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UFC Fight Island 8: Douglas Silva de Andrade Wants Fans to Remember What He’s...

It's been over a year since we last saw Douglas Silva de Andrade. That fight marked the former bantamweight's return to 145lbs, where he defeated another former bantamweight, ex-champ Renan Barao. Now, Andrade returns for the first time during...
Ike Villanueva, UFC Fight Island 8 media dayvideo

UFC Fight Island 8: Ike Villanueva Ready to Flush 2020

UFC light heavyweight Ike Villanueva knows his back is against the wall heading into UFC Fight Island 8. The veteran fighting out of Houston, Texas dropped his first two octagon outings, and knows that he needs a win this...
Viviane Araujo, UFC Fight Island 8 media dayvideo

UFC Fight Island 8: Viviane Araujo Feels Modafferi’s Striking Improved, but Still Expects Takedowns

Brazil's Viviane Araujo is in Abu Dhabi this week for the first time since 2014, when she visited the UAE capital to compete in jiu-jitsu. The stakes are arguably much higher this time out, however. Coming off a win over...
Mason Jones

UFC Fight Island 8’s Mason Jones: A Product a Decade in Development

More so than ever, the fight game is about more than just the skills that a given fighter possesses. While there has always been a need to be a draw in MMA to get a big fight, it seems...
Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar ahead of UFC Fight Island 7

UFC Fight Island 7 Medical Suspensions: Calvin Kattar Gets Much Needed Time Off

The first event of the year produced no shortage of fireworks and, as a result, no shortage of medical suspensions. Every fighter on the fight card is facing some level of medical suspension ranging from a week to six...
Max Holloway, UFC Fight Island 7 UFC Vegas 42

What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 7 Winners

The UFC's return to network television was triumphant in every sense of the word. While the UFC Fight Island 7 prelims were filled with decisions, the main card produced big finishes and insane levels of violence. Today we'll look...
Calvin Kattar, UFC Fight Island 8 weigh-in

What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 7 Losers

The UFC's return to broadcast TV, and debut on ABC, went about as well as could be hoped. An exciting main card, multiple big finishes, and an all-time classic performance from Max Holloway in the main event. UFC Fight...
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The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Fight Island 8

Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the sport of wrestling, where it is presumed to be very advantageous to be the biggest and strongest in your weight class....
Mounir Lazzez, UFC Fight Island 8 media dayvideo

UFC Fight Island 8’s Mounir Lazzez: Even with Fans Back, the Mission is the...

Despite a big win in his UFC debut, life hasn't really changed for Mounir Lazzez. "Nothing's changed. The media and fans, it's always extra. I keep myself the same. Work hard, work smart. Work. That's exactly what I do,"...
Lerone Murphy UFC Fight Island 8 virtual media dayvideo

UFC Fight Island 8: Lerone Murphy Not Worried About Undefeated Record

Two fights into his UFC career, and English featherweight Lerone Murphy has already turned some heads. The undefeated Murphy (9-0-1) fought to a draw with Zubaira Tukhugov, part of Khabib Nurmagomedov's inner circle, in his debut.  He followed that up...

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2024 PFL 3: Umalatov vs. Koreshkov Full Results

The third regular season event for the Professional Fighters League in 2024 arrived on Friday in Chicago, with PFL 3 featuring welterweight and featherweight...