Author: By E. Spencer Kyte

 
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If the names at the top of the UFC lightweight division weren’t already looking over their shoulder, keeping tabs on Dustin Poirier as he rocketed up the rankings with four straight dominant performances, they should be taking note now because “The Diamond” has even more to fight for heading into his main event assignment against Michael Johnson this weekend in Hidalgo, Texas.Poirier and his wife Jolie recently welcomed their first child, and while the Louisiana native has never lacked motivation, the proud new papa admits that the arrival of his daughter … Read the Full Article Here

Without much fanfare, Derek Brunson has gone 6-1 to start his career in the UFC.Given how many events take place and the fact that seemingly every week there is a new gigantic fight announced that enthralls the MMA audience, it would be easy to understand the Wilmington, North Carolina native’s steady progress and ascent up the middleweight ladder going unnoticed if he were grinding out decisions, but the surging 32-year-old has needed just over five minutes combined to settle Ed Herman, Sam Alvey and Roan Carneiro in his last three outings, and he rolls into his co-main event matchup wi … Read the Full Article Here

From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Rio Grande, the Octagon is on the move from Cleveland following last weekend’s epic Pay-Per-View for a stop in Hidalgo, Texas, for UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson.While the final two fights on Saturday’s event at the State Farm Arena are getting the lion’s share of the attention as Fight Night looms, there are a trio of talents competing earlier in the evening that deserve watching.This is On the Rise.
Albert MoralesThe 25-year-old newcomer makes his UFC debut against TUF: Latin America Season 1 bantamweight winner Alejan … Read the Full Article Here

Back in business at the BankUnited Center in Miami, Florida, Titan FC 41 features an undercard that has been ravaged by injuries and last minute changes, but a pair of championship fights will cap a night that should be electric.Here’s a look at what to expect when the action hits UFC FIGHT PASS on Friday night.Carina Damm (23-12) vs. Kalindra Faria (17-5-1) for Inaugural Women’s Bantamweight TitleNot only is this a championship bout, but it’s also a rubber match between these two heated rivals that have split their first two meetings and have serious bad blood for one anothe … Read the Full Article Here

In a combat sports career that spans more than 15 years, Alistair Overeem has amassed quite an impressive trophy case.Between mixed martial arts and kickboxing, the 36-year-old veteran has collected numerous accolades and titles. At one point just a handful of years ago, Overeem was the reigning Strikeforce and Dream heavyweight champion, as well as earning a victory in the K-1 Grand Prix; an impressive triumvirate of accomplishments that helped make his migration to the UFC a massive news story when it happened in 2011.There is one title that is missing from Overeem’s collection, howeve … Read the Full Article Here

Wide-eyed with excitement, adrenaline pumping through his system, Stipe Miocic scaled the Octagon wall into the waiting arms of his coaches in his corner.“I’m the World Champ! I’m the World Champ!” he shouted, moments after planting a clean right hand on the chin of Fabricio Werdum to bring the main event of UFC 198 to an abrupt halt and make him the 19th man to stand as the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.

 
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His performance in Curitiba was not only a culmination of years of hard work and continued development, but also brought to an end the painfu … Read the Full Article Here