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Paige VanZant pulled off BKFC 27 due to ‘logistical concerns’

UFC veteran Paige VanZant is no longer competing on this Saturday’s BKFC 27 event in London.

By Milan Ordoñez Aug 17, 2022, 12:00pm EDT

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Mookie & Crookie Show: UFC San Diego, Prochazka-Teixeira eyed for Dec.

Episode 178 discussion: UFC San Diego recap, Prochazka-Teixeira discussed for UFC 282, Rory MacDonald retires

By Stephie Haynes Aug 16, 2022, 3:00pm EDT

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Rockhold’s chin is ‘very weak’ - Paulo Costa predicts KO win

Paulo Costa is expected to face Luke Rockhold on August 20.

By Lucas Rezende Aug 17, 2022, 11:00am EDT

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Coach: Jones now ‘more powerful’ than Overeem, other heavyweight KO artists

Jon Jones is more powerful and more explosive than a lot of heavyweight knockout artists?

By Anton Tabuena Aug 17, 2022, 10:00am EDT

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MMA SQUARED: Usman’s 205 pound quest for respect is unnecessary

What we say is not always what we think.

By Chris Rini Aug 17, 2022, 9:00am EDT

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White admits they made ‘big mistakes’ after UFC contender moves to PFL

UFC president Dana White comments on Shane Burgos’ departure and subsequent PFL signing.

By Milan Ordoñez Aug 17, 2022, 7:30am EDT

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Jake Paul names the one UFC fighter he wouldn’t fight

By Milan Ordoñez

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MMA SQUARED: Volume vs Power, a visual explanation of Cruz vs Vera

By Chris Rini

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The Latest

BE Gallery: Weili Zhang training in Bangtao, Thailand ahead of title bout

Weili Zhang is sharpening her game at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA in Phuket, Thailand.

By Anton Tabuena August 10

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Robbie Lawler vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio agreed for UFC 282

Welterweights Robbie Lawler and Santiago Ponzinibbio are headed to Las Vegas on December 10.

By Lucas Rezende August 16

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UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 fight card

Check out the fight card and bout order for UFC 278.

By Mookie Alexander August 16

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Moreno worried Figueiredo won’t return to flyweight

The UFC interim champion wants his fourth fight with Figueiredo, but is concerned he might not make another drop down to 125 lbs.

By Kristen King August 16

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Bobby Green calls out Pimblett with sneaky cage-side video

Another UFC lightweight is looking for his chance to derail the Paddy Pimblett hype train.

By Zane Simon August 16

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Rockhold says UFC 278 win should equal title shot

The former UFC middleweight champion expects to fight for gold next if gets past Costa.

By Kristen King August 16

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Contender Series: Week 4 preview, weigh-ins

If you’re happy with the action so far, you’re in luck. This wave should keep going.

By Victor Rodriguez August 16

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Fabricio Werdum explain how he was gifted a Mercedes by Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov

The former UFC heavyweight champion represented the dictator’s Akhmat MMA fight club between 2015-18.

By Karim Zidan August 16

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Cruz releases statement on KO loss

Dominick Cruz lost to Marlon Vera in the main event of UFC San Diego this past weekend.

By Tim Bissell August 16

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Cachoeira thrilled about win over Lipski: ‘There’s nothing better than a KO’

UFC women’s bantamweight Priscila Cachoeira was happy to score quick stoppage against Ariane Lipski at UFC San Diego.

By Lucas Rezende August 16

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UFC San Diego medical suspensions: Cruz facing potential 180-day term

Cruz is facing several medical suspensions following his KO loss at UFC San Diego.

By Kristen King August 16

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Storylines to watch during the UFC 278 early prelims

What to watch for during the UFC 278 early prelims

By Trent Reinsmith August 16

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Reyes vs. Spann added to UFC 281

Reyes returns for the first time in more than a year.

By Kristen King August 15

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Fights on Tap: Jack Hermansson vs. Derek Brunson among 20 UFC bouts announced

Check out all the fights announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions.

By Kristen King August 15

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Shane Burgos signs with the PFL

One of the UFC’s favorite featherweight action fighters recently hit free agency, and decided to take his talents out of the Octagon.

By Zane Simon August 15

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Comprehensive list of current UFC fighters

A comprehensive list of all UFC roster moves, releases, signings, and fight announcements for the 610 fighters from strawweight all the way up to heavyweight. - Updated July 26, 2022

By Zane Simon July 26

Police investigate after two Pakistani boxers go missing during Commonwealth Games

Boxers Suleman Baloch and Nazeer Ullah vanished just hours before the team was due to depart home to Islamabad.

By Karim Zidan August 15

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Sterling discusses trying to improve UFC relationship

Sterling revealed he sometimes feels the UFC aren’t completely behind him.

By Tim Bissell August 15

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Pimblett weighs ‘about 200 pounds’ since his last fight, targets December return in Vegas

Paddy Pimblett has already gained about 45 pounds since his last fight.

By Lewis Mckeever August 15

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UFC 278 Picks & UFC San Diego Reactions | Care/Don’t Care Podcast

Sorry cry babies! It’s time for another of our infamous and patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John S. Nash, & Stephie Haynes. The format of the show is to review the prior weeks picks & then to announce each fight on the upcoming card, commenting on which upcoming fights are hot and which fights are not - for UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2.

By June M. Williams August 15

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