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10 Lightweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2020

Khabib-Tony might finally be happening, Conor is back (but maybe at welterweight). There's a lot going on in the lightweight division these days. Unless, of course, you're Justin Gaethje. In any event, the UFC's lightweight division is one of its...
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UFC Raleigh: North Carolina Native Derek Brunson Ready to Keep Building Momentum in 2020

Raleigh, NC - Derek Brunson is excited about the UFC's recent events in the state of North Carolina. The native North Carolinian owns Brunson's MMA and Fitness in Wilmington NC and has been actively lobbying to get the UFC...
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UFC: Cowboy Cerrone Speaks Candidly About Pre-Fight Anxiety, Bisping and Sonnen Chime In

When Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone says "it's the worst night of your life", you have no choice but to take his word for it. He's a daredevil, a thrill-seeker, and a COWBOY after all. Whether it's diving into the sky...
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UFC Raleigh: Angela Hill Gunning for Most Active Fighter Record

Raleigh, NC — Angela Hill once again stepped in as a replacement opponent in her latest outing. Against Hannah Cifers at UFC Raleigh, Hill replaced Brianna Van Buren. A second round TKO over the hometown favorite (Cifers is a...
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UFC Raleigh: Michael Chiesa Explains Covington Callout, Dismisses 165lb Suggestion

Raleigh, NC — The third time was the charm for Michael Chiesa in the welterweight division. On Saturday night at UFC Raleigh, the Pacific North West fighter known as "Maverick" made it three for three inside the UFC's deep...
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UFC Raleigh: Curtis Blaydes Won’t Wait Too Long For Theoretical Title Shot

Raleigh, NC — If Curtis Blaydes is one thing, it's consistent. Blaydes had been adamant all Fight Week ahead of UFC Raleigh that he was not about to get drawn into a stand-and-bang style war with opponent Junior Dos...
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UFC Raleigh: Sara McMann Feels She Can Take Down Any Girl in Her Weight...

Raleigh, NC — One of the story lines that permeated the UFC Raleigh card was that of returns. Comebacks. Coming home, after time away. Justine Kish returned to the UFC for the first time in two years. Brett Johns...
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UFC Raleigh: Herbert Burns Wants Chase Hooper or Ryan Hall in Brazil

UFC Raleigh winner Herbert Burns has a couple of names in mind for his sophomore outing in the UFC. Raleigh, NC — You only get one chance to make a first impression. And Herbert Burns made quite the impression in...
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UFC Raleigh: Arnold Allen Shocked Fight with Nik Lentz Wasn’t on Main Card

Raleigh, NC — After a hard-fought three rounds in an entertaining scrap, Arnold Allen once again had his hand raised at UFC Raleigh. Then came time for the winner to speak. Opponent Nik Lentz had already departed. Instead, Allen...
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UFC Raleigh Bonuses: Johns vs. Gravely Earns Fight of the Night

Brett Johns cashed in big in his return to the octagon at UFC Raleigh. Johns and newcomer Tony Gravely took home Fight of the Night honors at the event. On a night on which the UFC was arguably overshadowed by...

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UFC light heavyweight and undefeated rising contender Azamat Murzakanov took on former title challenger Paulo Costa in a matchup that blends momentum with proven...