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UFC Vegas 110: Steve Garcia calls out Max Holloway after TKO win

UFC Heavyweight Champion Reveals Terrifying New Striking Power

Current UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall appears to have developed a brand new level of punching power ahead of his next bout this fall. After more than a year on the sidelines, Tom Aspinall returns to the world-famous Octagon this October at UFC 321, where he will face French icon Ciryl Gane.

UFC Shanghai Recap: Walker, Sterling, and Pavlovich get big wins

This morning the UFC was in Shanghai and they brought a strong card to China. In the main event, we saw a light heavyweight showcase between China’s Zhang Mingyang (19-7) and Johnny Walker (22-9).

MMA News / NY Fights / August 23

Projected UFC Shanghai Fighter Payouts: How Much Will the Headliners Earn?

UFC 319 wrapped up in Chicago with a bang as p4p top contender Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis to claim the middleweight title. While UFC 320 isn’t going live until October, fans won’t have to wait long for more action.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 22

UFC Shanghai Preview and Prediction: Sergei Pavlovich – Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Tomorrow on the main card of UFC Shanghai, we are going to see a really pivotal and under the radar matchup in the heavyweight division. Former title challenger and third ranked heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich (19-3) is back as he takes on the surging sixth ranked contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-1).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 22

Predicting Each Fight on the UFC Fight Night 257 Card

UFC Fight Night 257 (also known as UFC Shanghai) will serve as the final UFC event in the month of August. If you’re planning on watching this card on your streaming device of choice, be prepared to sacrifice some shuteye on the night of Aug 22 going into the morning of Aug.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 22

UFC Shanghai Weigh-Ins: Featherweight Contest Shifted to Catchweight Friday Morning

UFC Shanghai, the final show on the promotion’s August schedule, is almost here. Thursday night (USA time), while PFL Hollywood took place, fighters booked to appear on Saturday’s edition of UFC Fight Night took to the scales.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Sergei Pavlovich vs. Waldo Cortes Acosta – Preview & Betting Tips

The huge heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai pits two very different strikers against one another, as Sergei Pavlovich takes on Waldo “Salsa Boy” Cortes Acosta.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 23

Thrilling Heavyweight Title Clash Announced For UFC 321

Today, UFC CEO Dana White made a huge announcement about several upcoming high-profile bouts that will take place later in 2025, including the main event for UFC 321 this October.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 4

Tom Aspinall Hints at 4 Fights a Year as Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion: 'Beat All Top Ten'

After years of waiting, Tom Aspinall finally achieved his dream by becoming the new UFC undisputed heavyweight champion. He had long hoped to achieve this feat by defeating Jon Jones, but fate had a different, more anticlimactic plans.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 27

Who Should Aspinall Fight After Jones’ Retirement?

Tom Aspinall has plans to fight twice this year as we look at who he could face after Jon Jones’ retirement. Aspinall saw his hopes of the Jones fight end as the latter announced his retirement from the UFC.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 19

UFC Shanghai adds Sergei Pavlovich – Waldo Cortes-Acosta

The UFC is heading to Shanghai, China on August 23rd and the card is starting to fill out. Last night, we learned about a big time matchup in the heavyweight division featuring two top ten contenders.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 30

Alex Pereira Feels the Heat as Dana White Ducks Major UFC Fight Reveal—Fans Go Wild

It was supposed to be an innocuous social media collaboration between the UFC and one of Europe’s biggest football teams. But much to Dana White’s dismay, the comments section has turned into a fan frenzy, as they refuse to let an ongoing saga continue without a solution.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 23

Ex-UFC Heavyweight Joins Jon Jones-Owned MMA League Competing Dana White & Co.

Dirty Boxing, a new MMA league in the competitive world of combat sports, continues to go from strength to strength, adding another former UFC talent to its highly anticipated upcoming event.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 23

Citing Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier Says an ‘Interim Title’ While Dricus Du Plessis Is Injured Would Be ‘Unjust’

Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’ undisclosed injury is seemingly ruining Dana White’s plan for a title fight featuring Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 317 in June.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 4

Previous UFC Heavyweight Title Contender Ends Losing Skid At UFC Fight Night 250

In the not too far off past, Sergei Pavlovich was arguably the most feared fighter on the entire UFC roster. Overcoming a knockout defeat in his company debut to Alistair Overeem, the Russian power-puncher rattled off six straight first round stoppages over the next five years.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 3

After bounce back win at UFC Saudi Arabia, what’s next for Sergei Pavlovich?

On the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia, we are going to see a big time matchup in the heavyweight division. Two big time strikers will collide as former interim title challenger Sergei Pavlovich (19-3) takes on Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-6).

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 1

Ex-Heavyweight title challenger snaps two-fight skid at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia

Sergei Pavlovich is back but better than ever? Not really. It's no secret the Russian destroyer lost some of his aura recently, dropping two fights in a row to Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 1

Sergei Pavlovich dominates Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Saudi Arabia

The UFC Saudi Arabia main card featured a clash between heavyweight contenders. Fourth-ranked Sergei Pavlovich faced ninth-ranked Jairzinho Rozenstruik at anb Arena in Riyadh in a match between heavy hitters.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 31

UFC Saudi Arabia Preview and Prediction: Sergei Pavlovich – Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Tomorrow on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia, we are going to see a big time matchup in the heavyweight division. Two big time strikers will collide as former interim title challenger Sergei Pavlovich (18-3) takes on Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-5).

MMA News / FirstSportz / January 30

Three reasons why Sergei Pavlovich could be a tougher Tom Aspinall opponent than Jon Jones, if he beats Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Sergei Pavlovich is set to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik this weekend at UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main card bout could have massive implications for the top of the heavyweight division in the UFC.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 28, 2024

UFC Report: Top-Ranked Heavyweight Sluggers Booked for Saudi Event

No. 4 ranked UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich will square off against No. 9 Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025. Per Alex Behunin.

MMA News / Action Network / June 21, 2024

UFC Saudi Arabia: Contrarian bet for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov in co-main event Sat. 6/22

Action Network's Dan Tom looks at the Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov odds with his pick for the UFC Saudi Arabia co-main event.

'Women were training to beat her!' Dana White reveals why it was IMPOSSIBLE for Ronda Rousey to not lose

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Ian Garry Vows to Make ‘Example’ of Michael Page at UFC 303

MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 20, 2024

UFC Saudi Arabia preview and predictions

Turki Alalshikh’s gargantuan effort to turn the middle east into a hub for combat sports has finally brought the Octagon to Riyad for UFC Saudi Arabia.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 19, 2024

UFC on ABC 6 preview and predictions

Robert Whittaker may be under the most pressure in his UFC career. When the UFC initially announced its first card in Saudi Arabia, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al Alshaikh, asked them to move the event back because the GEA wanted a higher-quality fighter on the card.