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‘I want distance’… Jean Silva details falling out with Fighting Nerds teammate Mauricio Ruffy

Jean Silva has admitted that he and Mauricio Ruffy have gone through an acrimonious split after his teammate moved to a new team to train. The duo are two of the biggest and fastest-rising names to come out of the Fighting Nerds team, which also features Caio Borralho and Carlos Prates.

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Sean O’Malley Receives Unexpected UFC White House Callout Amid Petr Yan Title Fight Uncertainty

The bantamweight title picture might be frozen in place, but the spotlight keeps moving. That’s the scenario Sean O’Malley has found himself in right now.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3

Jon Jones’ 'Severe' Medical Update Ends Daniel Cormier RAF Match, Puts UFC White House Plans in Jeopardy

Jon Jones has spent most of his career looking indestructible, and maybe that’s why every comeback rumor around ‘Bones’ still hits different. And when names like Daniel Cormier and Alex Pereira get tossed into the mix, the imagination runs wild.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3

UFC 326 star pens vicious ‘diss track’ on rival who pulled out of grudge fight

UFC 326 lost one of its most important fights over the weekend as Brian Ortega was forced out with yet another injury. The former featherweight title contender was due to take on fan favorite Renato Moicano, who is looking to get back to winning ways after a difficult few years.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / February 3

Dana White furiously slammed ‘atrocious judging’ after UFC Vegas 113 star beat featherweight GOAT

UFC boss Dana White launched an explosive rant after a controversial win was scored over the consensus greatest featherweight of all time. This coming Saturday, the premier MMA promotion hosts their first Fight Night event of the new year and their first Fight Night of the new era on Paramount.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 3

UFC London finally has its main event

The UFC announced Monday that unbeaten featherweights Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy will square off in the headliner of UFC London on March 21 at O2 Arena.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / MMA on SI / February 3

PFL Road To Dubai: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alfie Davis Exchange Barbs Before Title Fight

Defending PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov makes his return to the PFL SmartCage this Saturday against Alfie Davis in the main event of the promotion's first event of the year from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to top a 13-fight card on ESPN Unlimited (subscription required).

MMA News / NY Fights / February 3

Tai Tuivasa Makes Plea to Khamzat Chimaev to Turn Around His UFC Career

If anyone needs a snapshot of the troubling state of the UFC’s heavyweight division, they need look no further than the chaotic main-card matchup between Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 in Australia.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3

Khabib Nurmagomedov claims cousin Usman has reached Ilia Topuria’s level despite never fighting in UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov is not shy about putting massive pressure on his cousin Usman ahead of another title defense. The legendary former UFC lightweight champion was the original student of his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 3

Ian Garry Mocks Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Removal From UFC Welterweight Rankings

At a time when the UFC welterweight title picture is more competitive than ever, one of the division’s top contenders has suffered a major setback. Undefeated

Lerone Murphy News / The Body Lock / February 3

Lerone Murphy Questions UFC London Title Shot Promise: ‘Words Are Wind’

Murphy confirms UFC has not guaranteed a title shot if he beats Evloev at UFC London on March 21 The British fighter says ‘words are wind’ when discussing

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3

Khabib Nurmagomedov goes against Umar’s opponent wish while pitching alternative plan to the UFC

‘The Eagle’ has told the UFC how to matchmake the bantamweight title picture. MMA’s leading promotion has a few decisions to make regarding the top names at 135 pounds after what unfolded at January’s UFC 324 numbered event.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / February 3

Dana White Gets Two Unexpected Saviors for UFC Mexico After Main Event Cancellation

Dana White faces fresh challenges as the upcoming UFC Mexico card took a major hit. The headliner, Asu Alambayev, scheduled to fight former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, announced that he had broken his hand.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 3

Brandon Moreno’s UFC Mexico Headliner in Jeopardy as Asu Almabayev Withdraws

The UFC’s highly anticipated return to Mexico City has hit a major snag as Asu Almabayev has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled main event clash against Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night 268 on February 28.

Anderson Silva News / Bloody Elbow / February 3

Anderson Silva made rival who robbed him of a UFC title defense tap by smashing his head with elbows

Anderson Silva would have had 11 UFC title defenses if his opponent 19 years ago had met their obligation. Not many in mixed martial arts can compete with the career and legacy of Silva, a legendary former UFC middleweight champion who enjoyed a record reign inside the Octagon.

Max Holloway News / HITC / February 3

Max Holloway details what’s changed as he heads into UFC 326 feeling better than ever

Max Holloway says he is in the best shape of his 14-year career ahead of his BMF title fight. UFC 326’s main event will be a fight between Holloway and Charles Oliveira.

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Nick Diaz explains how he ended up in an involuntary rehab in Mexico

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion and UFC fan favorite Nick Diaz spent the last year involuntarily in a rehabilitation center in Mexico. In an interview with the rehabilitation center, Baja Rehab, Diaz opened up about his experience and explained how he ended up there in the first place.

Islam Makhachev News / HITC / February 3

Michael Morales explains why he won’t respect Islam Makhachev

One top contender knows exactly how to go after the UFC welterweight champion. Islam Makhachev’s first title defense at 170 pounds could go a few different ways, following his move up from lightweight and subsequent win last November.

Paddy Pimblett News / Total Pro Sports / February 3

MMA Veteran Says Paddy Pimblett Still Has a Lot to Prove After UFC 324

The odds were in favor of Paddy Pimblett, and everyone thought he would win against the 37-year-old Justin Gaethje. However, Gaethje came prepared and dominated Pimblett over five rounds.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Total Pro Sports / February 3

Alexander Volkanovski Dismisses Title Shot Talk for Featherweight Rival

The featherweight legend Alexander Volkanovski has tied his title defense with Jose Aldo. He recently defeated Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in a dominant way.

Marc-Andre Barriault News / BoxingNews.com / February 3

UFC Fight Night – Michel Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault: Preview & Betting Tips

The middleweight clash between Michel Oleksiejczuk and Marc-Andre Barriault is a matchup that promises violence on this upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Oleksiejczuk (21-9, 1NC) enters the fight as a powerful, aggressive striker who thrives on forward movement and clean, damaging shots.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 3

UFC Fight Night – Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi: Preview & Betting Tips

The flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi is a fascinating contest on the UFC Fight Night main card. Albazi (17-2) enters this contest as one of the UFC’s most relentless and mentally tough flyweights.

MMA News / HITC / February 3

Mauricio Ruffy reveals he has been discussed as Conor McGregor’s UFC White House opponent

Mauricio Ruffy has revealed that he has been discussed as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor at a proposed UFC White House event. The lightweight prospect has emerged as an unexpected name linked with McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon.

Mario Bautista News / BoxingNews.com / February 3