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• No Bets Barred: Can Lerone Murphy make the jump to contender against Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 105?

  03-04-2025 02:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Josh Emmett | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The UFC is heading back to the APEX.This Saturday, the UFC returns home to the world’s mightiest APEX for UFC Vegas 105, headlined by a featherweight matchup between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy. It’s not the best card ever but nevertheless, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.
  This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Action Network’s Billy Ward to discuss the fallout from UFC Mexico and their respective
  
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• Marvin Vettori mourns tragic death of brother

  15-04-2025 17:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Marvin and Patrick Vettori | @marvinvettori, Instagram Marvin Vettori and his family have suffered an unspeakable tragedy.
  On Tuesday, the UFC middleweight shared a post announcing the death of his brother Patrick, 29. According to a report from Italian MMA reporter Al Zullino, Patrick died after a fire accidentally started in his home.
  See Vettori’s post below, translation via Zullino.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Marvin Vettori (@marvinvettori)
  You were and will always be m
  
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• Reaching 100 | Sayif Saud on Milestone, Consistency, and What’s Next

  15-04-2025 16:53 via ufc.com
  
  Fortis MMA Leader Discusses His Journey To 100 Career UFC Victories, New Goals For The Future
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• Alan Belcher calls out GFL as a ‘scam’ after debut cards cancelled: ‘We all got screwed on this one’

  15-04-2025 16:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  BKFC Count Alan Belcher among the growing list of fighters angry about the GFL cancelling its debut shows with no real indication about when or if the promotion is still going to launch.
  The former BKFC heavyweight champion signed with GFL, and he was slated to make his debut as part of the originally scheduled events on May 24 and May 25 in Los Angeles with a fight booked against Stuart Austin. Instead, Belcher found out along with the rest of the world that the GFL pulled the plug on the shows
  
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• Matt Brown questions if Michael Chandler is ‘either past his prime or just wasn’t UFC material to begin with’

  15-04-2025 15:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Michael Chandler | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Michael Chandler suffered his toughest loss to date since joining the UFC roster after Paddy Pimblett stopped him inside three rounds at UFC 314 with a vicious barrage of strikes on the ground this past Saturday night.
  Unlike almost every other performance he’s had inside the octagon, Chandler didn’t turn this fight into a war, and he never came close to finishing Pimblett. Instead, the 38-year-old veteran slowed down dramatically
  
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• Morning Report: Brendan Schaub can see Paddy Pimblett beating Conor McGregor to become ‘face of the UFC’

  15-04-2025 14:06 via mmafighting.com
  
  Paddy Pimblett | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Paddy Pimblett’s stock continues to rise, and Brendan Schaub is advising everyone to buy in now.
  “The Baddy” was the star of the show at UFC 314 this past Saturday, arguably overshadowing Alexander Volkanovski’s return to the top of the featherweight mountain and Jean Silva’s thrilling submission win over Bryce Mitchell. In a little under three rounds, Pimblett dominated veteran lightweight contender Michael Chandler
  
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• Can you guess this MMA fighter in today’s in-5 trivia game?

  15-04-2025 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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  Monday, April 14
  
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• Jean Silva Confident He Can Knock Out UFC Champ Alexander Volkanovski

  15-04-2025 12:43 via sherdog.com
  
  Rising Brazilian standout Jean Silva is the latest to join the list of aspiring title contenders at featherweight.
  
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• Chris Gutierrez Reveals Adversities of Extended Training Camp

  15-04-2025 12:32 via sherdog.com
  
  Preparing for a postponed fight can be really tasking, as Chris Gutierrez recently found out.
  
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• Movsar Evloev Wants Title Fight Against Alexander Volkanovski in June

  15-04-2025 12:14 via sherdog.com
  
  Movsar Evloev is making his case for the next UFC featherweight title shot.
  
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• Beneil Dariush: Belal Muhammad Capable of Striking with Jack Della Maddalena

  15-04-2025 12:01 via sherdog.com
  
  Beneil Dariush doesn’t think Belal Muhammadwill be at a striking disadvantage against Jack Della Maddalena.
  
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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.
  Previous games
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