XFN 356: Jimmy Flick looking to parlay win into UFC opportunity

This May will be Jimmy Flick’s ninth year fighting professionally. With a win on Friday night, Flick may finally earn his opportunity to compete in the UFC. Multiple times in his career, bantamweight Jimmy Flick has been on the brink of breaking …

This May will be Jimmy Flick’s ninth year fighting professionally. With a win on Friday night, Flick may finally earn his opportunity to compete in the UFC. Multiple times in his career, bantamweight Jimmy Flick has been on the brink of breaking into the UFC. Continually fighting the very best the bantamweight prospect market has […]

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XFN 356: Ray Rodriguez looking to put it all together

Ray Rodriguez has rolled with the punches throughout his career. A win on Friday night put him back on track to achieve his end goal. Ray Rodriguez has always made the best of his situation. Regardless of being on the highest of highs or the lowest of …

Ray Rodriguez has rolled with the punches throughout his career. A win on Friday night put him back on track to achieve his end goal. Ray Rodriguez has always made the best of his situation. Regardless of being on the highest of highs or the lowest of lows, he has managed to maintain a positive […]

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BREAKING: Raphael Assuncão vs. Marlon Moraes Set for Feb. 2

A high profile bantamweight contest that will carry major implications for the division is headed to Fortaleza, Brazil when Raphael Assuncão takes on Marlon Moraes on February 2nd in a bout that could very well determine the next challenger for the ban…

A high profile bantamweight contest that will carry major implications for the division is headed to Fortaleza, Brazil when Raphael Assuncão takes on Marlon Moraes on February 2nd in a bout that could very well determine the next challenger for the bantamweight championship currently held by T.J. Dillashaw. Sources close to MMA News have confirmed […]

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Brian Kelleher: Just Another Fighter To Main Event Card After Jesus Moment

From his own perspective, Brian Kelleher considered himself one of many in the fight game. He saw himself as just another fighter. He had a winning record at 10-7 but he felt little split him apart from the millions of other fighters around the world. …

From his own perspective, Brian Kelleher considered himself one of many in the fight game. He saw himself as just another fighter. He had a winning record at 10-7 but he felt little split him apart from the millions of other fighters around the world. Kelleher lost to Andy Main in 90 seconds in 2014, […]

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Champion vs. Champion Superfight Could Headline UFC 224 In Brazil

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes could be taking on women’s featherweight champ Cris Cyborg at UFC 224 in Brazil according to Combate. The superfight between two of the most dominant and vicious female champions the UFC has ever seen will reportedly be for Cyborg’s 145-pound title, meaning Nunes has an opportunity to become the first […]

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UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes could be taking on women’s featherweight champ Cris Cyborg at UFC 224 in Brazil according to Combate.

The superfight between two of the most dominant and vicious female champions the UFC has ever seen will reportedly be for Cyborg’s 145-pound title, meaning Nunes has an opportunity to become the first woman in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously.

Cyborg’s division is completely bereft of contenders; the only other woman in the featherweight division for Cyborg to potentially fight, former champion Germaine de Randamie, refused to take on the Brazilian striker, going so far as to relinquish her belt and move back down to bantamweight to avoid the match-up. Cyborg has been linked to a bout with Invicta FC featherweight champ Megan Anderson, but the fight has yet to come even close to fruition.

This would be the first fight back in their native Brazil in nearly three years for both Nunes and Cyborg.

Nunes (15-4) will look to start the new year off in a big way after a tepid performance against Valentina Schevchenko at UFC 215, which went to a split decision. Before that, she blasted right through former champion Ronda Rousey in 48 seconds flat at 2016’s UFC 207.

Meanwhile, Cyborg (19-1) just defeated former bantamweight champion Holly Holm at UFC 219 on December 30, 2017.

UFC 224 will take place on May 12 in Rio De Janeiro.

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Champion vs. Champion Superfight Could Headline UFC 224 In Brazil

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes could be taking on women’s featherweight champ Cris Cyborg at UFC 224 in Brazil according to Combate. The superfight between two of the most dominant and vicious female champions the UFC has ever seen will reportedly be for Cyborg’s 145-pound title, meaning Nunes has an opportunity to become the first […]

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UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes could be taking on women’s featherweight champ Cris Cyborg at UFC 224 in Brazil according to Combate.

The superfight between two of the most dominant and vicious female champions the UFC has ever seen will reportedly be for Cyborg’s 145-pound title, meaning Nunes has an opportunity to become the first woman in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously.

Cyborg’s division is completely bereft of contenders; the only other woman in the featherweight division for Cyborg to potentially fight, former champion Germaine de Randamie, refused to take on the Brazilian striker, going so far as to relinquish her belt and move back down to bantamweight to avoid the match-up. Cyborg has been linked to a bout with Invicta FC featherweight champ Megan Anderson, but the fight has yet to come even close to fruition.

This would be the first fight back in their native Brazil in nearly three years for both Nunes and Cyborg.

Nunes (15-4) will look to start the new year off in a big way after a tepid performance against Valentina Schevchenko at UFC 215, which went to a split decision. Before that, she blasted right through former champion Ronda Rousey in 48 seconds flat at 2016’s UFC 207.

Meanwhile, Cyborg (19-1) just defeated former bantamweight champion Holly Holm at UFC 219 on December 30, 2017.

UFC 224 will take place on May 12 in Rio De Janeiro.

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