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Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje, UFC 294

Justin Gathje, Kamaru Usman Deny Injury During UFC 294 Open Workouts

Nothing popped. That seems to be the takeaway from the UFC 294 open workouts, which transpired on Wednesday and saw Justin Gaethje working with Kamaru Usman, the latter of whom has a co-main event fight with Khamzat Chimaev booked. Usman is...
Conor McGregor, UFC 264

Sexual Assault Investigation Involving UFC’s Conor McGregor Dropped Due to Insufficient, Contradictory Evidence

Allegations of sexual assault made by a woman pictured alongside UFC star Conor McGregor at an NBA finals game earlier this year will not be moving forward. While McGregor was not charged in the incident, which allegedly transpired at a...
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Showtime Exiting Boxing, MMA Space at End of 2023

Showtime Sports will no longer provide boxing and MMA coverage following the end of 2023 — leaving Bellator, already in limbo, in an even more perilous situation. Per an internal e-mail sent to Showtime Sports staffers, the network will focus...
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John Makdessi, Andre Fialho Among Multiple Names Removed from UFC Roster

Whether directly related or not, in the wake of the latest season of Dana White's Contender Series wrapping up (with another record number of UFC contracts handed out), the UFC has trimmed their roster a little. On Tuesday, automated service...
Ketlen Vieira UFC

Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson Set for First UFC Card of 2024

A women's bantamweight showdown has been added to the UFC's first event of 2024. The January 13 event, which does not have a location, venue, or broadcast plan officially announced (though the Apex is likely) will be the landing spot...
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UFC: Mayra Bueno Silva Sees Win Over Holly Holm Overturned by NSAC

The biggest win of Brazilian bantamweight Mayra Bueno Silva's career is no more. On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission overturned Silva's win over ex-UFC women's bantamweight champ Holly Holm, which came via ninja choke in the main event of UFC...
Jon Jones, UFC 285

Sunday MMA Quick Hits: Izzy Taking a Break, Jon Jones Wants NC Overturned

With USADA and the UFC are ending their partnership, Jon Jones wants to see his No Contest against Daniel Cormier reverted back to a win. Israel Adesanya, meanwhile, is taking an extended hiatus from MMA in the wake of...
Edson Barboza, UFC Vegas 81

Main Event Thriller Collects Fight of the Night at UFC Vegas 81

It should come as no surprise to see Edson Barboza and Sodiq Yusuff collecting the Fight of the Night bonus at Saturday's UFC Vegas 81. The Fight Night card was an understated affair on paper that delivered a very solid...
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UFC Vegas 81: Yusuff vs. Barboza Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream

The UFC brought the always exciting Edson Barboza home to the Apex in the main event of UFC Vegas 81, taking on rising featherweight Sodiq Yusuff. The main event billing was the first for "Super Sodiq," who has built a...
Jonathan Martinez, UFC Vegas 81video

UFC Vegas 81: Jonathan Martinez Aiming for Top 10

Jonathan Martinez is riding a four-fight win streak heading into his fight with Adrian Yanez this coming Saturday at UFC Vegas 81. His last win was an impressive victory over the awkward Said Nurmagomedov, back in March. That win saw...

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Joel Alvarez vs. Yaroslav Amosov Set for UFC 328

Former Bellator MMA welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov has his next UFC assignment set. Amosov (29-1) will face Joel Alvarez (23-3) as part of UFC 328...