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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Video | Relive The Korean Zombie’s TKO win over Frankie Edgar from UFC Busan

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2020

Ahead of his fight against Brian Ortega this weekend, the UFC has released the full video o Chan Sung Jung — better known as the Korean Zombie — Frankie Edgar last year. In front of his national fans in Busan, The Korean Zombie was able to dispatch of veteran Edgar in less than one round. It was the kind of win that really reminded the masses why TKZ is viewed as such a valid contender in the featherweight division and why it may not be long before he fights for the title once again.

Brian Ortega
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Brian Ortega says he’s rediscovered his love for MMA after getting caught up “living life in the fast lane”

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2020

UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega has rediscovered his love for mixed martial arts as he prepares to return this weekend. Ortega will be stepping back into the Octagon for the first time in almost two years when he fights The Korean Zombie in their Fight Island main event on Saturday night. Ortega will be attempting to return to winning ways after his devastating loss at the hands of Max Holloway when the two battled over the UFC Featherweight Championship back in December 2018.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, UFC 254
Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC 254 could feature fans in the stands for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

October’s highly anticipated UFC 254: ‘Khabib vs Gaethje’ pay-per-view event could feature a live fan audience for the first time in months. The blockbuster fight card is headlined by a lightweight title unification bout featuring undefeated division kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on current interim title holder Justin Gaethje.

Khamzat Chimaev, Leon Edwards, Dana White
Nate Diaz

Khamzat Chimaev calls out "real fighter" Nate Diaz: "Get your soft body to Vegas and I will smoke you on Dec. 19"

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

Khamzat Chimaev (9-0 MMA) is looking to score a fight with UFC Star Nate Diaz (20-12 MMA) on December 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The surging welterweight and middleweight contender, Chimaev, has seen a meteoric rise to fame following his three stoppage victories in just over two month’s while competing under the UFC banner.

Jim Crute, UFC 234
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Jimmy Crute reveals personal sacrifices, including living in a van, to fight in the UFC

Adam Martin - October 13, 2020

UFC light heavyweight prospect Jimmy Crute reveals the personal sacrifices he makes, including sleeping in a van, to fight in the UFC. The 24-year-old Aussie is one of the best up-and-coming light heavyweights in the sport. After making his MMA debut in 2016, Crute won the first seven fights of his career in Australia before getting a chance to fight on Dana White’s Contender Series. He scored a knockout on the show to earn a UFC deal. Crute then scored back-to-back stoppage wins over Paul Craig and Sam Alvey before losing for the first time against Misha Cirkunov.

Derek Brunson
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Photo | Derek Brunson pays back mother 16 years later with new ride

Adam Martin - October 13, 2020

UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson repaid his mother for buying his first car in 2004, buying her a new set of wheels in 2020. Brunson is currently the No. 7 middleweight in the UFC and he is coming off of one of the best wins of his career, a third-round TKO victory over top prospect Edmen Shahbazyan. Brunson is currently looking to make a run for the UFC middleweight title and was most recently seen calling out former title contender Paulo Costa for his next fight. But before getting ready for his next fight, Brunson had some personal business to take care of.

Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Dana White
UFC

Tony Ferguson shoots down lucrative offer from Ali Abdelaziz to fight at UFC 254

Cole Shelton - October 13, 2020

Tony Ferguson is not interested in Ali Abdelaziz’s offer to fight at UFC 254. After Rafael dos Anjos fell out of his fight against Islam Makhachev, Abdelaziz offered Ferguson 100k to show and 100k to win if he would fight and beat Makhachev. However, according to Ferguson, he is not interested in the offer.

Mike Perry
Mike Perry

Mike Perry shares photos of smashed Mercedes: "60 G’s down the toilet"

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

UFC welterweight standout ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry (14-6 MMA) shared photos of his smashed-up Mercedes on Tuesday evening. Perry, who is coming off a unanimous decision over Mickey Gall in his most recent effort this past June, revealed the news on his official Instagram account where he suggested that the accident could be a blessing in disguise.

Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz says people need to start "believing in my legendary Polish power" after UFC 253 win

Cole Shelton - October 13, 2020

Jan Blachowicz is constantly a betting underdog and when he fought Dominick Reyes at UFC 253 for the vacant light heavyweight title, that was no different. Blachowicz was around a +210 underdog and pulled off the upset with a second-round knockout over Reyes. For the Pole, he says the fight went better than he even anticipated.

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Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson responds after Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests he is "finished" after getting "smashed" by Justin Gaethje

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

Tony Ferguson has responded to Khabib Nurmagomedov after ‘The Eagle’ recently suggested he is “finished” after getting “smashed” by Justin Gaethje. ‘El Cucuy’ squared off with Gaethje this past May at UFC 249 with hopes of reclaiming the promotions interim lightweight world title.

Joaquin Buckley
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Joaquin Buckley praises opponent Impa Kasanganay after brutal KO loss: "God has something great in store"

Adam Martin - October 13, 2020

UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley praised his opponent Impa Kasanganay after being on the wrong end of a highlight-reel spinning back kick KO. Buckley landed the kick heard all around the world during the preliminary card of this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 5 card. After catching the left leg of Buckley after he threw a body kick, Kasanganay was caught a split second later with a ridiculous jump spinning back kick from Buckley that stunned him and knocked him out cold. It was one of the most incredible knockouts of all time and made Buckley become an overnight viral sensation.

Marcin Tybura
Marcin Tybura

UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura says his "big dream” is to rematch Derrick Lewis

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2020

UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura has his eyes set on a rematch with Derrick Lewis following his recent winning streak. The Polish star has certainly had a rollercoaster ride of a stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship ever since he made his debut back in May 2016. Now, however, after three consecutive wins including a unanimous decision victory over Ben Rothwell this past weekend, Tybura wants to exact some revenge on the aforementioned “Black Beast”.

Nate Diaz
Dustin Poirier

Nate Diaz reacts to potential Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

Nate Diaz has shared his thoughts on a potential rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning that fight by first-round TKO. Since then, however, both men have achieved massive success in the lightweight division, and both have recently expressed interest in a rematch.

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan praises Impa Kasanganay for being "graceful and respectful" after KO loss

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some high praise for Impa Kasanganay, who fell victim to a highlight reel knockout at the hands of Joaquin Buckley last weekend. Kasanganay entered his fight with Buckley, which occured on the UFC Fight Island 5 undercard last weekend, with some buzz attached to his name after a big win over Anthony Adams on Contender Series and a victory over Maki Pitolo in his Octagon debut. In the end, however, he found himself on the receiving end of one of the most incredible knockouts in UFC history.

Anderson Silva, UFC Vegas 12
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Check out the official poster for UFC Vegas 12: Hall vs. Silva

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

The UFC has released the official poster for UFC Vegas 12, which will be topped by a middleweight fight between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. See the poster for the event, which is slated for Halloween night at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, below:

Artem Lobov
UFC

Artem Lobov calls for Zubaira Tukhugov to be cut from UFC

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

Artem Lobov wants Zubaira Tukhugov, a member of the UFC featherweight division, to be cut from the promotion’s roster. Lobov and Tukhugov have plenty of history, due primarily to their ties to Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov respectively.

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Donald Trump

Video | UFC star Jorge Masvidal urges Americans to re-elect Donald Trump

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2020

UFC star Jorge Masvidal has encouraged Americans to re-elect Donald Trump in next month’s US Presidential Election. With just three weeks left to go until polling day, the intensity is ramping up as incumbent President Donald Trump attempts to hold his place in the Oval Office, whereas Democratic nominee Joe Biden tries to prove the polls right and win control of the White House.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier gets into it with Twitter "idiots" over Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

Daniel Cormier had a brief skirmish with some fans on Twitter after suggesting we might see a Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch soon. Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, took on McGregor in October, 2018, successfully defending his title with a fourth-round submission win. The bout registered as the biggest in UFC history, and there’s been much talk of a rematch between the pair ever since.