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Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira, Alistair Overeem vs. Walt Harris to Headline UFC Cards...

While the UFC revealed the full line-up for UFC 249 on Friday, it did not comment on the makeup of the other two events it announced. Both planned for Jacksonville, Florida's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, the cards on May...
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BTC Fight Promotions Announces Multi-Event Broadcast Deal

BTC Fight Promotions and United Fight Alliance (“UFA”) have announced a new broadcast partnership on UFA’s television networks. Under the deal, at least twelve episodes of BTC Fight Promotions will air under the United Fight Alliance banner, the Ontario-based promotion stated in...
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UFC Announces Three Shows in Jacksonville, Florida Including UFC 249

It won't be the card as originally scheduled, but on Friday, the UFC announced via press release that UFC 249 was a go. As well as two other shows — all slated for Jacksonville, Florida's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Starting...
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Bellator Champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Files Lawsuit Against Former Coach Over Sexual Abuse

Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has come forward against her former basketball coach about sexual abuse she, her sister, and another individuals suffered as children. Flyweight title holder and one of Bellator's biggest stars, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has filed a lawsuit...
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UFC 249 Headed to Jacksonville, Florida on May 9: Report

A new report has let slip the expected location for the rescheduled, reconstructed UFC 249. Per the Wrestling Observer Radio Show (featuring Dave Meltzer, also of MMA Fighting), the event, originally scheduled for Brooklyn, then California, is now set for...
Luke Rockhold

Getting That Itch Again: Former UFC, Strikeforce Champ Luke Rockhold Talks Return

It has been more than a minute since we last saw former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the cage. Rockhold (16-5), who won the UFC's 185lb title in 2015, defeating Chris Weidman in the process only to...
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Bellator MMA: Closed Door Shows Possible in June or July

While the promotion announced the postponement of Bellator 244 earlier today, it appears Bellator MMA is looking to get back up and running. Per a report by MMA Fighting citing Bellator CEO Scott Coker, the Viacom-owned entity is looking...
Benson Henderson

Promotion Announces Bellator 244 in Chicago Postponed

Another major card has been pushed back due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Bellator 244 in Chicago, which had been scheduled for June 6, is the latest MMA card to see the plug pulled due to SARS-CoV-2. In a press...
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UFC: Amanda Nunes Says She’s Not Fighting on May 9

Canada's Felicia Spencer will have to wait a little longer for her shot at Amanda Nunes' 145lb title. That's after the UFC's double-champ, Nunes, revealed that she's not stepping into the octagon as planned on May 9. The news is...
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UFC Announces Cancellation of Four More Events

While the UFC may get back up and running next month, a foursome of previously scheduled events has been cancelled by the promotion. On Monday, via their official website, company officials confirmed that UFC Lincoln, UFC Oklahoma City, UFC...

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‘Uncharted Territory’: Alexander Hernandez Questions System After Betting Allegations

After navigating a turbulent build-up marked by uncertainty and frustration, Alexander Hernandez arrives at UFC Vegas 116 with a sense of relief and renewed...