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'Extremely Lackluster Main Card Opener' – Fans Blast Justin Wetzell Win Over Mando Gutierrez To Start PFL World Tournament Card In Wichita

Gutierrez had early striking success and attempted a guillotine in the opening round. Wetzell, however, reversed into top control and landed consistent ground-and-pound. That focus on the guillotine may have been Gutierrez's downfall. The second round saw Wetzell assert more control with takedowns, positional advances, and steady ground striking. Gutierrez's rubber guard and submission attempts […]

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VIDEO: Watch Vinicius Cenci Lock Up Fast Triangle Choke Submission At PFL Wichita

Before the PFL World Tournament semifinals kicked off in Wichita, a series of showcase bouts showed fighters looking to make an impact and standout in their performances. Vinicius Cenci appeared to understand the assignment, scoring a first-round submission over Antonio Caruso in under two minutes during the event's early card. Caruso had pressed Cenci into […]

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UFC Rankings Report: One UFC 316 Winner Moves Up Another Spot, One Moves Down

The latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the UFC rankings toward contention and others fall away. And in the aftermath of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, MMA News has you covered with this week’s complete updates. Men’s Pound-For-Pound: No changes. Women’s Pound-for-Pound: No changes. Women’s Strawweight: No changes. Women’s Flyweight: JJ Aldrich enters the rankings at No. […]

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4 Hits & 3 Misses From UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley

The UFC returned to Atlanta for the first time in six years this past Saturday night, hosting a Fight Night card that brought out plenty of names and some noteworthy performances. The last time the UFC was in Atlanta was for UFC 236, which featured two title fights that have connections to even upcoming UFC […]

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'That's Some Good Back And Forth' – Fans & Fighters React To Rose Namajunas Dropping, Scoring Decision Over Miranda Maverick In Tug-Of-War Battle At UFC Atlanta

In what proved to be a competitive and highly entertaining close encounter, former UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas came out on top in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, defeating rising flyweight contender Miranda Maverick. The first round was a back-and-forth, competitive affair that could have fallen either way. Both women landed effective strikes, […]

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VIDEO: Malcolm Wellmaker Gets Another First Round Walk-Off KO At UFC Atlanta

For a second straight fight, Malcolm Wellmaker had a night to remember in the Octagon, as he knocked out Kris Mountinho in brutal fashion during the prelims for UFC Atlanta. Wellmaker, who entered this fight as the night's massive favorite of all betting favorites, pushed the pace right away, controlling the action with solid striking. […]

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VIDEO: Jose Ochoa Violently Puts Away Cody Durden At UFC Atlanta

Jose Ochoa didn't need long into the second round to score a solid knockout, finishing Cody Durden in harsh fashion during the preliminary card for UFC Atlanta. Ochoa showed off his striking prowess during the opening frame, working the body with sharp kicks and working his combinations well. Durden managed to land a pair of […]

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'Thad Jean By Robbery' – Fans & Fighters Debate Thad Jean's Narrow, Controversial Split Decision Win Over Jason Jackson In PFL World Tournament Semifinal

The rise of the "Silverback" continues, as Thad Jean edged out former Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson in a split decision in the main event of the PFL World Tournament semifinals event in Nashville. As a result of his win, Jean will now meet former interim Bellator welterweight champion Logan Storley in the PFL welterweight […]

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'Dominant And Drained Him' – Fans React To Movlid Khaybulaev Putting On Grappling Master Class To Lock Up Featherweight PFL World Tournament Final Spot

Movlid Khaybulaev put on a dominant display of takedowns and grappling pressure, as he took a clear decision over Taekyun Kim at the PFL World Tournament semifinal event in Nashville to lock up a spot in the 145-pound final fight. From the opening round, Khaybulaev repeatedly grounded Kim with takedowns, neutralizing his offense and constantly […]

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