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UFC Set to Return to the City of Champions

The UFC's long-rumored return to Boston, Massachusetts, has been officially announced. The city of Boston has long had success when it comes to professional sports. The New England Patriots and Tom Brady just won their sixth Super Bowl. The Boston...
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Mickey Gall vs. Salim Touahri Official for UFC Newark

The New Jersey crowd should be firmly behind local favorite Mickey Gall when he takes on Polish fighter Salim Touahri at UFC Newark next month. Mickey Gall will be fighting at home the next time he steps in the UFC...
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Having Already Signed with RIZIN FF, Ivan Shtyrkov “Accepts” Two-Year USADA Suspension

'The Ural Hulk' Ivan Shtyrkov has been banished two years by USADA, but given he's already signed on with RIZIN, it's a suspension in name only. Not that it matters, because he's already found gainful employment with another promotion, but...
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Mark De La Rosa vs. Kai Kara-France Targeted for UFC Shenzhen

Flyweight isn't dead just yet in the UFC, as Mark De La Rosa and Kai Kara-France have reportedly been booked for a 125lb tilt at UFC Shenzhen next month. The UFC's return trip to China, and debut in the city...
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UFC Light Heavyweight Johnny Walker Chomping at the Bit to Get Back in Action

Johnny Walker has been out longer than he hoped, and would love to be part of UFC 242 in September. Las Vegas, NV — "I'm so sad. I don't like this wait. I can't wait to come back." That was...
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Drakkar Klose Off UFC Sacramento Card After Opponent Beneil Dariush Injured

After an injury to Beneil Dariush, and no suitable replacement opponent turning up, Drakkar Klose is off the UFC Sacramento card this weekend. The MMA gods have frowned on Drakkar Klose, it seems. Earlier this week, it was revealed that...
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UFC 239: Thiago Santos Tore Three of Four Knee Ligaments Plus Meniscus in Split...

If you needed more reason to be impressed by Thiago Santos' performance at UFC 239, he spent the good majority of five rounds on a torn apart knee. Combate first reported the details of Thiago Santos' suspected injury from UFC...
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John Lineker Wastes No Time, Signs with ONE Championship

After being unexpectedly cut by the UFC just this week, bantamweight John Lineker has signed with ONE Championship. MMA Fighting's Guilherme Cruz first reported the signing by ONE Championship. John Lineker then added this statement on Twitter. https://twitter.com/johnlineker/status/1148356469861036032 John Lineker has had...
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UFC 239: Jon Jones Full of Respect for Thiago Santos After Split Decision Victory

Jon Jones overcame a very tough opponent in Thiago Santos at UFC 239, narrowly escaping with a split decision victory. Las Vegas, NV - Jon Jones came one scorecard away from losing his light heavyweight title in the UFC 239...
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UFC 239: Amanda Nunes Says Holly Holm’s Unexpected Gameplan Opened Up Finishing Opportunity

UFC featherweight and bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes spoke to media members following her first-round knockout over Holly Holm at UFC 239. Las Vegas, NV - Amanda Nunes continued to build her legacy as the greatest female fighter of all time...

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On the final day of the ESPN era, we look back on the milestones and the athletes that defined the UFC's time on the...