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In a recent interview with Laura Sanko, the UFC President had this to say… In case you didn’t know… Daniel Cormier v Jon Jones is undeniably one of the most legendary and intense rivalries in the history of mixed martial arts. The iconic pair have met twice before, both times at light-heavyweight. The first bout at UFC 182 was won by Jones via unanimous decision. The second meeting took place at UFC 214, however, it was a No Contest after Jones tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs....

Melendez (22-8) admitted that his UFC journey was a fun ride in which he was involved in one of the most entertaining fights in the promotion’s history when he took on Diego Sanchez at UFC 166. He added that the release was a mutual decision and that he was leaving the company on good terms. Here’s what he told ESPN: There was a lot of hype surrounding ‘El Nino’ when he was signed up by the UFC in 2013....

In case you didn’t know… Shevchenko’s star in the UFC is rising at an incredible rate. The Kyrgyzstani fighter is registering dominant victories over anyone who stands in her way, which is leading MMA fans and experts alike to tout her as one of the most dominant champions in all of mixed martial arts. At the same time, Cejudo is trailblazing through two divisions on the men’s roster with similarly devastating performances....

During the recently concluded Abdulmanap Memorial event hosted by Eagle FC, the former UFC lightweight champion was seen providing valuable insights to his AKA training partner Saygid Izagakhmaev during the break between rounds one and two. Khabib continued to share his wisdom as the bout progressed. Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov coach Saygid Izagakhmaev towards victory below: Izagakhmaev made maximum use of Khabib’s advice and finished his welterweight opponent Maxim Butorin with a rear-naked choke in the second round....

In addition to it, the Dagestani fighter was also joined by Bantamweight Divison star Petr Yan and Lightweight Division’s Rustam Khabilov in the winners list from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 136 Preliminary Card. In case you didn’t know… Following the conclusion of the recently held UFC 228 pay-per-view in Dallas, Texas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship held another memorable event, this time in the country of Russia, in what will also mark the UFC’s debut in the country’s capital Moscow....

Usman and Covington went to war at Madison Square Garden in New York and put on a phenomenal main event. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ eventually defeated ‘Chaos’ via unanimous decision to retain his welterweight belt. During a recent conversation with commentator Paul Felder on the UFC’s official YouTube channel, Michael Chiesa admitted that Colby Covington is a decent guy outside his trash-talking persona. Watch Michael Chiesa in conversation with Paul Felder below:...

The Welterweight fight between Gall and Touhari main evented the UFC on ESPN 5 preliminary card and following the victory, Gall had major props for the Newark crowd and then eventually called out Diego Sanchez for a rematch. Prior to his fight against Sanchez, Gall had suffered kidney failure and pointed it out in his post-fight interview. Gall then called for a rematch against Sanchez, as he stated the following: (H/T: MMA Junkie)...

Former UFC welterweight star Perry and former TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) contestant Lane had an altercation at a BKFC event late last year. Needless to say, ‘Platinum’ bringing a baseball bat to the press conference earlier this month led to another scuffle. In an edition of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Perry was asked why he brought the bat to the press conference. ‘Platinum’ responded: He added: Perry suggested that fighting fair outside the ring is unlikely, reiterating the fact that street fights often feature multiple adversaries against whom he has to protect himself....

According to ‘Iron Mike’, Manny Pacquiao should run for the country’s presidency. Tyson also wished for Pacquiao to reach the highest of his potential if ‘Pac-Man’ wanted to do so. Mike Tyson recently told ESNEWS Boxing: Catch Tyson’s comments in the video below: Manny Pacquiao is leading an anti-corruption campaign Manny Pacquiao recently announced that he will be running for president after railing against corruption in the government and President Rodrigo Duterte’s relationship with China....

Jones has always tarnished his legacy for reasons that stemmed from incidents that happened outside the Octagon. After run-ins with the law and multiple doping violations, Jones is back in the groove. However, the same question continues to circulate- is there any Light Heavyweight from the current crop of fighters that can take Jones down? #12 ranked Johnny Walker has been making a strong case for himself as a possible contender for Jon Jones’ title....

According to Dave Meltzer, in his write up for MMA Fighting, there is a huge chance that WWE’s new contract with Lesnar in the light of Roman Reigns temporarily taking a hiatus will have repercussions on the Cormier-Lesnar fight. In case you didn’t know… Roman Reigns was the superstar WWE was building up to be the face of the company for the past five years. Moving away from John Cena, who has taken a step away from the business, it was Reigns the torch was passed to....

As you can see, Ronda Rousey storms off, as Joe Rogan approaches and starts to ask Women’s Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes questions. According to Dana White, this was a mistake from the production team, and the original plan was to have both competitors walk out as soon as the staredown was over. Here’s what White said: Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter confirmed that Ronda Rousey was upset after the face off and had to be consoled....

The Australian fighter revealed that he is being sidelined due to an injury but didn’t reveal the extent of the same, neither did he disclose when he will be back in action. Pedro’s last fight was against Mauricio Rua back in 2018 and the fighter hasn’t been seen inside the Octagon ever since. The 28-year-old has been on a dismal run of form recently, managing to win only one of his last four fights and was looking to make a comeback against Moreira in February....

For the longest time, UFC has been a customer of the Pay-Per-View business. However, now, with more customers leaving the market, UFC might have the perfect deal on their hands when it comes to the PPV split. This deal according to reports by MMA Fighting, could be worth $65 Million. In case you didn’t know… Traditionally the profits from the proceeds of the pay-per-view buys were split between the UFC and the Cable and Dish Providers 50-50....

At the UFC 274 weigh-ins, Oliveira came out with just a few minutes left to go before the deadline. He weighed in at 155.5, half a pound over championship weight. Oliveira had an hour right after his weight was announced to cut that 1/2-pound mark. He took the whole hour but could still not make the necessary weight. There was no change. As a result of him not making weight, Oliveira has been stripped of the UFC lightweight title....

Oliveira was forced to vacate the title ahead of his submission victory over Justin Gaethje when he failed to make weight. That title will now be up for grabs as two of the most dominant lightweights clash. Oliveira hasn’t lost a fight in nearly four years and collected the lightweight title when he knocked out Michael Chandler in May 2021. He’s pursuing his fourth consecutive finish but finds himself up against a fighter who is arguably just as dominant as he has been in Makhachev....

RELATED: Most Iconic Character Archetypes In Fighting Games Different punching combinations can be found in Game Help > Moves when on UFC 4’s Learn (Practice) mode. Players are advised to learn these and call upon them when possible. Some punching combinations are naturally a bit more effective than others, and the best ones are combinations that every player looking to succeed should learn as well as finding tips to get new players started....

Rousey is “champing” to return to the Octagon and avenge her defeat to Holly Holm, according to UFC chairman and chief executive officer Lorenzo Fertitta. MORE: Scenes from Rousey vs. Holm | Cover girl Ronda | Rousey: I’ll quit if Holm beats me again Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm (Getty Images) When Rowdy Ronda and The Preacher’s Daughter square off again, likely at UFC 200 at the new Las Vegas Arena in July, it will be the biggest fight in UFC history, Fertitta said....

The headlining fight will see two of the top Middleweight contenders in the UFC do battle as Jack Hermansson and Jared Cannonier face off in the middle of the Octagon. Jack Hermansson has his roots in Sweden, although he currently lives in and fights out of Norway. His opponent has his roots in Dallas, Texas in the United States. Heading into this fight, Cannonier has two back-to-back impressive wins to his name, having defeated Anderson Silva and David Branch....

Not only did Overeem probably earn a shot at the winner of the Fabricio Werdum and Stipe Miocic fight at next week’s UFC 198, he did it in “Karate Kid” style, defeating Arlovski by second-round TKO. After the fight ended, “The Reem” stated his intentions and they focused on Werdum and Miocic. MORE: Wrestlers, UFC fighters who became actors “We’re going to get that belt in November,” Overeem told Jon Anik....