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UFC champion Alex Pereira humbles massive bodybuilder in intense arm wrestling contest

Alex Pereira stopped a bodybuilder from an arm wrestling fight during a recent visit to Korea. The UFC light heavyweight champion was spotted performing some bizarre tasks during a recent trip while visiting Asia. It appears he has been enjoying his time away from the Octagon after defending the world title three times in seven […]

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Newly-crowned PFL champion pays emotional tribute to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s late father

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PFL champion Gadzhi Rabadanov used his biggest career moment to pay tribute to the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The top lightweight won the $1 million championship on Friday night in Riyadh, viciously defeating former Bellator champion Brent Primus in the third round of their encounter. His victory capped a brutal four-fight season that saw him continue

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‘He hit like a truck’… Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up about the one UFC legend that punched him the hardest

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has been beaten by some of the greatest fighters the lightweight division has ever seen, but one stood out from the rest. The Russian felt the power of this formidable fighter before finally securing victory. Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Khabib Nurmagomedov says Justin Gaethje is the hardest puncher he will face On

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Dillon Danis viciously trolled by former UFC star after he teases combat sports comeback

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Former UFC star Darren Till shut down Dillon Danis' recent attempt to motivate his fanbase ahead of his potential return to fighting. Dillon Danis has made more noise outside of fights than in the cage or ring, but that won't stop him from pursuing a possible next career chapter. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wiz is teasing

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Nate Landwehr reveals devastating tragedy ahead of UFC 310 showdown with Doo Ho Choi

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Nate Landwehr has shown the true measure of his character as he gears up for an intriguing featherweight matchup with Doo Ho Choi at UFC 310. The pair will clash on the undercard of Alexandre Pantoja's flyweight title defense against Japanese star Kai Asakura at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. Of all the fighters on

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Georges St-Pierre reveals he felt like an ‘idiot’ after making a major mistake in one of his biggest UFC fights

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George St-Pierre was known for his sublime fighting IQ, but on one occasion he made a big mistake that left him feeling like an 'idiot'. 'Rush' got the win almost every time he stepped foot in the cage, but in this case it wasn't to be. Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Matt

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Brutal street fight footage emerges of Kai Asakura trading punches with his own brother

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Kai Asakura has revealed that he once faced off in a hard-fought street fight with his own brother. Images of the scrap appear to show the siblings firing bombs in each other's direction. Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images Kai Asakura fought his brother in a street fight At UFC 310 on Saturday night at T-Mobile

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‘It’s going to be official’… Arman Tsarukyan disputes claim that contract for UFC title rematch vs Islam Makhachev has stalled

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Dominant UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has almost fully recovered from the hand injury he suffered during his stellar title fight with Dustin Poirier earlier this year. But as fans continue to speculate about when and where the talented Russian will return, number one contender Arman Tsarukyan has tried to put an end to the

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‘Shavkat knows you’re going to be champion’… Ian Machado Garry reveals private conversation with UFC coach after training with Rakhmonov

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Someone's O's Gotta Go: We're now just days away from another stacked UFC PPV, one featuring an undefeated Kazakh finisher versus an undefeated Irish prodigy in the co-main. Having trained together countless times, it's fair to say that 'Nomad' and 'The Future' know each other's game quite well – although Ian Machado Garry has now

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Former champion Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards teases fight news for homecoming UFC bout in early 2025

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Four months after dropping his UFC welterweight title to Belal Muhammad, 'Rocky' has revealed he plans to return to the Octagon in early 2025. While the former champion remained coy about who his next opponent will be, the shrewd striking specialist teased that he is planning another major title run in the new year. Photo

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New footage emerges showing Khamzat Chimaev ‘dog walk’ top UFC contender in impromptu grappling exchange

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Khamzat Chimaev showed off his impressive wrestling skills against one of the best lightweights in the world during a recent sparring session. The middleweight contender took on Arman Tsarukyan while filming for Hype Reality 3, which is being dubbed Russia's answer to The Ultimate Fighter. They coached opposite each other on the show and took

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Alexandre Pantoja joins forces with Japanese champion and former foe of Kai Asakura in training for UFC 310 title fight

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In the main event of UFC 310 next weekend, dominant flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defends his title against former RIZIN bantamweight king and promotional newcomer Kai Asakura. A true student of the game, 'The Cannibal' now teams up with Kai Asakura's infamous rival and one of the most legendary Japanese fighters of all time, Kyoji

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