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Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Vera Targeted for UFC 247: Report

A bantamweight showdown between Marlon Vera and Jimmie Rivera is on deck for UFC 247. UFC 247 could have another key fight on its hands. On Saturday, MMA Junkie reported that top bantamweights Jimmie Rivera and Marlon Vera were being...
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Elias Theodorou Wins First Bout Since UFC Release

Elias Theodorou is back in the win column with his first stoppage victory since 2015 at UFC 185. In his first fight since being dismissed by the UFC while still a ranked middleweight, Canada's Elias Theodorou has stepped back into...
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UFC Pursuing Attorney’s Fees in Mark Hunt Case, to Tune of 388K

Mark Hunt could be on the hook for 388K worth of the UFC's attorney's fees and costs following his failed lawsuit against the promotion. The death of Mark Hunt's lawsuit against the UFC (Zuffa) is not the end of his...
Michael Page

Michael Page vs. Shinsho Anzai Announced for Bellator Japan

Michael Page will make a quick turnaround when he joins Bellator Japan to take on Shinsho Anzai. Bellator's trip to the land of the rising sun just got a little more star power. Early Saturday, the promotion announced that British...
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UFC 246: Just Why Is McGregor vs. Cerrone at Welterweight Anyway?

Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 next month is going down at welterweight, and for good reason. Since nothing is ever simple when it comes to Conor McGregor, even his return to the octagon has thrown MMA fans...
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Liz Carmouche Took Time Off Work to Promote UFC DC, Only to Learn the...

Liz Carmouche discovered she was released from the UFC while promoting its latest event. It's about as sad a twist as you'll find when it comes to MMA releases. While fighters all too often find out they've been cut from...
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UFC DC: Cody Stamann Says All Great Champions Train in the U.S.

Cody Stamann feels that all great fighters make their way stateside, including UFC DC opponent Song Yadong. Washington, D.C. — Ahead of a showdown with Song Yadong in Washington, Cody Stamann has suggested that all great MMA champions train in...
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UFC DC: Rob Font Not Sure Cody Stamann Would Show Up If Their Fight...

Even if their fight were rebooked, Rob Font isn't so sure Cody Stamann would make it to the bout, he told reporters this week. Washington, D.C. — One thing could not be any more clear during UFC DC's Fight Week:...
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UFC DC: Ben Rothwell Addresses Mental Game in MMA, Knowing When to Retire

Ben Rothwell is excited to still be learning as a mixed martial artist, tackled questions on mental strength and knowing when to retire ahead of UFC DC this weekend. Washington, D.C. — Compared to some of his other recent fights,...
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UFC DC: Cynthia Calvillo on Fighting Strikers, Training in Thailand

Cynthia Calvillo is not concerned about facing a striker, and is ready to deal with whatever plays out against Marina Rodriguez at UFC DC. Washington, D.C. — While plenty of attention was paid to who Cynthia Calvillo (8-1) isn't fighting...

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Jan Blachowicz Suffers Meniscus Tear, Out of Guskov Rematch at UFC...

UFC 328 has lost a high-profile light heavyweight match-up. Former 205lb champ Jan Blachowicz was to have faced Bogdan Guskov at the event on May...