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Ben Askren to Defend Title in ONE Championship’s Shanghai, China Debut

ONE Championship's debut in mainland China is going to be a little "Funky." That's because welterweight champion "Funky" Ben Askren is set to defend his title against Sweden's Zebaztian Kadestam when the promotion debuts in Shanghai on September 2....
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More Bouts Added to RIZIN FF World Grand Prix 2017 Autumn Card

Japan's RIZIN Fighting Federation on Friday announced the addition of a number of new bouts to its October card in Fukuoka. Featuring the promotion's first tournament featuring female fighters, the World Grand Prix 2017 Autumn card will also feature...
MMA: Artem Lobov to appear at UFC Fight Night 118

UFC Gdansk Gets Artem Lobov vs. Andre Fili

October's UFC Gdansk, also known as UFC Fight Night 118, has an intriguing featherweight fight on tap. The promotion announced Friday that SBG Ireland product Artem Lobov will meet Andre Fili at the event. The card unfolds in Gdansk,...
Angela Hill

Diego Sanchez vs. Matt Brown, Angela Hill vs. Nina Ansaroff Among Fights Added to...

A number of high profile bouts have been added to UFC Norfolk in Virginia this November. Also known as UFC Fight Night 120, UFC Norfolk will see the likes of Diego Sanchez, taking on Matt Brown, and former Invicta...
Lyoto Machida

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Lyoto Machida Returns Against Derek Brunson at UFC Sao...

Lyoto Machida, the former UFC light heavyweight champion who found himself suspended roughly two years ago due to declaring usage of a banned substance, will be returning shortly at UFC Sao Paulo. Brazil's Combate first announced the news. It...
Jorge Masvidal will appear at UFC 217

Stephen Thompson Returns to New York to Face Jorge Masvidal

After his first trip to the Big Apple resulted in a majority draw against welterweight champ Tyron Woodley, Stephen Thompson is giving New York City another try. He'll face welterweight standout Jorge Masvidal at UFC 217 in November this...
Bellator 180 fighter Ryan Bader

Bellator 186 at Penn State to Feature Ryan Bader vs. Linton Vassell, Phil Davis...

Bellator MMA CEO Scott Coker has come through on talk of hosting an event at Penn State, as it appears Bellator 186 is set to take place on campus at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 3. Penn Live...
UFC Auckland Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis to Meet Fabricio Werdum at UFC 216: Report

The ever-so-briefly retired Derrick Lewis (who spoke of walking away from the sport after losing to Mark Hunt earlier this Summer) is set to return, with a former UFC heavyweight champion in his sights. According to a report from...
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UFC Norfolk: Dustin Poirier vs. Anthony Pettis Headlines

UFC Norfolk has found its main event according to trainer Duke Roufus, who announced Anthony Pettis will headline against Dustin Poirier. Roufusport head coach Duke Roufus announced the UFC Norfolk main event on his Instagram. Although Dustin Poirier was not given...
Jon Jones Daniel Cormier UFC 214

Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: August 14 Edition

A former UFC heavyweight shared his recent personal struggles with the world, a high-profile contender was injured in his last title-fight, and the final months of the MMA event calendar are beginning to take-shape. Huh? Finding the proper response to...

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Bryce Mitchell expects fireworks when he steps into the Octagon against undefeated prospect Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday night. "I know he's...