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Olympic Taekwondo Medalist Robelis Despaigne Eyes UFC Title Shot

Heavyweight knockout artist Robelis Despaigne is eyeing a title shot within a year of his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut. Despaigne (5-0) needed just 18 seconds to knock out Josh Parisian in his promotional debut at UFC 299 in March.

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By The Numbers: Alex Caceres vs. Sean Woodson

Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight Alex Caceres will attempt to tip the scales in his favor when he takes on Sean Woodson as part of the UFC on ESPN 56 undercard this Saturday at the Enterprise Center in St.

Royce Gracie News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Art Jimmerson Dies at 60; Former Boxer Competed in UFC 1 Fight vs. Royce Gracie

Former boxer and UFC fighter Art "One Glove" Jimmerson died on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family announced (via Matthew Wells of MMA Junkie). Jimmerson…

Nick Diaz News / MMA Sucka / 55 minutes ago

Stuart Austin Admits He Doesn’t Like Fighting As He Follows In Diaz’s Footsteps

It is probably a safe assumption to assume that most Mixed Martial Arts fans would believe that their favourite fighters absolutely love their chosen fighting discipline and would relish getting on a mat, in a ring or in the cage, to test themselves against others who would also consider themselves to be amongst the best in their chosen style.

Manel Kape News / Dice City Sports / 1 hour ago

Manel Kape might make his way to Manchester

Manel Kape (19-6) is becoming one of the brightest stars in the UFC. “Starboy” is adapting well to his nickname, taking a four-match winning streak with him.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / 1 hour ago

Exclusive: Mexican Social Media Mega-Influencer Luis Escudero Signs with Combate Global

Mexican social media sensation Luis “Pride” Escudero is signing with the top Latino-geared MMA promotion in the world, Combate Global. Escudero will make his promotional debut on the company’s May 18 card on Fuse TV, and he is set to square off with fellow prospect Carlos Cordoba.

Israel Adesanya News / MyMMANews / 6 hours ago

UFC Picks and Predictions: Israel Adesanya’s YouTube Channel and Partnership with Stake.com

Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-born New Zealand naturalized mixed martial artist, boxer, and kickboxer. He The post UFC Picks and Predictions: Israel Adesanya’s YouTube Channel and Partnership with Stake.com first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / 8 hours ago

Makhachev Shows Off His Insane Punch Power; Poirier Tells Him ‘Pull Up’

Dustin Poirier dismissed Islam Makhachev’s punch power after the UFC Lightweight Champion showed off his skills. The Diamond faces Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1, hoping to win his first world title.

Nate Diaz News / MyMMANews / 10 hours ago

New date, location for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing match

The boxing match between former UFC stars and rivals Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal has The post New date, location for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing match first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 4 hours ago

Muhammad Mokaev Announces Showdown with Manel Kape at UFC 304 in Manchester

A flyweight pairing pitting Muhammad Mokaev against Manel Kape is in the works for UFC 304. Mokaev announced the fight on social media, and it was later confirmed by MMAjunkie.com that Kape has verbally agreed to the booking.

Derrick Lewis News / Dice City Sports / 2 hours ago

Why Derrick Lewis Deserves More Love

Derrick Lewis (27-12, 1 NC) has made a living as one of the more recognizable names in the UFC. He’s also made himself an extremely likable personality, with fans warming up to the Houston native.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 3 minutes ago

Derrick Lewis Blames Herb Dean for Jalin Turner’s UFC 300 Loss to Renato 'Moicano'

Derrick Lewis has a different take on the walkoff knockout that wasn’t for Jalin Turner at UFC 300. Turner took on Renato Carneiro on at UFC 300 on April 13.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / 2 hours ago

Looking at Jon Jones against Stipe Miocic (Possibly)

Jon Jones (27-1, 1 NC) is *supposedly* returning to the UFC octagon, facing off against Stipe Miocic (20-4). The UFC Heavyweight Champion has a verbal agreement to fight the Cleveland native at a later date.

MMA News / FirstSportz / 2 minutes ago

'Knocked out everybody but not me,' Former champ Jan Blachowicz makes the case to rematch Alex Pereira in a title bout

Jan Blachowicz has unfinished business with the light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. The Polish powerhouse wasn’t satisfied with the result of their first clash and has plans to settle the score next time.

Matt Brown News / BoxingNews.com / 1 hour ago

Matt Brown Decides to Retire After Long Career in UFC, MMA

Matt Brown’s first fight wasn’t against any opponent in an octagon. Brown nearly lost a battle with heroin before he ever threw a punch as a professional fighter.

Thiago Silva News / Tribal Football / 2 hours ago

Fluminense announce signing of Thiago Silva

Fluminense have announced the signing of Thiago Silva. helsea stated yesterday that the defender was joining Flu and would be granted permission to train with his new club before his official registration on July 1.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / 6 hours ago

Rodrigo Nascimento vs. Derrick Lewis betting preview: Count on Lewis to stay off his back

Derrick Lewis isn’t going to add more tricks to his bag at age 39. Lewis, a former heavyweight title challenger, still produces exciting fights. But anyone with a grappling threat is in a good position to put Lewis on his back and keep him there.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / 14 hours ago

Former UFC Champ Pushing For UFC Legends Grand Prix In Karate Combat, Featuring Anderson Silva?

Karate Combat has the arena to put on an event featuring UFC legends such as Anderson Silva, Luke Rockhold and others. The question is, though, can it all come together?

Sean O'Malley News / Ringside Intel / 0 minutes ago

Sean O’Malley Explains Why Trash-Talk Is Key To Making Money Fighting In UFC

UFC champion Sean O’Malley understands the concept to making money as a fighter. Now, he hopes his future opponents follow suit. O’Malley is expected to defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / 8 hours ago

UFC 303 News: Unbeaten Phenom Added to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Card

One of the UFC’s brightest young talents is set to compete on the biggest stage of his career at UFC 303. Scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on June 29, UFC 303 is headlined by the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor for a matchup with his opposing The Ultimate Fighter 31 coach Michael Chandler.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / May 7

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 / ClutchPoints / May 7

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.

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

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.