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Middleweight is a Glorious Mess

The division that Anderson Silva once ruled with an iron muay thai fist is now in disarray. We have a champion in Dricus Du Plessis, who hasn’t been booked to fight since he secured the title in January. Add to that, we have viable contenders who have an argument to walk right into a title fight based on their resume and recent success.

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Joanderson Brito Withdraws from UFC on ESPN 60 Bout vs. Dan Ige on July 20

Joanderson Brito has pulled out of a proposed featherweight clash against Dan Ige scheduled for UFC on ESPN 60 on July 20. Multiple outlets confirmed Brito’s withdrawal after Ige announced his opponent’s exit on social media.

Calvin Kattar News / Sherdog.com / 39 minutes ago

Calvin Kattar, Kyle Nelson to Clash at UFC Fight Night Event on Sept. 7

Calvin Kattar will lock horns with Kyle Nelson in a featherweight bout at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Sept. 7. Nelson confirmed the pairing on social media following an initial report from MMAjunkie.com.

Johnny Case News / Sherdog.com / 4 hours ago

Rizin 47 Weigh-in Results: Horiguchi vs. Pettis Official; Case Comes in Heavy

The bantamweight headliner for Rizin 47 is now official, as both Kyoji Horiguchi and Sergio Pettis hit their contracted marks at weigh-ins. Horiguchi tipped the scales at 133.9 pounds, while Sergio Pettis checked in at 134 pounds.

MMA News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

UFC Fight Night Preview: Nassourdine Imavov favored in headliner

UFC Fight Night in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday night features a middleweight fight between Nassourdine Imavov and Jared Cannonier. The main card begins at 8 p.m.

Jared Cannonier News / Wrestling on SI / 8 hours ago

Jared Cannonier Wants Back in UFC Middleweight Title Picture

Jared Cannonier is ready to re-enter the conversation. Prior to his MCL tear last fall, Cannonier (17-6) had won two in a row, including a victory against Sean Strickland, and was positioning himself for a run at the UFC middleweight title.

Conor McGregor News / BoxingNews.com / 42 minutes ago

McGregor Teases Fans With His Latest Training Footage – ‘This Is A Dangerous McGregor’

Conor McGregor has kept fans over his UFC return as he shared some training footage. McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29.

MMA News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

$Luke Rockhold reveals Yoel Romero fractured his foot by simply blocking the first kick$

Luke Rockhold reveals Yoel Romero fractured his foot by simply blocking the first kick

Luke Rockhold recently revealed something interesting about his 2018 showdown with Yoel Romero. The two headlined the main event at UFC 221 and Rockhold got knocked out in that fight.

MMA News / FirstSportz / 2 minutes ago

Movsar Evloev puts Aljamain Sterling on blast for postponing much-anticipated featherweight fight

Movsar Evloev strikes at Aljamain Sterling again on social media. The UFC featherweight has called out the former bantamweight champion for delaying a potential fight between the two.

Ian Garry News / FirstSportz / 3 minutes ago

'I would put my money on,' Leon Edwards predicts electric fight between MVP and Ian Garry

Ian Garry has finally landed his dream fight on Conor McGregor‘s undercard. Whether ‘The Notorious’ will fight or not is a totally different matter altogether.

MMA News / FirstSportz / 0 minutes ago

Watch: Light heavyweight superstar Alex Pereira is going VIRAL for sparring heavyweight Tai Tuivasa

Tai Tuivasa is the #11 ranking heavyweight in the UFC. He was recently caught sparring with light-heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. The video is currently making its way across the internet and has raised many questions in the minds of ‘Poatan’ fans.

MMA News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'No way they’d do this to McGregor or Oliveira,' Curtis Blaydes takes issue with VAMPIRE hours and toil of UFC 304 camp

All eyes are on Conor McGregor in the MMA world with his return after three years away. Immediately one numbered card after, comes UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2, from Co-Op Live In Manchester.

MMA News / MMA on SI / 9 hours ago

UFC 303 News: Michael Chandler Shares Massive Update on Conor McGregor Fight

Following a tumultuous week of rumors around UFC 303, Michael Chandler has cleared the air on the status of his fight with Conor McGregor. Conor McGregor

MMA News / Action Network / 4 hours ago

UFC Louisville odds, picks and projections: Our experts’ 4 best bets for Sat. 6/8

Action Network's MMA experts have UFC Louisville odds with featuring best bets for Saturday's ESPN event.

Conor McGregor toying with media ahead of Michael Chandler fight

Is the Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler UFC 303 main event in jeopardy?

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MMA News / MMA on SI / 4 hours ago

Conor McGregor UFC 303 News: Rumors & Updates for Michael Chandler Fight

With only a few weeks to go until Conor McGregor’s expected return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, MMA KO is here to keep you posted on all the breaking news around the card and its highly-anticipated main event.

MMA News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago