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Phil Hawes vs. Chris Curtis Back on for UFC 268

After briefly being linked to last weekend's UFC Vegas 39, the middleweight bout between Phil Hawes and Chris Curtis has a new date. Hawes vs. Curtis has been pencilled in for UFC 268 in November. MMA DNA was first to...
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Jon Jones Told to Leave Jackson-Wink, But Suspension May Only Be Temporary

Just a day after the UFC released Luis Pena following his second domestic violence incident this year, Jon Jones has been told to leave — his gym, that is. Jones is facing similar accusations of domestic violence stemming from an...
Geraldo de Freitas Jr and Tony Gravely, UFC

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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Kyler Phillips vs. Marcelo Rojo Set For UFC 271

An exciting bantamweight match-up is set for February's UFC 271. ESPN Deportes was first to report the news that Kyler Phillips will fight Marcelo Rojo on February 12 at the PPV event. Both fighters would confirm the booking on social...
Luis Pena, UFC

Second Domestic Violence Incident Leads to UFC Release for Violent Bob Ross

Luis Pena, who shot to fame on The Ultimate Fighter and won over fans thanks to his "Violent Bob Ross" persona, is a UFC fighter no more. Hit with his second domestic violence charge this year just days ago, Pena...
Jessica Penne and Lupita Godinez, UFC

Lupita Godinez to Fight Luana Carolina at UFC Vegas 40, One Week Removed From...

Just a week removed from her win over Silvana Gomez Juarez, Lupita Godinez will step inside the UFC octagon once again. Making an incredibly quick turnaround, "Loopy" Godinez (6-1) will fight just seven days after her first UFC win, stepping...
Maycee Barber

Maycee Barber Gets New Opponent For UFC 269, Erin Blanchfield

Maycee Barber will stay on December's UFC 269 pay-per-view after all. MMA Junkie was first to report the news that No. 13 ranked flyweight Barber will fight Erin Blanchfield on December 11 at the PPV event. Blanchfield would confirm the...
Steve Garcia and Charlie Ontiveros, UFC Vegas 39

UFC Vegas 39 Medical Suspensions: No Time Off for Rodriguez, Dern, Others May Sit

UFC Vegas 39 is in the books. The main event saw Marina Rodriguez put on something of a striking clinic against Mackenzie Dern — and after winning a unanimous decision, Rodriguez apparently walked away with little more than a...
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UFC: Jake Matthews vs. Jeremiah Wells Announced for December 4 Card

The UFC has added a welterweight banger to its upcoming December 4 Fight Night event. Early Tuesday (or late Monday, depending where you're reading this from), promotion officials announced via social media that Australia's Jake Matthews (17-5) would face Jeremiah...
UFC Luke Rockhold

UFC 268: Luke Rockhold Out of Sean Strickland Bout Due to Herniated Disc

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is out of his fight with Sean Strickland on November 6 due to a herniated disc. One of the more anticipated returns of 2021 will have to wait.  Luke Rockhold announced on Instagram on...

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UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg Feels Dominant Win Could Lure Pereira Back...

Miami — On a nine-fight win streak, City Kickboxing's Carlos Ulberg heads into his first UFC title fight in the main event of UFC...