Author: By Matt Parrino

Dustin Poirier may have just broken through to the Top 10 of the lightweight division after his last win, but make no mistake – “The Diamond” is a serious contender at 155 pounds. In the main event of Fight Night Hidalgo, Poirier takes on Michael Johnson and he’s looking to climb further up the ladder toward the title shot he’s been eyeing since leaving the weight cut to 145 pounds behind in 2015. Since moving up in weight, Poirier has won four in a row — including three knockouts — and now seems poised to make some real noise at lightweight with a win over John … Read the Full Article Here

CLEVELAND Quicken Loans Arena quaked as Stipe Miocic had to be pulled off Alistair Overeem following the ground and pound assault that gave way to another championship celebration in Cleveland. It’s been one hell of a summer in “The Land.” On a night filled with amazing finishes and crazy, out-of-the-ordinary moments, Miocic delivered and retained his UFC title, allowing his city – one just getting over 52 years of miserable suffering without a title by any of its pro sports teams or athletes – to continue basking in championship euphoria. Cleveland rocked Saturda … Read the Full Article Here

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CLEVELANDCody Garbrandt returned to Cleveland on Thursday to take part in UFC 203 fight week as a guest fighter.“No Love” grew up 30 minutes outside of Cleveland in Uhrichsville, Ohio and spent his childhood rooting for the Indians, Cavaliers and Browns.So UFC.com caught up with Garbrandt at his first stop back in his hometown city: a Cleveland Indians game.Garbrandt will hold a Q & A today before appearing Saturday at UFC Fan Village on UFC 203 fight day. But he took some time at the game to preview Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem. Watch Garbrandt … Read the Full Article Here

CLEVELAND The Alistair Overeem who has gone 4-0 with three knockouts over the past two years seems unbeatable. In 56 professional MMA bouts, “The Reem” has evolved into one of the most dangerous heavyweights on the planet. Now Overeem believes he’s poised to be the next heavyweight champion, but there’s one problem: Cleveland’s Stipe Miocic will die to defend his home turf. Miocic is currently the top heavyweight in the game and he makes his first title defense in his hometown at UFC 203 on Pay-Per-View.How to order the PPV | Order the digital PPV here | … Read the Full Article Here

 
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CLEVELANDMickey Gall doesn’t plan on just beating CM Punk at UFC 203 – he plans on destroying the former WWE megastar in his UFC debut.“Within the rule set I’m gonna be going in there to kill him,” Gall said Wednesday after his Open Workout in Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena.Gall and Punk have been on a collision course ever since the young, brash New Jersey native called out the 37-year-old on “Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight.” After a long build up and a pair of Punk injuries, Gall is visualizing what’s going … Read the Full Article Here

 
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CLEVELAND Alistair Overeem is in for a surprise if he really believes Stipe Miocic is distracted heading into his first title defense in his hometown. Miocic said as much Thursday at the UFC 203 pre-fight press conference. RELATED: Overeem says Miocic enjoying title life too muchThe Stipe who is fighting Saturday night on Pay-Per-View, the champ said, is the best version to date.“I’m going to walk in the most confident I’ve ever been. My coaches have me ready for every fight,” Miocic said. “I know I’m better than I was last fight and … Read the Full Article Here