UFC Rio: Bia Mesquita Impresses, Subs Irina Alekseeva in Debut
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UFC Rio: Oliveira vs. Gamrot Weigh-In Results
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UFC Rio Hit by Late Change as Mohammad Usman Withdraws from Fight with Valter...
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Mateusz Gamrot Wants to Challenge Oliveira on Ground at UFC Rio
Mateusz Gamrot has stepped into UFC Rio's main event on short notice, replacing the injured Rafael Fiziev in the five-round fight. Gamrot (25-3, 1NC) is a very different sort of opponent for the former champ. The ex-KSW star is, like...
TTP Ep. 501: Eduardo Penha, Alius Delarosa and UFC Rio
Eduardo Penha Interview (2:07) Kicking off this UFC Rio edition of TTP is our interview with Tuff'N'Uff featherweight, Eduardo Penha. Penha discusses the expectations that come along with having a father that is a coral belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu....
Ryan Bader Channels Mark Coleman in The Smashing Machine, Usyk In MMA
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Dana White’s Contender Series 2025: Week 9 – Play-by-Play & Results
Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is back for another year of action. Week 9 has the customary five-pack of fights we've come to know and love. All of the action is available on ESPN+, but you keep your eyes...
Conor McGregor Suspended 18 Months for Violating UFC Anti-Doping Policy
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