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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.

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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 / 59 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 / 29 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 / 12 minutes 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 / 13 minutes ago

Free agent Jose Aldo eyes title fight after statement win

Free agent Jose Aldo wants to keep fighting and is looking for a title shot after a big win Saturday at UFC 301. The 37-year-old Brazilian's UFC contract expired after his unanimous-decision win against Jonathan Martinez.

Michel Pereira News / Dice City Sports / 1 minute ago

Is Michel Pereira A Dangerous Fighter?

Michel Pereira is known by many as a fun fighter. He uses his athleticism and bouncy personality to entertain the masses. That includes backflips, cartwheels, and flying knees to opponents.

Joaquin Buckley News / Sherdog.com / 56 minutes ago

Rivalries: Joaquin Buckley

It would take nothing less than an iconic moment for a fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship to reserve an immutable berth in the roundup of standout moments in the organization’s rich history.

Alexandre Pantoja News / Empire Sports Media / 29 minutes ago

After escaping with his title at UFC 301, what’s next for Alexandre Pantoja?

This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC 301, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (28-5) was defending his title in his home country against a very game challenger in Australia’s Steve Erceg (12-2).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / 3 hours ago

UFC Abu Dhabi will be headlined by Cory Sandhagen – Umar Nurmagomedov

The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi in August for a Fight Night and this morning, the promotion announced it’s main event. Top bantamweights will go head-to-head as former interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen (17-4) will take on Umar Nurmagomedov (17-0).

MMA News / Dice City Sports / 2 hours ago

What Would Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira Look Like?

There have been rumors swirling that Jon Jones could be involved in a mammoth fight with Alex Pereira. It would fulfill the prophecy Pereira laid out, with the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion hinting at a move to heavyweight.

Jon Jones News / BoxingNews.com / 5 minutes ago

Jon Jones Teases His Return – ‘I Have A Date’

Jon Jones‘ return is near after the UFC Heavyweight Champion revealed he has a verbal agreement over his next fight. Bones has not been in the Octagon since his victory over Ciryl Gane to win the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 1 hour ago

Ian Garry Rips Colby Covington in Profane Tirade: 'Sign the F****** Contract'

(Image credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry (14-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) has had enough of waiting around. In a one-on-one

Merab Dvalishvili News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 53 minutes ago

UFC News: Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Title Shot Plans Against Sean O'Malley

(Image credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Merab Dvalishvili has unveiled plans for his next fight, and it's a big one. Speaking on the UFC 301 post-fight show via UFC India, Dvalishvili, a winner of 10 of his 12 Octagon appearances and three of his last four overall, said he plans to fight as part of UFC 306 at the Sphere on Sept.

Mauricio Rua News / Ringside Intel / May 5