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Mauricio Rua ‘retiring from all sport’ at UFC 283, won’t return to combat

Mauricio Rua isn't going to be one of those fighters who flip-flops on retirement, and vows his UFC 283 swan song will stick.

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Francis Ngannou calls out Anthony Joshua for fight despite Tyson Fury talks

UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has left MMA's top promotion, and believes that he will now be fighting in a boxing ring as his career moves forward independently

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Conor McGregor rival doubles down on offer to Jake Paul ahead of MMA debut

Conor McGregor's previous rival Tony Ferguson previously offered to train Jake Paul for his MMA debut under the PFL banner, and he has renewed his offer on social media

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UFC legend Chuck Liddell, 53, makes "no chance" boast about Jake Paul fight

Legendary former world champion Liddell hasn't won a fight in over 15 years, and his last effort in the cage ended in brutal fashion when he was knocked out by Tito Ortiz in 2018

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I Embraced MMA. But Slap Fighting: What Are We Doing Here?

In launching a new U.S. league, Power Slap, UFC is taking a truly indefensible position.

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UFC welterweight Claudio Silva announces retirement from MMA

UFC welterweight Claudio Silva has decided to hang up his gloves.

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Jake Paul responds to Francis Ngannou giving up UFC heavyweight title

Paul is one of the most famous advocates for improved fighter pay, and frequently made his discomfort with Ngannou's low UFC payouts known during his time with the promotion

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Jon Jones overtakes Israel Adesanya as second-highest-paid fighter in UFC

Legendary former light-heavyweight champion Jones will finally return in March when he faces Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title, and will become one of the sport's highest earners

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‘Very stationary’ Jon Jones faces ‘more difficult style matchup’ vs Ciryl Gane

Cormier believes his former rival has a tougher test than Francis Ngannou at UFC 258

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Ciryl Gane Inviting Kylian Mbappé and His Teammates to UFC 285

Plus, Stipe Miocic is poised to rumble for the heavyweight title. And diving deeper into the must-see March card.

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Controversial ex-UFC referee insists Dana White was "too rash" on him

Mario Yamasaki spent almost two decades refereeing in the UFC but lost his job in 2018 after refusing to stop a fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Priscila Cachoeira

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 9-15)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

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Ciryl Gane explains why Jon Jones can expect tougher fight than Francis Ngannou

The French heavyweight is primed to battle Jones for the vacant belt at UFC 285 in March after Francis Ngannou’s split with the promotional company

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Francis Ngannou warned he "will not survive" in boxing after shock UFC exit

Ngannou recently parted ways with the UFC after a lengthy contract dispute and has been told stepping foot into the ring for his next fight won't end well for him

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Francis Ngannou walking away from UFC, Jon Jones fight is both a commendable and frightening risk | Opinion

Did Francis Ngannou make a game-changing move or horrific career misstep by turning down a Jon Jones fight and leaving the UFC?

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Twitter reacts to Francis Ngannou’s UFC release, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight

The MMA community was left in disbelief after news of Francis Ngannou's UFC release and Jon Jones would fight Ciryl Gane for vacant gold.

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with January wins

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC or Bellator gloves.

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MMA Coach Worked As Middleman for Offshore Sportsbook, per Report

James Krause remains under investigation after a Nov. 5 fight involving one of his fighters was flagged for suspicious betting activity.

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Report: Suspended coach James Krause allegedly worked for offshore online sportsbook

According to an ESPN report, UFC fighter Jeff Molina once wrote, 'In stocks this is called insider trading in MMA betting it's called James Krause.'

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Scots MMA fighter Chris Duncan gears up for dream UFC debut with London showdown

A Tullibody martial artist will fulfil his dreams when he makes his UFC debut later this year. Chris Duncan, originally from Strathyre, will step into the iconic octagon to make his debut for the world’s most famous fight promotion at the O2 Arena,

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Jake Paul told he has no chance of winning title in "s*** hard" MMA division

YouTube star Paul announced that he has signed a long-term deal with MMA promotion Professional Fighters League with a view to making his cage debut under their guidance in 2024

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Vladimir Putin awards armed robber with 'courage' honour for fighting in Ukraine

Hayk Gasparyan, 31, was freed from his maximum security jail under a scheme allowing hardened prisoners to serve in pro-Kremlin forces illegally invading Ukraine

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UFC featherweight Leah Letson announces MMA retirement: ‘I simply don’t love fighting the way I used to’

UFC fighter Leah Letson walks away from MMA.

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California senators urge Endeavor to remove Dana White as UFC president: ‘Your continued silence speaks volumes’

Pressure has mounted well beyond the MMA community for UFC parent company Endeavor to take action against Dana White after he slapped his wife in public.

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MMA fighter helps put rival's mouthguard back in - then beats him up on ground

The fighter can be seen putting his opponent's mouthguard back in for him after it falls out during the fight - only to start beating him up with punches moments after

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