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USADA Hands Out Two Year Ban to UFC Middleweight Khalid Murtazaliev

After a successful debut against C.B. Dollaway at UFC Moscow, Khalid Murtazaliev will sit out two years thanks to positive tests for anabolic agent drostanolone. You won't be seeing UFC middleweight Khalid Murtazaliev any time soon. On Friday, USADA (U.S....
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UFC St. Petersburg Main Event Sees Russia’s Alexander Volkov Face Alistair Overeem

The UFC's second trip to Russia has a massive heavyweight clash for its main event, as Alistair Overeem will face Alexander Volkov in a key heavyweight bout. A heavyweight thriller is set for the main event of UFC St. Petersburg....
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UFC Prague Weigh-In Results: Two Fighters Heavy

While the card is official, two fighters came in heavy at Friday's UFC Prague (UFC Fight Night 145) weigh-ins ahead of Saturday's ESPN+ event. The UFC was set to make its debut in the Czech Republic on Saturday, touching down...
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“Dada 5000” Returns to Promote Bare Knuckle Boxing Event in April

Dada 5000 of Dawg Fight and Bellator fame is back. This time, promoting a caged, bare-knuckle boxing event in Wyoming on April 5. Dada 5000, also known as Dhafir Harris, is a former backyard fighter, and Bellator star most notable for...
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As Expected, UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Announces Retirement

Georges St-Pierre has called it a career. The former two-division champion announced today that he will be retiring from MMA, leaving behind a tremendous legacy. The GSP era is over. As expected, UFC legend and former welterweight and middleweight champion...
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Bellator Inks Brothers Patricio and Patricky Pitbull to New Deals

Patricio Pitbull, brother Patricky, and Bellator MMA will continue their relationship, with the promotion's top Brazilian stars inking new, multi-fight deals. Bellator MMA is making sure that a couple of their cornerstone fighters are staying in the fold. Home grown...
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Anderson Silva vs. Jared Cannonier Targeted for UFC 237

'The Spider' will look to lure Jared Cannonier into his web, as Anderson Silva is set to face the former heavyweight at UFC 237 in Brazil. On a day full of fight announcements, perhaps this was the biggest. Legendary middleweight...
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Bantamweights Irene Aldana and Bethe Correia to Clash at UFC 237

Better late than never! Already having been scheduled to face each other once before in the past, Mexico's Irene Aldana (9-4) and Brazil's Bethe Correia (10-3-1) have now been re-scheduled to do battle on Correia's home turf in Curitiba,...
Jake Collier

USADA Banished UFC Fighter Jake Collier for Higenamine — But What Is It?

Jake Collier failed a USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) drug test in December of last year, testing positive for Higenamine. We look into what exactly the banned substance is, and why it has led to a 10-month suspension. Announced earlier...
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UFC 237: Little Nog Returns Against Ryan Spann

Little Nog (Antonio Rogerio Nogueira) will take on Ryan Spann later this year at UFC 237, according to a new report from Combate. Brazilian legend Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isn't calling it a day just yet. The 42-year old light heavyweight...

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Oktagon 81’s Jonas Magard Motivated by Revenge

Almost one year ago to the date of his upcoming Oktagon 81 fight, Jonas Magard stepped into the cage with UFC-veteran Igor Severino in...