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UFC Moncton: Patrick Cummins Chasing the Perfect Performance

Patrick Cummins isn't just chasing a win against Misha Cirkunov at UFC Moncton, he's chasing the perfect performance as well. Moncton, NB — Patrick Cummins has a tough match-up at UFC Moncton against Misha Cirkunov. While the Latvian, who'd been...
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Alberta Follows Suit, Becomes Second Canadian Province to Ban UFC Betting

A second Canadian province has announced a ban on UFC betting action, with Alberta following Ontario's lead. On Friday, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) ceased offering and accepting wagers on UFC events, effective immediately. Additionally, previously placed wagers on...

Raquel Pennington vs. Julia Avila Added To December 18 UFC Event

A pair of top 15 women's bantamweights will throw down at a UFC event this December. MMA Fighting was first to report the news that No. 10 ranked Raquel Pennington will fight No. 13 Julia Avila. Both fighters would subsequently...
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UFC Fight Island 1’s Calvin Kattar: “There’s an awful lot of talking going on,...

Calvin Kattar enters his UFC Fight Island 1 main event with Dan Ige on the first fight of a new deal. Something he calls a "six-fight opportunity" — one that could likely land him in the title picture with...
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UFC 308 Announced for Abu Dhabi Showdown Week in October

The UFC's Pay-Per-View return to Abu Dhabi, UFC 308, has now been officially announced. Ahead of Thursday's UFC 300 pre-fight press conference, promotion officials revealed the date of the annual PPV in the UAE: October 26, 2024. The UFC 308...
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Bruna Ellen vs. Kristina Williams Added to Bellator 210

Women's flyweight action has been added to the Bellator 210 card, as the returning Bruna Ellen faces Kristina Williams. Bellator 210 has added a promising fight in the women's flyweight division. As first reported by MMA Junkie, the promotion has...
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Magomed Ankalaev Plans to “Come and Take What’s Rightfully Ours” at UFC 282

Las Vegas, NV — Light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev spoke in grandiose terms on Wednesday of his pending title shot at UFC 282. Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz, himself a former champion at 205lbs, were supposed to serve as the card's co-main...
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Already Released, UFC Fighter Geraldo de Freitas Jr. Hit With Two-Year USADA Ban

A bantamweight fighter no longer even employed by the UFC has been hit with a two-year suspension by an independent arbitrator, in a doping case involving the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. On Wednesday, USADA officials announced that Geraldo Augusto de Freitas...
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UFC Fight Island 2: Kelvin Gastelum Admits Hermansson Fight Is About Self-Validation

"It's been quite a roller coaster," Kelvin Gastelum said of the last year or so of his life. "I've had to battle some demons, this off time." The coronavirus pandemic was a blessing in disguise, Gastelum added, because "I was...
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Patchy Mix vs. Leandro Higo Tops Bellator Paris in November

Bellator MMA's return to the "city of light" will see a bantamweight title fight topping the card. On Tuesday, promotion officials announced via press release that champ Patchy Mix (20-1) will face Leandro Higo (23-6) in the main event of...

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UFC Seattle: Ricky Simon vs. Adrian Yanez Ends in Controversial Draw

Bantamweights Ricky Simon and Adrian Yanez were a late addition to Saturday's UFC Seattle card, and a welcome one. While both were coming off losses...