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Gian Villante Moving to Heavyweight, Will Face Ben Rothwell at UFC 249

UFC and Strikeforce veteran Gian Villante will jump back up to heavyweight when he faces Ben Rothwell at UFC 249. After floating the idea over a year ago, Gian Villante is pulling the trigger on a move to heavyweight. Villante...
Aspen Ladd UFC

Aspen Ladd vs. Julianna Pena Announced for UFC Columbus

Aspen Ladd and Julianna Pena are set to collide at UFC Columbus. A key women's bantamweight fight has been booked for the UFC's return to Columbus. On Monday, UFC officials announced via social media that Aspen Ladd will meet Julianna...
Conor McGregor

UFC 246: Conor McGregor Says He’s Better Now Than in 2016

Ahead of his highly anticipated return at UFC 246, Conor McGregor addressed questions about his return, and says he's a better fighter than he was at the peak of his UFC fame. Conor McGregor returns to the octagon at UFC...
McGregor vs. Cerrone ads ahead of UFC 246

UFC 246: Budweiser, Reebok Get In on McGregor vs. Cerrone Hype

A couple of key sponsors are backing their respective man ahead of Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy Cerrone at UFC 246. So far, the promotion for UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cerrone has amounted to a dull roar. That will probably change...
Punahele Soriano

Punahele Soriano vs. Eric Spicely Headed to UFC Columbus

Hawaii's Punahele Soriano joins UFC Columbus, where he'll face TUF veteran Eric Spicely in middleweight action. Contender Series veteran Punahele Soriano has his sophomore outing in the octagon set. MMA Junkie was first to report that the Hawaiian will face...
Demetrious Johnson ONE Championship

Demetrious Johnson Will Head to China to Challenge Adriano Moraes for ONE’s Flyweight Championship

Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will finally challenge for ONE Championship gold this April. Demetrious Johnson's next fight will have him, as expected, challenging for flyweight gold in ONE Championship. Late Sunday, ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced on social...
Austin Hubbard UFC

Austin Hubbard vs. Mark O. Madsen Lined Up for UFC 248

Lightweights Austin Hubbard and Mark O. Madsen will both be looking for their second straight win inside the octagon at UFC 248. Legacy Fighting Alliance alumni Austin Hubbard has his third outing inside the octagon set. MMA Junkie was first...
Jessica Penne UFC

Jessica Penne Pens Heartfelt Open Letter, Says “High Sparrows” at USADA Ending Her Career

Jessica Penne is at the end of her rope. Once upon a time Penne (12-5) was a highly touted strawweight, and challenger to then-champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk. However, she has not been seen inside the octagon since UFC Nashville in...
Sean O'Malley

Second USADA Sanction Behind Move of Sean O’Malley Fight to UFC 248

The Sugar Show has joined UFC 248, and now we know why: Sean O'Malley has been hit with another USADA sanction. Just before Christmas, word broke that Sean O'Malley's return to the octagon had been booked for UFC 247. News...
Patricio Pitbull

Patricio Pitbull vs. Pedro Carvalho, Daniel Weichel vs. Emmanuel Sanchez Slated for Bellator 241

The last two Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix quarterfinal bouts will take place at Bellator 241. Though each quarterfinal match of the 16-man Bellator Grand Prix was originally expected to happen on separate nights, it looks like two of the remaining...

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Jamie Siraj made his promotional debut at UFC Winnipeg, facing John Yannis in bantamweight action, a fight that was remarkable simply for Siraj being...