UFC 221: GSP Vacates Middleweight Title, Robert Whittaker to Defend Belt Against Luke Rockhold
After just 33 days, Georges St. Pierre's middleweight title reign has come to an end. Robert Whittaker will defend the undisputed belt against Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. TSN's Aaron Bronsteter first reported the middleweight title shakeup, and the title...
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Years later than expected, Cub Swanson has finally hit his stride for a title shot. The only thing standing in his way is featherweight dark horse Brian Ortega at UFC Fresno. Reinvention is perhaps the most difficult challenge for a...
First Three Bouts Set for UFC Fight Night 127 in London
UFC London had a trio of fights announced Thursday morning. The UFC's next trip to London has a number of recognizable names on the card. In an announcement via its official website made Thursday, the UFC announced three fights for...
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Move over, Daniel Cormier. UFC 220 appears to have a new main event. Despite light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier vs. Volkan Oezdemir being set as the UFC 220 main event, it appears plans have changed. On Wednesday, MMA Junkie first...
UFC Fresno: Andre Soukhamthath’s Greatest Opportunity Lies Just Ahead
No risk, no reward. UFC bantamweight Andre Soukhamthath didn't hesitate when the opportunity to replace Bryan Caraway at UFC Fresno landed on his doorstep. Now, he has a shot to leapfrog ahead of the pack in the promotion's 135lb...
Mark Hunt Cleared to Fight, Wants on UFC 221 Card
Mark Hunt has been medically cleared to fight, and wants on the UFC 221 card — but the hurdles may not be over yet. After being yanked from his headlining gig against Marcin Tybura, UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has been...
UFC Belem: Three Bouts Official, Including Timothy Johnson vs. Luis Henrique
Timothy Johnson, Joseph Morales, and Anthony Smith will make the trip to Brazil early next year. The UFC announced a trio of bouts over the weekend for its upcoming UFC Fight Night 125 card. Also known as UFC Belem, the...
UFC On FOX 26’s Justin Scoggins Out Due to Spinal Process Fracture
Tim Elliot is minus an opponent at UFC Winnipeg later this month. UFC on FOX 26's Tim Elliot is going to need a new dance partner. That's because planned opponent Justin Scoggins has been forced off the card due to...
UFC Fresno: Eryk Anders Prefers Shorter Notice Fights, Has “Mental Edge” In Saturday’s Bout
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and UFC middleweight Eryk Anders made a big one in his UFC debut earlier this year. Making a big impact in their promotional debut is the dream of pretty much...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Frankie Edgar’s Face, GSP’s Health, and Bad...
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