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Paige VanZant Will Return Sooner Than Expected

Strawweight fighter Paige VanZant received some much-needed ‘good news’ regarding her healing arm earlier this week. VanZant, 25, has been staying busy in her time away from the Octagon. Just last week, she joined the M-1 Global team to do commentary duties in the United States. And let us not forget about the Sports Illustrated […]

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Strawweight fighter Paige VanZant received some much-needed ‘good news’ regarding her healing arm earlier this week.

VanZant, 25, has been staying busy in her time away from the Octagon. Just last week, she joined the M-1 Global team to do commentary duties in the United States. And let us not forget about the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition that VanZant recently posed for.

“12 Gauge” has been sidelined with her second broken arm in as many fights. Although the road to recovery from such an injury is a long and arduous process for a fighter, VanZant has just received some promising news.

“I got really good news yesterday. My arm actually is healing the way it’s supposed to, I’m not having those healing issues this time,” VanZant said earlier this week. “It’s totally healing. I should be able to start training in three weeks.”

“In three weeks, I should be able train again so that means punching and hitting things.”

If VanZant does indeed get the clearance to resume training in three weeks, that would put her on a possible timetable for return in the summer. The timing would be right in that she could return in time for two of the biggest cards of the year.

“I’m going to talk to my managers and it depends on how quickly I can start hitting things. I would hope June or July,” VanZant revealed. “Of course, we’re going to talk to the UFC, my management team and my coaches but in my mind July sounds right.”

“12 Gauge” would be a welcome addition to either card. Hopefully, VanZant will be able to get back to full strength in time for the summer.

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Rumor: Pedro Munhoz Vs. Aljamain Sterling Forthcoming For UFC 238

It looks like a top bantamweight contender will be decided at UFC 238 if Pedro Munhoz and Aljamain Sterling throwdown as expected. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. UFC is a discussing a bantamweight fight between contenders Pedro Munhoz and Aljamain Sterling for UFC 238 on June 8 in Chicago, according to […]

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It looks like a top bantamweight contender will be decided at UFC 238 if Pedro Munhoz and Aljamain Sterling throwdown as expected.

The news was first reported by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani.

UFC 238 will take place on June 8 in Chicago, Illinois. The main event will crown a new bantamweight champion after T.J. Dillashaw relinquished the title due to a failed USADA drug test.

While either Henry Cejudo or Marlon Moraes will leave Chicago with the 135-pound title, the winner of the Munhoz – Sterling fight should become the de facto No. 1 contender.

Munhoz is riding an impressive three-fight winning streak. He most recently defeated former champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235. As for Sterling. He is also on a three-fight winning streak. His last loss came at the hands of Moraes who competes in the main event of the evening.

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UFC 238: Cejudo Vs. Moraes Updated Fight Card

The vacant 135-pound title will be decided in the main event of UFC 238 when Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes meet in the Octagon. The original plan was to have T.J. Dillashaw defend his bantamweight title against Cejudo. But a failed drug test encouraged Dillashaw to relinquish his title. And here we are. So while […]

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The vacant 135-pound title will be decided in the main event of UFC 238 when Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes meet in the Octagon.

The original plan was to have T.J. Dillashaw defend his bantamweight title against Cejudo. But a failed drug test encouraged Dillashaw to relinquish his title. And here we are.

So while Cejudo and Moraes will close the PPV in Chicago, another title will be on the line in the co-main event. Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko will defend her strap against the No. 1 Jessica Eye.

Here is a look at the entire UFC 238 card as of today (Thurs., April 4, 2019):

Main Event

135 lbs.: UFC Flyweight Champion Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes

Co-Main Event

125 lbs.: UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jessica Eye

Main Card, Prelims:

115 lbs.: Nina Ansaroff vs. Tatiana Suarez
125 lbs.: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Joanne Calderwood
265 lbs.: Blagoy Ivanov vs. Tai Tuivasa
145 lbs.: Calvin Kattar vs. Ricardo Lamas
115 lbs.: Felice Herrig vs. Yan Xiaonan

UFC 238 takes place June 8 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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Petr Yan and Jimmie Rivera Agree to UFC 238 Bout

UFC 238 just added another bantamweight bout to pair well with the main event that will crown a new champion. ESPN has reported that Jimmie Rivera and Petr Yan have agreed to face off at UFC 238, which takes place on June 8 from the United Center in Ch…

UFC 238 just added another bantamweight bout to pair well with the main event that will crown a new champion. ESPN has reported that Jimmie Rivera and Petr Yan have agreed to face off at UFC 238, which takes place on June 8 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Petr Yan has called for […]

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Ricardo Lamas Returns At UFC 238

Ricardo Lamas’ return to the Octagon is set. “The Bully” will be facing Calvin Kattar at the UFC 238 pay-per-view (PPV) from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on June 8, 2019. The Chicago Tribune and ESPN have both confirmed the …

Ricardo Lamas’ return to the Octagon is set. “The Bully” will be facing Calvin Kattar at the UFC 238 pay-per-view (PPV) from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on June 8, 2019. The Chicago Tribune and ESPN have both confirmed the match-up. Lamas is a former UFC featherweight title challenger who had a two-fight losing […]

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Randa Markos Talks Angela Hill Win & Wants On UFC Ottawa or Chicago Next

Randa Markos put her best performance on display at UFC Nashville this past Saturday Earning her first stoppage win in the UFC, Markos made short work of rival TUF 20 castmate Angela Hill, who she submitted in the first round. For the Iraqi born Canadi…

Randa Markos put her best performance on display at UFC Nashville this past Saturday Earning her first stoppage win in the UFC, Markos made short work of rival TUF 20 castmate Angela Hill, who she submitted in the first round. For the Iraqi born Canadian, she felt like fans finally got to see her true […]

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