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What’s Next: UFC Vegas 40 Losers

Norma Dumont dominated Aspen Ladd in their main event bout at UFC Vegas 40. Not that Ladd did herself any favors with a sluggish performance. UFC pioneers Andrei Arlovski and Jim Miller both got big wins this past weekend...
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DWCS 2021 Week 8 Breakdown and Predictions

We're quickly approaching the end of this latest season of Dana White's Contender Series, and Season 5, Week 8 was likely to see the total number of contracts handed out in Season 3 matched if not surpassed. The 2019...
Vadim Nemkov and Julius Anglickas, Bellator 268

Bellator 268: Movie Narratives Galore in Nemkov vs Anglickas Semifinal

Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov will look to continue his run as he faces dark horse contender Julius Anglickas in the semifinals of the Grand Prix at Bellator 268. https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1448822378243395602?s=20 It is an unenviable task to be considered the heir...
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UFC Vegas 40: Serious Questions Loom Over Aspen Ladd vs Norma Dumont

Norma Dumont will welcome Aspen Ladd back to the Octagon as the two look to answer questions about their abilities to compete at featherweight at UFC Vegas 40. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1447684685539135492?s=20 Go back to January 2019 and it was clear that the UFC...
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Bellator 268: Julius Anglickas Gets Opportunity of a Lifetime Against Nemkov

With the unfortunate news of Anthony "Rumble" Johnson having to withdraw from the main event title fight against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 268, Julius Anglickas stepped up on short notice for the opportunity of a lifetime. To get in there...
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Finishing the Fight: UFC Vegas 40

Every fighter has their go-to moves, especially specialists within certain martial arts disciplines. Their own signature styles can lead to spectacular finishes. Whether it’s a scary-good rear-naked choke that fighters just can’t seem to avoid once going to the...
Istela Nunes

Welcome to the UFC: Istela Nunes

The UFC is staying put at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC Vegas 40 this weekend. The card is headlined by a women's featherweight bout, with something of a twist. It will be the featherweight debut of...
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The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 40

Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the sport of wrestling, where it is presumed to be very advantageous to be the biggest and strongest in your weight class....
Erick Gonzalez

Welcome to the UFC: Erick Gonzalez

UFC Vegas 40, going down this Saturday, is headlined by Norma Dumont and Aspen Ladd in a featherweight fight. In the co-main event, veteran Andrei Arlovski will fight the rising Carlos Felipe in a heavyweight bout. Another veteran will...
Julius Anglickas Contender Series

Weekly MMA Prospect Report: Anglickas Moves from Prospect to Title Challenger

With Anthony "Rumble" Johnson dropping out of the light heavyweight grand prix, one of MMA's top 205lb prospects gets a shot at gold. Julius Anglickas steps into the tournament this Saturday, up against Russian champ Vadim Nemkov. Here's a look...