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MMA Fighter Aung La Nsang Victim Of Misinformation Regarding Coup

A photo of MMA fighter Aung La Nsang circulating on various social media platforms has been used as an accusation of joining an attempted Myanmar coup. Nsang, a Sanford MMA product who competes in ONE Championship, posted a photo in 2019 of him holding a gun and getting ready to go shooting with friends in […]

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Moreno: Figueiredo Is A Good Person, The Issue Is People Around Him

Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo have had their fair share of tense moments, but that doesn't mean they don't respect each other. Moreno looked to end his saga with Figueiredo victoriously inside the Octagon at UFC 270. However, it wasn't meant to be, as Figueiredo earned a unanimous decision win and landed more damage throughout […]

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Michael Chandler Reveals Long-Lasting Physical Effects Of Gaethje Fight

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler says he suffered more than a loss on the scorecards to Justin Gaethje in their war at UFC 268. Chandler and Gaethje threw bombs from start to finish over three rounds, with both fighters dealing significant damage. After 15 minutes of action, Gaethje earned the unanimous decision win. Gaethje and […]

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Jorge Masvidal Thinks Donald Trump Favors Him Over Colby Covington

Jorge Masvidal thinks he has the support of former U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his grudge match with Colby Covington at UFC 272. Masvidal is set to face his former American Top Team teammate and friend Covington in the UFC 272 main event. It's arguably one of the most highly anticipated welterweight fights in […]

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Volkanovski: Chikadze Wouldn't Have Deserved Title Fight With Kattar Win

Despite their recent social media banter, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski didn't even consider Giga Chikadze a potential next opponent. Chikadze fell to Calvin Kattar at UFC Vegas 46 via unanimous decision and left the Octagon bloodied and battered by Kattar's boxing. He had won nine straight fights entering the bout. Volkanovski was supposed to […]

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Cris Cyborg Responds To Cat Zingano's Allegations Of Drug Test Dodging

Bellator featherweight champion Cris "Cyborg" Justino has hit back at Cat Zingano after she accused the champion of potentially doping. Justino is expected to potentially face Zingano for her next appearance in the cage. But, Zingano has alleged that she has a matchup with another opponent set in March as a No. 1 contender fight. […]

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Watch: MMA Fighter Charges At His Opponent In Shocking Presser Attack

A fighter getting ready to compete at a Russian MMA event took mental warfare to a physical level during a pre-fight press conference. As most MMA events play out, mental warfare and getting into opponents' head was on full display ahead of an MMA event in Russia. There isn't a ton of information on the […]

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Kayla Harrison Suggests UFC Offer Is A Case Of Bad Timing

Two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison hasn't made up her mind on her free agency, but the UFC's offer may now be off the table. Harrison earned the 2021 PFL lightweight championship after defeating Taylor Guardado in the finals. She remains undefeated in her professional MMA career after a successful tenure in Olympic Judo. Many believed […]

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Kevin Holland Humbles, Taps Out Internet Troll At His Gym

UFC fighter Kevin Holland taught one internet troll a brutal lesson after the man called him out on social media relentlessly for weeks. Holland is set to make his UFC return at UFC 272 at welterweight, after a long run at middleweight. He'll face Alex Oliveira in the hopes of getting back in the win […]

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Robert Whittaker Embracing Underdog Role Ahead Of Adesanya Rematch

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker knows a lot of people are counting him out ahead of his Israel Adesanya rematch at UFC 271. After losing his title to Adesanya at UFC 243, Whittaker has won three straight fights and has worked his way back to the champion. While Whittaker's rise back to the title […]

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Ngannou: "I'm Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Get What I Want"

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou says all options are on the table during his continued contract negotiations with the promotion. Ngannou successfully defended his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Leading up to the fight, Ngannou suffered a knee injury that nearly forced him to pull out. While he won the fight via […]

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Brazil Police Raffling Gun To Help Pay For MMA Fighter's Surgery

MMA fighter Faelly Vitoria may have her medical expenses for a needed ACL surgery paid off through help from Brazilian police. Vitoria signed with Invicta FC in late 2020 but hasn't been able to make her promotional debut yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic and her injury. She's 4-0 in her professional career and managed […]

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Kevin Lee Thinks He Was Scapegoated By UFC For Ngannou's Dispute

Former UFC interim title challenger Kevin Lee doesn't think his release from the top MMA promotion was about his performance alone. Lee is set to make his Eagle FC debut at EFC 46 on March 11 against another former UFC standout, Diego Sanchez. Lee was let go by the UFC last year following a one-sided […]

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Aspinall: Jones' Heavyweight Transition Will Be Harder Than People Think

UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall doesn't think it'll be a walk in the park for Jon Jones in his planned move to heavyweight in 2022. Aspinall is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous heavyweight contenders in the UFC. After seven-straight wins, he'll get a main event slot against Alexander Volkov on the upcoming […]

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Chael Sonnen Has All Misdemeanor Battery Charges Dismissed

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen had all charges dismissed after an alleged hotel brawl in Las Vegas last month. TMZ Sports was among the first to report the initial news of the charges. Sonnen was given five misdemeanor battery charges after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with a couple at the Four Seasons […]

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Cat Zingano Accuses Cris Cyborg Of Dodging Drug Tests

Bellator fighter and former UFC title challenger Cat Zingano thinks Cris "Cyborg" Justino may be doping again ahead of their potential fight. Zingano hasn't fought since her first-round submission over Olivia Parker at Bellator 256. After an up-and-down tenure in the UFC, she is undefeated through two fights in the Bellator cage. Zingano is on […]

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Chimaev Blasts Usman After LHW Contemplations: "I'm The King Here"

UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev doesn't want Kamaru Usman to go anywhere after his past idea of moving up to light heavyweight. Chimaev is awaiting his next opponent in the Octagon after a quick finish over Li Jingliang at UFC 267. He's undefeated in his MMA career and has emerged as one of the biggest stars […]

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Spotify Begins Removing Neil Young's Music After Joe Rogan Ultimatum

Spotify has begun to remove the music of Neil Young after the Canadian issued an ultimatum to the streaming platform to either remove his music or remove Joe Rogan's podcast. In addition to being arguably the voice of the UFC, Rogan has become one of the most influential personalities in the world via his The […]

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Demian Maia Explains Past Bar Brawl, Stabbing Incident In Sweden

A routine night out at a bar turned into a night of chaos for former UFC welterweight Demian Maia. Maia's latest Octagon appearance came at UFC 263 in a unanimous decision loss to Belal Muhammad. Despite his grappling prowess still being a problem for most fighters, the 44-year-old looked years past his physical prime in […]

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Kamaru Usman Considered Facing Jan Blachowicz For LHW Belt

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman pondered the idea of furthering his greatness by facing Jan Blachowicz at 205 pounds. Usman has risen to the top spot in the UFC's pound-for-pound list after a memorable 2021. He earned knockout finishes over Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal and won his rematch with Colby Covington at UFC 268. […]

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