UFC Strikes Last Minute Deal with DirecTV to Air UFC 234: Whittaker vs. Gastelum

The UFC still has to work out a long term deal with DirecTV but the promotion has reached an agreement with the pay-per-view distributor to air UFC 234: Whittaker vs. Gastelum. Earlier in the day on Thursday, UFC officials announced that the upcoming c…

The UFC still has to work out a long term deal with DirecTV but the promotion has reached an agreement with the pay-per-view distributor to air UFC 234: Whittaker vs. Gastelum. Earlier in the day on Thursday, UFC officials announced that the upcoming card from Melbourne, Australia would not be available for purchase through DirecTV. […]

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Dana White: Robert Whittaker ‘Is the Most Underrated Champion in the UFC’

There are a lot of ways to describe UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker but one word that almost immediately comes to mind is unassuming. As if he’s Superman in the cage yet Clark Kent everywhere else, Whittaker has gone on a tear through the mi…

There are a lot of ways to describe UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker but one word that almost immediately comes to mind is unassuming. As if he’s Superman in the cage yet Clark Kent everywhere else, Whittaker has gone on a tear through the middleweight division with eight straight wins including back-to-back title fights yet […]

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Dana White Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Teammates Deserved Harsh Punishment for UFC 229 Brawl

When it comes to the punishments handed down for the UFC 229 post fight brawl, Dana White has a problem with the financial penalty imposed on Khabib Nurmagomedov but has no problem with the sanctions handed to his teammates. That’s the word from the UF…

When it comes to the punishments handed down for the UFC 229 post fight brawl, Dana White has a problem with the financial penalty imposed on Khabib Nurmagomedov but has no problem with the sanctions handed to his teammates. That’s the word from the UFC president, who addressed the fines and suspensions dished out by […]

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Daniel Cormier Explains Why He’s Not Giving Stipe Miocic an Immediate Rematch

Stipe Miocic may feel like he’s due an immediate rematch against Daniel Cormier but the reigning heavyweight champion disagrees. Earlier this week, Miocic made an impassioned statement regarding his desire to face Cormier for a second time after fallin…

Stipe Miocic may feel like he’s due an immediate rematch against Daniel Cormier but the reigning heavyweight champion disagrees. Earlier this week, Miocic made an impassioned statement regarding his desire to face Cormier for a second time after falling to him by first round knockout last July. Miocic hasn’t fought since then and he’s been […]

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Joe Rogan Gives His Take on the Greatest Heavyweight in MMA History

There have been more than a few impressive heavyweight champions in the history of mixed martial arts from UFC titans such as Mark Coleman to current king Daniel Cormier. While any discussion about the ‘greatest heavyweight fighter of all time’ is pure…

There have been more than a few impressive heavyweight champions in the history of mixed martial arts from UFC titans such as Mark Coleman to current king Daniel Cormier. While any discussion about the ‘greatest heavyweight fighter of all time’ is purely subjective, UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has a few names that top his […]

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Dana White: Colby Covington Has to ‘Earn’ His Title Shot After Passing Up Opportunity

Colby Covington is no longer the interim welterweight champion and he’s not even guaranteed the next shot at the 170-pound title. That’s coming directly from UFC president Dana White, who spoke about the fired up former champion when addressing the UFC…

Colby Covington is no longer the interim welterweight champion and he’s not even guaranteed the next shot at the 170-pound title. That’s coming directly from UFC president Dana White, who spoke about the fired up former champion when addressing the UFC 235 co-main event between Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman. While all signs pointed to […]

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