Callum Connor Earns UFC Contract Despite Defeat in Contender Series
British fighter Callum Connor secured a UFC contract despite suffering a defeat, after Dana White praised the bout as one of the greatest fights he has ever seen.
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Kyoji Horiguchi to Face Asu Almabayev at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21
A flyweight matchup between Kyoji Horiguchi and Asu Almabayev has been added to the UFC Qatar fight card scheduled for November 21, amid a highly active period for the division.
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Marlon Vera Reveals House Robbery Ahead of Sean O’Malley Title Fight
UFC fighter Marlon Vera revealed that his home was broken into and burglarized on the eve of his championship bout against Sean O’Malley, resulting in a reported loss of $200,000.
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Gable Steveson Releases Statement Following Shock KO Loss at UFC 331
Heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson has broken his silence and issued a statement after suffering a surprising knockout defeat during his bout at UFC 331.
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Raul Rosas Jr. Set to Face Raoni Barcelos at UFC Vegas 121
A preview of the upcoming UFC Vegas 121 card, which features a bantamweight clash between rising prospect Raul Rosas Jr. and veteran Raoni Barcelos.
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Tony Ferguson Receives New Opponent for Misfits Boxing Debut
Former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson has been assigned a new, lesser-known opponent just days before his scheduled return to action on the Misfits Boxing card in Miami.
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Miki Motono Retains Strawweight Title at Pancrase 366
Miki Motono successfully defended her strawweight championship by overwhelming Satomi Takano at Pancrase 366, while Shizuka Sugiyama secured a decision win to end her 18-year career.
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Four Fighters Earn Contracts After Intense Bouts at DWCS 93
At DWCS 93, Alvi Dasuyev, Jaden Ortega, Piero Guaylupo, and Callum Connor all earned UFC contracts after highly competitive fights, while main event winner Norbert Novenyi Jr. did not.
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John Martin Steps Down as PFL/MVP Chief Executive Officer
John Martin has resigned from his role as CEO of the PFL and MVP combined promotion, stepping down shortly after helping guide the brand through its recent resurgence.
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Will Fleury Accuses Makhmud Muradov of Avoiding Light Heavyweight Rematch
Will Fleury has criticized Makhmud Muradov for allegedly avoiding a rematch for the Oktagon light heavyweight title, questioning whether the promotion is actively protecting Muradov.
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Henry Cejudo Proposes Next Fights for Paddy Pimblett and Usman Nurmagomedov
Former double-champion Henry Cejudo has shared his matchmaking ideas for Paddy Pimblett and Usman Nurmagomedov, contingent on the injury status of a key UFC star.
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Joshua Van Criticizes Joe Rogan Over Pre-UFC 331 Comments
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van expressed disappointment with commentator Joe Rogan, calling Rogan’s pre-fight narrative that Van’s initial win over Alexandre Pantoja was an accident unfair.
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Caio Borralho Explains Decision to Accept Risky UFC 334 Bout
Caio Borralho revealed he accepted a risky matchup against Belgaroui at UFC 334 to remain active and avoid another long layoff following emergency surgery on his rib.
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Merab Dvalishvili Reflects on Key Mistake in Petr Yan Rematch Loss
UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili stated that he has identified his primary error in his rematch defeat against Petr Yan, admitting that he mistakenly fought Yan’s preferred style of fight.
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Explaining the Tactics Behind Muay Thai’s Dracula Guard
The Dracula guard is a distinctive defensive variation in Muay Thai, evolving from the classic long guard to help fighters counter highly aggressive opponents.
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