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It has been the biggest unknown during these uncertain times for combat sports, but with the UFC finally back on its feet — Fight Island is finally a go. The operation was kept a secret for quite sometime ever since Dana White threw out the concept of it a...
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Headlining a card for the first time should be a moment filled with joy, elation, satisfaction. A main event slot is one of those milestones in a fighters career when it starts to feel like all of the hard work is about to start paying off. For UFC Heavyweight...
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There is something oddly exciting about a fight night on a Wednesday. It’s so unusual under normal circumstances. But, there is nothing normal about what the world is going through right now, and perhaps that’s why having three events in a week felt like a necessity to Dana White....
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It will take you longer to read this article than it took Francis Ngannou to earn his bonus boosted paycheck at UFC 249. All it usually takes for the Cameroon native is to land one — and it doesn’t even have to be flush. Last night, that was also...
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Having grown somewhat accustomed to Dominick Cruz dropping all kinds of knowledge cage side in the commentators booth, preparing for a fight night at which he is once again set to be one of the stars can feel a little odd. Cruz (22-2) hasn’t seen the Octagon from the...
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Justin Gaethje’s title shot has long seemed inevitable. Having gathered more bonuses than he has fights, “The Highlight” is a near-guarantee to put on a show every time he steps into the cage. But with that said, no-one could have possibly predicted the circumstances of his inaugural championship bout....
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By Michael O’Shea When the UFC announced that fights were going to be held behind closed doors, this fight came straight into my mind. Two huge heavyweight contenders throwing bombs in relevant silence at the UFC Apex where they were originally scheduled to fight. The thought of two 230+...
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By Michael O’Shea Folks! We are back (fingers crossed) for some UFC action this weekend coming as the UFC is set to be the first sports organization to return with UFC 249. And it’s looking to be an absolute belter of a card.. I’m going to take a different...
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The coronavirus pandemic has been wreaking havoc within the sports world and beyond for a number of weeks now. It’s disrupted the flow and normalcy of pretty much everything that we were once used to. But there is one man in combat sports who hasn’t stopped fighting the virus....
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An extended hiatus for all of MMA’s most prestigious promotions would have been an ideal time for some of the up and comers to break through and attract more eyes to their shows. Unfortunately, the relentless spread of the Coronavirus has put a halt to all sporting events —...