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It’s A Boy! Former UFC, Strikeforce Champ Miesha Tate Welcomes Second Child

Miesha Tate and partner Johnny Nunez welcomed their second child Sunday. Tate, a former Strikeforce and UFC bantamweight champion, gave birth to Daxton Wylder Nunez — who made his first official weigh-in at 8 pounds and 7 ounces. Tate is...
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UFC on ESPN 10 Bonuses: Four Winners Take Home Performance Awards

Once again, there was no Fight of the Night awarded at UFC on ESPN 10. For the second straight week, the UFC instead opted to hand out four Performance of the Night awards, recognizing individual efforts. In this case,...
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Pros React To Cynthia Calvillo’s Win at UFC on ESPN 10

Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo headlined UFC on ESPN 10 from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night. The flyweight main event capped a night that started with a string of quick stoppages — plus a...
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Tyson Nam Knew UFC on ESPN 10 Was “Do or Die” For Him

Las Vegas, NV — It's no small secret that 0-3 is a death sentence in the UFC. So Tyson Nam, a longtime veteran of the MMA game who had dropped his first two fights in the octagon, knew he...
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Now That He’s Made it to the UFC, Christian Aguilera Has No Plan to...

Las Vegas, NV — Some fighters are just waiting for their big break to say goodbye to 9-5 day jobs. Not Christian Aguilera. Finally arriving in the UFC on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 10, after flirting with last...
Manel Kape

RIZIN Champion Manel Kape to face Rogerio Bontorin at UFC 252

RIZIN Bantamweight champion Manel Kape will make his highly-anticipated UFC debut at UFC 252 against Brazil’s Rogerio Bontorin. According to a report from Brazilian outlet Combate, RIZIN bantamweight champion Manel Kape will make his UFC debut against Rogerio Bontorin at...
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Dana White On Crowds Returning to UFC: “If They Open It Back up to...

Las Vegas, NV — Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 was officially announced by the UFC this week. The date, August 15. The location for the heavyweight title fight and trilogy rubber match? TBD. To be determined. That's a subject UFC...
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UFC: Kyle Nelson vs. Sean Woodson Announced for June 27 Event

Canada's Kyle Nelson will be looking for his second win inside the octagon later this month. On Friday, the UFC announced on social media that Nelson would be facing Sean Woodson on June 27. The catchweight fight — Nelson...
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UFC on ESPN 10: Cynthia Calvillo Was Pleasantly Surprised by Main Event Booking

Las Vegas, NV — Cynthia Calvillo (8-1-1) is just about as surprised as anyone at being the main event of UFC on ESPN 10 this weekend. In Calvillo's case, it's a welcome surprise that came with trying to land a...
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UFC on ESPN 10: Mark De La Rosa Never Feared Being Cut Despite 0-3...

Las Vegas, NV — Mark De La Rosa had no concern about being cut by the UFC, even after losing three straight bouts. While that might be a bit surprising — 0-3 is a bit of a cursed number in...

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Oktagon 81’s Jonas Magard Motivated by Revenge

Almost one year ago to the date of his upcoming Oktagon 81 fight, Jonas Magard stepped into the cage with UFC-veteran Igor Severino in...