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Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues set to headline UFC’s return to Sacramento

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Video: UFC Baku staredowns get physical after Shara Bullet collar ties Michel Pereira, security intervenes

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Jon Jones leaves door open for potential UFC return: ‘I’m moving like I never left’

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Inside ex-UFC prospect Tom Duquesnoy's decision to retire early (via @Farah_Hannoun) https://t.co/l5Lw0KpUIg

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A look back at the Octagon's first trip to Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 We run #UFCBaku back LIVE JUNE 27 at 12pmET on @ParamountPlus!

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Conor McGregor drops his 'Mystic Mac' prediction for the Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329 https://t.co/8aY49MqyTu

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UFC White House Doubles Globally & Rings in Stunning 126 Billion Social Media Views

As UFC CEO Dana White recently teased to TMZ, the UFC's global numbers from its White House event 12 days ago were, in his words, "massive."

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Open Thread, June 26, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Live: UFC Baku ceremonial weigh ins video results | Fiziev vs. Torres

UFC Baku ceremonial weigh ins video results, LIVE updates for the “Fiziev vs. Torres” MMA event on June 27 on Paramount+ inside Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan.

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UFC White House’s global audience numbers revealed

UFC White House continues to rack up huge viewership numbers as more countries are accounted for the June 14 event.

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Post-fight puncher: MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz attacked coach Eric Nicksick following UFC Apex event

Manel Kape’s manager and coach got into a punch up following his win at UFC Fight Night Kape vs. Horiguchi.

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Morning Report: Sean O’Malley says rematch with Petr Yan is ‘the biggest fight in bantamweight history’

Sean O’Malley makes his case for the first crack at Petr Yan

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Sean Strickland Reveals Return Timeline

UFC champion Sean Strickland reveals he would like to return in December for a third fight in 2026.

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UFC Baku early weigh ins results | Fiziev vs. Torres

UFC Baku early weigh ins results for the Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres-led MMA event on Sat., June 27, 2025 at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Ex-UFC fighter Aspen Ladd signs with BKB bare-knuckle promotion

Aspen Ladd has signed a new deal with BKB, with her debut expected to take place this summer.

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‘Tito was absolutely, 100% terrified of Chuck Liddell’: Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz reflect on epic rivalry in UFC

Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz look back on their rivalry that spanned two massive fights in the UFC

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Michael Morales ‘going to be a replacement’ for Islam-Garry fight, plans to ‘show up and make weight’ for UFC 330

Michael Morales plans to weigh in as backup for the welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.

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Justin Gaethje lone MMA fighter nominated for 2026 ESPY award

Justin Gaethje is the lone MMA fighter nominated for an ESPY this year.

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‘Idiot’ Arman may lose UFC title shot (again) after turning down Mateusz Gamrot rematch

Paddy Pimblett claims Arman Tsarukyan may have cost himself a UFC lightweight title shot by turning down a rematch against Mateusz Gamrot.

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UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Faces Brutal Reality Check in Dana White-Eddie Hearn Feud

Questions are still lingering regarding Tom Aspinall's UFC return after undergoing brutal eye pokes sustained in his No Contest last October against Cyril Gane.

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Charles Oliveira: Conor McGregor ‘ran from me’ because he thought Max Holloway ‘was the easier path’

Charles Oliveira beat Max Holloway at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆

Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

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Cris Cyborg Retirement Fight Set

Opponent revealed for legend's last PFL bout 📲

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Manuel Torres reacts to Justin Gaethje stopping Ilia Topuria at UFC White House, explains why result ‘went well for me’

UFC Baku headliner Manuel Torres reacts to Justin Gaethje’s wild title win against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House.

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Ilia Topuria ‘already recovered a lot,’ could make UFC return ‘in December’

When is Ilia Topuria fighting? The former UFC champ could make his Octagon return as early as December based on a new update from his physical trainer.

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 no longer going down in 2026 ‘if it happens’

Floyd Mayweather’s fights with Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao are getting pushed back, according to a legal hearing.

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Open Thread, June 25, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Conor McGregor addresses outside the cage issues that have plagued his career: ‘Fame has its pitfalls’

Conor McGregor sought treatment due to a myriad of issues that continued to haunt him outside the cage

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Tom Aspinall ready to fight again … if UFC will ‘respect’ him: ‘The numbers are completely unfair’

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is healthy and ready to fight, but first the UFC must ‘respect’ him financially.

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Do Bronxs Ducked In Mac Return?

Charles Oliveira claims he was supposed to be Conor McGregor’s return opponent but was passed over in favor of the man he just defeated.

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UFC 330’s Ian Garry signs with Dana White’s enemy ahead of first title fight

Ian Garry signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency ahead of his UFC 330 title fight

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‘Mystic Mac’ is back! UFC 329’s Conor McGregor predicts ‘spectacular’ demolition of Max Holloway - ‘I just have to touch him’

Conor McGregor says he will demolish Max Holloway in their UFC 329 rematch

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Cris Cyborg books retirement fight vs. Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa

PFL champ Cris Cyborg held titles in UFC, Bellator, Invicta FC and Strikeforce

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TUF 34 Highlights: Top Brazilian prospect destroys Pakistan fighter in less than 30 seconds

Gigi Canuto destroyed Anita Karim in less than 30 seconds during episode three of TUF 34

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Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria will never be the same after Justin Gaethje loss: ‘I don’t think Ilia’s as mentally tough as he thinks he is’

Paddy Pimblett thinks Justin Gaethje forever changed Ilia Topuria

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Dana White Recalls History-Making Phone Call To UFC Executive About Conor McGregor

UFC CEO Dana White pulled back the curtain about what led to Conor McGregor's UFC signing.

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Ex-UFC Title Challenger Faces Surging Contender in Major UFC Fight Night Booking

A matchup with significant implications for the strawweight title picture has reportedly been added to UFC Vegas 120.

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UFC Star Joins Tom Aspinall and Signs With Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency

Another major UFC star has joined UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall and signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency. In a surprise move while he cont

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Ian Machado Garry signs with Eddie Hearn ahead of title fight at UFC 330

Ian Machado Garry is joining Tom Aspinall and teaming up with Eddie Hearn ahead of his next fight in August

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Jamahal Hill weight gain has UFC fans concerned about ‘sad’ transition to heavyweight -- ‘Career is over’

Ex-champ Jamahal Hill weight gain has UFC fans concerned that “Sweet Dreams” is unhealthy and out of shape ahead of his transition to the heavyweight division.

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UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Roasts Ciryl Gane With Teaser for UFC Return Fight

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall is preparing for absolutely everything in his anticipated rematch with Ciryl Gane.

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Rematch! Charles Oliveira calls for UFC, BMF title unification fight against Justin Gaethje -- ‘Waiting for my phone to ring’

Charles Oliveira wants to rematch Justin Gaethje and unify the BMF and UFC lightweight titles after watching “The Highlight” defeat Ilia Topuria at UFC White House.

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‘Louisana Swamp Trash’: Pros react to Dustin Poirier’s volatile airport arrest

Dustin Poirier’s fellow fighters weigh in on his shocking arrest in for public drunkenness.

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Open Thread, June 24, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Ex-UFC Star Officially Ends Short-Lived Free Agency Following Shocking UFC Exit

A top-ranked fighter that was unexpectedly cut from the UFC earlier this year has officially signed on with the PFL.

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Morning Report | Sean O’Malley: Ilia Topuria will be ‘back better than ever’ after being ‘humbled’ by Justin Gaethje

Sean O’Malley considers the ramifications of Ilia Topuria’s brutal loss to Justin Gaethje.

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UFC Newcomer Set to Make History After Signing for Debut Fight at UFC Belgrade

One of the newest additions to the UFC roster is set to make history at UFC Belgrade as the promotion’s first fighter from Montenegro.

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UFC’s Dustin Poirier pleads for help after alarming body cam arrest video released - ‘Alcohol isn’t the answer’

Dustin Poirier released an emotional statement after his arrest and disturbing airport body-cam footage

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Dustin Poirier responds to arrest video: ‘I’m at the point where I need some help’

Dustin Poirier gives statement about well-being after his arrest for public drunkenness on Sunday

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Former UFC fighter signs with PFL

Ketlen Vieira joined the PFL, and will compete in its featherweight division

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Video: Intoxicated, unhinged Dustin Poirier threatens to fight police in disturbing airport encounter - ‘Gonna tase me?’

Body-camera footage shows Dustin Poirier threatening to fight police before his Georgia airport arrest

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Dustin Poirier public intoxication arrest video shows erratic, threatening behavior from former UFC fighter

Dustin Poirier threatened a police officer in the Atlanta airport before ultimately assenting to his arrest.

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Israel Adesanya admits ‘ego’ keeping him from UFC retirement -- ‘I know what I can do still’

Israel Adesanya retired from UFC only when his ego feels satisfied with the former middleweight champion’s inability to compete at the highest level in combat sports.

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UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs. Usman officially adds 8 new fights

UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs. Usman features several up-and-coming prospects, including Sean O’Malley protege Tommy McMillen.

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Christian Strong told The Ultimate Fighter 34 producers he’d fight ‘with one f*cking leg’ to stay on show

Christian Strong told The Ultimate Fighter 34 producers there’s no injury that would stop him from chasing his UFC dream.

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UFC Oklahoma City Reportedly Gets Banger Co-Main Fight After Main Event Announcement

The UFC’s return to Oklahoma City will reportedly feature a co-main event with significant implications for the bantamweight division.

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Islam fans starting to panic after realizing UFC 330’s Ian Garry ‘stopped 15 of 17 takedowns from Shavkat and Belal’

Ian Garry is confident that his overall skillset is good enough to dethrone reigning welterweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.

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BKFC Headed to Fenway Park

McGregor reveals the location. More details 📲

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Daniel Cormier explains why fewer and fewer American wrestlers are transitioning to MMA these days

American wrestlers used to see the UFC has a perfect next step after college but numbers have dwindled lately

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Latest UFC Oklahoma City fight card, Paramount+ start time, date and location | Du Plessis vs. Usman

Latest UFC Oklahoma City fight card, Paramount+ start time, date and location for the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman MMA event on Sat., July 18, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Is Justin Gaethje a dirty fighter? UFC 329’s Paddy Pimblett blames ‘eye gouges’ and ‘low blows’ for ‘Highlight’ loss

Paddy Pimblett believes the UFC 324 main event would have yielded different results had Justin Gaethje not resorted to eye gouges and low blows to win his fight.

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Open Thread, June 23, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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New Meta UFC ranking system was made with A.I. but doesn’t use A.I. - ‘It’s a mathematical model’

According to the UFC, the new Meta UFC rankings were built using A.I. but do not use A.I. on a weekly basis.

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Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett claims ‘eye gouges’ and ‘low blows’ contributed to loss to Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett thinks Justin Gaethje benefited from some dirty tactics at UFC 324.

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Dricus Du Plessis pans Kamaru Usman for fight delay: ‘You didn’t want to sign the contract’

Dricus Du Plessis claims Kamaru Usman didn’t want to fight him. He’s ready to show the world he really can wrestle.

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Midnight Mania! Classless Colby Buries ‘Father Of The Year’ Poirier

Colby Covington didn’t miss an opportunity to cheap shot Dustin Poirier after his recent arrest in Georgia.

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Viral UFC Star Called Out for Fight With Grappling Legend After Dominant UFC Win

One of the UFC’s fastest-rising contenders knows exactly who she wants to face next after extending her undefeated record last weekend.

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Dricus du Plessis opens as massive favorite over Kamaru Usman in UFC Oklahoma City main event

Kamaru Usman’s first fight in over a year, and up a weight class, sees him as a huge underdog to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma.

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Bo Nickal draws 2026 NCAA champion in his return at RAF 12 in Cleveland

Bo Nickal is back on the mats for a wrestling match at RAF 12 in August

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Why isn’t Benoit Saint Denis shooting on Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329? ‘He knows I’ll submit him’

Paddy Pimblett expects to submit Benoit Saint Denis at the upcoming UFC 329 event on Sat., July 11, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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UFC finally rolls out new Meta AI fighter rankings after years of complaints, fans react - ‘AI is trash’

UFC officially rolled out its new Meta A.I. rankings system after years of complaints about the old rankings.

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On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Vegas 119

Future matchups are discussed for Manel Kape, Navajo Stirling, and more following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 119 event.

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UFC 330: Surging welterweight finisher faces hometown veteran on Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry fight card

Myktybek Orolbai and Jeremiah Wells are set to battle it out at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.

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PFL Exclusive: PFL CEO John Martin Goes Deep on Usman Nurmagomedov, Summer Schedule

The next month-and-a-half may be one of the busiest stretches in recent PFL history, and CEO John Martin is fired up, he says.

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BKFC set to hold event at Fenway Park in Boston

Get ready to sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ as bare-knuckle fighting is headed to Fenway Park in August

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UFC legend reportedly arrested for public drunkenness

Dustin Poirier was reportedly booked for public drunkenness on Father’s Day.

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UFC Star Alex Pereira Shares Cryptic Career Update After UFC White House Loss

Alex Pereira’s latest update following his loss to Ciryl Gane has the MMA world buzzing about the UFC star’s fighting future.

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Ian Machado Garry vows to dethrone Islam Makhachev at UFC 330: ‘I’m going to bounce him on his skull’

Ian Machado Garry will challenge Islam Makhachev in Philadelphia

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Truck you! ‘Shocked’ Arman slams ‘a-hole’ Justin Gaethje for rejecting UFC White House gambling gift

Arman Tsarukyan won UFC White House bet on Justin Gaethje and tried to buy “The Highlight” a new truck in appreciation, only to get turned down by the new champ.

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The Mania Mailbag, June 22: Get your questions in now!

We’re doing a mailbag now! Tell us what you think.

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UFC Hall of Famer Backs Fellow MMA Legend & Suggests Justin Gaethje Should Retire

Arguably the greatest fighter in the history of MMA claims he’d happily retire if he was in Justin Gaethje’s position after the UFC White House event.

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Fury vs Joshua Contract Details End Speculation Over Dana White’s Role

After claiming that he would promote Anthony Joshua vs Fury, Dana White now looks all but out of the picture after Eddie Hearn has revealed specific contractua

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Justin Gaethje refuses Arman Tsarukyan’s truck gift, Tsarukyan responds: ‘If you don’t want it, f*ck you’

Justin Gaethje won’t be accepting a free truck from Arman Tsarukyan after big UFC White House win.

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What’s Next For Horiguchi?

UFC Vegas 119 Results: It’s time to see what could be next for Kyoji Horiguchi after suffering a technical knockout (TKO) loss at the hands of Manel Kape, taking him out of the Flyweight championship fight conversation.

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Open Thread, June 22, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Dakota Ditcheva explains why her opinion on Ronda Rousey has been forever changed

Dakota Ditcheva was disappointed that Ronda Rousey decided to take shots at Khamzat Chimaev and the UFC to promote her recent comeback in MVP MMA.

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Uh-oh. Ian Machado Garry wants to beat Islam Makhachev ‘in his own world’ at UFC 330

Ian Garry is giving us his first breakdown of UFC 330 opponent Islam Makhachev’s skills, saying he plans to beat Makhachev on the ground where he’s strongest.

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Fights We Need After Kape vs. Horiguchi ⚔️

Looking ahead for the fighters on the UFC's most recent card ➡️

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Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 119

It’s time to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night’s UFC Vegas 119: “Kape vs. Horiguchi” event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Manel Kape takes aim at Joshua Van ahead of potential title fight: ‘He’s my kid and I can’t wait to take his diaper’

Manel Kape addresses the bad blood he already shares with UFC flyweight champ Joshua Van

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Pic: Super fun Conor McGregor-led UFC 329 main card revealed

UFC revealed the main card for UFC 329, headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway in Las Vegas

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‘You’re not going to lay a glove on me’: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway trade insults in first face-to-face showdown ahead of UFC 329

Conor McGregor promises he’s going to dispatch Max Holloway and walk out unscathed at UFC 329

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Dana White Pumps Breaks on Final UFC Fight For Conor McGregor Ahead of UFC 329

Although UFC CEO Dana White said he is excited to see Conor McGregor return to the Octagon for the first time in five years.

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Trevor Wittman reveals UFC reached out about potentially using his glove design; Dana White responds

Trevor Wittman designed his own gloves that cut down dramatically on eye pokes among other benefits

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Video: Jake Woodley delivers record-breaking 4-second knockout at LFA 235

Jake Woodley demolished his opponent in less than five seconds at LFA 235 this past Friday night.

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Dana White Offers Blunt Assessment of Alex Pereira's Concerns in Loss To Cyril Gane

UFC Freedom 250 is exactly a week old. But, the MMA community is still buzzing about the chaos around Cyril Gane's TKO win against Alex Pereira.

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UFC in talks with Trevor Wittman to use ONX gloves: ‘The ones we’re using now are terrible’

The UFC has reached out to Trevor Wittman about using his ONX MMA gloves, which could lower eye pokes in the sport.

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Matt Brown argues Michael Chandler ‘clearly not a UFC level guy’ anymore after latest loss at UFC White House

Michael Chandler fell to 2-6 in the UFC with his latest loss so is it time for the promotion to cut ties with him?

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Jamahal Hill on viral UFC PI confrontation with Alex Pereira: ‘We planned that’

Not only was a near brawl with Alex Pereira fake, according to Jamahal Hill, it was designed to help Hill leapfrog over No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev.

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Report: Pistons, Thunder Make Trade

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Buzz: Duren Eyeing Sign-and-Trade

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Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Six

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