UFC 258’s Kelvin Gastelum: Social Media Criticism “Always There,” Win or Lose
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Poliana Botelho vs. Ji Yeon Kim set for UFC Fight Night on May 1
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UFC 258’s Maycee Barber: “The Countdown Is Still Going”
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UFC 258: Alexa Grasso Found Inspiration in Brandon Moreno Title Challenge
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UFC 256: Gilbert Burns Understands Coach’s Decision Not to Corner Him Against Ex-Teammate Usman
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Bellator 256: Lyoto Machida Not Looking Past Ryan Bader, to Retirement or Yoel Romero
Lyoto Machida is a man looking not just to snap a two-fight skid, but to advance in Bellator's newly announced light heavyweight grand prix. And recreate one of his UFC-era successes while he's at it. "The Dragon" is paired up...
TTP Ep. 260 with Jimmie Rivera, Gabe Green and UFC 258
TopTurtleMMA · Episode 260: Jimmie Rivera, Gabe Green and UFC 258 Jimmie Rivera Interview (2:47) DISCLAIMER: This interview was recorded just before the Rivera and Pedro Munhoz fight had been delayed for the second time. While the interview contains some material about...
Bellator 256: Ryan Bader on Avenging Losses, Rumble Returning to Light Heavyweight
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Patricio Pitbull Says Bellator is the “A-League,” Wants UFC to Prove Him Wrong
With a featherweight title fight against Emmanuel Sanchez ahead of him, Bellator double-champ Patricio Pitbull still appears focused on fighters outside of his own promotion. The featherweight and lightweight title holder in Bellator MMA has been calling for a shot...
Bellator 257: Phil Davis Wants Some Ring Time with Robinhood’s Vladimir Tenev After GameStop...
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