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UFC: Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa Expected on September 19

The middleweight title bout between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa is official for UFC 253 on September 19 via multiple reports. The long-awaited middleweight title clash between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa is being reported as official for September 19...
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UFC Fight Island 2: Jack Hermansson Feels Win Over Gastelum Sets Him Up for...

The story of UFC Fight Island 2 is very much one of redemption. In the main event, Deiveson Figueiredo is seeking to redeem himself after missing weight for his first flyweight title fight back in February — a fight...
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UFC Fight Island 2: Despite Extensive Muay Thai Career, Rafael Fiziev Feels His Striking...

Rafael Fiziev is not yet a household name among MMA fans. However, the lightweight from Kazakhstan, who trains in Thailand with Tiger Muay Thai, is a combat sports veteran. Fiziev (7-1 MMA) had dozens of Muay Thai fights as...
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TUF Alums Sijara Eubanks and Macy Chiasson Booked for UFC’s September 5 Event

The UFC has set a women's bantamweight battle between Sijara Eubanks and Macy for September 5. Two Ultimate Fighter alumni. From two different seasons. Both appearing on the show in different weight classes than they compete in today. It's an interesting...
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UFC Fight Island 2: Deiveson Figueiredo Expects Same Result In Second Benavidez Fight

Ahead of UFC Fight Island 2, Deiveson Figueiredo hit one heck of a speed bump. In the form of a positive COVID-19 test just days prior to his departure to Abu Dhabi. Figueiredo will fight as scheduled, taking on Joseph...
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UFC Fight Island 2’s Luana Carolina: “I’m Not Your Basic Fighter”

Ahead of her UFC Fight Island 2 main card flyweight fight with Ariane Lipski, Luana Carolina is feeling "very relaxed." Part of that has been the effort put into Fight Island. Increased COVID-19 testing protocols. Personal workout rooms. "I've never...
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UFC Fight Island 2: Kelvin Gastelum Admits Hermansson Fight Is About Self-Validation

"It's been quite a roller coaster," Kelvin Gastelum said of the last year or so of his life. "I've had to battle some demons, this off time." The coronavirus pandemic was a blessing in disguise, Gastelum added, because "I was...
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UFC Fight Island 2: Redemption Story “Almost Sweeter in a Way” for Joseph Benavidez

Joseph Benavidez enters UFC Fight Island 2 knowing this could very well be his last shot at UFC gold. And he's in a fight that he didn't necessarily want to be in with his rematch against Deiveson Figueiredo. The pair...
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UFC Fight Island 1 Medical Suspensions: Two Winners Get 6 Months Off

Pair of main card fighters potentially out six months following second Fight Island event. Despite coming out on top this past Wednesday, a pair of fighters find themselves shelved for the next six months. Modestas Bukauskas and Taila Santos both...
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UFC Fight Island 2: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo 2 Weigh-In Results — Full Card Makes...

The third of four Fight Island shows goes down this Saturday in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. UFC Fight Island 2 is set to be headlined by a rematch in its main event, as Joseph Benavidez will...

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The women's flyweight title was on the line, and former ONE champion make his debut at Oktagon 87 on Saturday. Lucia Szabová already holds bantamweight...