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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 Raleigh Results: Curtis Blaydes Stops Junior Dos Santos, Makes Statement

Curtis Blaydes made his case for title contention with a second round stoppage of former heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos at UFC Raleigh. A heavyweight bout that would push one man closer to title shot topped UFC Raleigh on Saturday...
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UFC Raleigh Results: Michael Chiesa Impresses with Dominant Win Over RDA

In his third outing in the welterweight division, Michael Chiesa continued to impress, this time dispatching a former champ and welterweight title challenger in Rafael dos Anjo. At one time, Michael Chiesa vs. Rafael dos Anjos would have been a...
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UFC Raleigh: Brett Johns Says Brother Saved His Career

Brett Johns credits his brother, and a trip to Vegas, with salvaging his fighting career. Raleigh, NC — Any layoff of over a year or more can be concerning for a professional athlete. Whether or not you believe in ring...
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UFC Raleigh Results: Alex Perez Powers Through Espinosa with Arm Triangle Sub

Alex Perez made the most of his main card placement at UFC Raleigh, picking up an exciting submission win over Jordan Espinosa. The flyweight division has life in it yet, and Jordan Espinosa vs. Alex Perez was another reminder of...

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Former UFC “Bonecrusher” Added to Oktagon 94 Stadium Show

British lightweight Marc "Bonecrusher" Diakiese was one and done in the PFL last year, but the former UFC star will now make his debut...