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• Sean Brady mauls Leon Edwards, finishes with mounted guillotine choke in UFC London main event

  23-03-2025 00:43 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Sean Brady made quite a statement by absolutely mauling former champion Leon Edwards before tapping him out with a guillotine choke to win the UFC London main event on Saturday.
  Taking the fight on relatively short notice after Jack Della Maddalena was pulled from the card to get a title shot against reigning welterweight champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, Brady actually looked like the far more prepared fighter as he repeatedly took Edwards down to
  
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• Manuel Torres | Fight First, Party Later

  26-03-2025 21:17 via ufc.com
  
  Birthday Boy Discusses Adjustments Made Heading Into Bout With Drew Dober On Saturday
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• ‘The humbling is going to be glorious’: Fans react to Ilia Topuria’s new nickname

  26-03-2025 21:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Ilia Topuria | Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images Ilia Topuria has a new nickname, and it has drawn plenty of reactions already.
  And not all of them positive.
  Formerly known as “El Matador,” Topuria publicly announced that going forward he is now known as “La Leyenda,” which translates to “The Legend” in English.
  The 28-year-old has put together an impress résumé in his pro career, going 16-0 (including a perfect mark in eight UFC appearances)
  
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• UFC 316: Exciting flyweight scrap rebooked for June pay-per-view

  26-03-2025 20:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Joshua Van | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Joshua Van and Bruno Silva are matching up again, now at the June 7 pay-per-view in Newark, N.J..
  MMA Fighting confirmed the news following a report from Marcell Dorff.
  UFC 316 takes place at Prudential Center in Newark. Tthe promotion has yet to announce a headlining attraction for the card.
  Van (13-2) and Silva (14-6-2, 1 NC) were originally scheduled to face off on March 8 in Las Vegas, but Silva was forced off the card due to multiple injuries. Van
  
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• Drew Dober Is Always Chasing The Moment

  26-03-2025 19:15 via ufc.com
  
  Drew Dober Has Become Synonymous With Action-Packed, Fan-Friendly Fights, And He Plans To Deliver Exactly That On His Return To Mexico City.
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• Mailbag: Cain Velasquez’s legal battle and where does Sean Brady go from here?

  26-03-2025 19:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Cain Velasquez | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Cain Velasquez is going to jail.
  On Monday, the former UFC heavyweight champion was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading No Contest in his attempted murder case. Velasquez gets credit for time served, meaning he will likely spend less than two years back behind bars as his long legal battle is finally over. So, let’s talk about Cain’s sentence, plus the fallout from this past weekend’s UFC London card where Sean Br
  
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• Tommy Fury scoffs at Jake Paul boasting he can beat Anthony Joshua, Paul responds

  26-03-2025 17:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Jake Paul and Tommy Fury | Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images Tommy Fury has a less-than-friendly reminder for Jake Paul.
  “The Problem Child” recently claimed he could defeat heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua, saying on his podcast, “I know that I will f*cking beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”
  He added, “He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill, and he’s stiff. And I love you, Anthony. We’re friends, all this sh*t, but I want to fight you.&
  
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• Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko challenges Logan Paul to a fight: ‘There’s no way out’

  26-03-2025 16:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stops a fan during a Inter Miami game in Los Angeles. | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images An energy drink legal battle between Logan Paul and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi could lead to a boxing match in the future. Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko has offered to represent the FIFA World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in the ring.
  The bodyguard has a background in martial arts and went viral on social media for his incredible speed an
  
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• Jeff Molina releases statement following 3-year suspension for betting scandal involvement

  26-03-2025 15:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Jeff Molina | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Jeff Molina believes justice has been served as far as he’s concerned.
  On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission handed Molina a three-year suspension from competition for his involvement in a 2022 betting scandal in which he wagered on a bout involving teammate Darrick Minner at UFC Vegas 64. It was later discovered Minner was dealing with an injury that dramatically shifted betting lines in opponent Shayilan Nuerdanbieke’s favor. Nuerda
  
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• Miesha Tate doesn’t want to fight Julianna Pena but UFC title changes everything: ‘If that’s what it comes down to then I would’

  26-03-2025 14:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC As former champion Miesha Tate prepares for her return to action in May, she’s not only looking to beat Yana Santos, but she also wants to make a final push at winning a UFC title again before her career is over.
  Already recognized as one of the most accomplished women’s fighters in history, the bantamweight veteran didn’t compete at all in 2024 due to a myriad of reasons including lingering injuries, motherhood and expanding her business empire.
  
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• PFL Announces Multi-Year Broadcast Partnership with Fox Sports Mexico

  26-03-2025 13:35 via sherdog.com
  
  Fight fans South of the Border will now be able to get their Professional Fighters League fix in Spanish.
  
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• Kickboxing Standout Artem Vakhitov Turns Down UFC Contract

  26-03-2025 12:43 via sherdog.com
  
  Former Alex Pereira rival Artem Vakhitov isn’t going to join the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  
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• Charles Oliveira Reacts to Recent Comments from 'Disrespectful' Ilia Topuria

  26-03-2025 12:32 via sherdog.com
  
  Charles Oliveira believes Ilia Topuria needs a lesson in humility.
  
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• Kamaru Usman Names Preferred Matchups for UFC Return

  26-03-2025 12:19 via sherdog.com
  
  Kamaru Usman recently listed potential opponents in order of preference for his next fight.
  
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• Magomed Ankalaev Claims to Have Accepted Rematch Against Alex Pereira

  26-03-2025 12:07 via sherdog.com
  
  Magomed Ankalaev is willing to defend his title against absolutely anyone.
  
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• Can you guess this 14-time UFC fighter in today’s in-5 trivia game?

  26-03-2025 12:00 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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• Watch Dan Hooker share video of grisly hand surgery stitch removal

  26-03-2025 00:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Dan Hooker | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Dan Hooker is on the road back to recovery, stitches and all.
  On Monday, the veteran UFC lightweight provided an update via social media on the hand surgery he recently underwent to address an injury that recently forced him out of a UFC 313 clash with Justin Gaethje.
  Watch the video below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Dan "Hangman" Hooker (@danhangman)Hooker previously shared pictures of his hand post-surgery and it appea
  
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• Logan Paul reveals he reached out to Dana White about fighting in UFC but CM Punk likely ‘f*cked it up’ for all pro wrestlers

  25-03-2025 23:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Heather McLaughlin/WWE via Getty Images Logan Paul has long talked about potentially making a move into MMA, but it turns out the YouTuber and professional wrestler actually attempted to make his debut in 2024 but his offer was rebuffed.
  While he’s got plenty keeping him busy these days, the 29-year-old WWE superstar revealed on the latest episode of his podcast that he reached out to Dana White about potentially appearing one of the marquee events held this past year. Unfortunate
  
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• Charles Oliveira calls for Islam Makhachev rematch at UFC 317: ‘This is the fight everybody wants to see’

  25-03-2025 22:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria went back and forth through interviews and social media posts over the weekend, and “do Bronx” has made it clear what he wants next.
  The former UFC lightweight champion posted a video on his Instagram page urging UFC officials Dana White, Sean Shelby and Hunter Campbell to give him a call and get the deal done for a rematch with Islam Makhachev.
  “I wanna fight on Internationa
  
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• Jan Blachowicz issues statement after loss to Carlos Ulberg at UFC London: ‘I’ll leave the verdict for discussion’

  25-03-2025 21:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Jan Blachowicz | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Jan Blachowicz isn’t saying he was robbed at UFC London, but he’s not not saying it either.
  This past Saturday, Blachowicz squared off with Carlos Ulberg in the co-main event of UFC London. It was a close affair with neither fighter doing too much to assert themselves over the 15 minutes, but ultimately all three judges saw it 29-28 for Ulberg. It’s a tough loss for the former light heavyweight champion, who has now failed to get
  
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• Artem Vakhitov, last man to beat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, passes on UFC offer and now faces Rico Verhoeven in GLORY

  25-03-2025 20:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Former GLORY champion Artem Vakhitov is no longer planning to fight for the UFC.
  The Russian born striker earned a contract with the promotion after winning on Dana White’s Contender Series this past October. That set up a perfect storyline with former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, who Vakhitov defeated in his final kickboxing bout before the Brazilian ultimately decided to transition to MMA.
  Overall, the fighters split two back-to-back bouts i
  
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• Vince Morales | Ready For Uphill Battle

  25-03-2025 19:30 via ufc.com
  
  Vince Morales Is Confident About A Quick Turnaround And Aims To Leave The Judges Out Of His Bout This Weekend At UFC Mexico: Moreno vs Erceg
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• Fighters on the Rise | UFC Mexico

  25-03-2025 19:25 via ufc.com
  
  Drawing Your Attention To Three Emerging Standouts Ready To Compete At Arena CDMX On Saturday
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• Jan Blachowicz on UFC London Defeat: 'I’ll Leave the Verdict for Discussion'

  25-03-2025 19:17 via sherdog.com
  
  Jan Blachowicz’s Octagon return didn’t end in victory, but there were at least some observers who thought the Polish light heavyweight deserved the nod on the scorecards.
  
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• Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber headlines UFC Vegas 106

  25-03-2025 19:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Maycee Barber will get her first UFC main event opportunity.
  The promotion announced on Tuesday that Barber is set to face Erin Blanchfield in the main event of UFC Vegas 106. The card takes place May 31 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
  Blanchfield competed twice in 2024, which included suffering her first promotional loss to Manon Fiorot in the main event of UFC Atlantic City a little less than a year ago. “Cold Blooded” returned to the o
  
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• Ateba Gautier | Limitless Potential

  25-03-2025 18:50 via ufc.com
  
  Cameroon's Ateba Gautier Looks To Prove To Everyone That He Is Ready For The Big Stage As He Makes The Walk To The Octagon At UFC Mexico: Moreno vs Erceg
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• Austin Hubbard | Back And Better Than Ever

  25-03-2025 18:20 via ufc.com
  
  After A Late Opponent Scratch, Austin Hubbard Remains Calm And Is Ready To Remind Everyone How Dangerous He Can Be At UFC Mexico: Moreno vs Erceg
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• Ex-UFC fighter Darrick Minner suspended 29 months after failing to report injury surrounding James Krause betting scandal

  25-03-2025 18:00 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC Ex-UFC fighter Darrick Minner was suspended for 29 months by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday after he failed to report an injury prior to his fight in 2022 that eventually led to an investigation into betting irregularities involving his coach James Krause.Minner was initially suspended alongside Krause back in December 2022, but he reached an adjudication agreement with the Nevada State Attorney General that was voted on and approved by the commission dur
  
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• Darrick Minner, Jeff Molina Officially Suspended for Roles in UFC Gambling Scandal

  25-03-2025 17:49 via sherdog.com
  
  Two UFC veterans at the center of a gambling scandal involving Glory MMA & Fitness coach James Krause have been officially suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
  
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• UFC veteran Jeff Molina suspended 3 years after placing ‘significant bets’ on fight involved in James Krause betting scandal

  25-03-2025 17:35 via mmafighting.com
  
  Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC UFC veteran Jeff Molina has been suspended for 36 months due to his involvement in the betting scandal surrounding his coach James Krause.
  The former top 15 flyweight found out his fate on Tuesday during a monthly meeting with the Nevada Athletic Commission following an adjudication agreement reached with the state attorney general. He also must pay $235.56 in prosecution fees.The situation initially involved Molina’s teammate Darrick Minner after he fought and
  
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