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UFC 224: Belfort and Machida Will Be Celebrated in Rio

Vitor Belfort will step into the cage for the final time at UFC 224. Meeting him for his final battle will be fellow Brazilian legend Lyoto Machida in a bout that will be celebrated in Rio. The game is different...
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UFC 228: Potential Main Events for September’s Pay-Per-View

The upcoming slate of UFC pay-per-view main events is stacking up nicely. Now that we know what we're looking forward to this summer, we can begin to piece together what's left for September's to-be-announced UFC PPV. Sandwiched between a packed...
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Bellator 198 Preview: Mir and Fedor Finally Set to Collide

The fight between Frank Mir and Fedor Emelianenko has been years in the making, and the Heavyweight Grand Prix could be their last great chance to regain glory in MMA. In 2009, Frank Mir said in an interview "I don't...
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End of the Line: UFC Light Heavyweights Who Should Call It A Career

When is it time for a world class fighter to retire? In the second part of our End of the Line series, we'll check out the Light heavyweight ranks to see who might need the Chuck Liddell retirement package. The...
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UFC Atlantic City: Barboza vs. Lee Final Thoughts/Highlights

UFC Atlantic City provided plenty of talking points for a card that did not jump off the page in terms of name value. Here's a thorough recap of all the action from the boardwalk. The UFC’s ninth visit to Atlantic City...
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UFC Atlantic City: Barboza and Lee Look to Sort Out the Top Five

The UFC lightweight division has arguably never been more competitive, and Edson Barboza and Kevin Lee are looking to round out the murderer's row making up the top five at UFC Atlantic City. In the last two weeks, the lightweight...
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UFC Atlantic City: Edgar and Swanson Seek Return to Form

Both Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson seemed a lock for a title fight against Max Holloway when they began 2018. But recent losses haven't deterred them from pursuing another shot at gold starting at UFC Atlantic City. The script was...
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UFC Glendale Preview: Notable Storylines from the Arizona Desert

While the main attraction is at the top of the card, there are several bouts at UFC Glendale carrying must watch action for fans of mixed martial arts. While anticipation in the Gila River Arena will be for the expected...
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UFC 223 Aftermath: Views from the Barclays Center’s Seats

As a native Long Islander, UFC 223 from Brooklyn, New York, was a must-attend event, even after all the bad news and mishaps that plagued fight week. I have been to several UFC events in my lifetime, UFC 189 most notably,...
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With UFC 223 Over and Done With, the Blame Game Can Begin. Starting with...

The chaos at the UFC 223 media day could possibly have been prevented, and moving forward, the UFC needs to ensure any confrontation between athletes outside of the cage comes with consequences attached. The chaotic scene that unfolded in Brooklyn...