Joseph Benavidez Inks New 4 Fight Deal with UFC, ‘Business as Usual’ at Flyweight

If the UFC is getting rid of the flyweight division that comes as news to former title contender Joseph Benavidez, who just signed a new four fight deal with the promotion. Benavidez returns to action next weekend at the first ever UFC on ESPN+ card fr…

If the UFC is getting rid of the flyweight division that comes as news to former title contender Joseph Benavidez, who just signed a new four fight deal with the promotion. Benavidez returns to action next weekend at the first ever UFC on ESPN+ card from Brooklyn where he faces Dustin Ortiz in a fight […]

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Dana White: Raphael Assuncao vs. Marlon Moraes 2 is No. 1 Contender’s Bout

A few months back Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes were both stating their cases to earn a title shot at bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. Unfortunately neither fighter got the opportunity after the UFC granted Dillashaw an opportunity to drop do…

A few months back Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes were both stating their cases to earn a title shot at bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. Unfortunately neither fighter got the opportunity after the UFC granted Dillashaw an opportunity to drop down to 125 pounds to challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight title instead. The next best […]

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Dana White: Jose Aldo Turned Down Main Event Spot at Upcoming UFC Card in Brazil

Jose Aldo didn’t want to be in a main event in Brazil. Now that statement alone is probably shocking considering Aldo’s star status in his home country where he’s headlined four past pay-per-view cards in Brazil. Still it appears Aldo turned down a hea…

Jose Aldo didn’t want to be in a main event in Brazil. Now that statement alone is probably shocking considering Aldo’s star status in his home country where he’s headlined four past pay-per-view cards in Brazil. Still it appears Aldo turned down a headline spot for his upcoming fight against Renato Moicano at the UFC […]

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Kamaru Usman Explains Why Demian Maia Is More ‘Dangerous’ Than Rafael dos Anjos

Kamaru Usman is a student of the game. The top five ranked welterweight works tirelessly inside the gym to cover every facet of every fight he’s about to face while also working with his coaches to dissect his opponents’ strengths and weakn…

Kamaru Usman is a student of the game. The top five ranked welterweight works tirelessly inside the gym to cover every facet of every fight he’s about to face while also working with his coaches to dissect his opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. For his last fight on short notice against Demian Maia, Usman had to […]

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Rachael Ostovich Breaks Her Silence Following Assault

Rachael Ostovich is a fighter at heart. That’s why the former ‘Ultimate Fighter’ competitor refused to bow out of her upcoming fight on Jan. 19 against Paige VanZant despite suffering through an assault that left her with a broken orb…

Rachael Ostovich is a fighter at heart. That’s why the former ‘Ultimate Fighter’ competitor refused to bow out of her upcoming fight on Jan. 19 against Paige VanZant despite suffering through an assault that left her with a broken orbital bone and other injuries. Ostovich was hospitalized and later released after she was allegedly attacked […]

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Thiago Santos Expected to Now Face Jimi Manuwa in New UFC Sao Paulo Main Event

Heavy hitting middleweight Thiago Santos will bump up to 205 pounds to face Jimi Manuwa in what is expected to serve as the main event for UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 22. Sources close to the matchup confirmed the news on Friday with …

Heavy hitting middleweight Thiago Santos will bump up to 205 pounds to face Jimi Manuwa in what is expected to serve as the main event for UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 22. Sources close to the matchup confirmed the news on Friday with verbal agreements in place for the light heavyweight […]

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