Artem Lobov’s Ability To Stay Relevant In Combat Sports Is Impressive

Earlier this year, Artem Lobov got what many would consider to be bad news: after compiling a 2-5 record in the Octagon, “The Russian Hammer” was handed his pink slip by UFC officials. But it was Lobov who asked for and was granted his rele…

Earlier this year, Artem Lobov got what many would consider to be bad news: after compiling a 2-5 record in the Octagon, “The Russian Hammer” was handed his pink slip by UFC officials. But it was Lobov who asked for and was granted his release. Many believe that due to Lobov’s close friendship with his […]

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Five Potential Opponents For Justin Gaethje’s Next Fight

On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje picked up the biggest win of his MMA career to date when he brutally knocked out top-ranked lightweight Edson Barboza in the first round with a right hook. Gaethje improved to 3-2 overall in the UFC with the win, and h…

On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje picked up the biggest win of his MMA career to date when he brutally knocked out top-ranked lightweight Edson Barboza in the first round with a right hook. Gaethje improved to 3-2 overall in the UFC with the win, and he’s now riding a two-fight win streak with back-to-back knockout […]

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With or Without Conor McGregor, The UFC’s Well-Oiled Machine Keeps Moving Along

The MMA world was surprised this week when, with one tweet, former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor announced his retirement. The global superstar reportedly couldn’t agree to terms with the UFC on his comeback fight for …

The MMA world was surprised this week when, with one tweet, former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor announced his retirement. The global superstar reportedly couldn’t agree to terms with the UFC on his comeback fight for July’s 239 card, and rather than agree to McGregor’s terms of the deal and give him a […]

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Pedro Munhoz Should Fight Marlon Moraes, Not Henry Cejudo

Last week, the MMA world was shocked to find out that TJ Dillashaw had failed a drug test following UFC Fight Night 143 and decided to vacate the UFC bantamweight title while he is suspended for the next year by the New York State Athletic Commission. …

Last week, the MMA world was shocked to find out that TJ Dillashaw had failed a drug test following UFC Fight Night 143 and decided to vacate the UFC bantamweight title while he is suspended for the next year by the New York State Athletic Commission. A ruling from USADA has yet to be determined. […]

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TJ Dillashaw Vacating Bantamweight Belt Could Save UFC Flyweight Division

The MMA world was given shocking news on Wednesday morning when UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw revealed on his Instagram that he was giving up his belt due to failing a drug test. According to Dillashaw’s post, the long-time bantamweight …

The MMA world was given shocking news on Wednesday morning when UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw revealed on his Instagram that he was giving up his belt due to failing a drug test. According to Dillashaw’s post, the long-time bantamweight champ was flagged by USADA and the New York State Athletic Commission for “adverse findings” […]

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Jorge Masvidal’s KO Over Darren Till Opens Up UFC Welterweight Title Picture

UFC president Dana White and the rest of the promotional brass probably wasn’t expecting Jorge Masvidal to knock out England’s favorite son Darren Till in the main event of UFC London, but the Cuban-American wasn’t messing around. &#8…

UFC president Dana White and the rest of the promotional brass probably wasn’t expecting Jorge Masvidal to knock out England’s favorite son Darren Till in the main event of UFC London, but the Cuban-American wasn’t messing around. “Gamebred” played spoiler in the main event of UFC Fight Night 147 when he survived an early first-round […]

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