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Dana White reacts to Demetrious Johnson's retirement: "Incredible career he had"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has given his take on legendary MMA fighter Demetrious Johnson announcing his retirement. During the ONE Championship 168 event, Johnson announced that he is walking away from pro MMA competition. “Mighty Mouse” leaves the sport having held UFC and ONE gold. He also snagged the record for the most successful consecutive UFC title defenses.

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Gilbert Burns undecided on future following UFC Vegas 97 loss to Sean Brady

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2024

Gilbert Burns has reflected on his recent loss to Sean Brady. Burns and Brady shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this past Saturday night. After five rounds of action, Brady was awarded the unanimous decision victory. The defeat hurts “Durinho’s” chances of returning to title contention. The 38 year-old has now dropped three straight bouts.

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Jorge Masvidal wants to fight former champion Leon Edwards in his UFC return: “He’s 0-1 against me. Let’s go!”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2024

Jorge Masvidal is planning to make his comeback in MMA, and he’s setting his sights on former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. Masvidal hasn’t been inside the Octagon since 2023 when he was defeated by Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision. “Gamebred” decided to hang up his gloves, but he did end up having a boxing match against his former foe Nate Diaz, falling short via majority decision.

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Sean Brady wants Ian Machado Garry or “easiest matchup in the division” Colby Covington following UFC Vegas 97

Harry Kettle - September 8, 2024

Sean Brady is interested in a showdown with Ian Machado Garry or Colby Covington for his next welterweight outing. Last night, Sean Brady picked up arguably the biggest win of his career thus far. He knocked off Gilbert Burns in a dominant decision victory, firmly cementing himself as a top contender at 170 pounds. Some were hoping that he’d get the finish, but either way, he looked really good.

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UFC Vegas 97 Bonus Report: Steve Garcia one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k

Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024

The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 97 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady. The highly anticipated welterweight main event proved to be a hard fought back and forth affair. Sean Brady was able to find a consistent home for his 1-2 and low kick throughout the fight, making it difficult for Gilbert Burns to find a way inside. Although ‘Durinho’ had some moments in the twenty-five-minute contest, it was clear that after five rounds of action Brady had done more than enough to get the victory.

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Pros react after Sean Brady defeats Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 97

Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 97 event was headlined by a key welterweight showdown between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Burns (22-8 MMA) entered the contest with hopes of snapping his two-fight losing skid. ‘Durinho’ was of course coming off losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad in his two most previous efforts. Prior to those setbacks, Burns had put together back-t0-back victories over Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny respectively.

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UFC Vegas 97 Results: Sean Brady defeats Gilbert Burns (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 97 results, including the welterweight main event between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Burns (22-7 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Durinho’ is coming off losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad in his most recent efforts. Prior to those setbacks, Burns was coming off back-t0-back victories over Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny respectively.

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Pros react after Natalia Silva defeats Jessica Andrade at UFC Vegas 97

Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 97 fight card was co-headlined by a key women’s flyweight bout featuring Jessica Andrade taking on Natalia Silva. Andrade (26-13 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring victories over Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez in her two previous efforts. Prior to those wins, the former strawweight queen was coming off three straight defeats against opponents Erin Blanchfield, Yan Xiaonan and Tatiana Suarez.

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Video | Khamzat Chimaev defeats Luke Rockhold in friendly BJJ match

Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024

Khamzat Chimaev appears to be in fine form ahead of his UFC 308 matchup with former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Chimaev (13-0 MMA) is set to face Whittaker (26-7 MMA) in a high-stakes middleweight bout on October 26 at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.

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Pro fighters react after MMA legend Demetrious Johnson announces his retirement

Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024

Several pro fighters took to social media to congratulate MMA legend Demetrious Johnson on his retirement from combat sports. Johnson (25-4-1 MMA) announced his retirement during the main card of Friday night’s ONE 168 event in Denver, Colorado.

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UFC Vegas 97: 'Burns vs. Brady' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 97 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady. Burns (22-7 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Durinho’ is coming off losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad in his most recent efforts. Prior to those setbacks, Burns was coming off back-t0-back victories over Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny respectively.

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Rafael Fiziev teases incredible showdown against Dan Hooker

Harry Kettle - September 7, 2024

UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev has teased the idea of what would be a barnburner fight against Dan Hooker. In the last couple of years, Dan Hooker has really turned his career around. He’s put together a nice string of victories and most recently, he was able to overcome Mateusz Gamrot in what proved to be quite the upset. Now, he’s looking ahead to a possible title run, which would’ve seemed insane to consider not so long ago.

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Dustin Poirier confirms he will fight again in the UFC

Harry Kettle - September 7, 2024

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has confirmed that he will make the walk to the Octagon one more time. When it comes to fan favorites, there are few more obvious choices than Dustin Poirier. This is a man who has been there and done it all in mixed martial arts, and even though he never became a world champion, he’s still one of the most beloved fighters of his generation. Following his loss to Islam Makhachev, however, many were left to wonder whether or not he’d hang up the gloves for good.

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Robert Whittaker's manager reveals Sean Strickland rejected UFC 305 clash: "We said absolutely!"

Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2024

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker nearly fought Sean Strickland at UFC 305. For his part, ‘The Reaper’ has been out of the cage since a first-round knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov in June. As many likely remember, Robert Whittaker was originally set to face Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia. However, ‘Borz’ was forced out on a week’s notice due to illness. Following the win, Whittaker called to re-book the fight with Chimaev.

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Francis Ngannou heaps praise on 'mean' Alex Pereira: "You're going to get some tough nights against him"

Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2024

PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou has a lot of respect for UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. ‘The Predator’ is currently set to make his return to the cage next month in Saudi Arabia. Back for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring earlier this year, Francis Ngannou will face Renan Ferreira. The bout will be the heavyweight’s first in the cage since leaving the UFC in 2023, and his first in the PFL cage.

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Michael Page teases future middleweight move after "cleaning out" welterweight: "There's some fun fights"

Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2024

UFC welterweight contender Michael Page is already eyeing a move up in weight. The man known to fans simply as ‘Venom’ has been out of the cage since June. At UFC 303, the former Bellator met Ian Garry in his second promotional appearance. While ‘The Future’ hoped to meet Colby Covington at the event, ‘Chaos’ rejected the bout and Michael Page stepped up.

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Israel Adesanya makes serious accusations towards man in roadside altercation

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 6, 2024

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has issued a statement following his viral street incident. Footage surfaced of a roadside altercation between “The Last Stylebender” and an unidentified man in New Zealand. At the end of their argument, Adesanya spat in the man’s direction. The two did not come to blows, but Adesanya has made serious accusations towards the man.

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UFC 306: Alexa Grasso names Zhang Weili as dream opponent ahead of Valentina Shevchenko Trilogy

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 6, 2024

Alexa Grasso has revealed who would be her dream opponent inside the Octagon. Grasso is the reigning UFC women’s flyweight titleholder. She will be putting her gold at stake against Valentina Shevchenko in a trilogy fight. The two will collide inside the Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14th.