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Bellator 228: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire vs. Juan Archuleta fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire puts his featherweight title on the line against Juan Archuleta in the first round of the Featherweight Grand Prix at Bellator 228, streaming live and exclusively on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 227: Benson Henderson vs. Myles Jury fight date, streaming info

Benson Henderson and Myles Jury meet in the main event at Bellator 227, streaming live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC Mexico results: Yair Rodriguez, Jeremy Stephens go to no-contest

An unfortunate ending to the main event of #UFCMexico.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC Mexico: Steven Peterson delivers KO of the Year contender with spinning back fist vs. Martin Bravo

Steven Peterson kicked off the UFC Mexico main card in style.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC Mexico City: Yair Rodriguez reflects on Fight of the Year 'war' vs. 'The Korean Zombie'

Featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez takes a step back in time with Sporting News ahead of his main event tilt at Saturday's UFC Mexico City event.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Masvidal says he doesn't want murder charges as result of facing McGregor

Classic "Gamebred" response.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Fans go crazy as Conor McGregor hints at UFC comeback

Fans think Conor McGregor will make his highly-anticipated return to UFC in December after the 31-year-old shared a cryptic tweet Sunday night.

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UFC Vancouver: Where does winner of Justin Gaethje-Donald Cerrone go in loaded lightweight division?

The UFC lightweight division is top-heavy, so what will a victory at UFC Vancouver mean to two of the division's best?

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal hilariously falls for prank on ESPN's 'Highly Questionable'

Jorge Masvidal delivered the fastest knockout in UFC history. He might also be the fastest to fall for a long-running prank on ESPN’s "Highly Questionable."

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Cris Cyborg on leaving UFC for Bellator: 'Respect is the most important thing'

Cris Cyborg tells Sporting News why she decided to leave the UFC behind and join Bellator.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 242: No Conor McGregor rematch, it's time for Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson

Will the UFC be able to resist making a Khabib vs. McGregor rematch and go for the fight that makes logical sense?

Steven Muehlhausen

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McGregor wants Khabib rematch

After watching Khabib Nurmagomedov choke out Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor could not resist expressing his desire for a rematch.

Tom Webber

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Bellator 226: Ryan Bader retains vs. Cheick Kongo after no-contests called

An anticlimactic finish to Bellator 226 to say the least.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Khabib takes shot at McGregor

Khabib Nurmagomedov has the utmost respect for Dustin Poirier. He does not hold that same respect for Conor McGregor.

Thomas Lott

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UFC 242: Ottman Azaitar delivers KO of the Year contender with one-punch knockout of Teemu Packalen

Ottman Azaitar made his UFC debut one to remember with a wicked first-round knockout.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 242 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov unifies lightweight title with dominant third-round submission of Dustin Poirier

Khabib Nurmagomedov was simply too much for Dustin Poirier and completely dominated his opponent, earning a third-round submission and becoming the undisputed lightweight champion at UFC 242.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov agitated by order to meet with media ahead of bout vs. Dustin Poirier

The lightweight champion said he has been going over the same ground with reporters for months.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier fight date, PPV price, how to watch and live stream

A lightweight title unification headlines UFC 242 featuring the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 242: Is Khabib Nurmagomedov really as good as we think he is?

The UFC lightweight champion has been deemed as the best fighter in the world. Is that really case?

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bisping warns Khabib of 'problems'

If Dustin Poirier can remain upright in his meeting with returning Khabib Nurmagomedov, Michael Bisping thinks he has a chance to win.

Tom Webber

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Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo tale of the tape, keys to victory

Who will leave the cage at the Shark Tank in San Jose on Saturday night as the heavyweight champion of the world?

Mark Lelinwalla

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Khabib v Poirier: The big questions

It has been a long time coming, but Khabib Nurmagomedov will make his return to face lightweight rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 242.

Peter Hanson

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Bisping warns Khabib of 'problems'

If Dustin Poirier can remain upright in his meeting with returning Khabib Nurmagomedov, Michael Bisping thinks he has a chance to win.

Tom Webber

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Blaydes excited by Khabib return

Curtis Blaydes is excited by the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242.

Peter Hanson

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Dustin Poirier plans to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 and 'write a book about it'

Dustin Poirier's hard work will pay off if he does the unthinkable and upsets Khabib Nurmagomedov at Saturday's UFC 242 to become the undisputed lightweight champion.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Blaydes wants Miocic

Shamil Abdurakhimov is the immediate focus for Curtis Blaydes at UFC 242 but he has ambitions to fight heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

Peter Hanson

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Cris Cyborg signs largest contract in women's MMA history to bolt from UFC to Bellator

One of the biggest names in MMA switches promotions.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 226: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Two-belt champion Ryan Bader makes the first defense of the heavyweight title against Cheick Kongo in the main event of Bellator 226, live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator fighters react to Conor McGregor's bar punch: 'Kind of a d-bag'

Bellator fighters interviewed by DAZN didn't hold back in their assessments of Conor McGregor.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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UFC Shenzhen results: Zhang Weili destroys Jessica Andrade in 42 seconds to become first Chinese UFC champion

History was made in China at UFC Shenzhen.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Khabib: No McGregor rematch for now

Nurmagomedov defends his title vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 on Sept. 7, his first appearance since a wild melee after he beat McGregor.

Bob Hille

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Bruno Cannetti's gutsy strategy was painful, but it paid off

But it was definitely painful.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Sergei Kharitonov TKOs Matt Mitrione to cap 100-percent finish night at Bellator 225

Kharitonov's TKO of Mitrione marked one of 14 finishes on the night at Bellator 225.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Aviv Gozali records quickest submission in Bellator history with this heel hook

Just like that. What a smooth submission.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Combate Tahoe: Gustavo Lopez delivers vicious KO of Joey Ruquet

Plus, Bruno Cannetti becomes Combate's first-ever featherweight champion by upsetting Andres Quintana.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 225: Matt Mitrione enters Sergei Kharitonov rematch with hopes of better fight

Matt Mitrione takes on Sergei Kharitonov in Saturday's Bellator 225 fight. The familiar foes battled in January, a duel that lasted just 15 seconds.

Eli Boettger

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Tyrell Fortune once pronounced dead attempting to cut weight

Tyrell Fortune, a heavyweight MMA fighter, awoke to find himself under a sheet at the hospital having been pronounced dead after trying to cut weight.

Edward Sutelan

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Combate 42: Gustavo Lopez vs. Joey Ruquet fight date, how to watch

Everything you need to know about Combate 42, which marks the promotion's first-ever world championship doubleheader with Lopez vs. Ruquet for the bantamweight title and Andres Quintana vs. Bruno Cannetti for the featherweight strap.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Conor McGregor on possible Nate Diaz trilogy: 'If he does not want the trilogy bout, no problem'

Could a third fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz be on the horizon?

Steven Muehlhausen

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Combate 42: Andres Quintana vows to blast Bruno Cannetti in rematch

Andres Quintana already has a first-round TKO over Bruno Cannetti on his record. Another big win over Cannetti will give him Combate Americas' first featherweight title.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Conor McGregor wants belt back from Khabib Nurmagomedov, seeks 'redemption'

As Conor McGregor eyes a return to the Octagon, he has his sights set on a bitter rival.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Conor McGregor remorseful for his recent troubles outside the UFC, 'eager' for a return to the Octagon

The two-division champion shows remorse for his issues outside the Octagon and says he is "eager" to return to the UFC and continue his mixed martial arts career.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Ronda Rousey nearly loses finger

Rousey never suffered this much damage during a title fight.

Thomas Lott

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Bellator 225: Mitrione knows what win over Kharitonov would mean for his career

Coming off a disappointing no-contest, Matt Mitrione knows that a knockout of Sergei Kharitonov can put him right back in line for a shot against Bellator champ Ryan Bader.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 225: Matt Mitrione vs. Sergei Kharitonov fight date, streaming info

Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov meet once again in the main event at Bellator 225, streaming live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 241: Dana White finally admits Nate Diaz is a 'needle mover'; hints at Diaz-Masvidal battle

The UFC President has come around on Nate Diaz.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Cormier mulling retirement after loss

Stipe Miocic beat Daniel Cormier in the fourth round of their heavyweight rematch and the defeated 40-year-old is unsure over his next move.

Patric Ridge

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UFC 241: Jon Jones throws shade at Daniel Cormier after TKO loss

The feud that doesn't appear to have an end in sight continues.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 241: Paulo Costa says he'd 'kill' Israel Adesanya

Paulo Costa makes a threat toward the interim middleweight champion.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Nate Diaz dominates Anthony Pettis

Nate Diaz made his return to the Octagon look easy after a nearly three-year absence.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Khama Worthy with shocking upset of Devonte Smith

Worthy was a shocking +650 underdog.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Miocic regains title with 4th round TKO of Cormier

A new heavyweight was crowned in the main event of UFC 241 and one of the sport's biggest stars made a triumphant return.

Steven Muehlhausen

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How Nate Diaz became a superstar in the UFC

There are UFC champions and fighters with better records that aren't half the star Nate Diaz is. Here's how a fighter who hasn't fought in three years and has never won a major title became one of the biggest draws in all of combat sports.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 241: Anthony Pettis on hype surrounding fight with Nate Diaz, finding peace in fishing, future bout with Conor McGregor

Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis speaks with Sporting News ahead of his highly anticipated clash with Nate Diaz at Saturday's UFC 241.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 241: Stipe Miocic wants revenge against Daniel Cormier more than heavyweight title

The former heavyweight champion talks to Sporting News about what it means to be taking on current heavyweight kingpin Daniel Cormier once again and why the title is secondary to gaining revenge.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Conor McGregor punched an elderly man in the face over alleged whiskey dispute

Newly-released CCTV appears to show the UFC fighter punching an elderly man in the face at a Dublin pub on April 6.

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Hardy, Serrano talk Shields vs. Nunes

The veteran Brooklyn fighters have been segueing between boxing and mixed martial arts for quite some time now.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Shevchenko makes it look easy against Carmouche

Afterwards, the UFC flyweight champ called out Amanda Nunes.

S News Japan Staff

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UFC Uruguay: Mike Perry's shattered nose and Raulian Pavia's eyebrow cut are absolutely gruesome

Not for the weak at heart at all.

Mark Lelinwalla

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SN Q&A with Liz Carmouche on UFC Uruguay and more

Liz Carmouche speaks with Sporting News ahead of her flyweight title match against Valentina Shevchenko this Saturday at UFC Uruguay.

Steven Muehlhausen

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PFL 6 results: Jared Rosholt sneaks into playoffs with close win; Denis Goltsov, Emiliano Sordi punch No. 1 seeds

Jared Rosholt edged his way into the postseason, while Denis Goltsov and Emiliano Sordi sewed up the No. 1 seed in the heavyweight and light heavyweight playoffs, respectively, with wins at PFL 6.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC Uruguay: Valentina Shevchenko focused on improvement, not being best in the world

Is the UFC women's flyweight champion at the top of the heap in MMA?

Steven Muehlhausen

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Kelvin Tiller's owes MMA fighting career to his mom

"The Mama's Boy" Kelvin Tiller looks to sew up the top spot in the PFL playoffs with a victory over Denis Goltsov in the PFL 6 main event. His mom will be in attendance.

Mark Lelinwalla

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MMA fans rip Colby Covington for mocking Matt Hughes in post-fight interview

Colby Covington's post-fight comments Saturday about UFC legend Matt Hughes upset many MMA fans.

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UFC Newark results: Colby Covington cruises past Robbie Lawler to earn likely title shot

Colby Covington makes it look easy against the former welterweight champion.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Combate Fresno results: Reina Cordoba stuns Zoila Frausto

Reina Cordoba and JC Llamas set off serious fireworks during the main event and co-main event, respectively, of Combate Fresno.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC to release Cyborg from contract

Cris Cyborg's contract came to an end after her win over Felicia Spencer at UFC 240.

Thomas Lott

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UFC Newark: Mickey Gall details having kidney failure before last fight and why he still chose to fight

Mickey Gall went through the ringer before his last bout at UFC 235.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Shields wants Nunes in the ring and cage

If Claressa Shields has her way, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion will be squaring up with the UFC's bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes in the ring and Octagon as part of a two-fight deal. Shields tells Sporting News all about it.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Colby Covington explains in detail why Robbie Lawler is a friend turned foe and being stripped of his interim title

Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington speaks to Sporting News ahead of Saturday's UFC Newark headliner against Robbie Lawler.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Zoila Frausto falls in love with MMA all over again

It took a failed marriage for Zoila Frausto to fall in love with mixed martial arts all over again. She headlines Combate Fresno on Friday night against Reina Cordoba.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Combate Fresno: Zoila Frausto vs. Reina Cordoba fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Zoila Frausto looks to continue her winning ways when she takes on Reina Cordoba at Combate Fresno in Fresno, California on Friday night, live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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SN Q&A with Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren

Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren speaks with Sporting News about the promotion's wild upside, how big Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto Del Rio will be and his feelings on the UFC being sold for $4 billion.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bisping on Mayweather-Khabib talk

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Khabib Nurmagomedov have talked up a potential cross-sport bout, but Michael Bisping does not see it happening.

Nicholas McGee

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Bisping reflects on 'great career'

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping discussed his career highlights with Omnisport, as well as being inspired by "Rocky."

Omnisport

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UFC 240: Holloway tops Edgar, retains belt; complete results

Max Holloway made it look easy as he defends his title for the third time.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 240: Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar fight date, time, PPV price, live stream, full card

Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar battle for Holloway's featherweight title in the main event of Saturday's UFC 240 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 240: Max Holloway looking forward to fighting 'idol' Frankie Edgar

UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway spoke with Sporting News ahead of defending the belt against Frankie Edgar at UFC 240.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Chris Wade, Lance Palmer dominate at PFL 5

Chris Wade made sure he made the postseason cut, while Lance Palmer and Natan Schulte moved into position to defend their featherweight and lightweight crowns, respectively, after dominating at PFL 5 in Atlantic City.

Mark Lelinwalla

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How to bet on UFC 240: Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar

Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar are set to clash for the featherweight championship. Here's how you can bet on the major UFC pay-per-view.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Jon Jones faces battery charge

A cocktail waitress at an Albuquerque, N.M., strip club alleges that the UFC light heavyweight champion slapped her inappropriately and put her in a chokehold.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Having autism doesn't affect John Howard's fighting

Howard believes his adult autism diagnosis amplified his fighting and mixed martial arts career as a whole.

Mark Lelinwalla

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The Remix, Vol. 33: Female fighters front and center this past weekend

A look back at the mixed martial arts weekend that had women headlining events in Bellator MMA and the UFC, while also having a prominent role on the latest events from the Professional Fighters League and ONE Championship.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Sacramento: Germaine de Randamie, Urijah Faber end the night in explosive fashion

Between the return of Urijah Faber, crucial wins for unheralded contenders and a potential title eliminator in the women’s bantamweight division, it was an interesting night of action in California.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Bellator 224 results: Budd wrecks Rubin in first round

Julia Budd ran her winning streak to 11 — and retained her belt — with a dominant first-round TKO of Olga Rubin at Bellator 224.

Andreas Hale

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SN Q&A with Urijah Faber

One of MMA's most popular fighters returns after retiring from the sport two and a half years ago. Here, he speaks with Sporting News on a variety of topics.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 224: Julia Budd vs. Olga Rubin fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Julia Budd puts her women's featherweight title on the line against the undefeated Olga Rubin at Bellator 224, streaming live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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PFL 4: Magomedkerimov, Harrison sizzle in wins

Magomed Magomedkerimov blasted Chris Curtis but broke his hand in the process, and Kayla Harrison dominated Morgan Frier at PFL 4 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Patricio Freire vs. Juan Archuleta title fight in Featherweight Grand Prix and Lyoto Machida-Gegard Mousasi rematch set for Bellator 228

Bellator 228 features the 145-pound champion in the featherweight grand prix and a highly anticipated rematch.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 224: Julia Budd excited to start next chapter and has plans to retire as champion

The Bellator women's featherweight champion discusses her new 16-month contract, getting on the same page as the promotion and defending her title against Olga Rubin in the main event of Bellator 224 on Friday night at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

E. Spencer Kyte

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PFL: Kayla Harrison on the pressures of being a perfectionist

Undefeated rising star Kayla Harrison talks to Sporting News about her emotional reaction to her last performance, her transition to mixed martial arts and her quest to be great in advance of her return to the cage against Morgan Frier at PFL 4 on Thursday evening.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Chad Mendes retires from MMA; featherweight says he has 'no regrets'

Mendes fought for the UFC featherweight title three times, losing all three bouts.

Tom Gatto

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Sarah Kaufman 'surprised and not surprised' with matchups for PFL 4

The Canadian veteran discusses her first experience fighting in the 155-pound division and her reaction to the matchups on deck for Thursday's second regular season bouts in the women's lightweight competition.

E. Spencer Kyte

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PFL: Curtis not worried about last year's champ, playoff seeding

"The Action Man" spoke with Sporting News about his brief retirement, PFL debut and facing Magomed Magomedkerimov this Thursday with a spot in the playoffs likely hanging in the balance.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Santos fought through four knee tears

The Brazilian's manager confirmed the news, with his coach adding that he also has a partial ligament tear in his right knee.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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The disrespecting of Amanda Nunes and the real reason she's not the UFC's biggest star

Amanda Nunes is making a statement as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, but why has she failed to crack into the mainstream? The answer has to do with the UFC's inability to promote minority fighters and a certain level of disrespect.

Andreas Hale

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Bellator 224: Julia Budd explains why she's willing to give up 100 pounds to fight Gabi Garcia

Bellator women's featherweight champion Julia Budd is willing to do something unheard of.

Steven Muehlhausen

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The Remix, Vol. 32: Explosive UFC 239 exceeds expectations

A look back at the incredible week that was in mixed martial arts with The Remix.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Dana White: Rockhold should retire

Rockhold is now 1-3 in his past four fights after being knocked out by Jan Blachowicz on Saturday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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10 things we learned at UFC 239

Sporting News looks at the biggest takeaways and talking points from UFC 239 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, where Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes closed out International Fight Week by adding to their respective legacies.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Nate Diaz, Khabib Nurmagomedov separated after appearing to get into scuffle

The current lightweight champion and one of the MMA's biggest stars might have locked horns outside of the Octagon.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 239 results, live updates, highlights

Two of the best mixed martial artists on the planet, Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes, maintained their positions as the top pound-for-pound male and female fighters in the world at UFC 239.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 239: Jorge Masvidal details disdain for Ben Askren

Jorge Masvidal wants the world to know how he really feels about Ben Askren, his foe at UFC 239 on Saturday night.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Is Holly Holm the UFC's Buster Douglas?

If Holly Holm defeats Amanda Nunes at UFC 239, she will be remembered as an all-time great. But if she loses, she effectively becomes the mixed martial arts version of Buster Douglas.

Andreas Hale

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UFC 239: Amanda Nunes is undeniably the greatest female fighter all time

As "The Lioness" readies to defend her bantamweight title against Holly Holm in the co-main event of UFC 239 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, E. Spencer Kyte outlines why Nunes is without question the greatest female fighter in mixed martial arts history.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 239: Continued cage success will keep focus off Jon Jones' transgressions

Jon Jones will never be able to erase the mistakes he has made, but if he continues to pile up victories and dominate inside the Octagon without further issues, then the focus will return to his incredible fighting acumen and career accomplishments.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 239: Ben Askren believes he's one of the best in the world and plans on beating up Jorge Masvidal to prove it

Long considered one of the biggest "heels" in MMA, the undefeated welterweight talks to Sporting News about being embraced by fans now that he's fighting in the UFC, the mental toughness that comes with being a wrestler and his showdown with Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night at UFC 239 in Las Vegas.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 239: "Happy" Amanda Nunes has nothing left to prove anyone, except Holly Holm

The reigning women's "double champ" talks to Sporting News about her history-making run of success, facing Holly Holm at UFC 239 and enjoying life to the fullest right now.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 239: Finally back in win column, Michael Chiesa sets sights on place in Top 10

The former Ultimate Fighter winner opens up about a challenging 2018, facing Diego Sanchez on Saturday at UFC 239, and his quest to prove he's a contender in the welterweight division.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Thiago Santos a live underdog, Luke Rockhold wants next, new contenders emerging in UFC light heavyweight division

Jon Jones may rule the division, but the UFC light heavyweight ranks have been on the upswing for more than a year and Saturday’s event in Las Vegas brings its potential into focus.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Combate Americas announces first-ever championship doubleheader

Gustavo Lopez defends his bantamweight title against Joey Ruquet, while Andres Quintana meets Bruno Cannetti to decide the promotion's inaugural featherweight championship.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Under the Radar at UFC 239: Ismail Naurdiev

Under the Radar shines the spotlight “The Austrian Wonderboy,” Ismail Naurdiev, ahead of UFC 239.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 239: Jon Jones vs. Thiago Santos fight date, time, PPV price, live stream, full card

Arguably the greatest fighter of all time returns, as Jon Jones meets Thiago Santos, looking to defend the light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 239 on Saturday, July 6.

Steven Muelhausen

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The Remix, Vol. 31: Big wins, but now what?

A look back at the week that was in mixed martial arts with “The Remix."

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Minneapolis: Francis Ngannou, Joseph Benavidez collect dominant victories

Francis Ngannou and Joseph Benavidez closed out an entertaining night of action in Minnesota with blistering finishes that set them up for championship opportunities in the future.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Minneapolis: Much more than an appetizer to International Fight Week

With anticipation building toward UFC 239 next weekend in Las Vegas, E. Spencer Kyte warns against overlooking Saturday's fight card on ESPN from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The card features a pair of potential title eliminators and a host of other compelling contests.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Minneapolis: Junior dos Santos feels that beyond his knockout power, Francis Ngannou isn't that good

The former UFC heavyweight champion lets his feelings known to Sporting News about his main event opponent at Saturday's UFC Minneapolis.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Under the Radar at UFC Minneapolis: Alonzo Menifield

Prior to every event, Under the Radar will cast the spotlight on an up-and-coming talent who shows the potential for growth in their division and isn’t getting enough attention as they head into battle. For this week’s UFC event in Minneapolis, that fighter is Alonzo Menifield.

E. Spencer Kyte

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The Remix, Vol. 30: A little something for everyone

"The Korean Zombie" is still a contender, Rafael Lovato Jr. is the most intriguing fighter in MMA right now and more.

E. Spencer Kyte

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5 takeaways from Bellator London

Bellator MMA ventured across the pond for an action-packed night of fights at SSE Arena in London headlined by a middleweight title fight between Gegard Mousasi and Rafael Lovato Jr. Sporting News’ E. Spencer Kyte details the biggest takeaways from the night’s action.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Greenville: 'The Korean Zombie' sparks Renato Moicano to close out South Carolina card

SN looks back at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event in Greenville, S.C., breaking down how the main card results impact the winners, losers and their respective divisions going forward.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Combate Hidalgo results: Cooper Gibson shocks Ricky Palacios with arm triangle submission

Cooper Gibson looked more than impressive in his Combate debut.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC Greenville: Has featherweight passed lightweight as the top division in the UFC?

Before featherweights Renato Moicano and Chan Sung Jung headline Saturday's UFC event in Greenville, South Carolina, E. Spencer Kyte outlines why he thinks the 145-pound weight class is the best division in the UFC at the moment.

E. Spencer Kyte

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SN Q&A: Lilian Garcia on differences announcing for WWE and PFL, Michael Buffer, WrestleMania 35, podcast 'Chasing Glory'

Longtime WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia talks with Sporting News about announcing for the PFL now, the huge compliment Michael Buffer gave her, WrestleMania 35's historic main event, her podcast "Chasing Glory" and more.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Under the Radar at Bellator London: Mike Shipman

Under the Radar shines the spotlight on middleweight Mike Shipman to watch at Bellator London and well after.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Bellator London: Is Gegard Mousasi the best middleweight in the world?

Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi is set to defend his title at The SSE Arena on Saturday against undefeated challenger Rafael Lovato Jr. If he earns another dominant victory, he could make a convincing case for being the best 185-pound fighter in the world.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Combate Hidalgo: Ricky Palacios vs. Cooper Gibson fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Ricky Palacios looks to continue his torrid run when he takes on Cooper Gibson at Combate Hidalgo in Hidalgo, Texas, on Friday night, live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Under the Radar at UFC Greenville: Kevin Aguilar

Sporting News shines the spotlight on Kevin Aguilar as a fighter to keep an eye on before the UFC's event in South Carolina this weekend and after.

E. Spencer Kyte

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The Remix, Vol. 29: The All-Bellator Edition

E. Spencer Kyte looks back on the weekend that was in MMA, highlighting the biggest stories and most interesting angles to emerge. This week, the focus is solely on Bellator 222 at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, where Kyoji Horiguchi became a different kind of "Champ-Champ," Chael Sonnen retired and Aaron Pico suffered another knockout loss.

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Bellator 222: Ten things we learned from star-studded, action-packed MSG card

Bellator MMA put together a blockbuster fight night headlined by champion Rory MacDonald taking on Neiman Gracie in the semifinals of the Welterweight Grand Prix.

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Bellator 222: MacDonald advances; Machida stops Sonnen

Rory MacDonald and Lyoto Machida produced a pair of memorable performances at Bellator 222 at Madison Square Garden.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Chael Sonnen faces Lyoto Machida: Date, time, price, how to watch Bellator 222 fight, full card

Chael Sonnen faces Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222 on June 14, live and exclusively on DAZN. Machida-Sonnen will serve as the co-main event to Rory MacDonald vs. Neiman Gracie.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 222: Neiman Gracie not worried about family name in world title pursuit

Neiman Gracie will have the chance to become a world champion at "The Mecca" on Friday when he faces welterweight titleholder Rory MacDonald.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 222: Lyoto Machida talks about his passion for . . . cooking?

Since Lyoto Machida discovered his love of cooking, he has used it to fuel his fighting fire late into his MMA career.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 222: Date, time, price, how to watch Rory MacDonald vs. Neiman Gracie fight, full card

The final Welterweight Grand Prix semifinal goes down, as Rory MacDonald defends the 170-pound title against Neiman Gracie at Bellator 222 on June 14, live and exclusively on DAZN. A light heavyweight tilt between Chael Sonnen and Lyoto Machida will serve as the co-main event.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Rory MacDonald explains clarity to continue fighting

After Bellator 220 in April, Rory MacDonald sounded unsure if he'd ever fight again. Here, the welterweight champion speaks with Sporting News about the clarity he got to continue fighting.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Bellator 222: Caldwell out to defend bantamweight title, home turf against Horiguchi

Reigning Bellator bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell talks to Sporting News about running it back with Kyoji Horiguchi not too far from where he grew up and how Friday's rematch at Madison Square Garden will be much different than their initial meeting in Japan.

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Aaron Pico sees Bellator 222 as fresh start to his MMA career

The 22-year-old prospect opens up about his baptism by fire in MMA, relocating to Albuquerque to train at Jackson-Wink MMA and his outlook on the future as he readies to return to action against Adam Borics on Friday night at Bellator 222.

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Championship mindset carries Heather Hardy into Bellator 222 battle at MSG

World boxing champion Heather Hardy talks with Sporting News about her transition to mixed martial arts, training with the Longo-Weidman crew on Long Island and knowing what it takes to become a champion in advance of her return to the Bellator MMA cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Under the Radar at Bellator 222: Patrick Mix

Under the Radar shines the spotlight on undefeated bantamweight Patrick Mix before his fight against Ricky Bandejas.

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Conor McGregor wants to host fight between Justin Bieber and Tom Cruise

What a time to be alive.

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Valentina Shevchenko knocks out Jessica Eye with brutal headkick

UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko knocked out Jessica Eye with a brutal head-kick on Saturday night during UFC 238.

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The Remix, Vol. 28: Henry Cejudo shines, Valentina Shevchenko rolls, contenders emerge at UFC 238

E. Spencer Kyte addresses the biggest stories from the weekend that was in mixed martial arts.

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UFC 238: Ten things we learned

SN recaps the biggest takeaways and talking points from Saturday night’s pay-per-view in Chicago, which was capped by Henry Cejudo's bantamweight title win and Valentina Shevchenko's blistering defense of her flyweight title.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 238 results: Cejudo stops Moraes for 2nd title; Shevchenko retains with KO of the Year head kick

Henry Cejudo makes history while Valentina Shevchenko creates a highlight for the ages at UFC 238.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 238: Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes fight date, time, PPV price, live stream, full card

Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes meet for the vacant bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 238 on Saturday, June 8.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 238: How 'The King of Cringe' can lay claim to 'Best Year Ever'

Reigning flyweight champ Henry Cejudo can become a two-weight world champion with a win over Marlon Moraes on Saturday at UFC 238, and if he does, the "King of Cringe" would complete one of the best 12-month stretches in UFC history.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 238: Henry Cejudo says his accomplishments make him combat sports GOAT

The UFC flyweight champion makes a bold proclamation to Sporting News prior to fighting for the vacant bantamweight title against Marlon Moraes at Saturday's UFC 238.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 238: Jessica Eye details agonizing path to first UFC title shot

Jessica Eye talks with Sporting News in advance of her challenging women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 238 on Saturday.

Steven Muehlhausen

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PFL 3 results: Emiliano Sordi, Kelvin Tiller show out with impressive wins

Emiliano Sordi and Kelvin Tiller shine at PFL 3 to conclude the first round of the second season.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC 238 offers Marlon Moraes the chance to prove what he's known all along — that he's the best bantamweight in the world

Former World Series of Fighting champion Marlon Moraes has long believed he was the best 135-pound fighter on the planet. Saturday night at UFC 238, the Brazilian finisher gets the chance to prove it in a championship showdown against signing flyweight titleholder Henry Cejudo.

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Undefeated Tatiana Suarez says she feels she's "going to be a little like Khabib Nurmagomedov" heading into UFC 238

The unbeaten strawweight contender speaks to Sporting News about beating cancer, her rapid ascent up the rankings, being like Khabib Nurmagomedov and her fight with Nina Ansaroff this weekend at the United Center in Chicago.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 238: Will Alexa Grasso ever become the contender everyone envisioned?

Projected to be one of the future stars of the strawweight division, Alexa Grasso's UFC tenure has been inconsistent, if not altogether disappointing. Ahead of her return to the Octagon at UFC 238, E. Spencer Kyte traces her journey to the big stage and wonders whether the former rising star will ever get her groove back?

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Undefeated Kiefer Crosbie returns at action at Bellator 224

Unbeaten Irish rising star Kiefer Crosbie goes in search of his third straight victory under the Bellator MMA banner and seventh consecutive triumph overall when he squares off with Jonathan Gary in Thackerville, Okla.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 238: Sterling dishes on getting under Munhoz's skin

The 29-year-old bantamweight contender opens up about getting under his opponent's skin, the losses that helped him appreciate where he's at today, and the bantamweight tournament that will play out this weekend at UFC 238 in Chicago.

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With 2019 mapped out, Jordan Johnson eager to prove he’s the best light heavyweight in the PFL

The unbeaten former collegiate wrestler knows the path to winning a million dollars won’t be easy, but he’s ready for whatever comes his way during his first season in the Professional Fighters League.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Pedro Munhoz looking to punch his way to title shot at UFC 238

The streaking Brazilian standout speaks with Sporting News about his knockout win over Cody Garbrandt, his increased aggressiveness inside and outside of the cage and his simmering feud with Aljamain Sterling that is set to boil over this weekend at the United Center.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Under the Radar at UFC 238: Calvin Kattar

Prior to every event, Under the Radar will cast the spotlight on an up-and-coming talent who shows the potential for growth in their division and isn’t getting enough attention as they head into battle. This week, the focus shifts to unheralded featherweight Calvin Kattar.

E. Spencer Kyte

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With Khabib-Poirier booked for UFC 242, where does that leave Conor McGregor?

Options are starting to run thin for McGregor.

Steven Muehlhausen

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The Remix, Vol. 27: Light heavyweight upheaval in Stockholm

Examining the fallout from UFC Stockholm and various other points of intrigue from the weekend in MMA.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Stockholm results: Anthony Smith, Aleksandar Rakic earn impressive stoppage wins

After an early start in Stockholm, Sweden, E. Spencer Kyte examines the ramifications of the results from the Ericsson Globe, where the top tier of the light heavyweight division was in full focus.

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UFC Stockholm: Star-crossed Alexander Gustafsson's legacy could have been different

Alexander Gustafsson is an exceptional fighter — a three-time title challenger and fixture in the Top 5 of the UFC light heavyweight division — but rising to prominence at the same time as Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier has kept him from claiming gold. E. Spencer Kyte examines how his star-crossed career could have been different.

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Under the Radar at UFC Stockholm: Aleksandar Rakic

A perfect 3-0 in the UFC and riding an 11-fight winning streak, Aleksandar Rakic is starting to make some noise in the light heavyweight division. E. Spencer Kyte shines a spotlight on the surging upstart in advance of his bout with Jimi Manuwa this weekend in Stockholm.

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MMA world left stunned after flying-knee KO just 10 seconds into fight

Russian fighter Movlid Khaybulaev stunned the MMA world after knocking out his opponent Damon Jackson with a flying-knee just 10 seconds into the fight.

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PFL 2 results: Defending champ Lance Palmer picks up where he left off with Season 2 win

Lance Palmer looks like he's more than ready to defend his PFL featherweight title after scoring a dominant win over Alex Gilpin at PFL 2.

Mark Lelinwalla

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Chris Wade determined to defend home turf in PFL Season 2

Chris Wade discusses his takeaways from Season 1, his more aggressive approach in the cage and what it means to fight at home on Long Island in advance of his season debut against Nate Andrews at Nassau Coliseum.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Conor McGregor blames coach for loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov; demands rematch

Why did Conor McGregor lose to Khabib Nurmagomedov? The megastar explains that and if he wants to run it back with the UFC lightweight champion.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Lance Palmer says Professional Fighters League most fun he's ever had in MMA

Last season’s featherweight champion discusses his move to New Jersey, his love for the PFL format and his plans heading into his Season 2 debut on Thursday.

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The Remix, Vol. 26: Another reminder that MMA has never been better

In this week's Monday morning mixtape of MMA goodness, E. Spencer Kyte talks about the emerging stars from UFC Rochester, the upcoming UFC pay-per-view in Chicago and KSW continuing to do great things overseas.

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UFC Rochester: Rafael dos Anjos chokes out Kevin Lee to close out wild night in Western New York

Nine finishes highlighted Saturday’s inaugural appearance at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, including four on the main card, capped by Rafael dos Anjos’ fourth-round finish of Kevin Lee in the main event.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Who will replace Tyron Woodley and face Robbie Lawler at UFC Fight Night in Minneapolis?

Tyron Woodley was forced out of the main event against Robbie Lawler at UFC Fight Night but there are a few names who may step in on a month's notice.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC Rochester: Move to bantamweight offers Sijara Eubanks a fresh start

Following a flyweight run that produced as many struggles as triumphs, Sijara Eubanks has relocated to bantamweight, where a rematch with Aspen Ladd and a potential express ride to title contention await.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Rochester: After Neil Magny was pulled, Vicente Luque's only concern was fighting somebody this weekend

Originally scheduled to face Neil Magny, the surging Brazilian finisher will instead welcome Derrick Krantz to the UFC in a high-risk, low-reward pairing this weekend in Western New York.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC Rochester: Kevin Lee wishes he would have moved to welterweight sooner

Days away from his UFC Rochester headliner against former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, Kevin Lee talked with Sporting News about the struggles of making 155 pounds and now being at 170.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC Rochester: Rafael dos Anjos banks on past experience as he looks to snap two-fight skid

The former lightweight champion has entered the Octagon on a two-fight losing streak twice before and believes he’ll rebound just the same as he squares off with Kevin Lee in the main event of Saturday’s debut at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y.

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Under the Radar at UFC Rochester: Davi Ramos

Brazilian lightweight Davi Ramos seeks his fourth consecutive victory inside the Octagon when he takes on Austin Hubbard this weekend at UFC Rochester. E. Spencer Kyte shines a light on the world-class grappler as he looks to make some headway in the loaded 155-pound weight division.

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UFC 240: Max Holloway to defend featherweight title against Frankie Edgar

Max Holloway is set to defend his 145-pound title against Frankie Edgar at UFC 240.

Brendan Bradford

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What will the second chapter of Sage Northcutt’s career look like in ONE Championship?

Signed by the UFC as a 19-year-old and thrust into the spotlight, the 23-year-old Texan departed the promotion on a three-fight winning streak. As he readies for his ONE Championship debut, E. Spencer Kyte wonders how it will all play out.

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Charges dropped against McGregor

McGregor was accused of taking a fan's phone and smashing it after he exited a club in Miami in March.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Bellator 221: What's next for the key winners and losers

A lot of things happened at Bellator 221. Sporting News discusses what could be on the horizon for the participants that were on the show.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Smorgasbord of MMA goodness

Between the Season Two debut of the PFL on Thursday and Saturday's tandem UFC and Bellator MMA events, the last several days were a veritable smorgasbord of MMA goodness. E. Spencer Kyte reflects on the weekend that was in the latest edition of The Remix.

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Diaz to fight Pettis at UFC 241?

Nate Diaz's return would come nearly three years after he lost to Conor McGregor at UFC 202.

Gabrielle McMillen

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UFC 237: 10 things we learned

A night that wasn’t expected to be anything special turned into one of the most memorable events so far this year, capped by a slam knockout and a new champion being crowned.

E. Spencer Kyte

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UFC 237 results: Jessica Andrade wins title with vicious TKO slam on Rose Namajunas

Rose Namajunas puts her women's strawweight title on the line against Jessica Andrade in the main event of UFC 237.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Bellator 221 results: Patricio 'Pitbull' knocks out Michael Chandler in 61 seconds to become double champ

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire made history at Bellator 221.

Steven Muehlhausen

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UFC 237: Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade fight date, time, PPV price, live stream, full card

Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade meet for the women's strawweight title in the main event of UFC 237 on Saturday, May 11.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 221: Start time, price, how to watch Michael Chandler vs. Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire fight, full card

Michael Chandler defends the lightweight title against featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire at Bellator 221 on May 11, live and exclusively on DAZN. The Welterweight Grand Prix semifinal between Douglas Lima and Michael "Venom" Page will serve as the co-main event.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Why Chandler vs. 'Pitbull' is the biggest fight in Bellator MMA history

In advance of Bellator 221, E. Spencer Kyte lays out why the lightweight championship main event between Michael Chandler and Patricio "Pitbull" Freire is the biggest fight in the company's history and what's at stake in addition to the lightweight title.

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Bellator 221: Michael Chandler explains how two people changed his mindset on fighting

Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler talks with Sporting News, before defending his title against featherweight champ Patricio "Pitbull" Freire at Saturday's Bellator 221, live and exclusively on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 221: Jake Hager talks second MMA fight, grade he'd give debut performance, WWE champion Kofi Kingston

Can Jake Hager put on another stellar showing in his sophomore outing at Bellator 221, live on DAZN?

Steven Muehlhausen

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Bellator 221 brings massive moments for Michael 'Venom' Page, A.J. McKee

Two of the top rising stars on the Bellator MMA roster, Michael "Venom" Page and A.J. McKee face the toughest tests of their careers this weekend at Bellator 221. In addition to being in major matchups for the tandem contenders, these contests also serve as a potential referendum on how the promotion builds up fighters.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Under the Radar at Bellator 221: Romero Cotton

Another Bellator MMA standout prospect from the collegiate wrestling ranks returns to action this weekend at Bellator 221, as middleweight newcomer Romero Cotton looks to go 4-0 to start his career inside the cage.

E. Spencer Kyte

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PFL 1 results: Kayla Harrison opens Season 2 with tough victory

Kayla Harrison had to overcome adversity in her first bout of Season 2 in the Professional Fighters League at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum.

Mark Lelinwalla

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UFC 237's Jared Cannonier: 'My job is to get in there and fight and I love my job'

Sporting News caught up with the UFC's "Incredible Shrinking Man" Jared Cannonier in advance of his co-main event assignment against Anderson Silva this weekend at UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The emerging middleweight discusses his transition to the 185-pound ranks, his potential in the division and his plans for defeating "The Spider" on Saturday night.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Anderson Silva: Is it better to burn out than to fade away?

As Anderson Silva readies to return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 237, E. Spencer Kyte channels his inner record store clerk and dissects the difficulties of a legendary fighter continuing to compete when his best days are behind him and the impact it has on his place in the pantheon of all-time greats.

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UFC 237: Rose Namajunas still dealing with the emotional aspect of the Conor McGregor bus attack

UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas talks with Sporting News days ahead of her fight against Jessica Andrade in the main event of Saturday's UFC 237.

Steven Muehlhausen

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Sarah Kaufman searching for six points in PFL debut

The former Strikeforce and Invicta FC champion speaks with Sporting News about moving to the lightweight division and looking to prove she's the best female fighter on the planet prior to her PFL debut and the start of Season Two on Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Under the Radar at UFC 237: Jared Cannonier

Casting the spotlight on emerging middleweight Jared Cannonier, who squares off with MMA icon Anderson Silva in the co-main event of UFC 237 this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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UFC 237: Alexander Volkanovski seeks to move one step closer to featherweight throne by taking out Jose Aldo

Coming off a blistering effort at UFC 232 and brandishing a 16-fight winning streak, Australian contender Alexander Volkanovski looks to secure a title shot by toppling long-time champion Jose Aldo in front of his hometown fans in Rio de Janeiro this weekend at UFC 237.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Will the Professional Fighters League thrive on ESPN?

Following a successful first season and armed with an ESPN broadcast deal, can the Professional Fighters League take a major step forward in its second season?

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