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Ilir Latifi has been released from the UFC roster upon expiration of his latest contract

Ilir Latifi has parted ways with the UFC after completing his most recent contract in May. Though it remains possible that the heavyweight and light heavyweight veteran could be re-signed by the promotion at some point down the line, as of now he has been removed from the UFC roster. Latifi’s stint with the UFC began in 2013 on short notice, when he stepped in … Continue reading Ilir Latifi has been released from the UFC roster upon expiration of his latest contract

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Alex Pereira intends to have English lessons and train with Sean Strickland

Alex Pereira, the skilled and experienced middleweight fighter, is not one to hold grudges with his former opponents, even those who have used obscenities against him. In fact, he plans to host Sean Strickland, his former octagon foe, in Connecticut for a week to train with him in advance of his upcoming fight against Abusupiyan Magomedov. Strickland has been identified as a future contender for … Continue reading Alex Pereira intends to have English lessons and train with Sean Strickland

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Makwan Amirkhani, Trevin Jones, and four other fighters have been cut from the UFC roster

The UFC has bid farewell to six established fighters who completed their contracts and were not re-signed by the organization. Among the names on the list are seasoned veterans Makwan Amirkhani, Tony Gravely, Omar Morales, Trevin Jones, Batgerel Danaa, and Mounir Lazzez. Amirkhani’s UFC career comes to an end with a 1-5 record in his past six bouts, including two consecutive losses versus Jack Shore … Continue reading Makwan Amirkhani, Trevin Jones, and four other fighters have been cut from the UFC roster

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Dana White holds Jared Gordon accountable for UFC Vegas 74 withdrawal due to concussion rumors that were not disclosed earlier

Jared Gordon’s scheduled fight against Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 74 was canceled just two days before the fight was slated to happen. Gordon, who had replaced Ludovit Klein as a short-notice replacement, was seeking to return to the ring, six weeks after being knocked unconscious in a contest against Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 71. Gordon’s claims of minor concussion recovery during the media … Continue reading Dana White holds Jared Gordon accountable for UFC Vegas 74 withdrawal due to concussion rumors that were not disclosed earlier

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Tony Ferguson denies misdemeanor DUI offense in LA after entering a not guilty plea

Mixed martial artist Tony Ferguson has entered a not guilty plea after being charged with a misdemeanor DUI violation, reported to have occurred in May when the athlete crashed his car in Hollywood, California. Ferguson attended an arraignment hearing last week, where the charge was delivered by prosecutors. The former interim lightweight UFC champion was taken into custody on May 7, having collided into a … Continue reading Tony Ferguson denies misdemeanor DUI offense in LA after entering a not guilty plea

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Top unbeaten heavyweights, Greg Velasco and Shamil Gaziev, will face off in September’s UFC Contender Series

According to several insiders, Shamil Gaziev and Greg Velasco are set to face off in the highly anticipated Contender Series event on September 19th, with the possibility of earning a coveted UFC contract on the line. The bout is scheduled to take place at the esteemed UFC APEX in Las Vegas, known for hosting some of the most exciting matches in the industry. Velasco, who … Continue reading Top unbeaten heavyweights, Greg Velasco and Shamil Gaziev, will face off in September’s UFC Contender Series

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Popular UFC lightweight, Paddy Pimblett, reveals his nuptials to his beloved and committed girlfriend

UFC Lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, one of the UFC’s rising stars, announced over the past weekend that he has tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Laura Gregory. The 28-year-old fighter expressed his joy that they finally had a chance to celebrate their union among close friends and family despite being married already for years. The wedding was held on May 28, with perfect weather … Continue reading Popular UFC lightweight, Paddy Pimblett, reveals his nuptials to his beloved and committed girlfriend

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Dana White expresses difficulty in managing Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler’s booking due to their strong personalities

The fate of Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC remains uncertain at this time. The former champion has been out of action since breaking his leg during a match against Dustin Poirier in 2020, though he did return as a coach in The Ultimate Fighter earlier this year. While he and Michael Chandler have yet to plan their bout, the question on everyone’s mind is … Continue reading Dana White expresses difficulty in managing Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler’s booking due to their strong personalities

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Colby Covington cannot endorse Jon Jones as the supreme of all-time, as he wants a more polished sportsman

According to Colby Covington, Jon Jones will never receive his vote of approval in the all-time great debate. The two wrestlers were previously roommates at Iowa Central Community College, where they were striving to be the best. However, their relationship soured when they chose different paths and found success in mixed martial arts, particularly in the UFC. Though Jones is renowned for his accomplishments in … Continue reading Colby Covington cannot endorse Jon Jones as the supreme of all-time, as he wants a more polished sportsman

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Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France face off in a high-stakes robbery review at UFC Vegas 74

As MMA fans, we all know that nothing is more frustrating than a fight being scored incorrectly. However, we should also recognize that the term “robbery” is often thrown around carelessly and can be biased. That’s why we’ve introduced Robbery Review, where we examine controversial fights and determine whether the judges got it right or if there was a knee-jerk reaction from pundits. In the … Continue reading Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France face off in a high-stakes robbery review at UFC Vegas 74

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Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

In his UFC main event debut, Amir Albazi managed to clinch a win over Kai Kara-France, despite a controversial back-and-forth split decision. The fight was an important moment for Albazi, who is seeking to establish himself as a credible threat to the flyweight title. Albazi acknowledged that he has no one to blame but himself for not following his game plan and allowing Kara-France to … Continue reading Amir Albazi takes accountability for close decision loss; asserts he deserves UFC title shot ahead of Brandon Royval

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Jim Miller secured a brutal 23-second knockout victory against Jesse Butler at UFC Vegas 74

UFC fighter Jim Miller was able to defeat Jesse Butler with a 23-second knockout during a match at UFC Vegas 74. His win extended his record-breaking number of victories in the history of the sport to 25. Despite fighting Butler, who took the fight on just two days’ notice, Miller’s extensive experience was clear as he quickly took control of the match. Even though Butler … Continue reading Jim Miller secured a brutal 23-second knockout victory against Jesse Butler at UFC Vegas 74

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