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Ben Askren Announces He’s Done Fighting, Pending Hip Replacement Key Factor
Recently there's been speculation regarding the fighting future of Ben Askren, and now the 35-year-old, decorated fighter has announced he's hanging up the gloves.
Recently there's been speculation regarding the fighting future of Ben Askren, and now the 35-year-old, decorated fighter has announced he's hanging up the gloves.
It's looking like Paulo Costa may not end up being Israel Adesanya's next opponent. But, the middleweight champ's made it clear he still hopes to battle his rival and soon.
Charles Oliveira continues to make waves in the UFC's lightweight division, and after his latest win on Saturday, "do Bronx" had some interesting things to say about Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Ross Pearson returned to the cage last night in London, England and unfortunately for the UFC vet, he was on the wrong end of a jaw-dropping, must-see KO.
"Shogun" Rua clearly isn't happy with how his co-main event with Paul Craig on Saturday was scored by two of the three judges, and the legend is down for a rematch.
Jan Blachowicz spoiled "Jacare" Souza's light-heavyweight debut tonight, but the contender did not do so in decisive fashion.
"Shogun" Rua appeared to have done enough to win his 27th pro bout tonight, but the judges scored his fight with Paul Craig as a draw.
Charles Oliveira had been on an impressive, finishing roll heading into today, and that continued in his bout against Jared Gordon.
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It's been over a year now since Conor McGregor last fought. But, the former champ's striking coach says the Irish star is in "phenomenal shape" as 2020 approaches.
Recently Corey Anderson argued Jon Jones is picking one-dimensional opponents, and it looks like Anthony Smith agrees with his fellow, 205 contender.
The fighters have hit the scales in advance of UFC Sao Paulo tomorrow, and three of the scheduled competitors came in heavy for the event.
Recently signs are pointing to a bout between Dominick Reyes and Jon Jones materializing, and according to Corey Anderson it's because the champ is picking "one-dimensional" opponents.
Recently there's been renewed talk about certain UFC fighters crossing over to boxing to battle the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury. But, Israel Adesanya has made it clear he's sticking with the UFC and MMA.
UFC Busan is taking place in just over a month's time, and recently the promotion shared out the card's official poster featuring Chan Sung Jung and Brian Ortega.
The consensus has been that Dominick Reyes will be the next man to challenge Jon Jones, and now the UFC's 205 champ has hinted he'll face the undefeated fighter very soon.
It remains to be seen when and who Conor McGregor faces next. But, according to Kevin Lee, the star and the parties involved don't want McGregor to face the very best.
After weeks of speculation as to who Frankie Edgar will fight next, it's being reported that the legnedary fighter will take on rising bantamweight, Cory Sandhagen.
Recently Stipe Miocic reported that he's pretty keen on fighting Tyson Fury, and now the boxing heavyweight champ has responded.
Following a recent interview Nick Diaz did, in which he referred to Jorge Masvidal, the latter's asking the Stockton star whether he really knows what "Gamebred" can do in the cage.
Zabit Magomedsharipov took another step towards a shot at the UFC's featherweight title this past weekend, and that's also reflected in the promotion's latest rankings.
The expectation has been that Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic are going to throw down for a third time. But, recently the heavyweight champ relayed he's more interested in facing boxing star, Tyson Fury.
Following a lengthy interview with ESPN, in which Nick Diaz relayed he's planning a return to the UFC, his manager's reporting the Stockton star wants to battle Jorge Masvidal.
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