UFC vs Coronavirus live updates: News, cancellations, and analysis as the pandemic affects combat sports.
There’s a global pandemic, and this is how the UFC and other organizations are dealing with it. Follow along for the latest updates on COVID-19 and how it affects the UFC, MMA and other combat sports.
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8 months ago | June 8, 2022 6:30 am
Dana White says vaccine requirement is ‘the problem’ preventing UFC’s return to Canada
We might not see the UFC return to Canada in a while.
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12 months ago | February 8, 2022 6:00 am
UFC champ Julianna Peña apologizes for ‘misconstrued’ COVID comments; defends Joe Rogan
UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña feels that she now "can’t say how I really feel about anything."
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about 1 year ago | January 31, 2022 4:40 pm
‘I’m not trying to promote misinformation’ - Joe Rogan responds to Neil Young controversy
The popular UFC commentator and podcast host released a video to social media in response to the famed musician pulling his music off Spotify due to Rogan’s COVID stances.
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about 1 year ago | January 10, 2022 8:30 pm
‘A great warrior’ - UFC’s Raulian Paiva loses father after 20-day battle with COVID-19
The news of his father’s passing was posted to the UFC bantamweight’s Instagram page on January 9th.
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about 1 year ago | January 8, 2022 11:00 am
UFC fighters returning from COVID-19: How have they fared?
A list of reported UFC fighters who have returned from COVID-19 and their records since returning to action
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about 1 year ago | December 28, 2021 9:00 am
UFC star B.J. Penn pushes unproven COVID treatment, vows to end pandemic if elected Governor
As hospitals begin to get crowded again with the recent COVID-19 surge in the US, B.J. Penn has proposed a solution.
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about 1 year ago | December 6, 2021 6:00 am
‘It’s a fact that this works’ - Dana White stands by unproven COVID remedies from ‘Dr. Joe Rogan’
UFC president Dana White continues to laud Joe Rogan’s methods for COVID-19 recovery.
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about 1 year ago | December 1, 2021 8:00 pm
Dana White tests positive for COVID-19, credits Joe Rogan’s methods for recovery
Despite being vaccinated, the UFC president is the latest MMA figure to be struck by COVID-19. But he claims he’s all good now, thanks in part to Joe Rogan’s methods.
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about 1 year ago | November 29, 2021 5:33 am
GGG and Ancajas title bouts in jeopardy as Japan closes borders due to Omicron variant
What happens to Gennady Golovkin vs Ryota Murata and Jerwin Ancajas vs Kazuto Ioka now?
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about 1 year ago | November 24, 2021 3:00 pm
Matt Brown tests positive for COVID, out of UFC Vegas 44 bout with Bryan Barberena
"The Immortal" Matt Brown announced his removal from UFC Vegas 44 because of a positive COVID test.
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about 1 year ago | November 23, 2021 7:30 am
Diego Sanchez shares ‘evil’ COVID ordeal, slams Covington for ‘common cold’ remark
Diego Sanchez shared his experience dealing with COVID-19, along with his disapproval towards Colby Covington’s remarks.
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over 1 year ago | November 4, 2021 7:30 am
‘It’s no joke’ - Bruce Buffer talks COVID battle, credits vaccine, IV bag for recovery
Bruce Buffer talks about his recent battle with COVID and how he managed to get out relatively unscathed.
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over 1 year ago | September 17, 2021 7:30 pm
Dan Hooker in danger of losing spot on UFC 266, goes public with travel visa request
Hooker apparently has a meeting scheduled with the US embassy in New Zealand for Monday, September 20th, less than a week out from fight night.
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over 1 year ago | September 8, 2021 5:02 am
Joe Rogan defends Ivermectin use, suggests suing CNN for calling him ‘distributor of misinformation’
Joe Rogan defended his use of Ivermectin to help him get through COVID-19, while responding to CNN and his critics.
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over 1 year ago | September 5, 2021 5:00 am
‘Nobody here distrusts science’ - Zahabi says ‘fit’ people should ‘think twice’ on vaccines in deleted video
Firas Zahabi isn’t a fan of hearing calls for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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over 1 year ago | September 3, 2021 7:30 pm
Oscar De La Hoya confirms COVID diagnosis with message from hospital bed
The former multiple division champion was set to fight former UFC title holder Vitor Belfort in a pro boxing match on September 11th.
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over 1 year ago | September 1, 2021 5:16 pm
Joe Rogan gives a ‘heartfelt thank you to modern medicine,’ touts ivermectin & monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID recovery
The popular podcast host and UFC commentary member announced that he was rescheduling an upcoming show after testing positive for COVID-19.
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over 1 year ago | August 31, 2021 6:30 am
Report: UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi will have pretty strict vaccine mandates
Adults attending UFC 267 must show proof of vaccination and "green status" on their health app.
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over 1 year ago | August 24, 2021 6:00 am
UFC’s Michael Chandler changes tune, won’t get COVID-19 vaccine ‘FDA approval or not’
Contrary to his previous statement, Michael Chandler is now taking a harder stance against taking the COVID-19 vaccine.
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over 1 year ago | August 6, 2021 6:00 am
Dana White won’t ‘force’ vaccines on UFC employees, fighters: ‘Your decision, your body’
"I would never tell another human being what to do with their body."
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almost 2 years ago | April 20, 2021 5:00 am
No masks needed at UFC 261 - Dana White says media was being ‘crazy’ about COVID-19
15,000 UFC fans will be attending the full-capacity event in Florida.
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almost 2 years ago | April 12, 2021 5:30 pm
Sage Northcutt out of Shinya Aoki fight due to ongoing COVID symptoms
Former UFC talent Sage Northcutt won’t be competing on ONE Championship’s April 28th fight card against Shinya Aoki.
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almost 2 years ago | April 6, 2021 7:30 am
I was coughing out more and more blood - UFC champ Volkanovski details ‘nasty’ COVID-19 battle
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski had it rough when he dealt with COVID-19 a few weeks back.
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almost 2 years ago | April 3, 2021 4:26 pm
‘BOOOOOM!!!’ - Dana White announces UFC 262 sold out ‘in minutes’
The UFC president has a little crowing to do after the promotion’s first US PPV in front of a live audience in months sells out immediately.
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almost 2 years ago | March 30, 2021 10:00 am
I thought it was cancer - Khamzat Chimaev gives update on COVID-19 recovery
Khamzat Chimaev talks about his recovery from COVID-19, as he sends a message to his contemporaries.
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almost 2 years ago | March 23, 2021 6:14 pm
‘Surprise surprise’ - Khamzat Chimaev announces his return to competition
The Chechen-born fighter out of Allstars in Sweden sounded like he was hanging up his gloves due to longhaul COVID symptoms earlier this month, but now he’s teasing his UFC return.
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almost 2 years ago | March 12, 2021 10:00 am
Veteran MMA referee Neil Hall passes away from COVID-19 complications
The UK MMA pioneer was 55 years old.
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almost 2 years ago | March 4, 2021 10:00 pm
Dana White wants full capacity Texas UFC events ‘ASAP’: ‘We’ll be first’ to sell out
Now that Texas businesses are allowed to operate at 100 percent capacity, Dana White wants to capitalize on possible opportunities.
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almost 2 years ago | March 1, 2021 11:07 pm
‘I think I’m done’ - Khamzat Chimaev hints at retirement after prolonged battle with COVID-19
Khamzat Chimaev says he’s "done" with his fighting career as he continues to deal with COVID-19
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almost 2 years ago | February 25, 2021 5:00 pm
‘Get the f-ck over it’ - Kevin Holland suggests Khamzat Chimaev’s ongoing COVID problems show lack of heart
Despite having contracted COVID-19 himself, Kevin Holland seems to have a distinct lack of sympathy for anyone battling symptoms of the disease long term. Especially rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev.
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almost 2 years ago | February 11, 2021 7:16 pm
Khamzat Chimaev out of Edwards fight due to lingering COVID-19 symptoms
For the third time, the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards matchup has been called off because of COVID-19. This time, however, it looks like the UFC won’t be re-booking it.
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about 2 years ago | January 11, 2021 7:00 pm
Mike Grundy out, Nik Lentz now faces Movsar Evloev at UFC 257
COVID-19 has forced Mike Grundy out of his fight with Nik Lentz. In his place, Movsar Evloev will now face the ‘Carny’.
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about 2 years ago | December 21, 2020 6:00 pm
‘They’re in the clickbait business’ - UFC delivers anti-media propaganda video on COVID response
If anyone already wasn’t clear on the facts, the UFC didn’t stop running events in 2020 (except for just a few) and they still made a lot of money. Which, as their latest media release makes clear, was the important part of handling the COVID pandemic.
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about 2 years ago | December 10, 2020 9:30 pm
UFC 256: Vanderaa vs. Spivak cancelled due to COVID-19
One of the opening bouts from this weekend’s UFC 256 PPV has been scrapped after Jared Vanderaa tested positive for the coronavirus.
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over 2 years ago | November 2, 2020 5:00 pm
Thugnasty Fact Check: Bryce Mitchell leaves UFC Vegas 12 with anti-mask message
After UFC Vegas 12, the rising featherweight star had a lot to say about mask mandates in his home state, bolstered by several questionable statements and some anecdotal evidence.
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over 2 years ago | September 29, 2020 4:20 pm
Report: UFC flyweight Rogerio Bontorin lost family to COVID-19 after surge of cases in Curitiba
Several UFC fighters training out of Gile Ribeiro Team in Curitiba, Brazil have been hit with COVID-19 after cases surged across the southern states over the last couple of months
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over 2 years ago | September 15, 2020 6:30 pm
Teixeira vs. Santos scrapped again after ‘Marreta’ tests positive for COVID-19
The match-up between top-ranked light heavyweights was originally set for the main event of UFC Vegas 10, but pushed back to October 3rd following Teixeira’s own positive test for the coronavirus.
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over 2 years ago | September 15, 2020 5:30 pm
UFC Vegas: Covington vs. Woodley - Bektic loses opponent due to corner’s COVID-19 test
Featherweight Luiz Eduardo Garagorri will no longer be competing on the September 19th UFC VEGAS 11: ‘COVINGTON VS. WOODLEY’ EVENT card.
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over 2 years ago | September 10, 2020 7:30 am
Dana White defends UFC outbreaks by accusing NBA and MLB of letting COVID-19 positive athletes play
Dana White also says he will "shake people’s hands until the day I die."
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over 2 years ago | September 9, 2020 9:30 pm
Fifth time’s a charm - UFC re-books Cutelaba vs. Ankalaev again
Fool me once... Ion Cutelaba vs. Magomed Ankalaev 2 reportedly headed to UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on October 24th.
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over 2 years ago | September 8, 2020 11:00 am
Editorial: What’s the story behind the positive COVID-19 tests at UFC Apex?
The UFC needs to be transparent as to why the number of positive COVID-19 tests have increased inside the UFC "bubble"
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over 2 years ago | August 28, 2020 6:00 pm
Chikadze’s withdrawal from UFC Vegas: Smith vs. Rakic fight caused by positive COVID test
Chikadze had been set to fight longtime UFC veteran Alex Caceres on the evening’s prelim card. Unfortunately he had to withdraw just days out from the event, due to what’s now been reported as a positive test for COVID-19.
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over 2 years ago | August 23, 2020 6:00 pm
White: ‘We lost seven production people’ due to positive COVID test ahead of Munhoz vs. Edgar card
Dana White announced after the latest UFC event that an employee had tested positive for COVID-19, forcing six others staff members off the production team.
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over 2 years ago | July 29, 2020 9:00 pm
UFC won’t be headed to Rio in November as pandemic continues
For the first time since 2011, it looks like the UFC will end up with just one show in Brazil for the entire year.
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over 2 years ago | July 10, 2020 2:30 pm
UFC welterweight contender Santiago Ponzinibbio tests positive for COVID-19
The 33-year-old Argentinian is the latest UFC athlete to test positive for the coronavirus.
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over 2 years ago | July 7, 2020 9:00 am
Editorial: UFC improves COVID-19 testing protocol, but big pieces remain absent
With the uptick in positive COVID-19 tests, the UFC needs to do more
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over 2 years ago | July 5, 2020 8:00 pm
UFC 251 betting odds: Kamaru Usman favored over Jorge Masvidal
The champ is a healthy favorite over the last-minute replacement for the UFC 251 headliner.
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over 2 years ago | June 23, 2020 3:00 pm
Khabib admits coronavirus will have lasting consequences on his father’s health
The UFC lightweight champion revealed that his father has recovered from the coronavirus but admits that the "rehabilitation period will be long and tough.’
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over 2 years ago | June 20, 2020 10:30 am
Dana White preparing for second COVID-19 lockdown: ‘I’m always thinking about the worst’
"Four months ago, I could have told you everything about this business, where’s it’s going, where it’s going to happen. I don’t know now."
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over 2 years ago | June 18, 2020 10:00 am
Editorial: Tone-deaf Dana White says entire world ‘turned into pussies overnight’
Dana White’s remarks are reprehensible in light of the number of COVID-19 deaths
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over 2 years ago | June 9, 2020 5:30 pm
Nevada Commission greenlights three more UFC events for June
It was widely expected, but the next three events that the UFC wanted to run in June have been approved in Nevada.
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over 2 years ago | June 9, 2020 1:30 pm
Russian MMA coach who assaulted store clerk over COVID-19 measures presses charges
The Russian MMA coach claims to be the victim despite being caught on camera assaulting the store clerk.
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over 2 years ago | June 4, 2020 6:00 pm
‘F—ing expensive’ UFC ‘Fight Island’ likely starting June 27th, says Dana White
For fans and fighters waiting and wondering when they’ll get their first glimpse of ‘Fight Island,’ it looks like it could come before the month is out.
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over 2 years ago | June 1, 2020 8:00 pm
NSAC: UFC on ESPN 9 ‘extremely successful’ regarding COVID-19 protocol
The Nevada State Athletic Commission was happy with the UFC’s performance at UFC on ESPN 9.
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over 2 years ago | June 1, 2020 3:00 pm
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov refused COVID-19 test after father’s infection
The UFC champion reportedly wanted the doctor’s attention to be focused on his ailing father instead.
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over 2 years ago | June 1, 2020 10:00 am
Understanding the legal ramifications of UFC’s COVID-19 waiver for fighters
Zach Arnold gives his break down of the fighters’ options — or lack thereof — when trying to challenge the terms in the UFC’s COVID-19 waiver.
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over 2 years ago | May 30, 2020 11:00 am
Dana White didn’t cancel Jacare fight sooner, ‘because I didn’t want to, it’s my show’
Dana White gave a rather prompt response when asked why he did not pull Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza from UFC 249 once learning he had contact with a suspected COVID-19 case.
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over 2 years ago | May 29, 2020 10:30 pm
Report: Dana White may watch Woodley vs. Burns from his room due to NSAC mask policy
It sounds like the UFC boss is unwilling to wear a mask during fight week events, and may wind up watching this week’s UFC card from his private room because of it.
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over 2 years ago | May 28, 2020 10:00 pm
Dana White: Jon Jones asked for an ‘absurd amount of money’ to fight Francis Ngannou
Dana says Jon Jones priced himself out of a heavyweight showdown, at the "worst possible time".
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over 2 years ago | May 27, 2020 11:00 am
UFC improving COVID-19 plans, but enforcement is key
The UFC updated its COVID-19 safety and health plan, but the plan needs to be enforced to succeed
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over 2 years ago | May 25, 2020 6:00 pm
UFC enhances COVID-19 protocols in run up to Las Vegas event plans
With an expected fight night card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this Saturday, the UFC has revised their COVID-19 protocols ahead of a planned Wednesday Nevada State Athletic Commission meeting.
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over 2 years ago | May 25, 2020 1:00 pm
Andre Pederneiras tests positive for COVID-19
Nova Uniao leader Andre Pederneiras caught the coronavirus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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over 2 years ago | May 23, 2020 2:00 pm
Dana White targeting ‘three or four fights in a month’ on ‘Fight Island’
New "Fight Island" updates from the boss.
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over 2 years ago | May 22, 2020 11:00 am
UFC and Top Rank’s Las Vegas return among agenda in Nevada Commission hearing
Nevada is slowly gearing up for the return of combat sports.
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over 2 years ago | May 20, 2020 9:00 pm
Report: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Lauren Murphy targeted for UFC event in June
Two TUF 26 contestants will meet at a UFC event on June 20th.
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over 2 years ago | May 20, 2020 4:00 pm
UFC champ Khabib confronts COVID-19 deniers: ‘In my village, 500 people fell ill at once’
The UFC lightweight champion has limited patience to deal with coronavirus deniers.
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over 2 years ago | May 19, 2020 4:30 pm
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father placed on life support after condition worsens
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is once again in a coma as his condition has worsened after suffering a stroke due to COVID-19.
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over 2 years ago | May 19, 2020 12:00 pm
Fighters speak out on COVID-19 situation in Dagestan: ‘A lot of people died in the mountains’
The Republic of Dagestan is one of the least equipped regions of the Russian Federation to handle the coronavirus outbreak.
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over 2 years ago | May 19, 2020 9:00 am
Dana White targets Arizona as venue for May 30 UFC event if Nevada won’t oblige
Dana White reveals the UFC’s contingency plan for their scheduled May 30 event.
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over 2 years ago | May 19, 2020 8:00 am
Top MMA coach Winkeljohn compares lockdown to Nazi Germany in wildly inaccurate post
Mike Winkeljohn is trying to justify making gyms reopen with completely inaccurate social media posts.
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over 2 years ago | May 18, 2020 9:30 pm
UFC president Dana White responds to John Oliver, says he is using ‘selective facts’
Dana White wanted to set the record straight concerning what John Oliver said about the UFC on Last Week Tonight.
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over 2 years ago | May 18, 2020 3:04 pm
UF-Sea: Last Week Tonight mocks Dana White’s ‘Fight Island’ plans
The UFC got some special attention for their hard drive to keep putting on events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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over 2 years ago | May 18, 2020 10:00 am
Editorial: Dana White’s claims UFC Jacksonville events were successful are premature
We won’t know until the end of the month if UFC Jacksonville events were safe
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over 2 years ago | May 15, 2020 3:00 pm
Report: Khabib’s father suffered heart attack brought on by COVID-19, remains in critical condition
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov remains in critical condition after undergoing heart surgery in Moscow.
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over 2 years ago | May 14, 2020 4:00 pm
Dana White: I’d tell Bob Arum to ‘go f—k himself’ if he asks for UFC APEX
Dana White isn’t willing to lend the UFC APEX facility to rival promoter Bob Arum.
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over 2 years ago | May 14, 2020 11:00 am
Dana White confident postponed UFC show will happen May 30 in ‘Vegas or somewhere else’
UFC president Dana White gives an update on the company’s end of the month card, which was recently moved from May 23 to May 30.
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over 2 years ago | May 13, 2020 1:00 pm
Karl Roberson pulled from UFC Jacksonville due to non-COVID medical issues
Roberson missed weight by 1.5lbs on Tuesday for the middleweight bout against Marvin Vettori in Florida.
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over 2 years ago | May 13, 2020 12:45 am
Report: UFC postpones May 23 event to May 30, location unconfirmed
The UFC is reportedly pushing back its scheduled May 23rd event to the next week.
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over 2 years ago | May 11, 2020 5:30 pm
Aleksei Oleinik admits he was ‘afraid’ of contracting COVID-19 during UFC 249 fight week
The UFC heavyweight was particularly worried about passing the potentially fatal disease to his family.
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over 2 years ago | May 11, 2020 2:46 pm
Controversial UFC 249 waiver explained
Here’s a summary and analysis of the entire UFC 249 waiver that can affect not just fighters, staff and media, but also their families.
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over 2 years ago | May 10, 2020 11:00 am
Report: UFC 249 waiver includes fighters, staff and media, who can’t sue if they contract COVID-19
More details on the UFC 249 waiver signed by all participants.
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over 2 years ago | May 9, 2020 10:05 pm
Reports: Waiver allows UFC to revoke purses if fighters criticize COVID-19 protocols
UFC reportedly made participants sign a waiver relating to COVID-19.
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over 2 years ago | May 9, 2020 7:00 am
Before contracting COVID-19, Jacare said he only accepted bout so he doesn’t lose his house
Jacare initially noted that he was ‘scared’ and concerned about fighting during a pandemic.
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over 2 years ago | May 9, 2020 12:51 am
Jacare’s two cornermen also positive for COVID-19; UFC praises ‘effectiveness’ of their health measures
Jacare Souza’s teammates also tested positive.
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over 2 years ago | May 8, 2020 10:30 pm
Jacare Souza out of UFC 249 after testing positive for COVID-19
The UFC middleweight contender was supposed to face Uriah Hall on Saturday night.
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over 2 years ago | May 8, 2020 1:30 pm
UFC 249 Editorial: Hope for the best and enjoy the fights
Some thoughts on the UFC’s return at a time when the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on.
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over 2 years ago | May 8, 2020 12:00 pm
‘Opening Up America Again’: The political implications of UFC 249
Karim Zidan delves into the political implications of the UFC’s decision to soldier on with an event during a global pandemic.
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over 2 years ago | May 7, 2020 1:00 pm
Russian MMA fighter ‘tried to get coronavirus’ by standing near sick people with coughs
The Russian heavyweight fighter also promoted unorthodox treatments in freezing rivers to fight off the deadly disease.
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over 2 years ago | May 7, 2020 8:00 am
Fight week returns - Finding room for UFC 249 in the COVID-19 pandemic
Returning to a busy weekly UFC event schedule may not be smart, and it may not be safe, but it is happening.
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almost 3 years ago | May 6, 2020 8:28 pm
UFC says it has more than 1,200 COVID-19 tests available for Jacksonville shows
More on the UFC’s coronavirus-related health and safety measures for its upcoming cards.
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almost 3 years ago | May 6, 2020 5:00 pm
Dana White ‘possibly’ open to other interim titles if champs won’t fight soon
Dana White is pushing for his champions to fight, pandemic or not.
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almost 3 years ago | May 6, 2020 2:00 pm
Many health and safety questions remain unanswered for UFC 249
Information has leaked about safety for the three UFC Jacksonville events, but more details are needed.
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almost 3 years ago | May 6, 2020 1:00 pm
UFC heavyweight Aleksei Oleinik admits he is already in debt due to COVID-19
The UFC heavyweight spoke candidly about his financial situation and how problematic the ongoing pandemic has been for his overall security.
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almost 3 years ago | May 6, 2020 10:00 am
White says May 23rd UFC card will be in Vegas; addresses ‘corporate greed’ accusations
The UFC says they are coming back to Vegas sooner than many expected.
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almost 3 years ago | May 6, 2020 7:00 am
Dana White: Other sports canceled events because ‘they caved to the media pressure’
UFC president Dana White has a theory on why other sports leagues closed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | May 5, 2020 10:30 pm
Dana White on first responder Stipe Miocic: ‘Fighting won’t be here forever’
The UFC president has a puzzling way of expressing his logic sometimes.
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almost 3 years ago | May 5, 2020 8:00 am
Immunologist and ringside physician react to UFC’s ‘weak’ COVID-19 testing protocols
Two doctors don’t think UFC’s testing protocols are sufficient.
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almost 3 years ago | May 4, 2020 3:00 pm
Aleksei Oleinik plans to travel to UFC 249 by car to avoid contracting COVID-19
The UFC heavyweight is not taking any added risks (outside of fighting) during the ongoing pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | May 4, 2020 11:34 am
Report: UFC to conduct diagnostic swab and antibody COVID-19 tests upon arrival
UFC will reportedly test fighters and cornermen upon arrival at the host hostel.
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almost 3 years ago | May 4, 2020 7:30 am
June’s UFC Kazakhstan scrapped, one fighter moved to May 23 event in Florida
Light heavyweight Klidson Abreu has reportedly agreed to meet Jamahal Hill in Jacksonville, Florida.
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almost 3 years ago | May 3, 2020 7:30 pm
For UFC 249 Uriah Hall moved into Fortis MMA, Jacare made use of wife’s crossfit supplies
Fighters are having to get creative to stay ready and in shape so that they’ll be able to answer the call when the UFC needs them.
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almost 3 years ago | May 3, 2020 6:00 pm
Bob Arum rips Dana White’s ‘cowboy behavior’ while De La Hoya defends it
Two of boxing’s biggest promoters couldn’t have more different opinions of the UFC’s president, and his actions to get the MMA promotion back on schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | May 2, 2020 7:00 am
Michelle Waterson ‘just happy’ to be fighting, not interested in extra compensation from UFC
The ‘Karate Hottie’ was hoping her next bout would be on the UFC’s ‘Fight Island,’ and seems more grateful than anything that the promotion is still putting on events.
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almost 3 years ago | May 1, 2020 7:30 pm
Testing is ‘an essential part of a fair fight’ - USADA issues statement on UFC anti-doping program
With the UFC looking to return to a full events calendar for the second half of 2020, the USADA drug testing organization is adamant that they’ll keep up with their mission to watch over the promotion’s fighters.
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almost 3 years ago | May 1, 2020 6:00 pm
Report: Cain Velasquez made ‘backstage mistakes’ that partially led to WWE release
It seems that Cain Velasquez broke a couple of unwritten rules in his short time with WWE.
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almost 3 years ago | May 1, 2020 1:00 pm
Florida Governor defends decision to host UFC 249 amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Ron DeSantis backed his government’s decision to deem professional sports as "essential services."
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almost 3 years ago | May 1, 2020 7:00 am
UFC informs fighters of safety protocols in Florida; no specifics on COVID-19 testing
UFC fighters won’t know much about testing information until they arrive at the venue.
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almost 3 years ago | April 30, 2020 6:30 pm
Yes, official UFC branded face coverings are now available for order
Absolutely true story. All profits will be donated to Direct Relief.
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almost 3 years ago | April 30, 2020 10:00 am
Dana White ‘afraid of what will happen next’ if he tries to book Khabib vs Ferguson again
UFC president Dana White isn’t expecting a sixth booking of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson any time soon.
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almost 3 years ago | April 30, 2020 8:00 am
Mark Hunt scoffs at safety measures for UFC 249: ‘They don’t give a sh-t’ if fighters die
Mark Hunt continues his tirades against the UFC.
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almost 3 years ago | April 30, 2020 7:00 am
‘I’m telling you, we’re not ready’ - Epidemiologist says you can’t do UFC events safely now
Bloody Elbow spoke to an epidemiologist about the UFC’s plans to host multiple shows in Jacksonville, Florida.
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almost 3 years ago | April 29, 2020 2:00 pm
Endeavor’s credit rating downgraded by Moody’s due to ‘aggressive financial policy’
The Hollywood conglomerate continues to suffer as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 28, 2020 7:00 pm
Diego Ferreira needs UFC restart to finish building house, eyes Paul Felder fight
For UFC lightweight Carlos Diego Ferreira, the cancellation of UFC events and the COVID-19 pandemic has put a serious cramp in some of his other plans.
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almost 3 years ago | April 28, 2020 4:16 pm
Quarantine for the rich & famous? Dana White shows off private pool, arcade, basketball court
While fighters are wondering just when, where, and how they’re going to get their next paycheck, the UFC president is living like royalty at his Las Vegas mansion.
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almost 3 years ago | April 28, 2020 2:00 pm
Alexander Hernandez confident he’ll be compensated for cancelled UFC 249 fight
Despite the scrapping of his UFC 249 fight, Alexander Hernandez is expecting the company to do their part and compensate him.
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almost 3 years ago | April 28, 2020 9:14 am
WWE releases former UFC champ Cain Velasquez as part of coronavirus budget cuts
Cain Velasquez lost his "giant deal" with the WWE.
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almost 3 years ago | April 27, 2020 10:30 am
Dana White: No stimulus checks for fighters during pandemic; UFC will be up and running
UFC will not be giving out stimulus checks to anyone during this pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 27, 2020 7:30 am
Dana White: ‘No layoffs in UFC,’ but ‘a lot of the media’ will get ‘laid off pretty soon’
Dana White reiterates that UFC employees will keep their jobs.
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almost 3 years ago | April 26, 2020 11:00 am
‘I don’t need a crowd’ - Dana White isn’t expecting a UFC live gate for ‘a very long time’
UFC president Dana White foresees an entirely different experience for live events because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 25, 2020 12:00 pm
Report: Joe Rogan will be part of UFC 249 commentary team
UFC 249’s commentary team has been revealed, and it includes Joe Rogan.
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almost 3 years ago | April 25, 2020 10:00 am
White confirms Ferguson-Gaethje winner will fight Khabib in ‘September or October’
UFC president Dana White lays out the immediate scenario of the lightweight division’s title picture.
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almost 3 years ago | April 25, 2020 8:00 am
Coker: ‘Ambitious’ UFC 249 event will ‘affect everybody’ in MMA if something goes wrong
Bellator CEO Scott Coker is a bit concerned about UFC 249 pushing through.
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almost 3 years ago | April 24, 2020 4:39 pm
ESPN on rescheduled UFC 249 event: ‘We look forward to bringing UFC to fans again’
Read the ESPN statement on the UFC 249 pay-per-view, now set for May 9th in Florida.
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almost 3 years ago | April 24, 2020 3:15 pm
UFC announces run of four May events, starting with Ferguson vs. Gaethje
The UFC has an opportunity to put on fights again, but who knows for how long? So they’re taking advantage with three fight cards in just one week.
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almost 3 years ago | April 24, 2020 2:55 pm
Dana White gives more details of UFC ‘Fight Island’, including an ‘Octagon on the beach’
UFC president Dana White shares a bunch of new information on his proposed "Fight Island".
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almost 3 years ago | April 24, 2020 2:00 pm
Endeavor is bringing back live sports this weekend; can UFC follow?
UFC wanted to be the "first sport back," but their sister-company will beat them to the punch.
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almost 3 years ago | April 24, 2020 12:30 pm
Leslie Smith on UFC London’s $20K max cancelation pay: Bellator gave me ‘more than double’
Leslie Smith isn’t a fan of the UFC’s pay for the coronavirus canceled card.
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almost 3 years ago | April 24, 2020 9:30 am
Opinion: UFC needs to be transparent about UFC 249 COVID-19 testing
Dana White needs to show and not tell when it comes to UFC 249’s health and safety plan
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almost 3 years ago | April 24, 2020 8:00 am
Cage Warriors postpones June events, teases ‘unique’ event to close out 2020
Despite recently teasing a ‘private location’ to host events in the near future, the MMA promotion has had to postpone more upcoming fight cards due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 23, 2020 10:00 pm
Video: Where is Fight Island?
Take a journey through Fight Island: from fiction, to the past, and into the not-so-distant future.
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almost 3 years ago | April 23, 2020 9:00 pm
Bellator postpones June Chicago event, Chandler vs. Henderson 2
While the UFC looks to rush back to business as usual, Bellator continues to take a more cautious approach.
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almost 3 years ago | April 23, 2020 7:00 pm
Report: UFC London fighters paid $20,000 max for canceled card
A new report indicates UFC London fighters were paid "no more" than $20,000 for the now-canceled card.
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almost 3 years ago | April 23, 2020 12:05 pm
UFC parent company Endeavor’s cutbacks to impact 2500 employees
The Hollywood conglomerate’s cutback are expected to impact one third of its employees.
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almost 3 years ago | April 23, 2020 10:00 am
UFC star and referee Trigg: ‘No way’ to make events safe until we fully understand COVID-19
UFC hall-of-famer turned MMA referee gives his thoughts on sanctioning events.
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almost 3 years ago | April 22, 2020 8:00 pm
Las Vegas mayor wants city re-opened, offered to be a ‘control group’ for COVID-19
Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman has some crazy theories about re-opening her city, which is probably music to Dana White’s ears.
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almost 3 years ago | April 22, 2020 1:00 pm
UFC champ Zhang Weili returns to China two months after arriving in US for UFC 248
The UFC strawweight champion arrived in Las Vegas on February 21 and has been struck in the United States since then as China attempted to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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almost 3 years ago | April 22, 2020 8:00 am
Conor McGregor for President? Bookies slash odds after UFC star’s COVID-19 relief efforts
Because of his efforts to help his home country through the COVID-19 pandemic, bookmakers have lowered the odds against Conor McGregor to be Ireland’s next president.
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almost 3 years ago | April 21, 2020 10:00 pm
Anonymous WWE employee claims they’re ‘forced’ to work during pandemic, WWE responds
An alleged employee of WWE complained to Orange County that they’re being ‘forced’ to work despite stay at home orders.
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almost 3 years ago | April 21, 2020 1:00 pm
UFC fighter reveals costs associated with bouts cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Tristan Connelly spoke candidly about the financial cost associated with his cancelled bout against Alex da Silva at UFC Portland.
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almost 3 years ago | April 21, 2020 12:00 pm
Russian boxers distribute masks and antiseptics as part of COVID-19 charity work
The announcement of Russian boxers engaging in charity work was made by Umar Kremlev, the Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation.
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almost 3 years ago | April 21, 2020 10:00 am
UFC’s Matt Brown suspects he had COVID-19: ‘I was a different sick than I had ever been’
Matt Brown is the latest UFC fighter that thinks he had a brush with coronavirus.
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almost 3 years ago | April 20, 2020 10:36 pm
UFC officially cancels two upcoming cards due to coronavirus outbreak
UFC Lincoln and UFC Oklahoma City have been shut down, while UFC 250 and UFC San Diego are going to take place elsewhere.
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almost 3 years ago | April 20, 2020 6:14 pm
Lyman Good is first UFC fighter to reveal positive test for COVID-19
Lyman Good was supposed to fight Belal Muhammad at the cancelled UFC 249 ppv event, but withdrew from the event after testing positive for coronavirus.
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almost 3 years ago | April 20, 2020 2:24 pm
PFL suspends 2020 season due to COVID-19, will pay fighters monthly stipend
The promotion is expected to return in 2021 but will pay its fighters a monthly cash stipend in the meantime.
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almost 3 years ago | April 20, 2020 10:00 am
Editorial: COVID-19 further highlights the UFC’s broken pay structure
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that the UFC needs to change how it pays fighters
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almost 3 years ago | April 18, 2020 6:00 pm
M-1 Global cancels show in St. Petersburg due to ‘lack of permission’
The Russian MMA promotion failed to request permission from government authorities to hold an event during the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 18, 2020 2:00 pm
UFC files 22 trademarks for ‘Fight Island’ and ‘UFC Fight Island’
The UFC is looking to add another set of words to its trademark list.
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almost 3 years ago | April 18, 2020 9:00 am
Report: Dana White confident in UFC’s return due to ‘non-public’ info from Donald Trump’s task force
Dana White is looking to benefit from being part of Donald Trump’s task force.
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almost 3 years ago | April 18, 2020 7:00 am
Florida MMA gym calls for self-defense instruction to be deemed essential
Orlando’s Jungle MMA and Fitness is appealing to be part of the state’s essential business list.
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almost 3 years ago | April 18, 2020 12:51 am
Report: Dana White ‘doesn’t like’ idea of catchweight bouts even during COVID-19 pandemic
The UFC president spoke with some fighters about the promotion’s coronavirus pandemic plans.
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almost 3 years ago | April 17, 2020 5:00 pm
Chael Sonnen on Submission Underground: ‘We’re proving a point’
Chael Sonnen wants to show the resiliency of combat sports, even while recognizing that there’s a very real danger to holding events right now.
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almost 3 years ago | April 17, 2020 8:00 am
UFC in Nevada? - Governor vows to put lives before dollars; NSAC closed until further notice
How likely is the UFC going to restart their events in Las Vegas next month?
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almost 3 years ago | April 16, 2020 2:00 pm
Black Masks & Ring Girls: M-1 Global hosts MMA event in Belarus amid COVID-19 pandemic
The promotion went ahead with the first of four scheduled events for the month of April on Wednesday, April 15.
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almost 3 years ago | April 16, 2020 9:00 am
Dana White: UFC return amid pandemic is ‘very expensive’ but ‘I have this thing figured out’
UFC president Dana White says going back to regular schedule cost him a lot of money.
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almost 3 years ago | April 15, 2020 3:55 pm
WWE releases huge amount of contracted wrestlers, are UFC fighters next?
World Wrestling Entertainment went into cost-cutting mode today, trimming their talent roster to a large degree. Could the UFC be forced into the same position?
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almost 3 years ago | April 15, 2020 1:32 pm
Disease expert: Professional sports could return this summer, under two conditions
Dr. Anthony Fauci outlines how professional sports leagues could return to action in the summer.
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almost 3 years ago | April 15, 2020 8:00 am
Donald Trump includes ‘great’ Dana White in task force to help restart US economy
UFC president Dana White and other sports league leaders were tasked by Donald Trump to help restart the US economy.
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almost 3 years ago | April 15, 2020 1:16 am
Dana White says UFC will host multiple events in Las Vegas starting May
Dana White is (again) confident that this will push through.
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almost 3 years ago | April 14, 2020 8:44 pm
Report: May 9th UFC fight card includes Pettis vs. Cerrone 2, Oleinik vs. Werdum
Here is the intended fight card for the UFC’s planned May 9th event.
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almost 3 years ago | April 14, 2020 7:56 pm
Report: UFC to host event on May 9th featuring Ferguson vs. Gaethje, Cejudo vs. Cruz, & Nunes vs. Spencer
It looks like the UFC is hoping to return to action in the very near future, and to do so with a majorly stacked fight card.
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almost 3 years ago | April 14, 2020 1:00 pm
Expert and brother of UFC owner says return of crowds in sports events won’t happen until late 2021
Bioethicist Zeke Emanuel gives a time frame of when a large crowd can be back in live sports events.
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almost 3 years ago | April 14, 2020 8:00 am
Roger Gracie reveals battle with COVID-19: ‘I was bedridden for 10 days’
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Roger Gracie suffered for 10 days straight due to a difficult case of COVID-19.
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almost 3 years ago | April 13, 2020 11:46 pm
New guidelines could open door for UFC to hold Florida events during COVID-19 pandemic
Florida deems sports organizations as "essential services," which could affect the UFC’s timetable for resuming its schedule.
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almost 3 years ago | April 13, 2020 8:30 pm
Conor McGregor delivers €1 million worth of PPE supplies to Ireland hospitals
The UFC superstar is following through on his promise to bring much needed medical supplies to his homeland.
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almost 3 years ago | April 13, 2020 12:00 pm
UFC’s Trump relationship could not save it from COVID-19 political backlash
Karim Zidan looks at the the political backlash the UFC received for its attempt to hold events during a pandemic despite touting a relationship with Trump.
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almost 3 years ago | April 11, 2020 9:00 pm
WWE confirms positive COVID-19 test for an ‘on-screen talent’, still resuming live TV broadcasts
WWE has confirmed a positive COVID-19 test in their company, but states that the individual has made a full recovery.
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almost 3 years ago | April 11, 2020 6:00 pm
Submission Underground 13: Craig vs. Vinny still set for April 26th
Dana White is standing down, but for Chael Sonnen, the drive to keep events going no matter what continues on.
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almost 3 years ago | April 11, 2020 4:30 pm
BRAVE CF claim responsibility for UFC 249 cancellation
The Bahrain-based company believe that comments from promotion president Mohammed Shadid were echoed by industry stakeholders which led to the show being scrapped.
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almost 3 years ago | April 11, 2020 3:00 pm
Russian boxing coach who mocked coronavirus pandemic contracts COVID-19
Russian boxing coach Anton Kadushin was hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms but appears to be making a gradual recovery.
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almost 3 years ago | April 10, 2020 10:00 pm
Masvidal explains why he didn’t take UFC 249 fight with Usman: ‘My price wasn’t met’
It doesn’t matter now that UFC 249 has been kiboshed, but Jorge Masvidal revealed that a title fight was on the table for him - only the money offered wasn’t up to par.
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almost 3 years ago | April 10, 2020 8:30 pm
Justin Gaethje wants fighters to have a ‘positive impact’ following UFC 249 cancellation
The top ranked UFC lightweight may be disappointed to not be fighting on April 18th, but he’s hoping to turn his energy to more positive places in the coming weeks.
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almost 3 years ago | April 10, 2020 5:30 pm
Jacare Souza says quarantine helped with diet: ‘Nothing is open’
Middleweight contender Ronaldo Souza looks at the bright side while he self-isolates himself from the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 10, 2020 3:59 pm
Amid the wreckage of UFC 249, who gets the blame?
Fighters, Managers, and very likely UFC brass are going to want a scapegoat for the disaster that was the failed UFC 249 fight card. Is it the "media," is it the government? A good scapegoat may be hard to come by.
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almost 3 years ago | April 10, 2020 10:00 am
Dana White vows to be ‘first’ sport back; reveals ring girl, other canceled plans for UFC 249
Dana White revealed some of the plans for their canceled show.
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almost 3 years ago | April 10, 2020 8:00 am
That saves me a lot of thinking! - Watch Joe Rogan’s live reaction to UFC 249 cancellation
Joe Rogan says he was 75% sure of working UFC 249, but had big hesitations.
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almost 3 years ago | April 9, 2020 10:19 pm
Report: California governor Gavin Newsom involved in UFC 249 shutdown
UFC 249’s cancellation was apparently a direct order from California governor Gavin Newsom.
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almost 3 years ago | April 9, 2020 10:00 pm
Dana White promises to ‘make things right’ for UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje fighters
UFC 249 has been finally officially cancelled, and future UFC events are now on indefinite hold. But Dana White tells ESPN that he won’t leave the athletes expecting to compete on April 18th out in the cold.
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almost 3 years ago | April 9, 2020 8:00 pm
‘The weaklings won’ - Fighters react to UFC 249 cancellation news
Pro fighters took to Twitter en masse to give their thoughts on the breaking news that UFC 249 had been cancelled and future UFC events postponed.
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almost 3 years ago | April 9, 2020 6:11 pm
UFC 249 cancelled, all UFC shows postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic
No UFC 249, no UFC 250, no UFC whatsoever because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 9, 2020 4:33 pm
Manager: Rose Namajunas withdrew from UFC 249 due to COVID-19 deaths in family
Rose Namajunas may not have contracted COVID-19, but the novel coronavirus is directly responsible for her withdrawal from UFC 249.
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almost 3 years ago | April 9, 2020 3:00 pm
UFC 250 loses Shogun Rua, most other Brazilian fighters, due to visa restrictions
Jose Aldo isn’t the only fighter who won’t be making it to UFC 250, now that the fight card is taking place in the US instead of Brazil.
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almost 3 years ago | April 9, 2020 11:00 am
MMA fighters, boxers can apply for coronavirus relief in the United States
Even though they’re classified as independent contractors, there are benefits available to combat sports athletes affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 8, 2020 2:00 pm
Editorial: I understand where Dana White is coming from regarding UFC 249, but...
Dana White can’t risk the health and safety of others to satisfy his ego
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almost 3 years ago | April 8, 2020 1:00 pm
One man’s ‘money-based’ agenda is misrepresenting MMA, says BRAVE CF president
Following the announcement of UFC 249, Mohammed Shahid believes everyone involved in MMA should take a step back and be mindful of the need for rules and regulations amid the global pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 8, 2020 12:00 pm
UFC 250’s venue becomes hospital for COVID-19 patients, card not happening in Brazil
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UFC 250 was removed from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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almost 3 years ago | April 8, 2020 11:00 am
Dana White: Keeping UFC locations secret will stop ‘creepy people’ from sabotaging us
"There’s a lot of creepy people out there, you know? And when they find out the location, they start attacking the location and making phone calls."
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almost 3 years ago | April 8, 2020 10:00 am
WSJ: UFC pushing through to reach event quota, earn around $750 million
Wall Street Journal says "big money" is behind UFC’s efforts to host events during a pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 8, 2020 8:00 am
List of UFC’s coronavirus measures: ‘Advanced’ medical screening, twice the number of doctors
Here are some of the measures the UFC will do while continuing to host an event during a pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 7, 2020 10:02 pm
Report: UFC 249 to take place at Tachi Palace Casino in California
UFC 249 will reportedly take place at the Tachi Palace Casino in Central California.
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almost 3 years ago | April 7, 2020 9:00 pm
Cage Warriors following UFC’s lead, looking to secure ‘private location’ for 2020 shows
One of the last major MMA promotions to pull the plug on parts of their 2020 event schedule, Cage Warriors looks like they’re hoping to get back to business in the near future.
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almost 3 years ago | April 7, 2020 8:00 pm
British Boxing Board refuses to sanction closed-door events during COVID-19 pandemic
Fans, no fans, it doesn’t matter to the British Boxing Board of Control.
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almost 3 years ago | April 6, 2020 10:04 pm
Entire UFC 249 card announced, event will remain $65 pay-per-view
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje headlines this card, which still have no venue announced.
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almost 3 years ago | April 6, 2020 8:00 pm
‘It’s been tough to train, work, pay the bills’ - UFC’s Cowboy Oliveira self-quarantining on his farm
UFC welterweight Alex Oliveira is practicing social distancing by staying on his farm while he waits out the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 6, 2020 12:00 pm
Bloody Elbow’s COVID-19 Diaries: Entry 2
The Bloody Elbow staff details how they’re going through this global pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 5, 2020 8:55 pm
Dana White says UFC 249 will happen without Khabib, full card to be announced Monday
The show must go on, evidently.
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almost 3 years ago | April 5, 2020 3:00 pm
UFC Minsk? Belarusian MMA director makes offer to host UFC 249
Maxim Korolkov, Director of Hand-to-Hand Combat and Mixed Martial Arts in Belarus, revealed that he has reached out to the UFC about hosting their upcoming PPV.
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almost 3 years ago | April 5, 2020 9:00 am
Dominick Cruz: UFC 249 will ‘hype up the entire world’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Dominick Cruz sees an upside in pushing through with UFC 249.
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almost 3 years ago | April 4, 2020 6:00 pm
President Trump speaks to UFC’s Dana White, other sports commissioners about COVID-19
The President took a conference call featuring heads of the NFL, MLB, NHL, WWE and NBA, as well as the UFC, about a potential timeline for restarting sporting events.
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almost 3 years ago | April 4, 2020 4:30 pm
Report: UFC trying to get Aldo and Shogun to the US with UFC 250 card in peril
With the increasing likelihood that UFC 250 won’t go ahead in Sao Paulo due to Brazil’s increasing COVID-19 restrictions, the UFC is hoping to get their biggest Brazilian stars to the states instead.
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almost 3 years ago | April 4, 2020 12:00 pm
‘Hard pass’ - Even if UFC successfully hosts event during pandemic, Espinoza won’t follow suit
Stephen Espinoza says he isn’t going to follow in Dana White’s footsteps.
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almost 3 years ago | April 4, 2020 11:00 am
Vince McMahon and Dana White are playing a dangerous game with COVID-19
If you think Dana White’s refusal to delay UFC 249 is strange, you should see what Vince McMahon is doing with his WrestleMania show.
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almost 3 years ago | April 3, 2020 6:00 pm
Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson at UFC 249? ‘No chance’ says Kavanagh
If anyone was thinking that the ‘Notorious’ former UFC champion might step in to replace Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 249 on April 18th, coach John Kavanagh is here to dash their dreams.
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almost 3 years ago | April 3, 2020 10:30 am
’Athletes need to fight, they can’t sit around’ - Nogueiras turn to online training amid pandemic
Team Nogueira has resorted to giving online lessons while Brazilian government tries to make a decision on how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 3, 2020 9:00 am
Khabib says he isn’t out of UFC 249, can fight if the UFC gives him a location
Khabib says he can leave Russia to fight at UFC 249 if the promotion give him a location for the card.
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almost 3 years ago | April 2, 2020 9:30 pm
Fabricio Werdum still wants UFC 250 fight despite COVID-19 pandemic: ‘I’m 42, time means a lot’
Former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum doesn’t want to wait around even longer to get back in the Octagon again.
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almost 3 years ago | April 2, 2020 5:00 pm
California State Athletic Commission nixes UFC San Diego: Poirier vs. Hooker
If the UFC was hoping to have a clear and easy path back to promoting events by May, that doesn’t look like it’s going to be the case. At least not in California.
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almost 3 years ago | April 2, 2020 3:30 pm
Conor McGregor: Khabib ‘scurried out of the US to go home’
Conor McGregor has weighed in on the latest cancellation of a Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight.
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almost 3 years ago | April 2, 2020 8:00 am
‘I can’t be selfish’ - Derrick Lewis not concerned about fighting during pandemic
With a family at home to think about, the ‘Black Beast’ isn’t champing at the bit to risk spreading the COVID-19 virus by fighting during the pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | April 1, 2020 6:00 pm
Could Khabib still make UFC 249? Russian Federal Air Transport says he could take a private jet
While the UFC is tracking down other options to headline their upcoming April 18th PPV card, reports are surfacing that Khabib could possibly make it out of Russia in time.
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almost 3 years ago | April 1, 2020 3:30 pm
UFC Fight Pass adds action movies to entertain fight fans on lockdown
Ten movies make up the first installment of films to watch while in quarantine.
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almost 3 years ago | April 1, 2020 12:00 pm
The UFC showed its true colors during coronavirus pandemic
Karim Zidan delves into the UFC’s reckless handling of COVID-19 and how it exposes the promotion’s poor labor standards, its financial woes, and its unhinged promoter.
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almost 3 years ago | April 1, 2020 11:00 am
Volkanovski postpones title defense due to COVID-19: Even if UFC 251 happens, it’s not ‘a good idea for me’
Alex Volkanovski won’t be defending his title any time soon.
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almost 3 years ago | April 1, 2020 10:00 am
Henry Cejudo wants Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 if Jose Aldo can’t make it, Cruz responds
Henry Cejudo wants to save UFC 249, but if Jose Aldo can’t get there, he wants a former bantamweight champion instead.
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almost 3 years ago | April 1, 2020 9:00 am
MMA SQUARED: UFC intern tries to help Dana understand the pandemic
If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
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almost 3 years ago | April 1, 2020 8:00 am
Coker on Bellator cancellations: If someone got sick, I wouldn’t be able to live with myself
Scott Coker explains his decision to cancel some of Bellator’s scheduled events due to COVID-19 concerns.
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almost 3 years ago | March 31, 2020 10:00 pm
Arum: Dana White ‘ought to be ashamed’ for trying to run UFC 249 during pandemic
Bob Arum has never been a big fan of Dana White, and he didn’t waste an opportunity to take another shot at him for his dogged insistence that UFC 249 will go on.
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almost 3 years ago | March 31, 2020 5:00 pm
Bellator postpones May fight cards due to COVID-19 pandemic
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, all of Bellator’s May events have been called off.
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almost 3 years ago | March 30, 2020 6:30 pm
Report: UFC 249 could be headed to Florida
It looks like Florida is on the shortlist of potential UFC 249 locations, since governor’s current orders wouldn’t prevent sanctioning.
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almost 3 years ago | March 30, 2020 1:30 pm
Boxing champ Saunders apologizes for making light of domestic violence during coronavirus lockdown
The attempt at comedy was a "how to" on dealing with women during coronavirus lockdown
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almost 3 years ago | March 30, 2020 12:00 pm
Editorial: Dana White’s continued coronavirus defiance stands out in the most negative way possible
The UFC president’s horrid response to the coronavirus pandemic is getting worse by the interview.
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almost 3 years ago | March 30, 2020 10:00 am
Sonnen hosts Submission Underground 12 in empty grain silo during coronavirus pandemic
Chael Sonnen found a way to push through with his grappling event, Submission Underground 12.
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almost 3 years ago | March 30, 2020 8:02 am
Report: Khabib says he’s on lockdown in Russia; UFC looking for new opponent for Ferguson
Khabib Nurmagomedov says he’s stuck in Russia and won’t be able to fly out for UFC 249.
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almost 3 years ago | March 29, 2020 11:00 am
Russia travel ban leaves doubts over UFC 249 rematch between Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev
With a new travel ban put in place in Russia, UFC 249 remains a big task for the promotion to finalise.
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almost 3 years ago | March 29, 2020 10:00 am
‘Dana can never win’ - Sonnen defends UFC’s event plans despite ‘fair’ media concerns
In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Chael Sonnen spoke about his upcoming Submission Underground event and why he feels it’s necessary to move forward and still put on events despite reasonable concerns about COVID-19.
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almost 3 years ago | March 28, 2020 6:00 pm
Conor McGregor calls for airport closures, military mobilization: ‘Five weeks to freedom, we can do this’
In a new, lengthy video appeal to the people and government of Ireland, UFC superstar Conor McGregor urges the government to mobilize to help keep people at home for the next five weeks.
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almost 3 years ago | March 28, 2020 8:30 am
Doctor explains why negative COVID-19 tests aren’t enough, says UFC 249 won’t be sanctioned
A ringside physician explains why she "can’t imagine any commission that’s in existence" to approve UFC 249 pushing through.
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almost 3 years ago | March 27, 2020 7:00 pm
‘It’s not gonna be me’ - Joe Rogan won’t commentate UFC 249 due to coronavirus concerns
Even if UFC 249 happens, Joe Rogan won’t be on hand to call the fights.
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almost 3 years ago | March 27, 2020 2:00 pm
Opinion: Sorry UFC 249, neither the show nor the charade must go on
Dana White wants to have his UFC 249 cake, eat it too, and profit no matter the cost.
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almost 3 years ago | March 27, 2020 12:00 pm
UFC’s Bryce Mitchell says COVID-19 was ‘made by the government;’ fears they’ll ‘take our guns’
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell has got some theories.
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almost 3 years ago | March 26, 2020 10:00 am
Daniel Cormier expects UFC ‘super fight cards’ every single week after coronavirus lockdown
Daniel Cormier is expecting a huge comeback from the UFC once the global pandemic lockdown is over.
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almost 3 years ago | March 26, 2020 8:00 am
Endeavor begins layoffs, Dana White maintains ‘nobody will lose their job at the UFC’
As the UFC’s parent company Endeavor begins its round of layoffs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Dana White says none of his employees are going anywhere.
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almost 3 years ago | March 25, 2020 7:30 pm
Cage Warriors postpones April & May events amid increasing COVID-19 restrictions
One of the last major MMA promotions to keep their event schedule rolling amid the coronavirus pandemic has made the decision to cancel their next two events.
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almost 3 years ago | March 25, 2020 6:30 pm
UFC Lincoln card could be in danger following extension of preventative measures
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department limiting crowds to less than 10 until May 6th.
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almost 3 years ago | March 25, 2020 5:30 pm
‘We’re trying to build the baddest card’ in MMA history, says Dana White on UFC 249
UFC 249 is getting a makeover.
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almost 3 years ago | March 25, 2020 3:30 pm
Francis Ngannou: UFC ‘got me tested for the COVID-19,’ may fight at UFC 249
Francis Ngannou says he was tested for COVID-19 as the UFC continues to maneuver around the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 25, 2020 2:30 pm
Tyson Fury taking COVID-19 ‘deadly serious,’ urges Brits to stay indoors
Tyson Fury says he is taking the coronavirus "deadly serious", and so should you.
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almost 3 years ago | March 25, 2020 12:00 pm
Bahrain pardons hundreds of prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic, including jiu-jitsu champ jailed during Arab Spring
Karim Zidan delves into the Bahraini government’s decision to pardon jiu-jitsu champion Mohammed Mirza after nine years of wrongful imprisonment under questionable charges.
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almost 3 years ago | March 25, 2020 12:11 am
Dana White: Gov’t lockdown is ‘like hiding from cancer,’ you can’t hide from coronavirus
UFC president Dana White isn’t in full agreement on the lockdowns imposed by the US government.
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almost 3 years ago | March 24, 2020 10:00 pm
Dana White won’t talk about UFC COVID-19 testing: ‘The less the media knows, the better’
UFC president Dana White isn’t exactly calming the fears of fight fans when discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 24, 2020 9:00 pm
Nova Uniao leader making fighters stay home, opens his arena to treat COVID-19 patients
Andre Pederneiras wants to do his best to help beat the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil.
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almost 3 years ago | March 24, 2020 6:00 pm
Conor McGregor delivers impassioned plea for action on COVID-19: Lockdown ‘must begin now’
The UFC superstar is asking the government of Ireland, as well as everyone around the world, to take immediate action to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 24, 2020 4:00 pm
Bloody Elbow’s COVID-19 Diaries: Entry 1
The Bloody Elbow staff details how they’re going through this global pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 24, 2020 11:00 am
Anderson Silva: ‘Listen to the experts’ in order to beat COVID-19 pandemic
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva hopes fans can follow instructions to avoid more contamination.
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almost 3 years ago | March 23, 2020 10:00 pm
Dana White confirms closed-door venue for UFC 249: Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson
Dana White says he has secured a venue for the controversial UFC 249 event headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson.
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almost 3 years ago | March 23, 2020 12:00 pm
Props to Michael Bisping, who is actually taking COVID-19 seriously
The world of MMA, and the world in general, needs more people like Michael Bisping in these troubled times.
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almost 3 years ago | March 23, 2020 8:00 am
UFC hall-of-famer Tito Ortiz has the dumbest coronavirus conspiracy theories
Tito Ortiz may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he certainly tries his best to be the loudest.
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almost 3 years ago | March 22, 2020 8:00 am
DC working on his trick shots, Darren Till on his dad bod - How UFC fighters are surviving self-quarantine
With social distancing policies, business closures, and cancelled events, fighters are having to get a little bit creative with their free time.
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almost 3 years ago | March 21, 2020 4:00 pm
Stevie Ray fears for immunocompromised daughter amid coronavirus pandemic
The UFC lightweight wants to keep his daughter, Myla, and other immunocompromised loved ones safe from those dismissing the severity of coronavirus.
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almost 3 years ago | March 21, 2020 10:00 am
Louis Smolka has an idea on how fighters can earn money during coronavirus quarantine
UFC bantamweight Louis Smolka suggests a way for fighters to earn amid the COVID-19 quarantine.
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almost 3 years ago | March 21, 2020 9:00 am
‘Corona, to me, is beer’ - UFC’s Paulo Costa dismissive of COVID-19 pandemic
Middleweight contender Paulo Costa is not that fazed about the whole coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 21, 2020 3:39 am
Combat Night MMA to push through with event in Florida amid coronavirus pandemic
Combat Night Pro 18 will be one of the very few sports events this weekend.
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almost 3 years ago | March 20, 2020 9:00 pm
Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker agree to fight once coronavirus pandemic subsides
With a planned fight in May unlikely to go ahead, Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker have agreed to fight when the coronavirus pandemic slows down.
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almost 3 years ago | March 20, 2020 1:00 pm
Social Distancing Binge List: Best new UFC content on ESPN+
Quarantine and Chill with some of the best new combat sports content on ESPN+
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almost 3 years ago | March 20, 2020 12:00 pm
Coronavirus: Augusto Sakai fears UFC 250 will be cancelled; now trains at coach’s house
Heavyweight Augusto Sakai is doing what he can in order to not catch the coronavirus ahead of UFC 250.
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almost 3 years ago | March 19, 2020 6:30 pm
Cage Warriors detail safety precautions amid COVID-19 outbreak ahead of Friday’s show
The European promotion held three separate weigh-ins to minimize the amount of people in contact at any one time and will test everyone for COVID-19 symptoms.
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almost 3 years ago | March 19, 2020 4:48 pm
Cage Warriors shameless in pursuit of MMA event during coronavirus crisis
Karim Zidan delves into Cage Warriors’ bizarre decision to host an MMA event during the coronavirus crisis threatening the United Kingdom.
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almost 3 years ago | March 19, 2020 10:00 am
‘I was willing to risk getting quarantined’ - UFC’s Evans-Smith hopes fighters get paid for postponed cards
UFC flyweight Ashlee Evans-Smith hopes that the UFC follows Bellator’s model for their most recent cancelled card, and compensates the fighters who were set to compete on it.
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almost 3 years ago | March 18, 2020 10:00 pm
‘Of course’ UFC events would still be going if it weren’t for new CDC guidelines says Dana White
If the CDC hadn’t released new guidelines that gatherings larger than 10 people should be cancelled, Dana White says the UFC wouldn’t hesitate to put on more events.
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almost 3 years ago | March 18, 2020 9:00 pm
New York State Athletic Commission officially boots UFC 249 from Brooklyn
Khabib vs. Ferguson at Barclays Center is now toast.
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almost 3 years ago | March 18, 2020 4:48 pm
Dana White jokes about UFC 249 taking place on the moon
The event hopefully has to take place somewhere, right?
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almost 3 years ago | March 18, 2020 4:00 pm
‘The UFC made the right decision’ - Fighters react to UFC cancelling events over coronavirus
Fighters directly affected, legends of the sport, and more react to the UFC cancelling three upcoming events in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 18, 2020 12:00 pm
Coronavirus pandemic sheds light on Endeavor’s mismanagement of UFC cash flow
Karim Zidan delves into the UFC’s reckless defiance of the coronavirus pandemic and how it is likely linked to Endeavor’s underlying financial woes.
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almost 3 years ago | March 18, 2020 10:00 am
Fighting is ‘more dangerous than a little flu’ - Colby Covington says UFC shouldn’t have cancelled
Was cancelling the next three UFC shows the right move? Colby Covington doesn’t think so.
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almost 3 years ago | March 18, 2020 7:00 am
Show Money 33: Coronavirus vs. UFC
The Show Money crew is back to spew their sometimes educated, sometimes random theories on the only show exclusively dedicated to the business of MMA.
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almost 3 years ago | March 17, 2020 5:30 pm
As UFC drug testing continues amid COVID-19 pandemic, USADA issues new protocols
Even as the government recommends social distancing and isolation, and the UFC postpones events, the USADA drug testing program marches on.
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almost 3 years ago | March 17, 2020 5:00 pm
Social Distancing binge list: Five martial arts shows on Netflix
Take your mind off all the craziness with some harmless distraction in the form of martial arts mayhem
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almost 3 years ago | March 17, 2020 4:00 pm
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Dana White showing fighters they’re just cogs in the UFC machine
UFC takes care of its employees during COVID-19 pandemic, but what about its fighters?
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almost 3 years ago | March 17, 2020 12:00 pm
Fighters react to UFC postponing next three events due to coronavirus
Some mixed reactions from the fighters after the UFC had to cancel their next three events.
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almost 3 years ago | March 17, 2020 10:00 am
UFC has ‘enough money,’ I hope they ‘take care of us’ - Freitas worried about cancelled bout
Geraldo de Freitas is "apprehensive" about getting paid for their cancelled UFC London bout.
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almost 3 years ago | March 17, 2020 8:00 am
Max Holloway’s message on coronavirus shows he’s still one of the best people in MMA
Max Holloway has a more rational take about the global pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 17, 2020 7:00 am
‘Afraid’ of coronavirus, but needed to get paid: UFC London fighter opens up on cancellation
UFC bantamweight Geraldo de Freitas reveals how he learned about his fight being cancelled at UFC London due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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almost 3 years ago | March 16, 2020 6:54 pm
UFC was ready to run event in Oklahoman tribal casino before postponement, says Dana White
The latest COVID-19 outbreak recommendations by the Trump Administration led to the UFC’s decision to postpone its upcoming Fight Night cards.
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almost 3 years ago | March 16, 2020 5:19 pm
UFC postpones next three events amid coronavirus pandemic, UFC 249 still scheduled
UFC is putting three of its upcoming events on ice for the forseeable future.
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almost 3 years ago | March 16, 2020 8:11 am
Cancelled UFC London bout moved to Cage Warriors 113; more could be added
The European promotion’s show will continue on Friday night in London and a UFC middleweight bout between John Phillips and Dusko Todorovic has been added.
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almost 3 years ago | March 15, 2020 9:42 pm
New CDC coronavirus guidelines threaten UFC 249 & UFC 250
The CDC is recommending that organizers cancel any & all gatherings larger than 50 people, in order to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the United States. That could stop the UFC’s plans to go ahead with events cold.
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almost 3 years ago | March 15, 2020 6:00 pm
Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns offer to fight Tyron Woodley on one weeks’ notice
Colby Covington and Gilbert Burns have offered to step in and fight Tyron Woodley at UFC Fight Night 171.
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almost 3 years ago | March 15, 2020 5:30 pm
American Top Team closed to public amid coronavirus pandemic; pro fighters still allowed to train
American Top Team has cancelled all classes for the next 30 days to tackle coronavirus.
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almost 3 years ago | March 15, 2020 5:05 pm
UFC London card obliterated, 11 bouts cancelled as promotion seeks brand new undercard
First they lose a headliner, now they lose an event. With less than a week to go, the UFC has its own Brexit collapse.
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almost 3 years ago | March 15, 2020 3:30 pm
Coronavirus shuts down big action films like The Batman and Marvel’s Shang-Chi
From the latest Bond movie to the seemingly cursed Mulan, here are the films that had release dates and production postponed by the coronavirus.
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almost 3 years ago | March 15, 2020 3:16 pm
Leon Edwards out of Tyron Woodley fight after UFC London moves to the United States
The coronavirus pandemic and the UFC’s response to it has directly led to a main event cancellation.
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almost 3 years ago | March 15, 2020 1:05 am
UFC moving next four shows, Dana White says ‘fights will happen’ even with COVID-19 pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic is simply not going to get in the way of the UFC’s slate of fight cards, per Dana White.
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almost 3 years ago | March 13, 2020 3:30 pm
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the UFC is playing a dangerous game
The UFC and Dana White need to cancel or postpone events in face of pandemic, rather than insisting that the show must go on.
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almost 3 years ago | March 11, 2020 12:00 pm
Coronavirus: How COVID-19 will impact the UFC and other MMA events throughout 2020
Karim Zidan delves into COVID-19, the infectious disease spreading across the globe and how it will continue to impact MMA events around the world.
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about 3 years ago | February 4, 2020 12:00 pm
UFC fighter Jedrzejczyk’s gas mask meme highlights rise in anti-Chinese sentiment as coronavirus spreads
Karim Zidan delves into Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s insensitive and xenophobic meme towards UFC champ Zhang Weili and how it is part of a rise in anti-Chinese sentiment as the coronavirus spreads.