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UFC 220: Stipe Miocic becomes the most successful heavyweight of all time in the UFC

UFC 220: Stipe Miocic becomes the most successful heavyweight of all time in the UFC #AndStill #UFC220 #MiocicvsNgannou

When casual fans across the world said Ngannou is gonna decapitate Miocic, I said wait, don’t rule out the champ just yet. Well, I didn’t exactly call this fight. Yet, somewhere in the back of my head, I had a feeling that Stipe has got this. With this decision victory over Francis Ngannou at UFC 220, Stipe Miocic has derailed one more hype train that the UFC has been creating for the last few…

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UfC 220 - Miocic vs Ngannou Preview: Ngannou Might Be Scary but Don’t Count out Miocic Just Yet

Miocic vs Ngannou: Ngannou Might Be Scary but Don’t Count out Miocic Just Yet #UFCPreview #UFC220 #MiocicvsNgannou

After Ngannou’s “uppercut from hell” sent Overeem into oblivion at UFC 218, a title shot against champ Stipe Miocic doesn’t sound like a crazy idea now. The UFC has already made Miocic vs Ngannou official, and these two heavyweights will square off against each other at UFC 220 on Jan 20, 2018. Francis Ngannou is currently the hot property in the heavyweight division with many saying that Stipe…

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UFC 218: Max Holloway Knocks Out Jose Aldo Once Again

Max Holloway cemented his position as the undisputed UFC featherweight champion with back to back victories over one of the all-time greats Jose Aldo. The main event result of UFC 218 was pretty much similar to how it went the first time. The third round was an absolute brawl where Holloway just went for the kill and methodically chiseled away the hopes of the former champion. How it went down?…

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UFC Shanghai: Gastelum Knocks Out Bisping in Round 1

Things are getting really interesting in the middleweight division right now. Kelvin Gastelum just knocked the lights out of former champion Michael Bisping at UFC Shanghai. This is an important victory for Gastelum after he suffered a submission defeat to Chris Weidman. While I don’t think this victory takes him all the way to a title shot, it is definitely going to place him in the top 5 among…

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UFC Norfolk: Poirier Gains a Massive Victory as Injured Pettis Taps Out

UFC Norfolk: Poirier Gains a Massive Victory as Injured Pettis Taps Out

Poirier vs. Pettis just came to an end at UFC Norfolk and what a bloody brawl that was. The end of the fight, though a bit confusing, gave Dustin Poirier the must deserved victory over the former lightweight champion. I am not exactly sure what led Anthony Pettis to tap out at the mount. A broken rip or a spinal injury is my best guess here. Nevertheless, it was a great fight and Poirier just…

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UFC 217: It's a day of new champions at New York

UFC 217: It's a day of new champions at New York #UFC217 #UFC217Review #BispingvsGSP #UFCNYC

The biggest possible fight card of the year just came to an end at UFC 217 in a spectacular fashion. It was the day of the underdogs with all three titles changing hands in the most unexpected fashion. Bisping’s loss may not have come as a huge surprise for me as he fought one of the greatest of all time in George St Pierre. The other two title fights for sure ended with some unpredicted results.…

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UFC Gdansk: Darren Till Gives a Star-Making Performance with First Round TKO of Cowboy

UFC Gdansk: Darren Till Gives a Star-Making Performance with First Round TKO of Cowboy

With an impressive first round TKO victory over “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone at UFC Gdansk, Darren Till has put the entire UFC welterweight division on notice. Not only did the undefeated contender extend his winning streak by one more, but he also has positioned himself in the big leagues now. An instant verbal altercation with Mike Perry after the fight could very well be the beginning of an…

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Should Athletic Commissions Ban Extreme Weight Cutting in MMA?

Should Athletic Commissions Ban Extreme Weight Cutting in MMA? #extremeweightcut #pancrase290 #daniellima

The short answer – yes. A few days ago, the MMA world witnessed one of the most shocking weigh-ins ever at Pancrase 290. Dehydrated, depleted, and almost unconscious, a fighter named Daniel Lima had to be carried to the weighing scale by his teammates. This brutal display of extreme weight cutting is sending ripples down in the MMA world with many fighters and coaches calling it downright…

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What’s next for Mighty Mouse after UFC 216?

What’s next for Mighty Mouse after UFC 216? #UFC216 #MightyMouse #MMA #UFC

The MMA world is going crazy over the big victory of “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson at UFC 216. Not only did he beat the record for the most consecutive title defenses, he also sealed his victory with a move that could never be forgotten in MMA history. In a never-before-seen move, DJ converted a suplex into an armbar that gained him the submission victory over Ray Borg.…

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Jon Jones Will Be Remembered as the Guy Who Almost Became the GOAT

Jon Jones Will Be Remembered as the Guy Who Almost Became the GOAT #JonJones #UFC214 #DCvsJones2 #Doping #Turinabol

I still remember the first championship fight of Jon Jones. He was a 23-year old raging young contender gaining win after win over many remarkable fighters of the time. Then champion Shogun was already on his way to becoming a legend with wins over the likes of Alistair Overeem, Kevin Randleman, Chuck Liddell, and Lyoto Machida. Jon went on to defeat Shogun and became the youngest ever UFC…

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Rumor: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson at UFC 217 MSG

Rumor: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson at UFC 217 MSG #UFC217 #UFCMSG #KhabibvsTony #NurmagomedovvsFerguson

Khabib and Tony are going at it on Twitter once again. This time, though, they are giving contradicting information on who keeps turning down fights. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson has been scheduled and canceled thrice already. The most recent one was at UFC 209 when Khabib pulled out after being unable to make weight (155 pounds) for the lightweight matchup. Twitter war is not something…

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Mayweather vs. McGregor: Who Will Have the Advantage with 8 Oz. Gloves?

Mayweather vs. McGregor: Who Will Have the Advantage with 8 Oz. Gloves? #MayweatherMcGregor #MayweathervsMcGregor #MMA #Boxing

Ever since Mayweather vs. McGregor got announced, there has been a lot of back and forth between the fighters. The type of boxing gloves to be used for the match is also a subject of debate for this fight. It was originally said that Mayweather wanted the fight in 10 oz. gloves. Mayweather, however, tweeted a while ago calling for the bout to be in 8 0z. gloves.…

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Smart or Boring: Is Tyron Woodley Becoming a Liability for the UFC?

Smart or Boring: Is Tyron Woodley Becoming a Liability for the UFC?

UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is currently facing a lot of criticism following his lackluster performance against Demian Maia at UFC 214. The fight even broke the record for the lowest number of significant strikes delivered (57) in a title match. Dana White earlier said that the winner of Woodley vs. Maia will get the Georges St. Pierre for the next title fight. Soon after the fight,…

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UFC 214 Results: Jon Jones Knocks Out Daniel Cormier; Becomes the Champion for the Second Time

UFC 214 Results: Jon Jones Knocks Out Daniel Cormier; Becomes the Champion for the Second Time #UFC214 #CormiervsJones2 #MMA #JonJones

The best fight card of the year just got over in Anaheim, California. Two of the greatest light heavyweights to ever set foot inside the octagon went to battle for the second time in UFC 214. Jon Jones came out victorious by knocking out Daniel Cormier in round 3. I’ve always told my friends that Jon is the greatest light heavyweight of all time (maybe the greatest MMA fighter ever). This victory…

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UFC Long Island: Chris Weidman Makes a Strong Comeback with Submission Victory over Kelvin Gastelum

UFC Long Island: Chris Weidman Makes a Strong Comeback with Submission Victory over Kelvin Gastelum

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman put an end to his three-fight losing streak with a submission victory over rising contender Kelvin Gastelum. UFC Long Island marked the comeback of the All-American who became the first man to finish Gastelum in an MMA fight. After back to back losses, Weidman’s career was hanging by a thread, and this crucial victory is a special one for Weidman. How It…

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Mayweather-McGregor PPV Estimates: Will this Be the Biggest Fight of All Time in Combat Sports?

Mayweather-McGregor PPV Estimates: Will this Be the Biggest Fight of All Time in Combat Sports? #MayMac #MayweathervsMcGregor #Boxing #MMA

The MayMac World Tour has concluded just a few days ago. The world hasn’t yet seen a fight promotion of this magnitude. Going by the sheer numbers of YouTube clicks and press conference attendance, we can safely say that the World Tour is a grand success. Most experts believe that this success will also be reflected in the Pay-per-View sales for the fight. How big a fight this is actually going…

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Highlights from the Mayweather-McGregor Press Conference

Highlights from the Mayweather-McGregor Press Conference #MayweathervsMcGregor #ConorMcGregor #FloydMayweather

Mayweather-McGregor press conference kicked off on July 11th in all its glory. The undefeated boxing sensation has a lot to say about his upcoming fight. While most boxing critics across the world believe that this fight will be lopsided in favor of Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather Jr. doesn’t seem to rule out Conor McGregor as an easy fight. Floyds sounded realistic that his age may not be in his…

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