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Is Islam Mahkachev Underestimating Dustin Poirier?

Dustin Poirier has endured a barrage of taunts from Islam Mahkachev (25-1). He’s heard it all on Twitter and the press, listening to the Russian fighter’s various insults.

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Volkanovski Wants The BMF Champion Holloway In A Fourth Fight

Alexander Volkanovski is willing to fight Max Holloway for a fourth time. The Australian is coming off consecutive losses. He was stopped by Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 last October in their lightweight rematch.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 4 hours ago

Dustin Poirier: Islam Makhachev Underestimating 'The Diamond' at UFC 302

(Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Perennial lightweight contender Dustin Poirier feels he's being disrespected by Islam Makhachev ahead of their title clash at UFC 302.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 3 hours ago

UFC Rankings Update: José Aldo Rejoins Top 10; Should Steve Erceg Be #1 Contender?

(Photo: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports) The new fighter rankings are in after UFC 301. While not the most stacked card on paper, the UFC's return to Rio de Janeiro had its moments, from a Brazilian Conor McGregor to champ Alexandre Pantoja's razor-close decision win over flyweight 'Rocky' Steve Erceg.

MMA News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Conor McGregor sends savage warning to Michael Chandler for their UFC fight

In the lead-up to their highly anticipated UFC bout, Conor McGregor has sent a chilling warning to his opponent, Michael Chandler, reported by Sportskeeda.

Matt Brown News / MyMMANews / 10 hours ago

Matt Brown on UFC retirement fight offer – “my d*ck didn’t get hard”

“The Immortal” Matt Brown announced Saturday that he was retiring from professional mixed martial arts The post Matt Brown on UFC retirement fight offer – “my d*ck didn’t get hard” first appeared on MyMMANews.

Paige VanZant News / MyMMANews / 58 minutes ago

BKFC’s Jessica Borga wants to fight for Misfits Boxing, thinks Elle Brooke beats Paige VanZant

Interview with Jessica Borga below Jessica Borga recaps her 41 second knockout win over Katharina The post BKFC’s Jessica Borga wants to fight for Misfits Boxing, thinks Elle Brooke beats Paige VanZant first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / 10 hours ago

UFC 301: See How The World Scored Pantoja vs. Erceg

Highway robbery or right decision? Everybody’s got an opinion on who won the UFC 301 main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg. Many thought

Michel Pereira News / Sherdog.com / 1 hour ago

Michel Pereira Plans to Continue Being 'UFC Showman,' Unveiling New Moves

Michel Pereira didn’t need long to put on a show for Brazilian fans at UFC 301. Shortly after a controversial backflip by Pereira sent his knee crashing dangerously close to the head of grounded opponent Ihor Potieria, “Demolidor” secured a guillotine choke and elicited a tap 54 seconds into Round 1.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 27 minutes ago

Demetrious Johnson: Muhammad Mokaev Can Dethrone Alexandre Pantoja

Based on what he saw in the UFC 301 headliner, Demetrious Johnson believes Muhammad Mokaev can dethrone reigning flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja. Johnson was not impressed by Pantoja’s unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg in the main event at UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 2 hours ago

Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov to Headline UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3

Cory Sandhagen will face Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship card in Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3. The Las Vegas-based promotion announced the bantamweight pairing on Monday.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 3 hours ago

Daniel Cormier: Steve Erceg ‘Costed Himself’ Flyweight Title at UFC 301

Sometimes all it takes is one mistake to change the course of a fight. That's what UFC commentator Daniel Cormier thinks it ultimately came down to in the main event of UFC 301 as Alexandre Pantoja defended his title against game flyweight Steve Erceg.

Smilla Sundell News / Sherdog.com / 1 hour ago

Smilla Sundell Eager to Earn Back Title She Lost on the Scale

Smilla Sundell wants to earn back the ONE Championship strawweight muay thai title that she lost due to missing weight. Sundell lost her strap after failing to make weight for her title defense against Natalia Diachkova in the main event at One on Prime Video 22 on May 3.

MMA News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago