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[Ronin]

UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales full card picks & predictions

The UFC returns to the UFC APEX facility this weekend, MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for the entire 12-fight card. The event is headlined by former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales, who has added five wins to his undefeated record since...

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[Ronin]

Islam Makhachev ‘did everything to avoid’ Ilia Topuria… MMA icon claims UFC legend ducked his rival

Islam Makhachev slammed by MMA legend, who claims he avoided a showdown with Ilia Topuria. The UFC pound-for-pound number one has chosen to vacate his lightweight championship and fight Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight throne, rather than take on ‘El Matador’.

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[Ronin]

Ilia Topuria says Islam Makhachev must wait his turn after UFC 317

Ilia Topuria is already looking past Charles Oliveira to a potential lightweight showdown with Islam Makhachev. Topuria is set to face Oliveira for Makhachev's vacated lightweight belt at UFC 317.

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[Ronin]

Sean Strickland calls out ex-champ for unexpected UFC grudge match

Belal Muhammad isn't without hope, as an avenue to the UFC middleweight championship has opened up. Jack Della Maddalena dethroned Muhammad at UFC 315, where Muhammad was punched to a pulp across five rounds.

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[Ronin]

Aljamain Sterling slams former UFC champ for ‘garbage striking’ critique years after title fight

UFC legend TJ Dillashaw called Aljamain Sterling’s striking ‘pure garbage’ years after their UFC 280 clash. Former UFC bantamweight champions Aljamain Sterling and TJ Dillashaw are years removed from their title fight at UFC 280, but that hasn’t stopped the former rivals from reigniting their feud.

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[Ronin]

Gilbert Burns issues statement after fourth-straight UFC loss

Gilbert Burns has remained a consummate professional following his loss to Michael Morales at UFC Vegas 106. Morales knocked out Burns in the first round of their main event fight to extend his undefeated record to 18-0.

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[Ronin]

UFC legend accuses Islam Makhachev of cowardice for avoiding Ilia Topuria super-fight

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight move: a sign of courage or cowardice? After five straight title fight wins, the UFC Lightweight Champion is getting ready to make more history in the weight class above.

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[Ronin]

UFC’s first-ever event in Azerbaijan takes huge hit as returning former flyweight title challenger withdraws

On June 21, the UFC is set to host an event in Azerbaijan for the first time ever, marking a historic moment for the promotion. UFC light heavyweight title challengers Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr clash in the main event, after their fight at UFC Kansas City earlier this year was postponed.

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[Ronin]

Jon Jones Breaks His Silence to Contradict Dana White on Tom Aspinall UFC Fight Claims

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has finally decided to respond directly to fans as tensions with interim champ Tom Aspinall continue to heat up. For those unaware, the past few months have been particularly sensitive for Jones, who’s already under pressure from UFC fans and critics over his...

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[Ronin]

Paddy Pimblett slams UFC over Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones title decisions

Paddy Pimblett is never one to bite his tongue, and after the UFC’s latest title shakeup, “The Baddy” has become the voice of a growing chorus questioning the promotion’s handling of its champions.

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Sean Strickland dares Belal Muhammad to settle the score in UFC grudge match

The UFC landscape is heating up once again as former middleweight champion Sean Strickland has officially called out welterweight titleholder Belal Muhammad for a grudge match that promises fireworks.

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Undefeated UFC star Michael Morales targets next fight after stopping Gilbert Burns

Michael Morales' first-round TKO against Gilbert Burns sent shockwaves throughout the welterweight division. Now, the unbeaten prospect can take it to the next level.

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Alex Pereira reportedly heading to Thailand to train with Jon Jones in long awaited meeting

Rumors have begun to circulate that former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is heading out to Thailand to train with Jon Jones. UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has continued to delay a potential title unification fight against Tom Aspinall, as fans continue to label the consensus...

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