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Weekly MMA Prospect Report: A Stacked Week of Possible Future Stars

There's MMA action all over the globe this week, but Russia, Germany, and the U.K. give Europe a strong showing. There are lots of prospects to check out — he's a breakdown of some possible future stars. XFC 43 |...
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Leon Edwards Responds to Tyron Woodley’s Reservations About Fighting at UFC London

Rising UFC welterweight Leon Edwards has called out Tyron Woodley, the former welterweight champ, when the UFC returns to London this March. As previously reported, however, Tyron Woodley is not interested in fighting overseas.  “I’m ready to fight soon, man,” Woodley...
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UFC 245: Kamaru Usman Feels Tyron Woodley is a Better Fighter than Colby Covington

Tyron Woodley has a better skill set, and is a better fighter than Colby Covington, welterweight champ Kamaru Usman said ahead of UFC 245. Las Vegas, NV — UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is nothing if not motivated to face...
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UFC 245’s Colby Covington: WWE Move Could Come Sooner Than Later, Wants GSP Fight

Colby Covington dreams of a fight with GSP, and jumping ship from the UFC to WWE, where they "they take care of their guys." Las Vegas, NV — "If they keep treating me how they're treating me, you'll probably see...
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UFC 245: Ben Saunders Says Fighting a Name Like Matt Brown Extra Motivating

'Killa B' Ben Saunders was thrilled to be fighting Matt Brown, even before he knew they would be part of this weekend's massive UFC 245 card. Las Vegas, NV — Ultimate Fighter 6 veteran and fan favorite Ben Saunders (22–12–2)...
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Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik to Headline UFC Columbus

Despite being announced only yesterday, UFC Columbus has a main event of Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik lined up. The recently announced UFC Columbus already has a main event in the works. ESPN was first to report that Jairzinho Rozenstruik...
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UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington Weigh-In Results

The UFC hosts its final PPV event of the year in Las Vegas this weekend, and with it comes three competitive title fights. UFC 245 will be headlined by Colby Covington, a former interim title holder at 170lbs, challenging...
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Matt Brown Might Practice Some Slap Bass After He Takes Care of Business at...

Matt Brown talks the game plan against Ben Saunders, a little slap bass ahead of UFC 245. Las Vegas, NV — Matt Brown very much is immortal in MMA at this point, a legend of the sport. He's also an...
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UFC 245: Max Holloway Happy to Face Confident Opponent

Max Holloway discusses UFC 245 opponent Alexander Volkanovski's confidence ahead of their title fight this weekend. Las Vegas, NV — The way featherweight champion Max Holloway (21-4) sees it, he'd rather fight a confident opponent. And he's getting just that...
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UFC 245’s Alexander Volkanovski: “I’m Used to 250lb Guys, and Now I Fight Featherweights”

Featherweight title challenger Alexander Volkanovski feels he can bring about the end of the Blessed Era at UFC 245 on Saturday. Las Vegas, NV — In the co-main event of UFC 245, Alexander Volkanovski will be the latest challenger looking...