’t sound like Dana White will have much luck persuading Khabib Nurmagomedov to make a comeback when the two meet in Abu Dhabi next month. -
Short Film ‘Not Broken’ Details UFC Contender Aljamain Sterling’s Difficult Childhood
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Aljamain Sterling is expected to challenge for a UFC title in the very near future, but his journey to become one of the top bantamweight... -
John Kavanagh: First Loss to Conor McGregor Will Be Difficult for Dustin Poirier to Forget
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It’s been more than six years since Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier first squared off in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and much has... -
Flyweights Manel Kape, Alexandre Pantoja Rescheduled for Feb. 6 UFC Event
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A flyweight showdown pitting ex-Rizin champ Manel Kape against Alexandre Pantoja has been rebooked for a UFC Fight Night card on Feb. 6. -
Sara McMann-Julianna Pena Bantamweight Clash Moved to UFC 257 on Jan. 23
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Sara McMann and Julianna Pena will square off one week later than originally anticipated. -
Joaquin Buckley vs. Alessio Di Chirico, Phil Hawes vs. Nassourdine Imavov Set. for Jan. 16
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Two middleweight bouts have been added to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC Fight Night 184”>Jan. 16 lineup, as Joaquin Buckley will meet Alessio Di Chirico, while Phil Hawes will face Nassourdine Imavov.... -
UFC Fight Night on March 13 Gets Jason Witt-Matthew Semelsberger Matchup
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Jason Witt will lock horns with Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night on March 13. -
Jamal Yusupov Upends Samy Sana in One Championship: Collision Course 2 Headliner
By: Tudor Leonte
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He had to wait until Christmas Day to open it, but Jamal Yusupov may have unwrapped a One Championship muay Thai title shot. -
‘Big’ John McCarthy Issues Fiery Response to Celebratory Dana White Video
By: Jay Pettry
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Count current Bellator MMA commentator John McCarthy among those that took issue with Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White’s... -
Bellator Signs Former M-1 Challenge Champ Stephan Puetz
By: Jay Pettry
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Bellator MMA has added another solid name to its growing light heavyweight division. -
Makhmud Muradov Steps in Against Andrew Sanchez at UFC 257
By: Jay Pettry
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The new year has not yet begun and the Ultimate Fighting Championship is already changing up events in 2021. -
Anthony Pettis Signs with Professional Fighters League, Plans to Compete at Lightweight
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It didn’t take long for Anthony Pettis to find a new promotional home. -
Lightweight Title Bout to Headline LFA 97 in Kansas on Jan. 15
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Legacy Fighting Alliance will begin its 2021 schedule with a lightweight championship bout on Jan. 15. -
Devonte Smith to Face Alex da Silva at UFC Event on Feb. 6
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Devonte Smith will lock horns with Alex da Silva Coelho at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Feb. 6. -
Jordan Espinosa Tests Positive for COVID-19, Bout vs. Tim Elliott Moved to UFC 259
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A flyweight clash pitting Jordan Espinosa against Tim Elliott has been moved from the UFC’s Jan. 16 event to UFC 259 after Espinosa tested... -
Ex-UFC Lightweight Champ Anthony Pettis Announces Intent to Pursue Free Agency
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Anthony Pettis is parting ways with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
Reports: UFC Moving Jan. 16 Fight Night Event to ABC; Jan. 30 Card Scrapped
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It appears that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is headed back to network television. -
Neil Magny vs. Michael Chiesa Targeted for UFC Card in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 20
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A pivotal welterweight clash is on tap for Jan. 20 in Abu Dhabi, as Neil Magny is expected to square off against Michael Chiesa at a UFC Fight... -
Jiu-Jitsu Champion Marcus Almeida to Face Oumar Kane at One’s Feb. 24 Event
By: Marcelo Alonso
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Jiu-jitsu legend Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida already knows who he will fight against in his MMA debut for One Championship on Feb. 24. -
After Besting ‘CM Punk,’ Mike Jackson Returns Against Dean Barry at ‘Fight Island’ on Jan. 20
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Mike Jackson, the MMA journalist and fighter who gained notoriety for his victory over former professional wrestling star "CM Punk" in 2018, will return the Octagon against newcomer... -
UFC Fight Night 183 Medical Suspensions: ‘Wonderboy’ Among 10 Fighters Facing 6 Months
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The knee injury Stephen Thompson suffered at UFC Fight Night 183 is among a few ailments that could keep “Wonderboy” sidelined for up to six... -
Dana White Officially Announces ‘Fight Island’ Tripleheader, Including Edwards vs. Chimaev
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s next visit to Abu Dhabi is now official. -
Conor McGregor Calls UFC 246 Highest-Selling PPV of 2020 with More Than 1.3 Million Buys
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If Conor McGregor is to be believed, UFC 246 sold more pay-per-views than initially projected. -
Bellator MMA Signs ACA Light Heavyweight Champ Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Bellator MMA continues to bolster its light heavyweight division, as the California-based promotion has signed Absolute Championship Akhmat title holder... -
Junior dos Santos Vents on Perceived Illegal Elbow from Ciryl Gane at UFC 256
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Junior dos Santos still hasn’t gotten over the finishing sequence that led to his demise at UFC 256. -
Report: Jingliang Li Steps in to Face Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 16
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Santiago Ponzinibbio has a new opponent for his Octagon return at UFC Fight Night 184. -
Renowned MMA Coach Greg Jackson Considering Congressional Run in New Mexico
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Greg Jackson, who has been one of the most respected mixed martial arts coaches in the sport for more than a decade, is considering a run for... -
Mackenzie Dern, Nina Ansaroff Agree to Strawweight Bout at UFC Event on April 10
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A pivotal strawweight clash between Nina Ansaroff and Mackenzie Dern is in the works for a UFC card on April 10. -
Alex Oliveira to Face Randy Brown at UFC Fight Night Event on Feb. 27
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Alex Oliveira will lock horns with Randy Brown in a welterweight scrap at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Feb. 27. -
Takanori Gomi, Tenshin Nasukawa to Compete at Rizin Fighting Federation’s NYE Event
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Former Pride Fighting Championships superstar Takanori Gomi and kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa will compete at Rizin Fighting... -
Amanda Nunes-Megan Anderson Featherweight Title Bout Rebooked for UFC 259
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A featherweight championship bout pitting Amanda Nunes against Megan Anderson has been rescheduled for UFC 259. -
Szymon Kolecki vs. Martin Zawada, Salahdine Parnasse vs. Daniel Torres Set for KSW 58
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Olympic gold medal-winning weightlifter Szymon Kolecki will square off against Martin Zawada in the KSW 58 headliner. -
Geoff Neal Details Difficulties Faced in Regards to UFC Fight Night 183 Main Event Bout
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It wasn’t an easy lead-up to UFC Fight Night 183 for Geoff Neal, and once he stepped in the cage, it didn’t get any better. -
Greg Hardy Admits ‘I Am Far from Complete’ Following TKO Loss to Marcin Tybura
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Saturday’s loss to Marcin Tybura exposed a glaring weakness in Greg Hardy’s game. -
Jose Aldo on T.J. Dillashaw Callout: ‘I Think People Would Like to See It’
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Jose Aldo displayed his versatility in a much-needed victory against Marlon Vera in the UFC Fight Night 183 co-main event on Saturday night. -
Stephen Thompson Impressed by Geoff Neal's Resilience: ‘He Just Kept Coming Forward’
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Faced with an opponent who had decimated all opposition in his path, Stephen Thompson made it look easy on Saturday night. -
Anthony Pettis Blames ‘Pure Laziness’ for Stint at Welterweight, Plans Return to 155 Pounds
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Anthony Pettis earned his second consecutive victory at 170 pounds at UFC Fight Night 183, but it appears that a return to lightweight is in his... -
UFC Fight Night 183 Bonuses: Thompson, Font, Tybura, Flick Receive $50K Checks
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship ended the year by handing out $50,000 “Performance of the Night” awards to Stephen Thompson, Rob Font, Marcin Tybura and Jimmy Flick for stellar efforts at... -
Stephen Thompson Sends Geoff Neal Back to Drawing Board in UFC Fight Night 183 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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When Stephen Thompson fights at his pace and on his terms, he remains a sight to behold and one of the toughest outs in the sport. -
UFC Fight Night 183 ‘Thompson vs. Neal’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 183 coverage will begin Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. -
UFC Fight Night 183 Prelims: Anthony Pettis Rallies, Decisions Alex Morono in Las Vegas
By: Brian Knapp
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Anthony Pettis will enter 2021 with some welcomed momentum in his back pocket. -
Philip De Fries Mauls Michal Kita, Marian Ziolkowski Folds Roman Szymanski at KSW 57
By: Tudor Leonte
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Philip De Fries closed out Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki’s 2020 schedule with a dominant display against Michal Kita. -
UFC Fight Night 183 Weigh-in Results: All Fighters Make Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will put on its final event of 2020 on Saturday, and the weigh-ins went on without issue. -
UFC Pioneer Paul Varelans Placed on Ventilator Due to COVID-19
By: Jay Pettry
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Early Ultimate Fighting Championship vet Paul Varelans is currently engaged in the fight of his life. -
Bellator, CFFC Vet Sergio da Silva Dies at 34
By: Edward Carbajal and Jay Pettry
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Sergio da Silva, a former Bellator MMA and Cage Fury Fighting Championships competitor, has died at age 34. -
UFC Books Cory Sandhagen vs. Frankie Edgar for Feb. 6 Fight Night
By: Jay Pettry
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A huge bantamweight scrap is in the works for the 2021 Ultimate Fighting Championship card on Super Bowl weekend. -
UFC 256 Medical Suspensions: Seven Fighters Face Possible 180-Day Suspensions
By: Jay Pettry
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UFC 256 took its toll on its competitors. -
Kryklia Dominates Stoica, Nong-O Demolishes Rodlek at One: Collision Course
By: Tudor Leonte
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One Championship returned for its penultimate event in 2020 with the first part of One: Collision Course, which went down at the Singapore... -
KSW 57 Weigh-In Results: Three Title Fights Set, All Fighters on Weight
By: Tudor Leonte
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On Friday morning, Polish promotion KSW held the weigh-ins for its final event of 2020, and all three championship matches have been cleared. -
Raphael Assuncao to Face Raoni Barcelos at Feb. 27 UFC Fight Night
By: Marcelo Alonso
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A big all-Brazil bantamweight battle has been added to a February Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight Night card. -
Roberson-Lungiambula Scratched From UFC Fight Night 183 Due to COVID-19
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s final show of the year is down to 12 fights now. -
'Canelo' Alvarez and Callum Smith Make Weight Ahead of Middleweight Title Tilt
By: Tyler Treese
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Boxing’s biggest star returns this weekend. -
Aiemann Zahabi Announces Positive COVID-19 Test, Withdrawal From UFC Fight Night 183
By: Jay Pettry
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The year-end Ultimate Fighting Championship event keeps taking hits on fight week. -
UPDATED Christos Giagos Replaces Rick Glenn at UFC Fight Night 183 Against Carlton Minus
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is making a quick switch ahead of its year-end card. -
Gennadiy Golovkin and Kamil Szeremeta Make Weight Ahead of Middleweight Title Fight
By: Tyler Treese
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International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin will put both belts on the line... -
New Bellator Signee Yoel Romero Caught Off Guard by UFC Release
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Though he was on a three-bout losing streak, Yoel Romero didn’t expect to receive his walking papers from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
Dana White Says Rose Namajunas Doesn’t Want Title Shot; Pat Barry Claims Otherwise
By: Tristen Critchfield
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When Rose Namajunas earned a split-decision triumph against Jessica Andrade in their rematch at UFC 251, it appeared that she had solidified her... -
Dana White ‘A Little Confident’ He Can Convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to Return
By: Tristen Critchfield
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When the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Fight Island to kick off its 2020 schedule, UFC president Dana White is expected to have his long-awaited meeting with... -
Kayla Harrison’s Fight at Titan FC 66 Canceled After Opponent Badly Misses Weight
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Kayla Harrison’s attempt to get one more fight in before the close of 2020 ultimately won’t come to fruition. -
Jake Matthews to Meet Sean Brady at UFC 259 on March 6
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Jake Matthews will lock horns with Sean Brady in a welterweight bout at UFC 259. -
UFC, Pride Vet Mark Hunt Loses Decision to Rugby Star Paul Gallen in Boxing Match
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Mark Hunt and Paul Gallen put on a show for Australian boxing fans at Sydney’s Bankwest Stadium on Wednesday. -
Conor McGregor Lends Financial Support, Helps Prevent Irish Gym from Closing
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On Friday, it appeared that Philip Mulpeter would bid farewell to SBG Portarlington for the last time. -
Bellator Signs Darina Mazdyuk, Who Defeated 529-Pound Man in Intergender Exhibition
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Darina Mazdyuk has caught the attention of Bellator MMA officials. -
UFC Implements Stricter COVID-19 Protocol Ahead of Year-End Event in Las Vegas
By: Tristen Critchfield
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With COVID-19 cases rising throughout the United States and the UFC losing increasingly more bouts due to positive tests, the promotion has... -
UFC 256 Prelims Draw Second-Lowest Rating of 2020 for Pay-Per-View Card
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UFC 256 was one of the year’s most entertaining and memorable cards but that wasn’t reflected in the ratings for the preliminary draw. -
Muslim Salikhov Announces Withdrawal from Jan. 16 Bout Against Santiago Ponzinibbio
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Muslim Salikhov has withdrawn from a proposed welterweight clash against Santiago Ponzinibbio at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first... -
Yoel Romero Opens as Slight Favorite in Potential Bellator Matchup with Anthony Johnson
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Of all the potential matchups for Yoel Romero in Bellator MMA, a light heavyweight showdown with the also recently-signed Anthony Johnson seems... -
Belal Muhammad Positive for COVID-19, Saturday’s Bout vs. Dhiego Lima Canceled
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC Fight Night 183 is down to 14 bouts after Belal Muhammad tested positive for COVID-19. -
Michel Pereira Plans to Unveil New Techniques vs. Kalinn Williams at UFC Fight Night 183
By: Marcelo Alonso
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After an impressive performance against Zelim Imdadaev at UFC Fight Night 176 that included a payback slap to the face before his third-round submission victory, Michael Pereira returns to the Octagon on Saturday... -
Tony Ferguson ‘Far From Being Retired’ After Consecutive Lopsided Defeats
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Tony Ferguson doesn’t seem to be overly discouraged following a lopsided decision loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 256. -
Max Holloway: ’80 to 90 Percent of the World’ Thinks I Beat Alexander Volkanovski
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Max Holloway has largely been quiet since a controversial split-decision defeat to Alexander Volkanovski in their rematch at UFC 251 this past July. -
Dana White Lauds Matchmaker for Making ‘Tweaks’ to Salvage UFC’s Flyweight Division
By: Tristen Critchfield
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After what transpired at UFC 256, it’s hard to imagine that the flyweight division was once on life support in the Las Vegas-based promotion. -
Video: Trailer Released for Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier Rematch at UFC 257
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Let the anticipation begin. -
Matt Schnell vs. Tyson Nam Rescheduled for UFC Event on Jan. 20
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A flyweight clash between Matt Schnell and Tyson Nam has been rescheduled for a third time, landing on the UFC’s Jan. 20 event. -
Yoel Romero Expected to Sign with Bellator MMA to Compete at 205 Pounds
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It appears that Yoel Romero will be a Bellator MMA athlete very soon. -
UFC 257 Update: Light Heavyweights Khalil Rountree, Marcin Prachnio to Clash on Jan. 23
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A light heavyweight showdown pitting Khalil Rountree against Marcin Prachnio has been added to the UFC 257 lineup. -
Dana White Discusses Futures of Tony Ferguson, Junior dos Santos After UFC 256
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It was not a banner night for either Tony Ferguson or Junior dos Santos at UFC 256. -
Brandon Moreno Expected More Power from Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC 256 Headliner
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Deiveson Figueiredo has established himself as a different breed of flyweight, one who can end a fight at a moment’s notice with his power and... -
Charles Oliveira Wants McGregor-Poirier Winner with Lightweight Belt on the Line
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Despite a seven-fight winning streak in which he finished each of his opponents, Charles Oliveira was something of an overlooked commodity in the lightweight division heading into... -
Deiveson Figueiredo Reveals He Was Hospitalized with Stomach Infection Prior to UFC 256
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Not only did Deiveson Figueiredo make the shortest turnaround in UFC history for a title defense on Saturday night, he did so while under the weather. -
Kevin Holland Not Impressed by Khamzat Chimaev’s Heavily Hyped 2020 Campaign
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For the record, Kevin Holland doesn’t mind giving out credit where credit is due. -
UFC 256 Bonuses: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Easy Choice for ‘Fight of the Night’
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Deiveson Figueiredo won’t have to wait for a bag of cash from Dana White this time around. -
Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno Fight to Majority Draw in UFC 256 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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Five rounds were not enough to settle the score between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. -
UFC 256 ‘Figueiredo vs. Moreno’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC 256 “Figueiredo vs. Moreno” coverage begins Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. -
UFC 256 Prelims: Blistering Rafael Fiziev Barrage Buries Renato Carneiro in Las Vegas
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Rafael Fiziev throws the kind of heat that triggers nightmares. -
Morgan Charriere Destroys Perry Goodwin, Agy Sardari Outpoints Jack Grant at CW 119
By: Tudor Leonte
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Cage Warriors Fighting Championship crowned a new featherweight title holder in its third and final event of the “Trilogy Strikes Back”... -
Lightweights Drakkar Klose, Jai Herbert to Meet at UFC’s Feb. 20 Event
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A lightweight matchup pitting Drakkar Klose against Jai Herbert has been added to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Feb. 20 lineup. -
UFC 256 Weigh-in Results: Title Fight Set As All Fighters Make Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will put on its final pay-per-view event of 2020 this Saturday. -
Judge Certifies Class for UFC Class-Action Lawsuit, Including Fighters From 2010-2017
By: Josh Gross
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A federal antitrust lawsuit filed in 2014 by former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters cleared a make-or-break hurdle on Thursday. -
Nathias Frederick Smashes Jamie Richardson, Retains Middleweight Belt at CW 118
By: Tudor Leonte
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Cage Warriors Fighting Championship sailed through the second of the three back-to-back events, which went down on Dec. 11. -
CW 119 Weigh-In Results: Championship Doubleheader Set With All Fighters on Weight
By: Tudor Leonte
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On Friday morning, Cage Warriors Fighting Championship held the weigh-ins for its upcoming third and final part of “The Trilogy Strikes... -
Jonathan Haggerty Outpoints Taiki Naito in One: Big Bang 2 Headliner
By: Tudor Leonte
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One Championship aired the pre-recorded second part of the One: Big Bang series on Dec. 11. -
Trainer: Smaller Octagon Will Function Like a Gi for ‘Jacare’ at UFC 256
By: Marcelo Alonso
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Josuel Distak, head coach of Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Ronaldo Souza, is optimistic about the return of his fighter against Kevin Holland at... -
Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev Have Intense Staredown at Weigh-in
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Anthony Joshua will look to defend his heavyweight titles this Saturday. -
Juliana Velasquez Claims Flyweight Title in Bellator 254 Main Event
By: Tyler Treese
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Bellator MMA's final card of 2020 was headlined by a flyweight title fight between reigning champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and undefeated challenger... -
UFC Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya Awarded BJJ Purple Belt
By: Jay Pettry
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A popular Ultimate Fighting Championship champ leveled up his grappling recently. -
Dana White Plans to Book Leon Edwards-Khamzat Chimaev as Jan. 20 Headliner
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is going ahead full-steam with Yas Island cards to begin the year. -
Jake Hadley Upends Luke Shanks, Captures Flyweight Belt at CW 117
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Cage Warriors Fighting Championship returned with the first of three consecutive events on Dec. 10. -
U.S. Treasury Department Issues Sanctions on Ramzan Kadyrov, Including ACA
By: Jay Pettry
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The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov for human right abuses, affecting fighters associating with Kadyrov or competing in his promotion of... -
Rizin Adds 4 Fights to Dec. 31 Rizin 26 Card, Places Both Asakura Brothers on Event
By: Jay Pettry
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Rizin Fighting Federation is jamming its final event of the year full of MMA fights. -
UFC 256 Loses Sergey Spivak-Jared Vanderaa Due to Positive COVID-19 Test
By: Jay Pettry
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The hits keep coming for the final Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view card of the year. -
Charles Oliveira Camp Dismisses Tony Ferguson’s Weight-Cut Concerns Ahead of UFC 256
By: Marcelo Alonso
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Scheduled to face Brazilian Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 256, Tony Ferguson used his Instagram account to express concern regarding his opponent’s ability to make the lightweight limit. -
Unbeaten Rizin Veteran Kana Watanabe Signs Contract with Bellator MMA
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Unbeaten Japanese flyweight Kana Watanabe has signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA. -
Legal Rep: Video Proves Rafael de Freitas is Innocent of Sexual Assault Allegations
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Rafael de Freitas is denying the sexual assault charges levied against him by one of his students stemming from an incident on Nov. 7. -
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Title Contender Anthony Johnson Signs with Bellator MMA
By: Tudor Leonte
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Bellator MMA is adding a heavy hitter to its 205-pound division. -
Bellator 254 Weigh-in Results: Headliner Official; Goiti Yamauchi Pulled After Missing Weight
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The flyweight championship headliner between Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Juliana Velasquez is now official, as both fighters made weight ahead of their... -
Cage Warriors 117 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Hit Contracted Marks
By: Tudor Leonte
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Cage Warriors Fighting Championship is back with the first of three consecutive events. -
Marina Rodriguez Replaces Michelle Waterson, Faces Amanda Ribas at UFC 257
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Marina Rodriguez has agreed to replace Michelle Waterson and meet Amanda Ribas at UFC 257 on Jan. 23. -
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Expecting Most Physical Matchup of Title Reign vs. Juliana Velasquez
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Ilima-Lei Macfarlane believes she will be facing the most difficult test of her flyweight reign when she faces Juliana Velasquez in the Bellator... -
Jon Jones Predicts More Effective Takedowns with Move to Heavyweight Division
By: Tristen Critchfield
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In his early UFC career, wrestling was a key foundation for Jon Jones’ success. -
Tony Ferguson: If Charles Oliveira Shows Up 3-4 Pounds Overweight, I’m Not Fighting
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Tony Ferguson has issued an ultimatum to Charles Oliveira ahead of their co-main event clash at UFC 256. -
LFA Veteran Sam Hughes Steps in to Face Tecia Torres at UFC 256
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Three-time Legacy Fighting Alliance competitor Sam Hughes will step in on less than one week’s notice to face Tecia Torres at UFC 256. -
UFC’s Jan. 20 Card Gets Ramazan Emeev-David Zawada Welterweight Tilt
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Ramazan Emeev and David Zawada will lock horns in a welterweight matchup at the UFC’s Jan. 20 card. -
UFC on ESPN 19 Medical Suspensions: Hermansson Facing Potential 6-Month Term
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Jack Hermansson could be sidelined for a while following his five-round battle with Marvin Vettori in the UFC on ESPN 19 main event. -
Bantamweights Eddie Wineland, John Castaneda Agree to Meet on Feb. 20
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Eddie Wineland and John Castaneda have agreed to square off at the UFC’s Feb. 20 event. -
PFL Champ Kayla Harrison Returns for Rematch vs. Jozette Cotton at Titan FC 66
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Kayla Harrison will squeeze in one more fight in 2020 when she faces Jozette Cotton at Titan FC 66 on Dec. 17. -
Virna Jandiroba Expects Clash of Jiu-Jitsu Styles Against Mackenzie Dern at UFC 256
By: Marcelo Alonso
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After an impressive submission win over Felice Herrig last August, former Invicta champion Virna Jandiroba is back in Octagon for her fourth promotional appearance on Saturday at UFC 256 against... -
Rachael Ostovich Released by UFC Following Three Consecutive Defeats
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Rachael Ostovich is no longer part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. -
Dwight Grant Announces Positive COVID-19 Test, UFC 256 Bout vs. Jingliang Li Canceled
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The hits keep come on coming regarding COVID-19 and UFC 256. -
Reports: Paternity Suit Filed Against UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn
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A woman with whom B.J. Penn fathered a child in June 2019 has filed a paternity suit against the UFC Hall of Famer. -
UFC ‘BMF’ Champ Jorge Masvidal to Appear on Episode of ‘MTV Cribs’
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Even after coming up short in a title bout this past summer, Jorge Masvidal remains one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s biggest stars. -
Positive COVID-19 Test Removes Karl Roberson vs. Dalcha Lungiambula from UFC 256 Bill
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A positive COVID-19 test has resulted in the postponement of a UFC 256 middleweight clash between Karl Roberson and Dalcha Lungiambula. -
Omari Akhmedov to Face Tom Breese at Jan. 16 UFC Event
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Omari Akhmedov will lock horns with Tom Breese in a middleweight bout at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Jan. 16. -
Santos vs. Robertson, Flick vs. Durden Booked for UFC Fight Night 183 on Dec. 19
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The lineup for UFC Fight Night 183 has two new flyweight additions, as Taila Santos will meet Gillian Robertson, while Jimmy Flick will face Cody... -
Shana Dobson vs. Casey O’Neill Added to UFC Fight Night on Feb. 20
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Shana Dobson will welcome the undefeated Casey O'Neill to the Octagon at a UFC Fight Night event on Feb. 20. -
Angela Hill Tests Positive for COVID-19, Withdraws from UFC 256 Bout vs. Tecia Torres
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Angela Hill has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be able to compete against Tecia Torres at UFC 256 as expected. -
Floyd Mayweather, YouTube Star Logan Paul to Meet in Exhibition Boxing Bout on Feb. 20
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In the carnival-like world of combat sports, exhibition boxing matches are all the rage right now. -
Jack Hermansson Suffered Foot, Facial Fractures in UFC on ESPN 19 Defeat
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Jack Hermansson paid the price for going five hard rounds against Marvin Vettori at UFC on ESPN 19. -
Jiu-Jitsu Coach, ‘TUF 18’ Vet Rafael ‘Barata’ Accused of Drugging, Raping Client
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Rafael de Freitas, a former competitor on “The Ultimate Fighter 18” and a prominent jiu-jitsu instructor in Albuquerque, N.M., has been accused of drugging and raping a client, according to a report from the... -
Jamahal Hill Appreciates Praise from Jon Jones Following Finish of Ovince St. Preux
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Jamahal Hill’s latest performance got the attention of the man many consider to be the sport’s pound-for-pound GOAT. -
Marvin Vettori Says UFC Champ, Former Foe Israel Adesanya is ‘Full of S—t’
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Marvin Vettori fought Israel Adesanya before “The Last Stylebender” was truly a superstar, and the Italian middleweight almost came away... -
Dana White Hints at Massive Wave of UFC Cuts in Wake of Yoel Romero Release
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When it comes to UFC roster reduction, Yoel Romero could be just the beginning. -
Jordan Leavitt Had ‘Mixed Feelings’ Regarding Spectacular Slam KO at UFC on ESPN 19
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Slam knockouts are an infrequent occurence in UFC competition. -
UFC on ESPN 19 Bonuses: Vettori, Hermansson Receive $50K Apiece for Slugfest
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Marvin Vettori wasn’t originally expected to be in the UFC on ESPN 19 headliner, but his presence was profitable for both himself and Jack... -
Marvin Vettori Upends Jack Hermansson in Middleweight Firefight Atop UFC on ESPN 19
By: Brian Knapp
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While some fighters shrink in the spotlight, others thrive in it. It seems clear that Marvin Vettori falls in the latter category. -
UFC on ESPN 19 ‘Hermansson vs. Vettori’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC on ESPN 19 coverage will begin Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. -
UFC on ESPN 19 Prelims: Resurgent Louis Smolka Grounds, Pounds Jose Alberto Quinonez
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Early adversity did nothing to divert Louis Smolka from his objective. Jose Alberto Quinonez... -
Misha Cirkunov Injured, UFC Fight Night 183 Bout vs. Ryan Spann Postponed
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UFC Fight Night 183 has taken another hit. -
Demetrious Johnson to Challenge for One Championship Flyweight Belt on Feb. 24
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Demetrious Johnson will get his chance to capture a title belt in another major promotion when he faces reigning champ Adriano Moraes in a... -
Dominick Cruz vs. Casey Kenney in the Works for UFC 259 on March 6
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Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will attempt to return to the win column against Casey Kenney at UFC 259. -
UFC on ESPN 19 Loses Three Bouts, Including Two Due to Positive COVID-19 Tests
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UFC on ESPN 19 is down to eight bouts after a positive COVID-19 tests resulted in the cancellation Taila Santos vs. Montana De La Rosa and Nate Landwehr vs. Movsar Evloev. Meanwhile, Jimmy Flick vs.... -
Former Middleweight Title Challenger Yoel Romero Released by UFC
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Multiple-time Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Yoel Romero has been unexpectedly released by the promotion. -
Maycon Mendonca Captures Welterweight Title at LFA 96 in Fight of the Year Contender
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The Legacy Fighting Alliance crowned a new welterweight champion during its final event of 2020. -
Chi Lewis-Parry Receives 4-Year USADA Suspension for Failed Tests, Falsified Evidence
By: Jay Pettry
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A massive heavyweight and one-time prospective Ultimate Fighting Championship signee has been issued a lengthy suspension after an arbitration... -
UFC on ESPN 19 Weigh-in Results: ‘OSP’ Misses Weight for First Time
By: Tyler Treese
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues its stretch of Las Vegas events with UFC on ESPN 19. -
Julian Marquez to Face Maki Pitolo at UFC 258 on Feb. 13
By: Jay Pettry
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A fun brawl between excellently nicknamed Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweights has been added to the February pay-per-view card. -
Bella Mir to Headline iKon FF 4 on Dec. 11
By: Jay Pettry
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iKon Fighting Federation is going all-in on Bella Mir, giving the 17-year-old her first headlining spot in her second career match. -
KSW Finalizes Year-End KSW 57 Card With 3 Title Fights on Dec. 19
By: Jay Pettry
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KSW is ending the year in style with a trio of title fights on tap at KSW 57. -
Errol Spence Jr. and Danny Garcia Make Weight Ahead of Welterweight Title Clash
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When boxing fans last saw Errol Spence Jr. in action, he had defeated Shawn Porter in a "Fight of the Year" nominee. -
Marat Grigorian Rebounds to Dispatch Ivan Kondratev in One ‘Big Bang’ Headliner
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One Championship returned to the Singapore Indoor Stadium for its final live event of the year titled “Big Bang.” -
LFA 96 Weigh-in Results: Title Bout Set; 1 Fighter Misses Weight
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The final Legacy Fighting Alliance event of the year is upon us. -
Report: Alexandre Pantoja Withdraws From UFC Fight Night 183 Tilt With Manel Kape
By: Jay Pettry
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A highly anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight matchup is on ice for the time being. -
UFC to Stage Jan. 20 Event, Adds 3 Matches Including Francisco Figueiredo-Jerome Rivera
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is now starting the new year off with three events in a week. -
Yair Rodriguez Issued 6-Month USADA Suspension for Whereabouts Violations
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A prominent Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight contender will be out of action until early 2021. -
UFC on ESPN 18 Averages 1.055 Million Viewers on ESPN, 245,000 on ESPN2
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It wasn’t the promotion’s most star-studded card to date, but UFC on ESPN 18 still drew solid ratings. -
Reports: Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Exceeds 1 Million Pay-Per-View Buys
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Though it may have been an exhibition, there was apparently a great deal of interest in the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. -
Leon Edwards Releases Statement on Exit from Khamzat Chimaev Bout
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It’s been a disappointing 2020 for Leon Edwards, to say the least. -
Niko Price Suspended, Fined $8,500 for Positive Marijuana Test at UFC Fight Night 178
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Niko Price has been suspended six months and fined $8,500 for a positive marijuana test in relation to his welterweight bout against Donald... -
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shuts Down Possibility of Facing McGregor-Poirier Winner
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Khabib Nurmagomedov may very well return to the Octagon to pursue a 30-0 record, but he doesn’t appear to be interested in a rematch with either Conor McGregor or... -
New Lightweight Champion to Be Crowned in KSW 57 Co-Main Event
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Marian Ziolkowski and Roman Szymanski will vie for the vacant lightweight championship at KSW 57. -
Rizin 26 New Year’s Eve Lineup Includes Atomweight Title Bout, Return of ‘Minowaman’
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An atomweight championship clash pitting Ayaka Hamasaki against Miyuu Yamamoto is among several additions to the Rizin Fighting Federation 26... -
UFC’s Feb. 27 Card Gets Sabina Mazo-Alexis Davis Bantamweight Tilt
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Sabina Mazo will make her bantamweight debut against Alexis Davis at a UFC card on Feb. 27. -
Pettis vs. Morono Added to UFC Fight Night 183; ‘Wonderboy’-Neal Elevated to Main Event
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There are a couple key updates to the UFC Fight Night 183 card in the wake of Leon Edwards’ positive COVID-19 test and the subsequent cancellation of his headlining bout against... -
Claressa Shields Hopes to Hold Championships in Boxing, MMA at the Same Time
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Claressa Shields has designs on being a two-combat sport superstar. -
Joseph Benavidez vs. Askar Askarov Targeted for UFC Event on March 6
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A pivotal flyweight showdown between Joseph Benavidez and Askar Askarov is in the works for an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on March 6. -
Leon Edwards Tests Positive for COVID-19, UFC Fight Night 183 Headliner Canceled
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The highly-anticipated welterweight scrap between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev won’t be happening on Dec. 19 as originally expected. -
Warlley Alves, Christian Aguilera to Square Off at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 16
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A welterweight clash pitting Warlley Alves against Christian Aguilera has been added to the lineup for the UFC’s first event of 2020. -
Kayla Harrison Wants Opponent for Catchweight Bout at Titan FC Event on Dec. 18
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Kayla Harrison is issuing an open challenge for an opponent at Titan Fighting Championship’s Dec. 18 event. -
UFC on ESPN 18 Medical Suspensions: Seven Fighters Facing Possible 180-Day Layoffs
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Co-main event competitor Takashi Sato is one of seven fighters from UFC on ESPN 18 who is facing a potential 180-day layoff following... -
UFC Fight Pass Announces Addition of Six New Promotions to 2021 Lineup
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UFC Fight Pass will present an even larger offering of combat sports in 2021 with the addition of six new promotions to its streaming lineup. -
Boxing Champion, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields Signs with PFL
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Professional Fighters League has made a significant addition to its roster.