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Colby Covington: Matchmaker Sean Shelby told me I'm 'the most turned-down fighter' right now
Riding high on a three-fight win-streak, rising welterweight Colby Covington has been looking for a step up in competition for some time. Unfortunately for him, finding a willing dance partner has proven… Read more
Colby Covington: Post-USADA, Rafael Dos Anjos looks like a "soft, pillow-top, down comforter"
Earlier this year, former UFC lightweight champ Rafael Dos Anjos announced his intention to move up to the welterweight division. Shortly after the former champ made this announcement, he began fielding callouts… Read more
Stephen Thompson confident brother-in-law Chris Weidman will "do work" against Mousasi
This weekend, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210. In this anticipated card's co-main event, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will take on dangerous Dutchman Gegard… Read more
Cris "Cyborg" Justino discusses possible title fight with Germaine de Randamie
Over the last few weeks, consensus-best female featherweight Cris "Cyborg" Justino has been campaigning for a fight with UFC featherweight queen Germaine De Randamie. Cyborg is hoping to make this fight happen… Read more
Cris 'Cyborg' Justino: why I want to meet Ronda Rousey in the WWE ring
Late last month, UFC featherweight star Cris "Cyborg" Justino challenged former bantamweight champ and long-time rival Ronda Rousey to a showdown in the WWE ring. The featherweight did so on Twitter, after… Read more
Stephen Thompson discusses the possibility of fighting in different weight classes
In early March, in the main event of UFC 209, Stephen Thompson gave up a majority decision to welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Given that he fought Woodley to a draw back in… Read more
Mackenzie Dern targets summer return to MMA, but "likely not" not in the UFC
Though Mackenzie Dern came up short on the mats last weekend, giving up a choke to three-time world champion Bia Mesquita in the absolute division of the IBJJF's Rio Falls event, she remains one of… Read more
Cris "Cyborg" Justino: Rousey is "too good" to stay down, but she'll only return for one opponent
Cris "Cyborg" Justino, who has owned both the Strikeforce women's featherweight title and the Invicta featherweight title, has long stood out as one of the best female fighters on the planet. As… Read more
BJ Penn discusses Conor McGregor's chances against Floyd Mayweather
There is currently no bigger story in the world of combat sports than that of Conor McGregor‘s plans to challenge undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. While this fight’s… Read more
Jorge Masvidal: GSP's success will depend on how he's affected by USADA
Later this year, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping will attempt to defend his title against returning welterweight legend Georges St-Pierre – that is, unless Bisping decides to give the title shot back to… Read more
Jorge Masvidal gives prediction for UFC 211 showdown with Demian Maia
Back in January, UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal scored a career-altering knockout win over the streaking Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. This win sent the American Top Team staple rocketing up the UFC welterweight rankings. In… Read more
After Jouban Loss, Mike Perry focused on learning how to win decisions
John Kavanagh, who serves as the head coach for UFC stars like Artem Lobov, Gunnar Nelson, and of course, Conor McGregor, is famous for the expression "win or learn." He even wrote… Read more
Mike Perry hoping for slugfest in Nashville, but expects Jake Ellenberger to wrestle
On April 22, when the UFC touches down in Nashville, Tennessee, "Platinum" Mike Perry will test his mettle against one of the welterweight division's most experienced competitors: Jake Ellenberger. On Wednesday's edition… Read more
Attention UFC strawweights: Jessica Aguilar wants a fight on May 13
Jessica Aguilar, who is the former World Series of Fighting strawweight champion and the most experienced fighter in the UFC strawweight division, is looking for a fight – specifically, a fight at… Read more
'Platinum' Mike Perry: Ellenberger showed he's a punk, a quitter in Masvidal fight
On April 22, fan favorite slugger "Platinum" Mike Perry will attempt to rebound from his first professional loss. His opponent in this effort will be brick-fisted welterweight veteran Jake Ellenberger. In advance… Read more
Strawweight contender Jessica Aguilar: "you have to show your boobs and your ass to be popular"
Jessica Aguilar is an unheralded pioneer of women's mixed martial arts. The UFC strawweight contender's career dates all the way back to 2006 – five years before Ronda Rousey made her pro… Read more
Stephen Thompson has his sights set on two former champions
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson suffered a majority decision loss to Tyron Woodley earlier this month at UFC 209 in Las Vegas. The loss marked Thompson’s second unsuccessful attempt to steal the title from… Read more
Misha Cirkunov: Jon Jones deserves any opportunities he's given "as long as he pisses clean with USADA"
Things are suddenly looking pretty interesting in the UFC light heavyweight division. Champ Daniel Cormier and challenger Anthony "Rumble" Johnson are scheduled for an imminent title rematch. Pride legend Mauricio "Shogun" Rua… Read more