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Phil Hawes vs. Nassourdine Imavov Joins UFC’s Jan. 16 Fight Island Card

The UFC's growing January 16 card, which may or may not air on broadcast TV care of ABC, continues to grow. The latest addition came Christmas Day, with middleweights Phil Hawes and Nassourdine Imavov joining the event. MMA DNA was...
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UFC: Joaquin Buckley vs. Alessio Di Chirico Booked for January 16

Viral sensation Joaquin Buckley is wasting no time getting back to business. The middleweight star, whose stunning knockout of Impa Kasanganay earlier this year is a virtual lock for Knockout of the Year, last competed at UFC 255 in November,...
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Big John Slams Dana White for Video Attacking Early COVID-19 Media Coverage

Well before shows at the UFC Apex, on Fight Island, or even in Florida, the UFC and promotion president Dana White attempted to take an end run around coronavirus pandemic restrictions by plotting an event at California's Tachi Palace,...
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UFC: Hannah Cifers vs. Emily Whitmire Lined Up for Feb. 20

Despite being on an 0-4 run currently, Hannah Cifers lives to fight another day inside the octagon. And her next opponent is expected to be Emily Whitmire. The duo will compete February 20, at a UFC event not yet officially...
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Former UFC, WEC Champ Anthony Pettis Agrees to Terms with PFL

It didn't take long for former WEC and UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis to find a new home. After fighting out his contract this past weekend, and announcing just yesterday that he was headed to free agency, "Showtime" has reportedly...
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UFC 257: McGregor vs. Poirier 2 Poster Revealed

With the fight just a month away, the official poster for UFC 257 has been released. The card, as you've no doubt heard by now (if not, is it comfy under that rock?), is headlined by a rematch between Conor...
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UFC: Devonte Smith vs. Alex Da Silva Added to Feb. 6 Event

UFC lightweight Devonte Smith will return to action this February, when he takes on Brazil's Alex Da Silva. Speaking with James Lynch, Smith confirmed earlier this year that he would indeed be featured on the Fight Night card. The event...
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Tony Ferguson Blasts Cornerman for Actions at UFC 256

Tony Ferguson took to Instagram on Tuesday night to criticize the work of one of his cornermen during his fight with Charles Oliveira at UFC 256. Former UFC Interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson took to social media late on Tuesday...
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UFC Eyeing Return to Broadcast TV, with Jan. 16 Fight Island Card Targeted for...

The UFC spent the entirety of 2020 on cable and streaming services in the U.S., but that looks set to change in 2021. On Tuesday, multiple reports noted that the promotion's January 16 Fight Island card is expected to...
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Anthony Pettis Announces He Has Parted Ways with UFC “To Explore Free Agency”

"Showtime" may soon be on the move, as former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis has announced that he has parted ways with the UFC. Taking to social media Tuesday, Pettis (24-10), still just 33-years old, stated that "After...

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First Bouts Announced for RIZIN 52 Including Laramie, Kolesnik

RIZIN 52 is set to take place on March 7, 2026 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, with the card and several fights...