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Kevin Lee gives prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson matchup

Cole Shelton - October 25, 2019

One fight many fans want to see is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. Many believe “El Cucuy” is the toughest fight for the undefeated Dagestani champion in Nurmagomedov. Yet he bout has still yet to happen despite being scheduled four times.

Nick Diaz, Tyron Woodley
Nate Diaz

Nick Diaz goes after Dustin Poirier for taking shots at his brother Nate

Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019

Not long after Nate Diaz announced that an adverse United States Anti-Doping Agency test result had forced him out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier took to social media to share his thoughts on the situation. Poirier, who was briefly targeted to fight Diaz late last year, was fresh out of surgery. Despite his condition, he did not hold back.

Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad
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Leon Edwards claims he isn't backup fighter for Masvidal-Diaz

Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019

Yesterday evening, news surfaced that Nate Diaz is likely out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal. Shortly after that news surfaced, it was reported the English welterweight contender Leon Edwards could be on tap to replace Diaz against Masvidal. Been told the UFC have had a replacement on standby in case of injury or unforeseen circumstances scuppering Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz.

Sergio Pettis, RIZIN, Nobuyuki Sakakibara
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Report | Bellator signs Sergio Pettis

Adam Martin - October 25, 2019

Bellator MMA has reportedly signed former UFC flyweight and bantamweight contender Sergio Pettis to a multi-fight contract. Sergio Pettis recently became a free agent when his UFC contract ran out. He decided to test the free-agent market, and evidently Bellator came up with the best offer for his services.

Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone
Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje rips 'little coward' Conor McGregor after comeback announcement

Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019

On Thursday, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a comeback, starting on January 18. While McGregor didn’t specify an opponent for his next fight, ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently clarified that Donald Cerrone is the most likely option for the Irishman’s next fight, while Justin Gaethje is also a possibility. Gaethje has caught wind of this news, and doesn’t seem happy that he’s the second priority after Cerrone. He did, after all, beat Cerrone just a few weeks ago.

Ben Askren, Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren join forces to bash Kamaru Usman

Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019

Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren have never gotten along, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come together to roast a mutual nemesis. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as they say.

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Sean O'Malley

Jon Jones offers USADA advice to Sean O'Malley

Harry Kettle - October 25, 2019

Controversial UFC star Jon Jones has offered some advice to Sean O’Malley regarding the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Jones has taken it upon himself to use the ongoing USADA situation with Nate Diaz in order to give his own thoughts on the organization, once again claiming that he considered himself to be innocent despite a series of past indiscretions.

Maycee Barber
Paige VanZant

Maycee Barber responds to Paige VanZant turning down fight

Adam Martin - October 24, 2019

UFC women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber has responded to the reports that Paige VanZant has turned down a fight against her. Maycee Barber posted a video on her Instagram where she explained to PVZ why she wants to fight her. Here’s what Barber said.

Randy Couture
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MMA pros send their well-wishes to Randy Couture following heart attack

Adam Martin - October 24, 2019

The MMA world was shaken on Thursday when news broke that UFC legend Randy Couture had suffered a heart attack on Wednesday after a workout in Los Angeles. Couture is expected to fully recover from the scare, but nevertheless his fellow fighters took to social media to send their well-wishes to the UFC Hall of Famer. Below is a snippet of what some of the support Randy Couture received today on social media.

Demian Maia, Ben Askren
Demian Maia

UFC Singapore: How And When To Watch

Natasha Hooper - October 24, 2019

UFC Singapore takes place this weekend on Saturday, 26 October 2019. In the main-event, expert grappler Demian Maia will be squaring off against the former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren.

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VIDEO | Dustin Poirier sends Nate Diaz a message from Hospital bed

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has taken a shot at Nate Diaz following today’s news that the Stockton native will no longer be fighting at UFC 244. Diaz was expected to square off with Jorge Masvidal in the headliner of November’s pay-per-view event in New York. The winner of that welterweight fight was set to receive the promotions new BMF Title.

Jon Jones, Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz

Jon Jones sends message of sympathy to Nate Diaz following UFC 244 news

Cole Shelton - October 24, 2019

Jon Jones knows what Nate Diaz is going through right now. Diaz announced he had to pull out of his UFC 244 main event fight against Jorge Masvidal after being flagged by USADA.

Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal
Nate Diaz

Jorge Masvidal and other pro fighters react to Nate Diaz pulling out of UFC 244

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019

Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz were supposed to square off for the promotions new BMF Title in the main event of UFC 244 next month in New York. However, earlier this afternoon ‘The Stockton Slugger’ took to Twitter where he announced that he had been flagged by USADA and thus would not be competing on the November 2 fight card at Madison Square Garden.

Nate Diaz
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Nate Diaz claims he has pulled out of UFC 244

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz claims he will no longer be competing against Jorge Masvidal for the BMF Belt at UFC 244. Diaz took to Twitter just minutes ago where he broke the shocking news.

Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone
Donald Cowboy Cerrone

Betting odds released for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje

Adam Martin - October 24, 2019

The opening betting odds have been released for potential matchups featuring Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, as well as McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje. The Irish superstar announced at a press conference on Thursday that he intends to main event UFC 246 on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC president Dana White said that contracts are still being negotiated, and McGregor’s opponent has yet to be finalized, but reports indicate it will come down to either Cerrone or Gaethje.

Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone
Donald Cowboy Cerrone

Donald Cerrone has telling reaction to Conor McGregor's comeback plans

Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019

Early this morning, at a press event in Moscow, Russia, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a return to the Octagon on January 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently added that the most likely opponents for McGregor’s return are Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone, with Cerrone being the current frontrunner. “I have some news for you all, for the world, here today,” McGregor told the media in attendance in the Russian capital (transcript via MMA Fighting).

Demian Maia, Ben Askren, UFC Singapore
Demian Maia

UFC Singapore betting odds: Askren favored to beat Maia

Natasha Hooper - October 24, 2019

The UFC is back in our lives this Saturday with the compelling looking UFC Singapore card. The UFC Singapore main event promises to be a grappler’s delight. Olympic wrestler and former ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren will try to bounce back from a catastrophic knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal by taking out BJJ expert Demian Maia.

Conor McGregor
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Sexual assault allegation question avoided at Conor McGregor press conference

Mike Heck - October 24, 2019

Many questions were answered during Thursday’s press conference with Conor McGregor in Moscow, Russia — mostly about his fighting future. One major question, however, remained unanswered by the time the microphones were turned off. Of course, the MMA world went wild when the former two-division champion announced he would be returning to action in Las Vegas Jan. 18 against a to be determined opponent. But besides these details of his MMA career, there are alleged sexual assault charges — two in a 12 month span — against McGregor, though he has yet to be formally charged for either.