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UFC 259: Drew Dober Reveals Reason Behind Recent Finishing Streak

Las Vegas, NV — At 6-1 in his last seven fights and on a three-fight finishing streak, lightweight Drew Dober's time in the spotlight has finally arrived. So what does he credit this recent success to? "I'm having fun doing it....
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UFC 259: Tim Elliott Believes Flyweights Finally Getting Recognition

Las Vegas, NV — UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has survived being cut from the UFC, and the near-closure of the division he calls home. At UFC 259 on Saturday, the former title challenger returns, taking on Jordan Espinosa. Elliott (16-11-1)...
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UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Pre-Fight Press Conference Live Stream

There is a very compelling title fight atop the UFC 259 card this Saturday. Three of them, in fact. But none more so than the champ vs. champ battle between unbeaten City Kickboxing star Israel Adesanya and Polish powerhouse...
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UFC 259: Dominick Cruz Believes Rankings Based on Pay, Wants Fighters on Panel

Las Vegas, NV — Dominick Cruz has an interesting take on the UFC's official rankings. The former bantamweight champion returns to action this Saturday at UFC 259, taking on the unranked Casey Kenney. That's a bit of matchmaking that has...
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UFC 259’s “Matrix” Phillips to Opponent: Take the Red Pill

When Kyler Phillips was offered Song Yadong, a ranked opponent, in just his third UFC fight, he didn’t think much of it. He accepted the fight the way he claims he would have for any name the UFC sent...
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Weekly MMA Prospect Report: ONE Heavyweights in Action

ONE Championship has never had the deepest of heavyweight divisions, but a couple of future stars are in action at Fists of Fury 2. That and more in this edition of the Weekly MMA Prospect Report. ONE Championship: Fists of...
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TTP Ep. 263 with Kyler Phillips, Mario Bautista, and UFC 259

TopTurtleMMA · Episode 263: Kyler Phillips, Mario Bautista and UFC 259 Kyler Phillips Interview (2:27) The episode for this week kicks off with Gumby having a chat with Kyler Phillips. The MMA Lab product discusses the mindset of focusing on his...
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UFC 259: Islam Makhachev Still Interested in dos Anjos Fight

Las Vegas, NV — UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev was supposed to throw down with former 155lb champ Rafael dos Anjos late last year. It would have, without question, been the biggest fight of Makhachev's career. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. In...
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UFC 259’s Thiago Santos: Teixeira Fight Was “Warm Up,” Adesanaya Doesn’t Deserve Title Fight

Las Vegas, NV — Just a few years ago, Thiago Santos was considered perhaps the most imposing fighter in the UFC's light heavyweight division. "Marreta" was very much the sledgehammer he was named after, punishing a trio of opponents with...
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UFC Releases Former Champion Junior Dos Santos, Veteran Alistair Overeem

In a somewhat shocking turn of events, the UFC has parted ways with former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos, and former title challenger/MMA legend Alistair Overeem. Combate was the first to report the news, with multiple outlets confirming the...