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Colby Covington's xenophobia and bigotry are not OK, even if you think it's an act

Colby Covington has used racism, bigotry and xenophobia to catapult himself into notoriety, and there's no reason why we should accept this. But there's a precedent that has been set by the UFC to allow this to happen.

Andreas Hale

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Conor McGregor detained in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure

McGregor was interviewed and released by investigators, per reports.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Best Buy employee who stopped thief gets a UFC security job

Dana White made good on his promise.

SJ Lynn

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Kamaru Usman thrashes Colby Covington's anti-protest post

Usman didn't appreciate Covington's characterization of athlete walkouts in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Dan Bernstein

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Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 252?

Miocic and Cormier stand to make a lot of money off each other at UFC 252. Here's everything you need to know about the payouts and purse from their trilogy match.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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UFC 252 results: Stipe Miocic finishes Daniel Cormier

Sporting News tracked live updates and round-by-round highlights for every fight on the UFC 252 pay-per-view card, including the Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 main event. Follow for complete results.

Dan Bernstein

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UFC 252 price: How much does PPV cost to watch Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 on ESPN?

Here's everything to know about watching the UFC 252 pay-per-view, including the price and how to live stream Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What time is UFC 252 today? Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 PPV schedule & main card start time

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 252, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3.

Andreas Hale

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What channel is UFC 252 on tonight? PPV schedule, start time for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3

Here is a complete guide to watch Miocic vs. Cormier 3 at UFC 252, including the pay-per-view price, start time and more.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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UFC 252 odds, prediction, betting preview for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 & full fight card

Here's what you need to know about betting on Saturday's UFC 252 card, including updated odds for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 and the rest of the fights.

Joe Rivera

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Daniel Cormier is fighting for much more than the heavyweight title at UFC 252

There's much more on the line for Daniel Cormier at UFC 252 than getting revenge and reclaiming the heavyweight title. How he will be ranked as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in MMA history can drastically change depending on the outcome.

Andreas Hale

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When is Khabib's next fight? Dana White announces date for Justin Gaethje bout

Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back in the Octagon against Justin Gaethje in three months' time.

Omnisport

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Adesanya wants to fight Till

Darren Till narrowly lost to Robert Whittaker on UFC's Fight Island, but Israel Adesanya remains a fan of his skills.

Peter Hanson

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Figueiredo wants Cejudo or Johnson

After beating Joseph Benavidez for the UFC flyweight title, Deiveson Figueiredo has his sights set on two big-time fighters.

Tom Webber

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UFC Fight Night: Kattar wants shot at Volkanovski after beating Ige

After earning a decision over Dan Ige on UFC's Fight Island, Calvin Kattar made clear his desire to fight for the featherweight belt.

Rob Lancaster

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Usman: Boring? Look at Mayweather

Kamaru Usman compared dismissive of talk of his win over Jorge Masvidal to critiques received by Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Nicholas McGee

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Dana White slams 'bad judging' at UFC 251 after Alexander Volkanovski's controversial win

Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight title with a ninth consecutive victory, but Dana White was unhappy with the verdict.

Dom Farrell

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UFC 251: Usman eases past Masvidal; two other titles decided

Sporting News provided live results and highlights from the first of four "Fight Island" cards for international fighters.

Tom Gatto

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UFC 251: Alexander Volkanovski retains featherweight belt with narrow decision over Max Holloway

The rematch was tougher for the champion, but he still had his hand raised in victory on Fight Island.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 251: Petr Yan stops Jose Aldo with ground-and-pound barrage, grabs bantamweight belt

Yan unleashed a barrage of strikes on the canvas, with Aldo not responding. The referee

Andreas Hale

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Usman the favorite vs. Masvidal, says Maia

Demian Maia believes Kamaru Usman will succeed if he mixes in takedowns against Jorge Masvidal, who has more experience in stand-up fights.

Tom Webber

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EA Sports UFC 4 release date, new modes, trailer, fighters: A guide to everything you need to know

Here's everything we know about "UFC 4," including the latest updates on gameplay.

Andreas Hale

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Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 251?

Usman and Masvidal have big financial stakes in their matchup at Fight Island.

Dan Bernstein

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What time is UFC 251 today? Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal schedule & main card start time for Fight Island

Here is everything you need to know to watch UFC 251, including the expected start time for the main event headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal.

Dan Bernstein

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UFC 251 on Fight Island, Usman vs. Masvidal: Everything you need to know

Here is everything you need to know about UFC 251 on Fight Island, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, including the start time, fight card, PPV price and updated betting odds.

Andreas Hale

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UFC fighter Mike Perry punches man, screams N-word in wild video

The controversial UFC welterweight is in hot water again.

Joe Rivera

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Masvidal delighted with new deal

Jorge Masvidal had a feeling the organization would come back to him after contract negotiations broke down.

Tom Webber

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Cornerman defends ignoring Max Rohskopf's pleas to 'call' UFC fight

Robert Drysdale didn't believe his "champion" fighter was hurt badly enough to stop the bout.

Tom Gatto

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Where is UFC Fight Island? Location, venue and other details to know about UFC 251

Everything you need to know about the mysterious "Fight Island" and the upcoming UFC 251 PPV event, including the location and what it is.

Andreas Hale

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UFC's Dana White, ESPN's Dan Le Batard trade verbal jabs amid chatter about charity fight

Dana White is ready to put up big money for a charity bout with Dan Le Batard.

Jordan Greer

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McGregor: 'The game just does not excite me'

Conor McGregor says the game doesn't excite him and he's frustrated over being offered "stupid fights" by the UFC.

Peter Hanson

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Dana White responds to Jorge Masvidal's 'let me go' plea during pay dispute

The arguments over pay in UFC appear no closer to being resolved with Jorge Masvidal and Dana White not backing down.

Peter Hanson

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee: How the friendship led to a legendary fight scene

Why did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fight Bruce Lee? A look at their fight scene in "Game of Death."

Bill Bender

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Conor McGregor announces another retirement

The former two-division UFC champion made a retirement announcement for the third time in his career.

Sacha Pisani

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UFC 250: Nunes defends title, makes history; Garbrandt makes devastating return

Two-division champ Nunes extended her winning streak Saturday, while Garbrandt returned to the Octagon in stunning fashion.

Sacha Pisani

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Cody Garbrandt beats the buzzer, knocks out Raphael Assuncao at UFC 250

Cody Garbrandt finished the job in the nick of time.

Tom Gatto

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Sean O'Malley delivers vicious KOs at UFC 250, serves notice on bantamweights

O'Malley ended his bout vs. Eddie Wineland with one punch.

Tom Gatto

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Devin Clark takes a knee in support of Black Lives Matter protests during fighter introductions at UFC 250

Light heavyweight Devin Clark took a knee and raised a fist in solidarity with the protests against police brutality and racism ahead of his showdown with Alonzo Menifield.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 250: The talking points

Amanda Nunes and Cody Garbrandt are among the attractions at UFC 250, and we take a look at the main talking points.

Peter Hanson

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UFC set for 'Fight Island' card in late June

The UFC has a date for staging fights at its undisclosed location.

Dejan Kalinic

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Jon Jones confiscates spray cans from protestors: 'Why the f— are you punk a— teenagers destroying our cities?'

Jones let out his frustrations in an Instagram post, saying that he understands protestors' anger, but vandalism "is not the way."

Jacob Hancock

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Jones says he's giving up belt

Jon Jones escalated his feud with Dana White by saying he'd relinquish his belt.

Peter Thompson

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UFC Fight Night results: Burns dominates Woodley

Gilbert Burns is ready for a title fight after his impressive victory over former champion Tyron Woodley.

Dejan Kalinic

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White talks what's next for McGregor, Tyson

The UFC president wants his former champ to be patient. Separately, he believes Iron Mike has something "big" lined up.

Sacha Pisani

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Jon Jones threatens to take break from UFC as Francis Ngannou talks lag

"Bones" doesn't like the money, so he's trying a power play.

Tom Gatto

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Putin makes Khabib promise

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father is in an induced coma and has been promised the best medical treatment by Vladimir Putin.

Peter Hanson

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John Oliver takes aim at Dana White on 'Last Week Tonight'; UFC president fires back

During Sunday's episode of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver tackled the topic of how to bring back sports amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Jordan Greer

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Walt Harris to 'heal emotionally' after losing in UFC return

Walt Harris was stopped in the second round of his UFC comeback but promised: "You haven't seen the last of 'The Big Ticket.'"

Matt Dorman

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UFC fighter Anthony Smith hands teeth to ref as he's obliterated by Glover Teixeira

Teixeira could be heard apologizing to Smith after he knocked his teeth out.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Teixeira dominates Smith

The 40-year-old Brazilian made it four straight wins by beating Smith in Jacksonville, Fla.

Dejan Kalinic

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Conor McGregor tweets good wishes for Khabib Nurmagomedov's ailing father

The UFC star briefly put aside his feud with the lightweight champion after learning the news.

Tom Gatto

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Khabib-Gaethje bound for 'Fight Island'

It appears Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje may not have long to wait to do battle on "Fight Island."

Peter Thompson

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Conor McGregor shows his desperation for attention once again with Twitter rant

The UFC fighter couldn't stand to watch Justin Gaethje get love for his TKO of Tony Ferguson.

Dan Bernstein

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UFC 249 succeeded because of the simplicity of combat; NBA could struggle to follow suit

Basketball playoffs without fans would be weirder than holding UFC fights at an empty arena.

Dan Bernstein

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Tony Ferguson reportedly suffered orbital fracture in loss to Justin Gaethje

Ferguson lost via stoppage in Round 5.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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UFC 249: Fighters say Daniel Cormier's analysis in empty venue helped them win

Cormier went from analyst to coach all at once.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Niko Price suffers horrifying eye injury in UFC 249 bout, forcing early stoppage

Kudos to Price, who somehow remained positive after the fact.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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UFC 249 results: Justin Gaethje rocks Tony Ferguson in dominant upset win

Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from UFC 249, including the Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje main event and the rest of the fight card.

Dan Bernstein

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Gaethje wants Khabib next

Justin Gaethje turned his attention to the UFC's unbeaten lightweight champion after earning a stunning victory.

Sacha Pisani

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Cejudo announces retirement

Henry Cejudo surprisingly called time on his UFC career following his second-round TKO of Dominick Cruz at UFC 249.

Sacha Pisani

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UFC is back, and the images are brutal

You could see the toll fighting took on some of the competitors at UFC 249.

Tom Gatto

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Francis Ngannou KOs Jairzinho Rozenstruik in 20 seconds at UFC 249, and Twitter is floored

The reactions to the lightning-fast finish were as strong as the strikes.

Tom Gatto

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Spann on fighting without fans

Ryan Spann won by split decision in Jacksonville, Fla., where fans were kept away because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Sacha Pisani

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UFC 249 date, start time, fight card, schedule & odds for Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje

Here is everything you need to know about UFC 249, headlined by Tony Ferguson's lightweight showdown with Justin Gaethje, including the start time, fight card, PPV price and updated betting odds.

Dan Bernstein

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Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza tests positive

The Brazilian tested positive after reportedly telling UFC officials a family member had tested positive.

Dejan Kalinic

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UFC 249 betting odds, advice for Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje card

MMA is back with UFC 249 this weekend in Jacksonville. Here's the breakdown of the Ferguson vs. Gaethje card.

SportsInsider.com

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Cejudo targeting legends

Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo explained why he will not go after his onetime rival.

Ben Spratt

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UFC 249: Ferguson mock Khabib, Conor

Justin Gaethje is Tony Ferguson's sole focus, he says, with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor absent in Jacksonville, Fla.

Ben Spratt

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Dana White: Conor McGregor ready to fight

While reluctant to have Conor McGregor fighting without fans, Dana White said the former champion is itching to return.

Sacha Pisani

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White explains UFC decision

UFC is scheduled to return next month behind closed doors. UFC president Dana White explained the thinking behind the decision.

Peter Hanson

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UFC 249 set for May 9

The VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., will be the venue for UFC 249 three weeks after it was scheduled to take place in Brooklyn.

Peter Thompson

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White targeting May 9 for event

Dana White is still eager to deliver UFC action as soon as possible. He says he's working on his next event, to be held at a location to be determined.

Sacha Pisani

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Ronda Rousey takes on wrestling, but is she doing it to work herself back into the ring?

Ronda Rousey was absent from WrestleMania. A week later, she's saying stuff just before "Raw" is supposed to air live again.

Tom Gatto

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UFC 249 postponed: Dana White says ESPN, Disney asked him to 'not go'

The UFC president says he heard from the "highest levels" of the network and its parent company asking him to not go ahead with the April 18 pay-per-view card.

Tom Gatto

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UFC 249 reportedly moving to tribal land in California

A casino resort in California appears to have come to the rescue for the UFC, which hadn't been able to find an alternative site after Barclays Center in Brooklyn was ruled out.

Tom Gatto

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UFC fighter Anthony Smith details taking down home intruder: 'I went into that fight ready to die'

The 31-year-old was in the fight of his life Sunday morning.

Joe Rivera

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UFC 249 full fight card announced: List of participants in updated lineup

Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will provide the headline fight.

Dan Bernstein

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Tony Ferguson-Justin Gaethje to meet for interim lightweight title at UFC 249 with location TBD

The highly anticipated showdown between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson has officially been cancelled for the fifth time as Justin Gaethje will now replace Nurmagomedov in a showdown with Ferguson at UFC 249 for the interim lightweight title.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Khabib ready to fight Ferguson

Unbeaten UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is still eyeing a blockbuster clash with Tony Ferguson amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sacha Pisani

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Khabib: Ferguson fight not possible

UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov says people who have criticized the cancellation of his fight with Tony Ferguson are out of line.

Peter Thompson

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McGregor wants forces for lockdown

Conor McGregor made the plea in his latest video addressing the coronavirus pandemic.

Liam Blackburn

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White trying to build 'baddest' card for UFC 249

UFC president Dana White is looking to add fights to the upcoming Khabib Nurmagomedov-Tony Ferguson card, which will be a closed event.

Sacha Pisani

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Three UFC cards postponed, but Khabib-Ferguson still on

The next three cards in the UFC schedule have been postponed, but Dana White assures Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Tony Ferguson.

Tom Webber

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Dana White: 'Khabib vs. Tony will happen' despite coronavirus restrictions

The UFC president is scrambling to find a site for the bout after New York and Nevada became unavailable.

Tom Gatto

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UFC Fight Night results: Charles Oliveira taps out Kevin Lee to close the first-ever empty-arena UFC show

Charles Oliveira capped off an unusual week in the world of mixed martial arts with a brilliant performance.

Steven Muehlhausen

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McGregor aunt not COVID-19 victim

Conor McGregor suggested on Friday his aunt had died after contracting the coronavirus, but he has now clarified that was not the case.

Daniel Lewis

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Israel Adesanya targets ‘dumb’ Paulo Costa for July 11 showdown

Israel Adesanya's victory over Yoel Romero at UFC 248 may not have been exciting, but it is now behind him. For his next fight, he has his sights set on Paulo Costa and believes the Brazilian is "too dumb" to make it a boring fight.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 248: Adesanya retains title in snoozer against Romero; Zhang edges Jedrzejczyk in thriller

The main event of UFC 248 between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero was overshadowed by an absolute classic as Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk delivered arguably the greatest women's MMA fight of all time.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 248 date, start time, schedule, card, PPV price, odds for Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero

Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon to defend the middleweight title against Yoel Romero in the main event of UFC 248 on Saturday, March 7. Here's everything you need to know to watch Adesanya vs. Romero, including a full UFC 248 fight schedule, PPV price and live-streaming information.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC Norfolk: Deiveson Figueiredo stops Joseph Benavidez in second-round TKO

The stoppage, however, occurred after an unintentional clash of heads that did damage to Benavidez.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC 247: Israel Adesanya says Jon Jones 'washed up' after watching him edge Dominick Reyes

"He's done. His best years are behind him," said "The Stylebender" of the longtime 205-pound champion.

Brendan Bradford

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UFC 247 results: Jon Jones retains with controversial decision over Dominick Reyes

Jon Jones returned to the Octagon to defend his light heavyweight championship against Dominick Reyes.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Jones vs. Reyes: The big questions

Dominick Reyes is the latest to try to stop Jon Jones. The two will square off in the main event at UFC 247 in Houston.

Peter Hanson

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Khabib cools talk of rematch with McGregor

Money talks, but Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly has little interest in listening when it comes to the idea of facing Conor McGregor again.

Peter Hanson

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Bellator 238 results: Cris Cyborg stops Julia Budd to win women's featherweight title

Cyborg makes history on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC on ESPN+ 24: Blaydes stops dos Santos in two; Chiesa manhandles dos Anjos

Curtis Blaydes scored a shocking second-round TKO over former champion Junior dos Santos and Michael Chiesa continued his climb in the welterweight ranks with a decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos.

Andreas Hale

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Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Who will take home the Bellator women's featherweight championship on Saturday night, live on DAZN?

Steven Muehlhausen

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Dark cloud of unanswered sexual assault accusations casts shadow over Conor McGregor's UFC 246 victory

Conor McGregor answered all of the questions about fighting inside of the Octagon at UFC 246. However, it was what was left unanswered about his sexual assault accusations, and how they were handled by the UFC, that tainted what should have been a celebratory week.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 246: How Conor crushed Cowboy

Conor McGregor returned Saturday night and delivered a "Notorious" performance.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 246?

Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the McGregor vs. Cerrone purse, each fighter's net worth and their records entering the bout.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Mayweather talks up rematch with McGregor

Floyd Mayweather Jr. used social media after McGregor's triumphant return to the Octagon to tease a rematch with the Irishman.

Sacha Pisani

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UFC 246: Kamaru Usman's Twitter account hacked

It happened during the event.

Sporting News Staff

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What channel is Conor McGregor's fight on tonight? Time, PPV price, live stream for UFC 246

Here's everything you need to know to watch Conor McGregor vs. Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, including a full UFC 246 fight schedule, PPV price and live-streaming information.

Steven Muehlhausen

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What time is Conor McGregor's fight tonight? UFC 246 schedule, card, PPV price, odds vs. 'Cowboy' Cerrone

Here is everything you need to know about Conor McGregor's January return to the UFC against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, including the start time, fight card, PPV price and odds for UFC 246 in Las Vegas.

Steven Muehlhausen

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McGregor, Cerrone make weight

It had been suggested Conor McGregor would struggle to weigh in at 170 pounds, but the Irishman and did so. His opponent hit the mark, as well.

Tom Webber

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Conor McGregor vs. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone odds, prediction, trends, prop bets for UFC 246

Here's everything you need to know to bet on the Conor McGregor vs. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone fight, including updated odds, prop bets and Sports Insider's expert prediction for UFC 246.

SportsInsider.com

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UFC 246: McGregor predicts KO of Cerrone

Conor McGregor says he'll knock out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.

Dejan Kalinic

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McGregor: Talks regarding fight with Pacquiao 'ongoing'

Donald Cerrone is the immediate focus, but could Manny Pacquiao and another foray into boxing be in the cards for Conor McGregor?

Peter Hanson

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McGregor predicts KO of Cerrone

Irishman Conor McGregor predicted a knockout of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.

Dejan Kalinic

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McGregor eyes billionaire status

After his old rival Floyd Mayweather Jr was the highest paid athlete of the decade, Conor McGregor wants to reach that level.

Chris Myson

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McGregor: I'd beat Cerrone with flu

Donald Cerrone does not "look well" at lightweight, according to Conor McGregor, who is confident he could beat his UFC 246 foe at any weight.

Tom Webber

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McGregor would rather fight Usman

Kamaru Usman is in the sights of Conor McGregor, who wants to become a three-weight UFC champion after his bout with Donald Cerrone.

Chris Myson

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McGregor vs. Masvidal 'a bad idea,' says White

Conor McGregor was eyeing a fight with Jorge Masvidal when he announced his UFC return, but Dana White does not like that plan.

Tom Webber

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Rory MacDonald on jumping to PFL in 2020: 'I want to go out there and cash out this time'

The MMA veteran came up short in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix for a cool million in 2019.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Kayla Harrison’s $1 million PFL Championship match has Olympian coming full circle

If the two-time Olympic gold medalist can defeat Larissa Pacheco for the second time this season, she’ll take home the PFL women's lightweight title and a cool $1 million.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 237 results: Fedor KOs Rampage

Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson locked horns in the main event of Bellator 237 in Japan, and the fight didn't last long.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Canelo open to bout vs. Masvidal

Money talks, and if the price is right, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is interested in a showdown with UFC star Jorge Masvidal.

Peter Hanson

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Fedor vs. Rampage fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Two MMA legends battle it out as Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson square off at Bellator 237 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, streaming live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 236 results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane cruises to retain women's flyweight title

AJ McKee also impressed in the co-main event to advance to the Featherweight Grand Prix semifinals.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Ilima-Lei Macfarlane says she and Liz Carmouche would '100 percent fight each other'

The Bellator women's flyweight champion has no qualms doing what very few fighters are willing to do.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Henry Cejudo relinquishes UFC flyweight title; still holding onto bantamweight belt

Henry Cejudo is no longer a two-division UFC champion.

Tom Gatto

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Jon Jones: Sporting News men's MMA Athlete of the Decade

Was there any question who it would be?

Steven Muehlhausen

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Amanda Nunes: Sporting News women's MMA Athlete of the Decade

There's no question on who stands above everybody else as the best women's fighter in the last 10 years.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Covington blasts 'fake stoppage'

Kamaru Usman stopped Colby Covington in the fifth round at UFC 245, with the challenger hitting out at the referee afterward.

Nicholas McGee

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Amanda Nunes sends warning to Claressa Shields

After defending her 135-pound title at UFC 245, Amanda Nunes makes it clear that she only wants to face Claressa Shields in the Octagon and issues a warning to the unbeaten boxing champion.

Andreas Hale

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Dana White and Kamaru Usman disagree on next challenger for welterweight title

With Colby Covington now in the rearview mirror, Kamaru Usman and Dana White offer their ideas for who should be next in line to challenge for Usman's UFC welterweight title.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 245 results: Usman stops Covington in a dazzler

The UFC ends its 2019 pay-per-view schedule with three championship fights. The final bout was fantastic.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 245: Alexander Volkanovski outpoints Max Holloway to claim featherweight title

Alexander Volkanovski used a picture-perfect game plan to end Max Holloway's reign.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 245: Amanda Nunes retains women's bantamweight title with unanimous decision over Germaine de Randamie

Amanda Nunes proved that she's more than a devastating striker as she used her wrestling to ground Germaine de Randamie and earn a dominant victory.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 245 start time, fight card, PPV price, odds for Kamaru Usman, Max Holloway, Amanda Nunes title bouts

UFC 245 is highlighted by three championship bouts from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Colby Covington believes Dana White 'absolutely' wants him to lose UFC 245 title fight

Colby Covington isn't happy with the UFC president.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Nunes has no interest in speaking to Covington about his behavior

Although they are teammates at American Top Team, UFC women's two-division champion Amanda Nunes has no interest talking to Colby Covington about how he has disparaged her home country.

Andreas Hale

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Usman ready to humble Covington, end MAGA gimmick at UFC 245

Kamaru Usman is surprised his UFC 245 opponent admitted that his schtick was nothing more than an act and is prepared to end it once and for all on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Andreas Hale

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Amanda Nunes says she will fight Claressa Shields, but only on her terms

There are rumors Nunes could step into a boxing ring with Shields in the near future. Nunes told Sporting News she'd take on Shields only if the boxing champion is willing to step inside the Octagon.

Andreas Hale

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UFC D.C. results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik scores vicious KO of Alistair Overeem with four seconds remaining

Rozenstruik split Overeem's upper lip wide-open with a last-gasp strike.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Tito Ortiz dominates Alberto El Patron, forces first-round tap

The former UFC champion overwhelmed the first Mexican WWE champ.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Tito Ortiz talks not stepping away after what appeared to be dream ending of career

Tito Ortiz had the chance to step away but he continues to fight on, competing on Saturday night against former WWE champion Alberto El Patron.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Alberto El Patron beyond irked of Tito Ortiz' Trump support

Political differences led El Patron to face Ortiz in a Combate Americas pay-per-view Saturday night. The fight, held in the border city Hidalgo, Texas, is marketed as “Tito vs. Alberto: Which side are you on?”

Mark Lelinwalla

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Conor McGregor to make return at UFC 246, will face Donald Cerrone, per report

"The Notorious" Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon after more than a year away.

Joe Rivera

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Remains believed to be of UFC fighter Walt Harris' stepdaughter

Aniah Blanchard had been missing since Oct. 23.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator London results: Michael 'Venom' Page flattens Giovanni Melillo with first-round KO

MVP made sure to call out Douglas Lima after the victory.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC Sao Paulo results: Blachowicz edges Souza by split decision, calls out Jones

Late offense paved the way for the Polish fighter's win.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Francis Ngannou says Mike Tyson will train him for fight vs. Tyson Fury

The MMA heavyweight is ready to explore the world of boxing. It appears he'll learn from a boxing legend.

Tom Gatto

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Dana White bashes Oscar De La Hoya

The UFC president didn't hold back on blasting the Golden Boy Promotions CEO at all.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Masvidal on McGregor: 'He punches old people in the face because those are fights he could win'

"Gamebred" implores that "Notorious" should stay clear from him in the octagon.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Diaz calls out The Rock, says 'he can get it too'

The "West Coast gangster" is down to throw hands with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Derrick Lewis again seizes postfight interview with comments toward Trump

Do his comments ever disappoint?

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC 244 results: Jorge Masvidal wins BMF title via anticlimactic doctor's stoppage caused by cut to Nate Diaz

Masvidal, aka "Gamebred," was crowned BMF, but he was unhappy with the ending.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Three takeaways from UFC 244

The battle for the BMF belt had an anticlimactic ending as the fight was stopped due to a cut over Nate Diaz's eye.

Thomas Lott

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UFC 244: Kevin Lee delivers KO of the Year candidate vs. Gregor Gillespie

That's how you kick off a pay-per-view.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight start time, PPV price, how to watch & live stream UFC 244

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal battle it out for the BMF (baddest motherf—) championship in the main event of UFC 244 from Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal odds, prediction, betting preview for UFC 244

Here's a complete betting guide previewing the UFC 244 headliner between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, including updated odds and our betting prediction.

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Masvidal talks surviving Miami street fights, needing to put 'dog' Diaz to sleep with KO

"Gamebred" says there's one way to dispose of Nate Diaz and he plans on being the man to deliver it.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Diaz already 'BMF' after walking through USADA's drug test unscathed

Ask the MMA veteran and he'll say that he's defending the inaugural BMF championship against Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC 244: Gastelum to use what he learned from Adesanya fight in bout vs. Till

Kelvin Gastelum vows that he will be a tough out after having "level-upped" following his last fight.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Johnny Walker willing to hunt Jon Jones at heavyweight

The dynamic Brazilian fighter doesn't see any reason why he can't meet the light heavyweight champion in the Octagon in 2020.

Mark Lelinwalla

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The Rock teases announcement ahead of UFC 244

What is he going to tell the millions — and millions — watching him?

Mark Lelinwalla

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Nate Diaz calls out USADA drug test

"If we’ve got to cancel the fight, that’s what we’re going to have to do, but let’s get that s— out the way because that’s wack," he said.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Bellator 232 results: Lima dominates MacDonald to become three-time welterweight champion

"The Phenom" also pockets $1 million in winning the Welterweight World Grand Prix tournament.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC Singapore results: Demian Maia chokes out Ben Askren for 22nd UFC win

Demian Maia adds Ben Askren to his list of submission victories.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Diaz-Masvidal to go on as planned, UFC says

Nate Diaz has not responded to the announcement. He previously said he would not fight because he was told he tested positive for a banned substance.

Thomas Lott

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The Red King restored: Rory MacDonald looks to silence critics about his fighting desire

It has been nearly six months since Rory MacDonald made honest, vulnerable comments in the cage. He'll look to cast away any lingering doubt about his fighting spirit at Bellator 232 against Douglas Lima.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 231: Roy Nelson ready to join other fighters and enter pro wrestling

The heavyweight fan favorite discusses the possibility of entering the sports entertainment world.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Douglas Lima and the art of the leg kick

The Brazilian's weapon of choice has claimed plenty of victims. Now, he tries to use it to avenge his loss to Rory MacDonald and take back his welterweight title. Plus, pocket a cool $1 million.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Diaz says he's out of UFC 244

Diaz wrote on Twitter that he was told he tested with elevated levels that might be from a tainted supplement but denies that is possible.

Thomas Lott

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Bellator 232: MacDonald vs. Lima fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Who will take home the world title and the $1 million prize in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix final on Saturday night, live on DAZN?

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Everything you need to know about Bellator 231 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and live on DAZN on Friday night.

Mark Lelinwalla

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McGregor announces UFC return date

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the octagon in January in Las Vegas against an unconfirmed opponent.

Tom Webber

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Hardy uses inhaler illegally

Greg Hardy was allowed to use his inhaler between rounds in his fight Friday which is completely illegal.

Thomas Lott

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UFC Boston results: Reyes makes it look too easy with first-round TKO of Weidman

"The Devastator" then called out Jon Jones for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Dominick Reyes' fighting goals: Devastate Weidman, '#Takethestrap' against Jones

The undefeated light heavyweight isn't mincing words, as he stares down what could be a cementing of his MMA legacy.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC Singapore 2019 odds, betting preview, prediction for Demian Maia vs. Ben Askren

Here's a complete betting guide previewing the welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Ben Askren, including updated odds and our betting prediction.

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UFC Tampa results: Jedrzejczyk bullies Waterson for unanimous decision

The Polish fighter's attack was relentless.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 230 results: Nemkov makes it look easy with submission win over Carvalho

A dominant victory for the Russian light heavyweight.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Niko Price obliterates James Vick with upkick from hell

Just like that, "The Hybrid" did the unthinkable.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov fight date, price, how to watch

Will Rafael Carvalho be able to gain some traction in the light heavyweight division?

Mark Lelinwalla

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Velasquez retires, joins WWE

The two-time UFC heavyweight champion is exiting the octagon and entering the ring.

Drew Nantais

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Dominick Reyes vs. Chris Weidman odds, betting preview, prediction for UFC on ESPN 6

Here is Sportsbook Review's complete betting guide for the light heavyweight bout between Dominick Reyes and Chris Weidman, including updated betting odds and our betting prediction for the UFC on ESPN 6 main event.

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Carvalho using previous losses to drive him toward light heavyweight glory

The veteran MMA fighter will be looking to make another dent in the light heavyweight division Saturday when he faces Vadim Nemkov in the main event of Bellator 230.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Johnson wants Jones at LH

Anthony Johnson announced he is aiming for a comeback in March 2020 but everyone assumed it would be a heavyweight run. He has other ideas.

Thomas Lott

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Michelle Waterson driven to be UFC's first '#MomChamp'

"The Karate Hottie" hopes there are no hiccups with her opponent, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, on the scale for their UFC Tampa main event. But if there is, Waterson seems hell-bent on inching closer to a strawweight title shot.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto El Patron on Combate Americas pay-per-view Dec. 7

And it's taking place from the Payne Arena at the U.S.-Mexico border in Hidalgo, Tex.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Mike Tyson gives Conor McGregor advice

Tyson is urging McGregor not to go down the same path he did. "Conor has to look inside himself and (say): 'What happened? Why am I the way I am? And how do I stop this from continuing to be?'"

Thomas Lott

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PFL fighters reveal what they'd spend $1 million on if they win the playoffs

With the PFL playoffs beginning Friday, six division winners will receive the $1 million payout. What would they spend it on?

Mark Lelinwalla

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Adesanya revels in Whittaker win

First Robert Whittaker and now Justin Bieber? Israel Adesanya was in jubilant mood after his stunning UFC 243 triumph.

Peter Hanson

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UFC 243 live results

Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya meet for the undisputed middleweight championship in the main event of UFC 243.

Steven Muehlhausen

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How to bet on UFC 243: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya

Here are the latest odds heading into the middleweight title unification bout at UFC 243 between Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC Fight Night 161 first look: Betting preview, odds, predictions for Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Michelle Waterson

Here's a complete betting guide previewing the strawweight bout between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson at UFC 161 in Tampa, Fla., including updated odds and our expert's pick.

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UFC 243: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya fight date, PPV price, how to watch and live stream

Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker meets interim titleholder Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 in Australia.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Featherweight Grand Prix selection show highlighted by Patricio 'Pitbull' choosing Pedro Carvalho

A unique concept sets up the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix quarterfinals.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 228 results: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire, Gegard Mousasi get big wins

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire and Gegard Mousasi scored impressive victories at Bellator 228.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 227, Bellator Dublin results: Henderson, Gallagher, Page all victorious

It was some Friday night for Bellator.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Cris 'Cyborg' Justino's Bellator debut reportedly set; title fight in January

"Cyborg" appears to be getting an immediate shot at a belt after her move from the UFC.

Tom Gatto

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Usman vs. Covington set for UFC 245

Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will get to settle their differences in the Octagon on Dec. 14.

Thomas Lott

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Jared Cannonier’s move down to middleweight opens up new daylight in his career

Cannonier will try to make it three straight wins in his new division Saturday, when he faces Jack Hermansson in the main event of "UFC Fight Night 160."

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 228: Gegard Mousasi says lack of 'motivation' is why he lost middleweight title

The former middleweight champion cites an usual reason for his most recent setback.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 228: The journey that led A.J. and Antonio McKee to fighting on the same card

A.J. McKee is ready for more than one challenge at Saturday's Bellator 228, live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Michael 'Venom' Page hellbent on not changing style after loss, just cleaning things up a bit

Suffering his first pro defeat in May, MVP vows that his unique fighting style will be intact Friday at Bellator Dublin and beyond.

Mark Lelinwalla

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How Juan Archuleta's biggest moment in Bellator became his most bittersweet MMA memory

Ahead of his featherweight title fight with Patricio "Pitbull" Freire at Bellator 228, Juan Archuleta reveals why he wasn't able to enjoy his highlight reel knockout of Eduardo Dantas.

Andreas Hale

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Benson Henderson on constantly adapting, still being driven in Bellator lightweight title pursuit

The MMA veteran would like to believe that a win over Myles Jury at Bellator 227 on Friday will bring him one step closer to a crack at the championship.

Mark Lelinwalla

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