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UFC Signs Michael Chandler, Will Serve As Backup for Khabib vs. Gaethje

The UFC has secured the rights of the biggest free agent on the market: Michael Chandler. On Thursday, UFC President Dana White told ESPN's Sportscenter (h/t Brett Okamoto) that the promotion had inked a deal with the former Bellator MMA...
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UFC Vegas 11: Johnny Walker on SBG Ireland Move, COVID-19 Recovery

How quickly fortunes can change in the fight business. Just a few bouts ago, Brazilian light heavyweight Johnny Walker (17-5) was looked at as a title contender. A fighter who some saw as a possible threat to then-champ Jon...
Damon Jackson

Mirsad Bektic Gets Returning Damon Jackson at UFC Vegas 11

With Eduardo Garagorri forced off the UFC Vegas 11 (UFC Fight Night 178) card thanks to a positive COVID-19 test, former octagon athlete Damon Jackson is set to return. Garagorri was expected to face Mirsad Bektic at the event this...
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UFC Vegas 11: Niko Price Calls Cowboy Cerrone “Maverick of the Game,” Will Hit...

After a tough loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 249 that came about as a result of an eye injury, Niko Price returns to action this weekend at UFC Vegas 11.And despite the loss last time out, career-wise, he's...
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UFC Vegas 11: Mackenzie Dern Foresees Ribas Rematch for Title

Earlier this year, BJJ standout Mackenzie Dern (8-1) was vocal about wanting quicker turnarounds between fights. Then, the UFC offered her Randa Markos on just a couple of week's notice. It was a case of "be careful what you wish...
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UFC Vegas 11’s Cowboy Cerrone: No Thought of Retirement, “This One’s For Me”

"Hell no, where'd you hear that from?" Cowboy Cerrone would like to make clear one thing: there will be no retirement this weekend, regardless of how things go at UFC Vegas 11 against Niko Price. "Not even in my...
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Invicta FC 42 Weigh-In Results: Two Fights Off, Helen Peralta Steps Up

Invicta FC returns, once again on a Thursday night, to Kansas City, Kansas for its latest card. Invicta FC 42 will see the promotion crown a atomweight champion, with the vacant belt on the line. That title will go to...
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UFC Vegas 11: Khamzat Chimaev Gives His Side of Hotel Encounter with Meerschaert

The booking of Khamzat Chimaev (8-0) thus far in his UFC career has been interesting, to say the least. He fought twice in 10 days, winning both bouts, right out of the gate. A new UFC record. Dana White thought...
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UFC 253: Israel Adesanya Expects to Clown “Buffoon” Paulo Costa, but Admits “He’s Dangerous”

"I'm not taking anything for granted, I'm not taking anything lightly." In the build up to UFC 253, in just over a week's time, Israel Adesanya says that being champion has been exactly what he expected. But at the same...
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UFC 253: Paulo Costa On What He Learned From TUF Brazil 3

Paulo Costa is arguably the biggest success story from The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 at this point. In fact, there's really little question: come UFC 253, in roughly ten days time, he'll be the first fighter from his season...

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Oktagon 81’s Will Fleury Is Sick of “Fighters” Running

When Will Fleury took home his second belt in Oktagon, he had plans on his mind to be an active champion in both divisions....