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Dana White & UFC Stars in Stitches as Pacers’ Forward Claims He’d Beat Jon Jones

Jon Jones isn’t just a UFC champion, he’s almost a living legend walking among mere mortals. At 23, he became the youngest titleholder in UFC history. Since then, he’s only added to his resume by claiming both the light heavyweight crown and the undisputed heavyweight championship. In his 29 professional bouts inside the Octagon, ‘Bones’ […]

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Maycee Barber Opts for EMF Protection After Dana White’s $12B UFC Offers Medical Assistance

The comeback was supposed to begin in Las Vegas. Instead, Maycee Barber left the UFC Apex on a stretcher. Just moments before her main event clash against Erin Blanchfield at UFC on ESPN 68, Barber was pulled from the card by doctors. The walkouts had been queued, the promo packages rolled, and then silence. In […]

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“Crazy” Scorecards Plague Kamaru Usman’s Dominant Win Over Joaquin Buckley as Daniel Cormier and Other UFC Stars Respond

Kamaru Usman turned back the clock at UFC Atlanta. After nearly 3 years without a win, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ returned to form with a wrestling-heavy clinic against rising star Joaquin Buckley. Coming into the fight, Usman was on a three-fight skid that began when he lost his crown to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Then […]

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MMA Legend Goes Off on UFC Atlanta Commentary as Rose Namajunas, Miranda Maverick Fall Victim to Wrestling Blunder

Rose Namajunas showed up at UFC Atlanta ready to remind everyone she’s still a force to be reckoned with. Her slick striking, top control, and third-round knockdown sealed a unanimous decision win over Miranda Maverick. It was ‘Thug Rose’s third win at flyweight, and a much-needed one after the loss to Erin Blanchfield in her […]

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UFC Atlanta Crowd Sparks Controversy as Michael Chiesa’s Corner Advice Goes Unheard Amid Boos

Ahead of UFC Atlanta, Michael Chiesa had stated, “I’m very well prepared for a 15-minute fight, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to look for my opportunities to pursue a finish.” But even the best-laid plans can be drowned out, especially when the crowd’s drowning out the arena in boos. Chiesa stepped into the […]

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UFC Atlanta Payout: How Much Are Joaquin Buckley, Kamaru Usman, Cody Garbrandt, Rose Namajunas & Others Earning?

A storm’s brewing in Atlanta as the Octagon heads to the State Farm Arena for UFC on ESPN 69! The main event of the evening? A welterweight showdown between former champion Kamaru Usman and a surging Joaquin Buckley. At the media day, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ confessed, “Saturday, we’re going to get in there, he’s going […]

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UFC Atlanta Payout: How Much Are Joaquin Buckley, Kamaru Usman, Cody Garbrandt, Rose Namajunas & Others Earning?

A storm’s brewing in Atlanta as the Octagon heads to the State Farm Arena for UFC on ESPN 69! The main event of the evening? A welterweight showdown between former champion Kamaru Usman and a surging Joaquin Buckley. At the media day, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ confessed, “Saturday, we’re going to get in there, he’s going […]

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“I Had No Hope”: UFC Fighter Reveals Darkest Chapter in Addiction Recovery

Long before he ever felt the bright lights of the Octagon, Andre Petroski was locked in a far darker cage, one he built himself. His story doesn’t begin with UFC walkouts or post-fight bonuses. It starts in Chester, Pennsylvania, a city known more for struggle than stardom. From childhood wrestling mats to national tournaments, his […]

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Kayla Harrison Defies Demetrious Johnson’s Warning, Remains Firm on Amanda Nunes Fight

“I have the belt, she has the legacy. Let’s put it on the table.” That’s how Kayla Harrison summed it up after UFC 316. With the women’s bantamweight title freshly wrapped around her waist and the MMA world watching, Harrison stood center stage and called for the biggest challenge of her career, Amanda Nunes. And […]

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Axed Fighter Remains Hopeful on UFC Return as He Joins Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing Championship

Why would the UFC release a name like Alex Caceres? That was the question ricocheting through the MMA world when reports emerged that the featherweight veteran known as ‘Bruce Leeroy’ was stepping away from the Octagon. For over 14 years, Caceres had been a mainstay on the UFC roster. A fan favorite since his Ultimate […]

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