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UFC 259’s Megan Anderson: Everyone’s Invincible Until They’re Not

Las Vegas, NV — Women's featherweight title challenger Megan Anderson believes she holds at least one advantage over double champ Amanda Nunes. The pair face off in the co-main event of UFC 259 this Saturday, and as Anderson (11-4), a...
Nikolas Motta

Nikolas Motta vs. Damir Hadzovic Set For May 8 UFC Event

A pair of UFC lightweights will collide in May. MMA DNA was first to report the news that Nikolas Motta will make his octagon debut on May 8 against Damir Hadzovic. No location or venue has been announced. Motta (12-3) is...
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UFC 259: Drew Dober Reveals Reason Behind Recent Finishing Streak

Las Vegas, NV — At 6-1 in his last seven fights and on a three-fight finishing streak, lightweight Drew Dober's time in the spotlight has finally arrived. So what does he credit this recent success to? "I'm having fun doing it....
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UFC 259: Tim Elliott Believes Flyweights Finally Getting Recognition

Las Vegas, NV — UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has survived being cut from the UFC, and the near-closure of the division he calls home. At UFC 259 on Saturday, the former title challenger returns, taking on Jordan Espinosa. Elliott (16-11-1)...
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UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Pre-Fight Press Conference Live Stream

There is a very compelling title fight atop the UFC 259 card this Saturday. Three of them, in fact. But none more so than the champ vs. champ battle between unbeaten City Kickboxing star Israel Adesanya and Polish powerhouse...
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UFC 259: Dominick Cruz Believes Rankings Based on Pay, Wants Fighters on Panel

Las Vegas, NV — Dominick Cruz has an interesting take on the UFC's official rankings. The former bantamweight champion returns to action this Saturday at UFC 259, taking on the unranked Casey Kenney. That's a bit of matchmaking that has...
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TTP Ep. 263 with Kyler Phillips, Mario Bautista, and UFC 259

TopTurtleMMA · Episode 263: Kyler Phillips, Mario Bautista and UFC 259 Kyler Phillips Interview (2:27) The episode for this week kicks off with Gumby having a chat with Kyler Phillips. The MMA Lab product discusses the mindset of focusing on his...
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UFC 259: Islam Makhachev Still Interested in dos Anjos Fight

Las Vegas, NV — UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev was supposed to throw down with former 155lb champ Rafael dos Anjos late last year. It would have, without question, been the biggest fight of Makhachev's career. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. In...
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UFC 259’s Thiago Santos: Teixeira Fight Was “Warm Up,” Adesanaya Doesn’t Deserve Title Fight

Las Vegas, NV — Just a few years ago, Thiago Santos was considered perhaps the most imposing fighter in the UFC's light heavyweight division. "Marreta" was very much the sledgehammer he was named after, punishing a trio of opponents with...
Junior Dos Santos

UFC Releases Former Champion Junior Dos Santos, Veteran Alistair Overeem

In a somewhat shocking turn of events, the UFC has parted ways with former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos, and former title challenger/MMA legend Alistair Overeem. Combate was the first to report the news, with multiple outlets confirming the...

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Oktagon 57: Eckerlin vs. Broz Full Results

Oktagon MMA was in action in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday, April 4, 2024 at the Festhalle Frankfurt for Oktagon 57. A number of familiar names...