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UFC Louisville adds Michel Pereira – Roman Dolidze

UFC Louisville has added an absolute banger in the middleweight division. Earlier today, Eurosport was the first to report that top fifteen middleweights will clash at the June Fight Night when Michel Pereira (31-11) takes on Roman Dolidze (12-3).

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Matt Hamill was king for the night

On December 5, 2009, The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale was happening. It featured a young Jon Jones (27-1, 1 NC) and Matt Hamill (13-8), two fighters vying for supremacy in the UFC.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 2 hours ago

Cory Sandhagen Pushes Back on Jose Aldo UFC Bantamweight Title Shot Chatter

While Jose Aldo’s UFC 301 win over Jonathan Martinez was undoubtedly impressive, bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen disagrees with the idea of awarding the former champion a title shot next.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 1 hour ago

Sidelined Former Champ Jan Blachowicz Calls for Alex Pereira Rematch

Jan Blachowicz has made his case for a rematch against Alex Pereira upon his return to action. Pereira (10-2) earned a narrow split decision over Blachowicz (29-10) to make good on his debut in the light heavyweight division at UFC 291 in July 2023.

Fabricio Werdum News / Sherdog.com / 50 minutes ago

Fabricio Werdum to Host ‘Papo Cruzado’ MMA Talk Show on Combate

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder Fabricio Werdum is ready to move to the next stage of his career. In September 2023, Werdum returned from a lengthy layoff to test himself in bare-knuckle MMA.

Robelis Despaigne News / Sherdog.com / 2 hours ago

Olympic Taekwondo Medalist Robelis Despaigne Eyes UFC Title Shot

Heavyweight knockout artist Robelis Despaigne is eyeing a title shot within a year of his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut. Despaigne (5-0) needed just 18 seconds to knock out Josh Parisian in his promotional debut at UFC 299 in March.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 2 hours ago

By The Numbers: Alex Caceres vs. Sean Woodson

Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight Alex Caceres will attempt to tip the scales in his favor when he takes on Sean Woodson as part of the UFC on ESPN 56 undercard this Saturday at the Enterprise Center in St.

Royce Gracie News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Art Jimmerson Dies at 60; Former Boxer Competed in UFC 1 Fight vs. Royce Gracie

Former boxer and UFC fighter Art "One Glove" Jimmerson died on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family announced (via Matthew Wells of MMA Junkie). Jimmerson…

Nick Diaz News / MMA Sucka / 59 minutes ago

Stuart Austin Admits He Doesn’t Like Fighting As He Follows In Diaz’s Footsteps

It is probably a safe assumption to assume that most Mixed Martial Arts fans would believe that their favourite fighters absolutely love their chosen fighting discipline and would relish getting on a mat, in a ring or in the cage, to test themselves against others who would also consider themselves to be amongst the best in their chosen style.

Manel Kape News / Dice City Sports / 1 hour ago

Manel Kape might make his way to Manchester

Manel Kape (19-6) is becoming one of the brightest stars in the UFC. “Starboy” is adapting well to his nickname, taking a four-match winning streak with him.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / 1 hour ago

Exclusive: Mexican Social Media Mega-Influencer Luis Escudero Signs with Combate Global

Mexican social media sensation Luis “Pride” Escudero is signing with the top Latino-geared MMA promotion in the world, Combate Global. Escudero will make his promotional debut on the company’s May 18 card on Fuse TV, and he is set to square off with fellow prospect Carlos Cordoba.

MMA News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

'The next Yoel Romero!' Renato Moicano on UFC having high hopes on 6’7″ undefeated heavyweight Robelis Despaigne

When the UFC signed Robelis Despaigne, who was 4-0, it excited the fight fans. After all, the 6’7″ Olympic Taekwondo Bronze medalist had four first-round finishes, and his last three fights cumulatively went 19 seconds.

Israel Adesanya News / MyMMANews / 6 hours ago

UFC Picks and Predictions: Israel Adesanya’s YouTube Channel and Partnership with Stake.com

Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-born New Zealand naturalized mixed martial artist, boxer, and kickboxer. He The post UFC Picks and Predictions: Israel Adesanya’s YouTube Channel and Partnership with Stake.com first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / 8 hours ago

Makhachev Shows Off His Insane Punch Power; Poirier Tells Him ‘Pull Up’

Dustin Poirier dismissed Islam Makhachev’s punch power after the UFC Lightweight Champion showed off his skills. The Diamond faces Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1, hoping to win his first world title.

Nate Diaz News / MyMMANews / 10 hours ago

New date, location for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing match

The boxing match between former UFC stars and rivals Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal has The post New date, location for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing match first appeared on MyMMANews.

Derrick Lewis News / Dice City Sports / 2 hours ago

Why Derrick Lewis Deserves More Love

Derrick Lewis (27-12, 1 NC) has made a living as one of the more recognizable names in the UFC. He’s also made himself an extremely likable personality, with fans warming up to the Houston native.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 8

UFC 304 adds potential title eliminator between Muhammad Mokaev and Manel Kape

UFC 304 has added a big time flyweight matchup to the card that could very well be a title eliminator. Home of Fight was the first to report earlier today and the report has since been confirmed that top flyweights Muhammad Mokaev (11-0) and Manel Kape (19-6) will face off in July.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 8

'Knocked out everybody but not me,' Former champ Jan Blachowicz makes the case to rematch Alex Pereira in a title bout

Jan Blachowicz has unfinished business with the light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. The Polish powerhouse wasn’t satisfied with the result of their first clash and has plans to settle the score next time.

Matt Brown News / BoxingNews.com / 1 hour ago

Matt Brown Decides to Retire After Long Career in UFC, MMA

Matt Brown’s first fight wasn’t against any opponent in an octagon. Brown nearly lost a battle with heroin before he ever threw a punch as a professional fighter.

Sean O'Malley News / Ringside Intel / 0 minutes ago

Sean O’Malley Explains Why Trash-Talk Is Key To Making Money Fighting In UFC

UFC champion Sean O’Malley understands the concept to making money as a fighter. Now, he hopes his future opponents follow suit. O’Malley is expected to defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 8 hours ago

UFC 303 News: Unbeaten Phenom Added to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Card

One of the UFC’s brightest young talents is set to compete on the biggest stage of his career at UFC 303. Scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on June 29, UFC 303 is headlined by the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor for a matchup with his opposing The Ultimate Fighter 31 coach Michael Chandler.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / May 7

Dustin Poirier: Islam Makhachev Underestimating 'The Diamond' at UFC 302

(Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Perennial lightweight contender Dustin Poirier feels he's being disrespected by Islam Makhachev ahead of their title clash at UFC 302.

MMA News / ClutchPoints / May 7

Conor McGregor sends savage warning to Michael Chandler for their UFC fight

In the lead-up to their highly anticipated UFC bout, Conor McGregor has sent a chilling warning to his opponent, Michael Chandler, reported by Sportskeeda.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / 10 hours ago

UFC 301: See How The World Scored Pantoja vs. Erceg

Highway robbery or right decision? Everybody’s got an opinion on who won the UFC 301 main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg. Many thought

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 3 hours ago

Daniel Cormier: Steve Erceg ‘Costed Himself’ Flyweight Title at UFC 301

Sometimes all it takes is one mistake to change the course of a fight. That's what UFC commentator Daniel Cormier thinks it ultimately came down to in the main event of UFC 301 as Alexandre Pantoja defended his title against game flyweight Steve Erceg.