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UFC Norfolk: Pros React To Deiveson Figueiredo Stopping Joseph Benavidez

It seemed like the majority of the mixed martial arts community was rooting for Joseph Benavidez to finally win UFC gold at UFC Norfolk. However, the MMA gods had other plans. Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo headlined the UFC Norfolk event, where...
Megan Anderson, UFC Norfolk

UFC Norfolk Bonuses: Anderson Scores, Griffin Gets Birthday Present

Happy 30th, Jordan Griffin. Griffin, the Contender Series alum who had gone 0-2 to start his UFC career, turned 30 on Friday. The same day as the UFC Norfolk weigh-in. Come Saturday, however, he had a stellar technical submission...
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UFC Norfolk: Magomed Ankalaev Believes Stoppage Against Cutelaba was “Fair”

Norfolk, VA — Magomed Ankalaev was the beneficiary of one the worst calls in recent memory at UFC Norfolk. His main card light heavyweight scrap with Ion Cutelaba was explosive early, with the fighters getting into something of a...
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UFC Norfolk: Spike Carlyle Wishes Ref Would Have Stopped Cruz Fight Earlier

Norfolk, VA — Coming into your UFC debut on short notice almost always leaves you as the underdog. No one, however, bothered to tell 'The Alpha Ginger' Spike Carlyle that. He got going early, hurting opponent Aalon Cruz with...
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Sean Brady Feels He Was Close to a Finish at UFC Norfolk, but a...

Sean Brady remained perfect at UFC Norfolk, earning his twelfth straight win after overcoming some early pressure. Norfolk, VA — Sean Brady opened up the UFC Norfolk card a perfect 11-0. Despite that, he was the underdog, at least as...
Spike Carlyle, UFC Norfolk ceremonial weigh-in

UFC Norfolk’s Debuting Fighters: How Will Seven Newcomers, Including Spike Carlyle and Norma Dumont,...

The UFC hits Norfolk, Virginia, US this week for a Fight Night card headlined by Joe Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo, looking to crown the new flyweight champion. Though thanks to a weigh-in flub, only Joe B can really become champ....
Joseph Benavidez, UFC Norfolk ceremonial weigh-in

UFC Norfolk Ceremonial Weigh-In Photo Highlights

The promotional push is done. UFC Norfolk is ready to go. The last stop ahead of Saturday night's Fight Night event, topped by a flyweight title fight, was the ceremonial weigh-in and face-off. Going down at the Chartway Arena in...
Jessica Penne UFC

Jessica Penne Accepts 20-Month Sanction from USADA

Weeks ago, Jessica Penne railed against a potentially career-ending suspension imposed by USADA. On Friday, a press release announced that the UFC strawweight had accepted a 20-month sanction, following her second positive drug test under the UFC's Anti-Doping Policy. It's...
Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo, UFC Norfolk

UFC Norfolk: Benavidez and Figueiredo Usher in New Chapter at 125

Joseph Benavidez has a chance to usher in a new chapter in the flyweight division with a victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Norfolk. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1232034282153005056?s=20 Perennial contender Joseph Benavidez has been on the cusp of championship gold for the better part...
Dustin Poirier UFC

Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker Verbally Agree To Potential UFC Headliner

It looks like Dustin Poirier has his sights set on Dan Hooker for his return to the Octagon. A recent exchange between the pair of lightweights on Twitter led to a verbal agreement for a main event showdown. Hooker shared...

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