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• New UFC 314 main card revealed after losing Carlos Prates vs. Geoff Neal

  07-04-2025 21:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC The new UFC 314 main card has now been revealed after some shuffling was required following an injury suffered by Geoff Neal that scrapped his fight against Carlos Prates.
  While Prates quickly moved on to book a main event against Ian Machado Garry at UFC Kansas City in a few weeks, the UFC 314 card on Saturday didn’t have to look too far to find a worthy matchup to open the pay-per-view.
  Two-time light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes, who has su
  
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• Michael Chandler breaks his silence after falling to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314: ‘Never out of the fight’

  15-04-2025 04:11 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Michael Chandler left the octagon before Bruce Buffer even had time to announce the result in his fight against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 but he finally broke his silence with a brief statement released on social media on Monday.
  The one-time UFC title challenger suffered a third-round stoppage loss after Pimblett got him to the ground and unloaded a barrage of elbows and punches that forced the referee to end the fight. The loss dropped Chandler to 2-5 in the
  
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• The Bigger Picture | UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes

  15-04-2025 01:18 via ufc.com
  
  Diving Deeper Into The Takeaways From A Pivotal Night in Miami
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• Coach: Alexander Volkanovski might have broken hand in UFC 314 win, still wants Ilia Topuria rematch

  15-04-2025 00:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Alexander Volkanovski | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Alexander Volkanovski is UFC featherweight champion again, but the massive achievement was far from easy.
  “The Great” went five rounds with Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314 this past Saturday and though Volkanovski went on to win a convincing decision, he had to survive a knockdown scare in the second round and deal with the gritty Lopes for the duration of the contest. In the end, Volkanovski was awarded with a vacan
  
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• Dana White reveals how he got invited to infamous dinner with President Donald Trump and Bill Maher

  14-04-2025 22:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Kid Rock/White House A recent dinner that musician Kid Rock arranged between President Donald Trump and comedian Bill Maher made a lot of headlines thanks to the volatile relationship they’ve shared over the years, but how exactly did UFC CEO Dana White end up in that same meeting?
  While White’s friendship with Trump is well-documented — the president even attended UFC 314 this past weekend in Miami — he actually had no real connection to this dinner outside of knowing Ki
  
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• Paddy Pimblett: ‘I’ll do the exact same thing’ to Ilia Topuria that I did to Michael Chandler at UFC 314

  14-04-2025 20:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Paddy Pimblett would love to welcome Ilia Topuria to the lightweight division after the best performance of his career at UFC 314.
  In the co-main event of Saturday’s card in Miami, Pimblett decimated and stopped Michael Chandler to move to 7-0 in the UFC.A big fight awaits “The Baddy,” and a lot of fans would like to see Pimbett’s rivalry with former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria play out in the octagon. Pimblett was asked about that
  
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• UFC 314 Main Event Recap From EA Sports

  14-04-2025 19:13 via ufc.com
  
  What’s Next After Saturday’s Main Event? Play Now on EA SPORTS UFC 5!
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• Dominick Reyes Believes He’s 'One Away' from Second UFC Title Shot

  14-04-2025 19:03 via sherdog.com
  
  When Dominick Reyes began his current winning streak a little less than a year ago, it was a feel-good moment in the Octagon.
  
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• Dustin Poirier not sure where Michael Chandler goes next after losing at UFC 314: ‘That was a beating’

  14-04-2025 18:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Dustin Poirier may not be the biggest Michael Chandler fan but he knows that it’s a battle to the very end when going up against him in the octagon.
  That wasn’t necessarily the case at UFC 314 after Chandler was largely dominated and ultimately finished with ground and pound in the third round after Paddy Pimblett put on a stunning performance to beat the one-time title challenger. Well known for his action-packed style, Chandler scored an early takedo
  
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• Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales moved from UFC 315 to UFC Vegas 106 main event

  14-04-2025 17:30 via mmafighting.com
  
  Gilbert Burns | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images A welterweight showdown between Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales has been moved from the main card of UFC 315 on May 10 to the headlining spot of UFC Vegas 106 at the APEX on May 17.
  The promotion announced the change during Saturday’s UFC 314 broadcast.
  Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales is your new main event of #UFCVegas106 pic.twitter.com/t71Oh6CBMa— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) April 13, 2025
  Burns is currently No. 7
  
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• Colby Covington fires back at ‘b*tch boy’ Paddy Pimblett after UFC 314 confrontation

  14-04-2025 17:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Colby Covington | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Colby Covington has himself another feud.
  The always talkative welterweight veteran made his presence known backstage at UFC 314 this past Saturday at Kaseya Center in Miami when he got into a verbal altercation with Paddy Pimblett. Covington and Pimblett exchanged words, with Covington questioning the quality of Pimblett’s opponents and the Englishman firing back at Covington by pointing out his recent losing streak.
  Pimblett competed in th
  
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• Patricio Freire Says He’s 'Injury Free,' Targets Return at International Fight Week

  14-04-2025 16:07 via sherdog.com
  
  Patricio Freire’s highly-anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship debut didn’t go as planned, but the Brazilian is already looking forward to his next Octagon appearance.
  
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• On To the Next One: What’s next for Alexander Volkanovski, Paddy Pimblett after UFC 314?

  14-04-2025 16:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Alexander Volkanovski is once again the UFC featherweight champion after earning a decisive decision against Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314. While Volkanovski was unbelievably impressive, the spotlight continues to shine on Paddy Pimblett following the best performance of his career.
  On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what’s next for the two-time champ Volkanovski after his big victory, along with Lopes after
  
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• Alexander Volkanovski Would 'Love to Take That Zero' from Movsar Evloev

  14-04-2025 15:36 via sherdog.com
  
  While Movsar Evloev might not be a favorite of UFC brass, Alexander Volkanovski seems more than willing to give the Russian his championship opportunity.
  
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• UFC 314 report: Who suffered the most damaging loss in Miami?

  14-04-2025 15:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images UFC 314 is in the books, and Alexander Volkanovski bucked multiple trends as he became a two-time champ.
  On Saturday, in the main event of UFC 314, Volkanovski won a decisive decision against Diego Lopes to regain the featherweight title. “The Great” became the first fighter under 155 pounds to win UFC gold over the age of 35, and doing so following back-to-back knockout losses.Plus, in the co-main event, Paddy Pimblett delivered the performance of
  
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• Finalized PFL Europe Belfast Card Includes McGrillen-Philpott Co-Main Event

  14-04-2025 14:36 via sherdog.com
  
  The lineup for PFL Europe Belfast is now complete.
  
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• Morning Report: ESPN executive not concerned about failing to close UFC deal during exclusive negotiating window

  14-04-2025 14:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Jimmy Pitaro | Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images The UFC can officially start fielding offers from potential broadcast partners on Tuesday after an exclusive negotiating window with ESPN comes to a close.
  While the two sides reaching a new deal before April 15 always seemed highly unlikely due to the competitive nature of these broadcast rights deals, the UFC and ESPN have forged a successful partnership over the past seven years. That said, the UFC is reportedly seeking over $1 billion per year
  
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• Arman Tsarukyan Issues Statement Amid Uncertainty Regarding Next Fight

  14-04-2025 13:39 via sherdog.com
  
  Arman Tsarukyan is trying to maintain composure as his immediate future hangs in the balance.
  
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• Paddy Pimblett Considers Fight IQ to Be Comparable to Jon Jones

  14-04-2025 13:26 via sherdog.com
  
  Paddy Pimblett has put himself on quite the pedestal in terms of fight IQ.
  
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• Can you guess this UFC fighter with wild hair color in today’s game?

  14-04-2025 13:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Think you can figure out which UFC fighter we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the SB Nation UFC in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.
  Today’s UFC in-5 gameIf you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.
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• Alexander Volkanovski ‘didn’t expect to get hit this much’ by Diego Lopes, still wants quick turnaround after UFC 314

  13-04-2025 23:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Alexander Volkanovski | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Alexander Volkanovski was one of the most active champions in the UFC back when he reigned as featherweight king, defending his throne four times in a span of two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that he’s back at the top, beating Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314 on April 12, he plans on replicating that.
  Volkanovski was doubted by some given his age and the fact he’s lost back-to-back by knockout, falling in f
  
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• UFC 314 winner Jean Silva offers Dana White best man position at his wedding — with an ‘expensive’ catch

  13-04-2025 21:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Jean Silva | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Jean Silva is one step closer to his dream after beating Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 and getting paid extra $50,000 in performance bonus Saturday night in Miami, but that dream isn’t the UFC belt.
  “Lord” told MMA Fighting going into the event that his dream was to marry his partner Carolina de Castro in a church, and that required a lot of money. After his second-round submission victory on April 12, Silva explained why his wedding par
  
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• UFC 315: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena main card revealed

  13-04-2025 19:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Belal Muhammad | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The UFC 315 main card is official.
  Next month, UFC 315 goes down from Bell Centre in Montreal, headlined by a pair of title fights. In the main event Belal Muhammad defends his welterweight strap against Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad was originally supposed to faced undefated Shavkat Rakhmonov in the main event of UFC 310, however an injury forced him out of the bout, and Rakhmonov himself got injured, leading to Maddalena steppin
  
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• Diego Lopes breaks his silence after falling to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314: ‘I fell short last night’

  13-04-2025 18:43 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Diego Lopes didn’t capture the featherweight title at UFC 314 on Saturday but he’s not hanging his head in shame after going five rounds with arguably the greatest 145-pound fighter of all time in Alexander Volkanovski.
  Less than two years after making his octagon debut, Lopes stormed into his first main event and gave Volkanovski everything he could handle across five rounds. Lopes scored plenty of big shots but ultimately he came up short on the s
  
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• Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Moved to UFC Vegas 106 Headliner on May 17

  13-04-2025 18:18 via sherdog.com
  
  Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales will now have five rounds with which to work.
  
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• Amanda Nunes gets emotional during Hall of Fame induction announcement

  13-04-2025 18:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Amanda Nunes | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Amanda Nunes, the most dominant woman in MMA history, will soon officially be part of the UFC Hall of Fame.
  During Saturday’s UFC 314 broadcast in Miami, Nunes was announced as the latest member of the 2025 Hall of Fame class, which is set to be inducted June 28 in Las Vegas.
  Watch video of the announcement below.Nunes, 36, was in attendance at Kaseya Center to celebrate the moment and was overwhelmed with emotion.
  Amanda Nunes will be inducte
  
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• Yair Rodriguez: Grudge Match vs. Diego Lopes 'Has to Happen at Some Point'

  13-04-2025 17:58 via sherdog.com
  
  While Yair Rodriguez was focused on a featherweight title shot after beating Patricio Freire at UFC 314, he’s well aware that another potential opponent has plenty of intrigue within the MMA community after events of this past week.
  
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• Paddy Pimblett Reacts to Backstage Confrontation with Colby Covington at UFC 314

  13-04-2025 17:30 via sherdog.com
  
  After earning the biggest win of his career to date, Paddy Pimblett found himself in a confrontation with an outspoken critic from another weight class.
  
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• Yair Rodriguez focused on UFC title, but Diego Lopes fight ‘has to happen’

  13-04-2025 17:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Yair Rodriguez and Diego Lopes | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC Yair Rodriguez’s fight week had no shortage of opposition.
  Officially, he was booked to fight Patricio Pitbull at UFC 314 on Saturday. After defeating Pitbull, he called for a shot at the featherweight title, which was later claimed by Alexander Volkanovski at the end of the evening. And then there’s Diego Lopes.
  Rodriguez and Lopes both currently train out of Mexico and the two have a deep animosity for each other that b
  
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• Dana White addresses new UFC TV deal as exclusive negotiating window with ESPN comes to an end 

  13-04-2025 16:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC UFC executives are preparing for a huge week after the exclusive negotiating window with ESPN comes to an end on Tuesday, which means potential suitors can start making a pitch at landing the broadcast rights for the next TV deal starting in 2026.
  While TKO Group Holdings CEO Ari Emanuel is going to lead negotiations just like he’s done for the UFC for the past couple of broadcast deals — dating back before he even owned the company — UFC boss Da
  
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