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More so than ever, the fight game is about more than just the skills that a given fighter possesses. While there has always been a need to be a draw in MMA to get a big fight, it seems...

The first event of the year produced no shortage of fireworks and, as a result, no shortage of medical suspensions. Every fighter on the fight card is facing some level of medical suspension ranging from a week to six...

The UFC's return to network television was triumphant in every sense of the word. While the UFC Fight Island 7 prelims were filled with decisions, the main card produced big finishes and insane levels of violence. Today we'll look...

The UFC's return to broadcast TV, and debut on ABC, went about as well as could be hoped. An exciting main card, multiple big finishes, and an all-time classic performance from Max Holloway in the main event. UFC Fight...

Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the sport of wrestling, where it is presumed to be very advantageous to be the biggest and strongest in your weight class....

Despite a big win in his UFC debut, life hasn't really changed for Mounir Lazzez. "Nothing's changed. The media and fans, it's always extra. I keep myself the same. Work hard, work smart. Work. That's exactly what I do,"...

Two fights into his UFC career, and English featherweight Lerone Murphy has already turned some heads. The undefeated Murphy (9-0-1) fought to a draw with Zubaira Tukhugov, part of Khabib Nurmagomedov's inner circle, in his debut.  He followed that up...

UFC featherweights Zubaira Tukhugov and Ricardo Ramos are expected to throw down on March 13. The booking will see both fighters look to bounce back from recent losses. Tass.ru reporter Igor Lazorin was first to report the news. Tukhugov (19-5-1), a...

After UFC Fight Island 7 on Saturday, the octagon returns just days later, on a Wednesday for UFC Fight Island 8. The card is headlined between two welterweight contenders in Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa. Also on the docket...

With the loss of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards from the UFC Fight Island 8 card, Neil Magny suddenly finds himself in the main event spot against Michael Chiesa. And that's a good spot to be in for the...