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Khamzat Chimaev is planning to “kill” Nate Diaz at UFC 279, kicking him out of the promotion for good. Chimaev will take on Diaz in what will be the latter’s final bout on his current UFC deal. Diaz plans to exit the UFC after the fight concludes.

17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. is set to make UFC history as the youngest competitor to every step inside the Octagon. First reported by ESPN Deportes, the undefeated Californian will make his promotional debut as part of the September 20th episode of Dana White’s Contender Series. If Rosas Jr. earns a contract, he will officially become the youngest fighter in UFC history. That record is currently held by featherweight Chase Hooper.

Marlon Vera, better known by MMA fans as ‘Chito’ scored arguably the biggest win of his career at UFC San Diego on Saturday night. Squaring off against former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, Vera was very patient in his approach to fighting ‘The Dominator.’ Throughout the first three rounds, Vera took a very measured approach but was able to knock down Cruz twice before connecting shin to chin, flatlining Cruz in the process. Appearing on the Michael Bisping Podcast, Marlon Vera discussed the victory with the former middleweight champion and Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith.

Evander Holyfield seems to have shut the door on a potential fight with Mike Tyson at this point in his life. Evander Holyfield Shuts Down Potential Mike Tyson Clash. There has been a lot of talk about a potential trilogy bout between Holyfield and Tyson in recent months. Especially since Tyson recently returned to the ring for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in which he looked phenomenal.

Luke Rockhold predicts what’s in Paulo Costa’s self-described “secret juice.”. Luke Rockhold Predicts What’s In Paulo Costa’s ‘Secret Juice’. Rockhold is set to do battle with the fellow 185-pound title challenger at UFC 278 later this week. It will be a return from a three-year layoff for the ex-champion.

Leon Edwards believes Kamaru Usman has let money go to his head. Edwards challenges for the welterweight title for the first time when he faces Usman in a rematch in the UFC 278 headliner taking place this weekend at Salt Lake City, Utah. The pair already had a pre-fight press...

Dominick Cruz is staying positive following his latest setback. Cruz took on Marlon “Chito” Vera in the UFC San Diego headliner this past weekend in a bantamweight contest that took place in the former’s hometown. Despite having many good moments and winning the first two rounds on...

It’s not every day you hear a 2-0 fighter say he’d be able to dethrone the UFC Middleweight Champion of the world. But for Bo Nickal, he’d do just on Monday. The three-time NCAA national wrestling champion has already made some waves early into his MMA career. Nickal would make it 2-0, where he quickly dispatched of Zach Borrega on the Contender Series. He wouldn’t get a UFC contract right off the bat, but Nickal is slated to return to Contender Series on Sep. 27 for one final test before the UFC.

Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera doesn’t care if the former double champion skips the line for a bantamweight title shot. Chito is coming off the biggest win of his career this past weekend. In the main event of UFC San Diego, he knocked out Dominick Cruz and became the first fighter to defeat Cruz in a non-title fight.

Jake Paul won’t fight Israel Adesanya. There is a whole list of current and former UFC fighters that the YouTuber turned pro boxer will fight, but the reigning defending UFC middleweight champion is not one of them. ‘Only UFC fighter I wouldn’t fight’. In a recent interview with...

Demetrious Johnson talks about training with former champion Henry Cejudo. Johnson recalls a phone call with Dana White after finding out about TUF 24. Demetrious Johnson is three years removed from his departure from the UFC. Now the former flyweight champion is taking a walk down memory lane and is recalling some of the highs and lows of his career. Johnson was involved in the first-ever “MMA trade” when he was sent to ONE Championship in exchange for Ben Askren. At the time there was talk of troubles between Johnson and the UFC, and later Johnson spoke about finding happiness fighting in Asia.

The PFL has signed one of the most exciting featherweights on the planet. On Monday, Shane Burgos announced on The MMA Hour that he has signed with the PFL after fighting out his UFC contract. “ I wanted to test free agency, test the waters. I know what I am...

Reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is just days away from his sixth defense of the title since capturing it at UFC 235 in 2019. On August 2oth, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ will face No. 2 ranked contender, Leon Edwards. Winner of nine straight, Edwards has been chomping at the bit to get a shot at Usman’s crown, but it’s not just about capturing gold when the two square off at UFC 278. For Edwards, it’s also about avenging the last loss of his career which came against Usman in 2015.

You’ve probably watched a martial arts movie and seen karate students dressed in different colors. What do these colors denote, and are they all the same? The simple answer is they are not. In Karate, belts denote your rank and experience. There are nine colored belts along the journey...

Paddy Pimblett believes Charles Oliveira will finish Islam Makhachev when the two lightweights meet at UFC 280 in October. Pimblett is fresh off his third-straight win inside the Octagon at UFC London on June 23rd. The Liverpudlian served up another spectacular performance, submitting Jordan Leavitt in the second round via rear-naked choke. It was his third finish in as many fights.

Henry Cejudo reckoned that Marlon Vera finished Dominick Cruz the same way he did. “Triple C” is not impressed by how “Chito” beat “The Dominator”. Marlon Vera put on a performance for the ages at UFC San Diego this past weekend with a highlight real KO win over Dominick Cruz. While many are raving about “Chito’s” stunning victory, former UFC champ-champ Henry Cejudo said he has done the same in the past and he’s not impressed by Vera’s version.

Luke Rockhold thinks he is next in line for a title shot after beating Paulo Costa. Rockhold lays out the only way he sees Nate Diaz beating Khamzat Chimaev. Luke Rockhold is ready to make his return to the UFC after three years away. The former champion will be taking on the number six ranked Paulo Costa this weekend at UFC 278. Rockhold has a tough test ahead of him in Costa but if he is victorious, Rockhold believes he should be next in line for a title shot.

BJ Penn, a UFC Hall of Famer, launched his campaign for governor of Hawaii earlier this year. Per a report from the Associated Press, a little more than 24 percent of the ballots came in for Penn making him the runner-up by a wide margin. With 90 percent of all precincts reporting, Duke Aiona, Penn’s opponent in the race, has nearly 52 percent of the votes with the numbers still rolling in.

Brandon Gibson of the Jackson Wink MMA gym talks about Tony Ferguson working out in the gym. Gibson also spoke about the transformation of Jon Jones to heavyweight. One of the most notorious MMA gyms in the whole world is Jackson Wink in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The premier facility has been the home of numerous MMA stars over the years. Some of the most notable athletes to train there are Jon Jones, Holly Holms, Michelle Waterson, Donald Cerrone, and more. Now there is a new athlete joining the crew, UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson. Ferguson has had some trouble in his last few UFC outings and is looking for a change in training. He has announced his time spent at Jackson Wink and has posted pictures of his training with coach Brandon Gibson.

Dana White, president of the UFC, has warned fans against illegally pirating his events. UFC president Dana White has spearheaded a campaign to crack down on illegal streaming of pay-per-view UFC events. As part of BT Sport’s standard subscription, fans in the UK can legally watch the fights, while fans in the US must also purchase any pay-per-view events.