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We're Fighting Because We're Hot (2015)

We’re Fighting Because We’re Hot (2015)

In 2015, Paige VanZant shared her thoughts on why a fight against Felice Herrig was inevitable. Before we get to that, here’s a quick glimpse back to the two coming face to face prior to their bout at UFC on FOX 15. Vanzant would win the fight via unanimous decision to advance to 5-1 at the time. As for her theory on why the two were bound to fight? You can revisit that in the article below that…

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Reaction: Kayla Harrison signs multi-year extension with PFL

Reaction: Kayla Harrison signs multi-year extension with PFL

Kayla Harrison | Cooper Neill, PFL Following the news of two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison re-signing with the league on Tuesday, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew react to the news.

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Fights on Tap: Shevchenko vs. Santos, Burns vs. Chimaev among 11 UFC bouts announced 

Fights on Tap is a weekly roundup of all the fights booked in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions. The UFC either announced or finalized 11 fights this week, and the flyweight queen has her next defense confirmed for an upcoming pay-per-view event in June. Valentina Shevchenko and Taila Santos are expected to meet at UFC 275 on June 11 at a soon-to-be-determined location and venue. The…

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Dustin Poirier Responds To Colby Covington’s Post-Fight Callout

Dustin Poirier Responds To Colby Covington’s Post-Fight Callout

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier hit back at Colby Covington on social media following Covington’s UFC 272 callout. Covington defeated Jorge Masvidal in a back-and-forth war in the UFC 272 headliner. After earning a mostly-dominant win over Masvidal, Covington used his post-fight interview to call out another former American Top Team teammate in Poirier. Covington and…

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UFC 272 Embedded, Episode 6: ‘I know I’m the best in the world’

UFC 272 Embedded, Episode 6: ‘I know I’m the best in the world’

UFC, YouTube In the sixth episode of UFC 272 Embedded, Colby Covington relishes the last few pounds of his weight cut, Bryce Mitchell watches himself on Embedded, Covington and Jorge Masvidal lead the stars of Saturday’s show at the weigh-ins, and more.

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UFC 272: Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal weigh-In live stream

UFC 272: Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal weigh-In live stream

One of the loudest UFC events of the calendar is set for tomorrow night. UFC 272 is headlined by Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal, two figures who aren’t afraid to go low in order to sell a fight or put their opponent off their game. Their welterweight contest could put either man in position to fight for the title for a third time. Both have failed in two previous attempts to unseat current…

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dos Anjos Reacts After White Confirms Makhachev Turned Down Fight

dos Anjos Reacts After White Confirms Makhachev Turned Down Fight

Rafael dos Anjos was satisfied when UFC President Dana White revealed Islam Makhachev was the one that said no to stepping up to face him at UFC 272. After it was revealed Rafael Fiziev was forced out of the fight due to COVID-19, Makhachev said he would take the fight. dos Anjos quickly called his bluff and after that, it was announced Renato Moicano took the fight and will now fight the…

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Michel Pereira: Khamzat Chimaev not ‘this monster people have created,’ expects to ‘see the real Chimaev’ against Gilbert Burns

Michel Pereira: Khamzat Chimaev not ‘this monster people have created,’ expects to ‘see the real Chimaev’ against Gilbert Burns

Khamzat Chimaev is expected to face Gilbert Burns in the biggest fight of his career at UFC 273 on April 9, and fellow UFC welterweight Michel Pereira believes the world will meet the “real” Chimaev that night in Jacksonville, Fla. Speaking on this week’s edition of MMA Fighting’s Portuguese-language podcast Trocação Franca, Pereira discussed the hype around the Chechen fighter, who has won four…

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