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Serghei Spivac may have hammered the final nail in the coffin of Derrick Lewis’ run as a UFC title contender.
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Rinya Nakamura made one heck of an impression in his official UFC debut.
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Michael Chiesa is back in the game.
UFC heavyweight prospect Hamdy Abdelwahab receives 2-year suspension from USADA
UFC heavyweight prospect Hamdy Abdelwahab will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
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UFC Vegas 69 has a new headliner.
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Celebrating the career of Fedor Emelianenko, the heavyweight GOAT and one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in MMA.
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Who is Fedor Emelianenko and why is he so revered? Ahead of his retirement fight, watch the story behind one of the most celebrated heavyweights in MMA history.
Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t want to hear excuses about no Khabib after he wins at UFC 284
Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t want to hear any excuses after he defeats Islam Makhachev at UFC 284.
Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen targeted for UFC Fight Night on April 15
A massive featherweight fight pitting Max Holloway against top contender Arnold Allen is being targeted to headline a UFC Fight Night event on April 15.