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Houston, TX — "I just signed a new, crazy deal with the UFC," middleweight champion Israel Adesanya revealed during the UFC 271 media day on Wednesday. "It's a big deal, it's a f*cking big deal." That's big news, given Adesanya...
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The UFC's April 16, 2022 Fight Night event has added a tantalizing welterweight match-up. That fight will see exciting strikers Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Mounir Lazzez throw down. MMA Fighting was first to report news of the booking, with...
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The Ultimate Fighter Season 30 Cast Breakdown: The Heavyweights
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Jamie Pickett Steps in for Julian Marquez Against Kyle Daukaus at UFC Vegas 48
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A featherweight match-up that could produce some serious fireworks had been booked for the UFC's first card in June. On Tuesday, Dan Ige confirmed an initial report by ESPN that he was set to take on Movsar Evloev at a...
Tabatha Ricci vs. Polyana Viana Set For May 21 UFC Event
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