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5 biggest takeaways from UFC Beijing, including Francis Ngannou's thunderous...
What really mattered at UFC Fight Night 141 in Beijing? Here are a few things … 1. Ngannou doing that thing he does It’s been a while since we’ve seen this version of Francis Ngannou, the one who...
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UFC Fight Night 141 medical suspensions: Curtis Blaydes sliced for 30 days
A quick knockout loss will keep UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes out of the game for one month following UFC Fight Night 141. MMAjunkie obtained a list of medical suspensions stemming from this past...
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Upset alert! Abubakar Nurmagomedov submitted in first round at UFC Moscow
Despite entering Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 21 event as a sizable favorite according to the oddsmakers, Abubakar Nurmagomedov (15-3-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) was submitted in the opening round. The cousin of UFC...
View ArticleUFC Moscow bonuses: Prelim winners Magomed Ankalaev, David Zawada among $50K...
Prelim winners Magomed Ankalaev and David Zawada collected $50,000 bonuses at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 21 event, as did headliners Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar. Ankalaev and Zawada took home...
View ArticleFight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN+ 21 with vintage Pat Benatar,...
While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well. Inside, see what...
View ArticleUFC on ESPN+ 21 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Main event payout...
Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 21 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $132,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting...
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UFC on ESPN+ 21 post-event facts: Examining Zabit Magomedsharipov's streak
The UFC made its third stop in Russia on Saturday with UFC on ESPN+ 21, which took place at CSKA Arena in Moscow with a 13-fight card that streamed entirely on ESPN+. A new featherweight contender...
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MMA Junkie's 'Submission of the Month' for November: A Nurmagomedov loses
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from November 2019: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s...
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Mounir Lazzez vs. David Zawada targeted for UFC's Oct. 17 event
After impressing in his UFC debut, Mounir Lazzez will return to action on the UFC’s “Fight Island.” Lazzez (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is expected to face David Zawada (17-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at the UFC’s Oct. 17...
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Mounir Lazzez tests positive for COVID-19, out of David Zawada fight at UFC...
Mounir Lazzez has been forced out of what would have been his second UFC fight due to testing positive for COVID-19. Lazzez (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) was scheduled to face David Zawada (17-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at...
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Ramazan Emeev vs. David Zawada booked for UFC Fight Night on Jan. 16
A welterweight matchup has been added to the UFC’s first card of 2021. Ramazan Emeev (19-4 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will take on David Zawada (17-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) on Jan. 16 at UFC Fight Night, officials announced...
View ArticleUFC on ABC 1 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Max Holloway's money...
ABU DHABI – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ABC 1 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $140,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements,...
View ArticleUFC on ABC 1 post-event facts: Max Holloway's masterclass shatters all...
The UFC kicked off its 2021 campaign on Saturday with a monumental event. UFC on ABC 1 marked the promotion’s return to network television, with the card unfolding at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu...
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UFC on ABC 1 medical suspensions: Calvin Kattar, Justin Tafa face lengthy...
UFC on ABC 1 is in the books and its competitors have been handed their medical suspensions. Atop the list of lengthiest post-fight suspensions is headliner Calvin Kattar, who endured a high volume of...
View ArticleMatchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (July...
MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. Each week, we’ll compile all...
View ArticleMatchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Aug....
MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. Each week, we’ll compile all...
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David Zawada ecstatic to make U.S. debut against Alex Morono at UFC Fight...
LAS VEGAS – David Zawada is happy to be fighting on U.S. soil for the first time in his 10-year MMA career. The UFC welterweight takes on Alex Morono on the main card of UFC Fight Night 191 on Saturday...
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UFC Fight Night 191 predictions: Darren Till's favored, but how many are...
Brunson vs. Till Aspinall vs. Spivac Morono vs. Zawada Bukauskas vs. Rountree Pimblett vs. Vendramini MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2021: 136-85 Till (57%) Aspinall (84%) Morono (80%) Rountree...
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UFC Fight Night 191 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Derek Brunson's...
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 191 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $120,000. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting...
View ArticleUFC Fight Night 191 post-event facts: Derek Brunson climbs win, finishes list...
The UFC kicked off its September schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 191 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The entire card streamed on ESPN+. Derek Brunson’s (23-7 MMA, 14-5 UFC) late career push toward...
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