Tag: MMA Trending News
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“Good luck kid” – Dillon Danis shares throwback picture with “little guy” Jon Jones
Dillon Danis took to Twitter to share a bit of a throwback pictur and take a dig at Jon Jones at the same time. Tweeting on an old picture, Danis said: “That time a nice boy named Jonathan Dwight Jones asked me for a picture, crazy the little guy is fighting for the heavyweight title […]
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UFC 290 date confirmed as UFC announce International Fight Week Calendar and events
The UFC made an exciting announcement as they confirmed a date and outlined the festivities that will be planned for their annual International Fight Week. The promotion revealed that International Fight Week will take place from Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 9. The week-long celebration and fan experience will culminate with UFC 290, which […]
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“The benchmark of a Montreal athlete that belonged to the city” – WWE Superstar praises UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is undoubtedly in the conversation of being the greatest MMA fighter of all time. Throughout his career, he was an ambassador for the sport and provided many memorable moments for his hometown of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. During the Elimination Chamber post-show press conference following last night’s Elimination Chamber event, WWE superstar Sami Zayn […]
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Gilbert Burns calls for a season of The Ultimate Fighter against Colby Covington
Gilbert Burns wants to coach The Ultimate Fighter against Colby Covington. The 36-year-old advanced his promotional record to 14-5 after defeating Neil Magny at UFC 283. A day later, Burns went on Twitter to call out Covington: “@ColbyCovMMA TUF???” Burns was a massive betting favorite heading into UFC 283. The Brazilian exceeded expectations by securing […]
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Jiri Prochazka reveals details about his ongoing college education aside from an MMA career
Jiri Prochazka is using his recovery time from his shoulder surgery to pursue other interests and stay busy. Prochazka joined CBS Sports‘s Shakiel Mahjouri to discuss the UFC light heavyweight division. During the conversation, he was asked what he’s been up to that’s not fight related and mentioned that he is obtaining his college education, […]
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UFC 282: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Jay Perrin Preview, Betting Odds and Prediction – December 10
The undefeated Raul Rosas Jr. is the youngest fighter to ever step foot in the octagon. He’ll make his UFC debut at UFC 282 against Jay Perrin, a more experienced fighter who is yet to pick up a win inside the octagon. Rosas Jr. only turned 18 this year and has already turned heads with […]
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Watch: Stephen Thompson posts graphic video of sewing up the nasty cut that Kevin Holland gave him – “Might have hindered my modeling career”
Stephen Thompson took to his official Twitter account to post a graphic video of himself getting a gruesome cut sewn up. ‘Wonderboy’ sustained a couple of cuts to his forehead during his most recent octagon appearance. The kickboxing veteran and two-time UFC welterweight title challenger faced the mercurial Kevin Holland in a welterweight bout that […]
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UFC on ESPN 42: Erik Anders vs. Kyle Daukaus Preview, Betting Odds and Prediction – December 3
Kyle Daukaus was touted as a hot prospect when he joined the UFC as an undefeated rising star in 2020. Needless to say, he hasn’t quite lived up to the hype and is coming into tonight’s fight off the back of a brutal KO loss to Roman Dolidze back in June. His opponent tonight, Eryk […]
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Why was Darrick Minner cut from the UFC?
On December 2, the Twitter account ‘UFC Roster Watch’ revealed that Darrick Minner has been cut from the UFC roster. The fighter’s removal comes shortly after it was announced that his previous fight was under investigation for a possible betting scandal. Fighter removed: Darrick Minner ❌ Fighter removed: Darrick Minner Minner was the underdog going […]
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“I don’t think of me as a celebrity”- UFC Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili talks about the popularity of herself and the sport of MMA in China
Zhang Weili has had a massive influence on the MMA scene in China. Zhang Weili recently submitted Carla Esparza to regain the UFC women’s strawweight championship and is destined to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame when she eventually retires from the sport. Weili was backstage at UFC Fight Night 215 and spoke […]