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UFC 235: Mickey Gall and the Art of the Call Out

Mickey Gall built his career on calling fighters out, and used that skill to secure him a high-profile bout at UFC 235 against Diego Sanchez. In mid-2015, the MMA world was introduced to the show Dana White’s Lookin’ for a...
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UFC 235: Weili Zhang and the New Era of Asian Women’s MMA

With an 18-1 record, Weili Zhang seems to be the next star in Asian women's MMA. She'll look to continue her run against the very tough Tecia Torres at UFC 235. Asia has been home to some of the best...
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The Weight-Cutting Chronicles: UFC 235 – The Anthony Smith Special

Ahead of UFC 235, we take a look at title-challenger Anthony Smith, who has reached the tallest heights in his career after moving up in weight. Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted...
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Welcome to the UFC: Ryan MacDonald

One man's injury is another man's opportunity in the UFC, and that is the case for Ryan MacDonald, who will be making his promotional debut on short notice next month at UFC Nashville. UFC Nashville takes place on March 23...
UFC Oklahoma City winner Kevin Lee

Creating a Top 10 for the Hypothetical UFC 165-Pound Division

The highly rumored 165-pound division continues to evade reality, but join me in picturing what could be the UFC top 10 for the weight class. As always in the world of MMA, it is fun to look forward and play along...
MMA Prospect Jai Herbert

Weekly MMA Prospect Report: Three Fighters, Three Different Countries

MMA is certainly a global sport, and this weekend's prospects certainly signify that, fighting in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan Unified MMA 36 | Friday | Canada Welterweight, Pat Pytlik (7-0) Pat Pytlik is a solid prospect out of Canada with...
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UFC 235: Can Anthony Smith Shock the World Against Jon Jones?

Anthony Smith will be looking to shock the world as he takes on pound-for-pound great Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 235. Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones claims he's singularly focused on cleaning out the division. But how...
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UFC 235: Tyron Woodley Pursuing Greatness Against Kamaru Usman

Tyron Woodley is already the most accomplished welterweight champion since GSP. Can a win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 finally set up the pay-per-view blockbuster he's been seeking? Tyron Woodley has officially defended the welterweight title three times and...
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UFC: The Featherweight Grand Prix That Should (but won’t) Happen Post-Holloway

UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is headed to the 155-pound division. Now that he's gone, the promotion should (but won't) decide their new 145-pound champion with an eight-man Grand Prix. Tournaments are cool again in MMA. They never really went...
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UFC Prague: What’s Next?

As the smoke has cleared following UFC Prague, the promotion's debut in the Czech Republic, we take a look at a fun night of fights, and what should be next for those involved — including main event winner Thiago...