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Daniel Cormier Questions Jon Jones’ Worth as Tom Aspinall Faces 6 Month UFC Title Wait

The UFC has been home to some intense rivalries but none more entertaining than the Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall one. The 37-year-old has been avoiding the interim heavyweight champion for quite some time now, much to the frustration of both the fighter and the fans. However, their rivalry has now taken a completely new […]

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Pressure Mounts On Jon Jones as Dana White Faces Michael Bisping’s ‘Deadline’ For Tom Aspinall Fight

The clock is ticking for Jon Jones to accept his fight with Tom Aspinall and, naturally, fans are frustrated with the delay. Aspinall, the reigning interim champion, has made it clear—he wants Jones or nothing. However, with ‘Bones’ remaining silent and the division stalled, the UFC CEO Dana White has a tough task up in […]

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UFC’s Colby Covington Calls Out “Finger Puppet” LeBron James Over Questionable Outsourcing of His Merchandise

No matter how far away he’s from the Octagon, UFC welterweight Colby Covington always finds a way to stay in the spotlight. Whether he’s fighting or not, he keeps his name in the conversation by making the most outrageous and over-the-top comments about fellow fighters, athletes, and just about anyone else in his crosshairs. Lately, […]

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Joe Rogan Confirms Canelo Alvarez’s Fans’ Biggest Fear for Terence Crawford Fight

2025 is shaping up to be a dream year for fight fans. Canelo Alvarez has inked a massive four-fight deal with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, setting the stage for some truly blockbuster matchups. First on the agenda? A showdown in May against IBF World Super Middleweight champion William Scull, with all of Canelo’s belts on […]

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“I Think Islam Is Onboard With That” – MMA Legend Gives Ilia Topuria a Challenge Before Fighting Islam Makhachev

What’s the biggest fight the MMA fans want to see next? It’s the highly anticipated showdown between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. The reigning featherweight champion recently vacated his title, setting his sights on becoming a dual-division champion. His immediate goal? A clash with 155-pound king Islam Makhachev. Yet, despite the buzz, the UFC is […]

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“He Would Hurt You” – Michael Chandler’s Teammate Hands Paddy Pimblett a Cold Prediction on UFC 314 Fight

There are very few fighters in the UFC who are as explosive as Michael Chandler. His two wins in the UFC have come via knockout which shows he is capable of finishing his opponents. However, the former Bellator champion hasn’t quite won the much-coveted title in the UFC as of yet. At UFC 314 he […]

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Laura Sanko Claims Her Husband “Doesn’t Give a Sh-t” and Barely Attends UFC Fights

In February 2023, Laura Sanko etched her name in UFC history. She became the second woman—after Kathy Long—to step into the commentary booth. Sanko made her official debut at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac at the UFC Apex, and from that moment on, her career skyrocketed. Now 42, Sanko has firmly established herself as […]

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UFC Rumors: Arman Tsarukyan’s Original Plan Gets Backed Up by UFC Legend After Justin Gaethje Win

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev went to war last Saturday, for the second time at UFC 313. Once again, ‘The Highlight’ emerged victorious despite failing to finish his opponent. This win, of course, lines up with Justin Gaethje’s title aspiration to which he wants to make one last run. And Dana White seems fine with […]

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“They Took UFC Off the Glove” – Daniel Cormier Sets It Straight on Justin Gaethje’s UFC 313 Fight Gloves Controversy

UFC 313 brought plenty of excitement, but something unusual caught fans’ attention during Justin Gaethje’s fight against Rafael Fiziev. Sharp-eyed viewers noticed that ‘The Highlight’s’ gloves seemed to be missing the UFC logo. This is all it took to spark speculation about whether it was an intentional choice. However, the reality of the situation is […]

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“I Don’t Think He’s Strong Enough” – Alex Pereira’s UFC Heavyweight Plans Ruined in Daniel Cormier’s Blunt Claim

At UFC 313, Alex Pereira, for the first time in his career, seemed like a completely different fighter. Despite starting the fight on a positive note, ‘Poatan’ failed to get past the challenge of Magomed Ankalaev. The 32-year-old used all of his skill sets to dismantle the champion in a way not many expected. With […]

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