Brett Okamoto
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Khamzat vs. Nate. UFC 279 on Sept. 10 at T-Mobile Arena. Main event. Five rounds. Verbally agreed, per UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. It is the final fight on Nate Diaz’s current UFC contract.
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It appears Nate is smoking some kind of herbal cigarette. I don’t recognize the smell but it’s not normal smoke. Looking into it.
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Breaking: Nate Diaz is eligible to compete at UFC 244. USADA has ruled he has not committed an anti-doping violation. Elevated level of SARMS was traced to a contaminated organic, vegan, plant-based daily multivitamin.
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Breaking: Per Dana White (
@danawhite
), Conor McGregor (
@TheNotoriousMMA
) has signed to face Donald Cerrone (
@Cowboycerrone
) at UFC 246 on Jan. 18, at welterweight.
"Conor has signed and Cerrone is ready to go."
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Breaking: Jon Jones was drug tested by USADA and the California State Athletic Commission on the night of UFC 232 on Dec. 29 and all tests have come back clean. No picograms of the M3 metabolite, which was the source of all the controversy and drama last month, were found.
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OLIVEIRA VS. GAETHJE IS ON, per UFC president Dana White. Championship fight will take place May 7, location TBD. What a fight. And Still? And New?
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The Greg Hardy experiment is over, right? Done, done.
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Coming in, I thought I would want to see McGregor vs. Gaethje next, for the No. 1 lightweight contender spot. If McGregor won. Now, can't do it. There's only one option. It has to happen. Can't go any other way.
Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal
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Breaking: Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal will HEADLINE UFC 244 on Nov. 2 in NYC, per Dana White.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov retires 29-0. I believe him, he won't be back. Promised his mother this was it. He has my vote as greatest fighter of all time.
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Per UFC officials, none other than Paul Felder (
@felderpaul
) is stepping in on FIVE DAYS notice to fight Rafael dos Anjos. STILL a five round fight. STILL 155 pounds. Wow.
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Unbelievable. Conor McGregor absolutely demolishes Cowboy Cerrone. Left head kick that almost looked partially blocked ROCKED Cowboy. Never came close to recovering. There were more shots after, but Cowboy was done IMMEDIATELY. Wow. Wow. Wow.
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Official, per UFC: Title is vacant. Justin can win. Charles can not.
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BREAKING: UFC 249 has been canceled. All UFC events postponed indefinitely, due to COVID-19. Dana White says he was ready to promote the event but things were taken out of his control. Much, much more on this to come.
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If a YouTube personality throwing water balloons and talking trash to professional fighters gets you hyped, please choose a hand, ball it into a fist and hit yourself in the face with it.
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It has been more than five years since Conor McGregor won a fight at 155 pounds. Stop this.
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Yan vs. O’Malley in Abu Dhabi, per DC/RC on
@espnmma
YouTube. No slowing down for O’Malley now. Deep end.
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It’s official. Dustin Poirier (
@DustinPoirier
) vs. Michael Chandler (
@MikeChandlerMMA
) at MSG in November, per UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. Three rounds. In addition to agreeing to the fight this week, Chandler has also signed a new multi-fight deal.
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BREAKING: Israel Adesanya (
@stylebender
) vs. Yoel Romero (
@YoelRomeroMMA
) will headline UFC 248 in Las Vegas per Dana White. Adesanya was itching to fight. Big one in the desert on March 7.
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Breaking: UFC targeting Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till to headline UFC Fight Night on Aug. 15 in Dublin, per multiple sources. Not signed yet, but UFC in the process of finalizing. WHAT A MAIN EVENT. Rob? Darren?
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Ohhhh boy. Here we go, folks. Gaethje (
@Justin_Gaethje
). Chandler (
@MikeChandlerMMA
). Verbally agreed, per sources.
UFC 268 PPV. No official date or venue for that PPV just yet, but the target is Nov. 6, Madison Square Garden.
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DC came into AKA and asked Khabib to hook some of his team up with training in Dagestan. Khabib asked who was paying for it. Two seconds later, they’re arguing over who paid for lunch eight years ago. This kind of thing happens regularly.
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It’s done. Nick Diaz (
@nickdiaz209
) has signed a bout agreement to face Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 in September, his attorney Ross Goodman tells ESPN. He’s back.
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Breaking: WE GOT A FIGHT. Per Tony Ferguson’s (
@TonyFergusonXT
) management Ballengee Group, Tony has signed his contract to face Khabib Nurmagomedov (
@TeamKhabib
) on April 18 in Brooklyn. More coming to
@espn
shortly.
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Trilogy is on. Rounds 11-15 will take place at UFC 272 on March 5, per Dana White. Alexander Volkanovski (
@alexvolkanovski
) vs. Max Holloway (
@BlessedMMA
). Two of the best in the world, p4p. Huge stakes. Who you got?
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This sport, without question, throws the word "robbery" around wayyyyyyy too much.
But sometimes, it actually does apply.
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Welcome to the world Kamryn Thomas Okamoto, born July 13, 2020. Can’t wait to show it to you.
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Well. That didn’t take long. Less than two days removed from Contender Series, Bo Nickal has his UFC debut. Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett at UFC 282 on Dec. 10 in Las Vegas, per the UFC.
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The return of Blessed. And a big one for Arnold Allen. Per sources, UFC is finalizing Holloway vs. Allen to headline a Fight Night on April 15.
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Ohhhh yes. Beneil Dariush (
@beneildariush
) vs. Islam Makhachev (
@MAKHACHEVMMA
). Seven fight win streak vs. Nine fight win streak. Five-round main event, UFC Fight Night on Feb. 27, per sources. Big one.
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What’s that you say? Bobby Green in his UFC main event? How about taking on Islam Makhachev in 10 days? Per sources, Green will replace the injured Beneil Dariush on Feb. 26 against a Makhachev. Not done yet, and likely a catch weight. But both have agreed to the fight.
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Breaking: Per UFC president Dana White KHABIB VS TONY is being targeted to headline PPV event on April 18 in Brooklyn. Contracts not signed, but both sides interested in date and matchup pending further discussion, per sources.
Could it be? Finally?
@TeamKhabib
@TonyFergusonXT
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BREAKING: Per Dana White, "the fight is done" between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Nov. 3 in New York.
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During my IG Live chat with Urijah Faber, Darren Till slid into the comments and asked Urijah if he could “borrow one of his chins for the Masvidal rematch.” Someone come get this man.
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Me: How closely will you be watching Greg Hardy's next fight?
Derrick Lewis: When is it?
Me: Next weekend:
Derrick: I'll be in Vegas. I guess if I'm conscious and sober, I might watch it.
Me: What are the chances you'll be conscious and sober in Vegas?
Derrick: Not good.
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I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a sixth round more in my life.
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Jorge Masvidal (
@GamebredFighter
) used to sleep in a $500 used car in the gym parking lot. Now he’s taking a private jet to a UFC title fight. And he always knew he’d get here.
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Let's have some fun. Jorge Masvidal (
@GamebredFighter
) vs. Colby Covington (
@ColbyCovMMA
) will headline UFC 272 on March 5, per UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. Five rounds, Las Vegas. Can not WAIT.
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Breaking: Robert Whittaker (
@robwhittakermma
) vs. Jared Cannonier (
@killagorillamma
), UFC 254 on Oct. 24. Per UFC president Dana White (
@danawhite
). Gotta believe that will determine the next No. 1 contender. Prediction?
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Justin Gaethje's manager Ali Abdelaziz on Conor McGregor calling to fight Justin: "He had his chance for that, and he picked Cowboy [in January]. He picked the easier fight. The two kings of the division are going to fight in Khabib and Justin. Conor can be the co-main event."
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BREAKING: DC vs. Miocic 2 on tap for UFC pay-per-view on Aug. 17 in Anaheim, California. Both fighters confirm they are in the process of finalizing the bout to
@ESPN
.
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The trilogy is on. Brandon Moreno will defend his title against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 269 on Dec. 11. UFC looked into booking Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja, but Pantoja won’t be ready before end of the year. Moreno wanted to be active and was willing to fight any challenger.
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London. Justin Gaethje (
@Justin_Gaethje
) vs. Rafael Fiziev (
@RafaelFiziev
) is nearly finalized for UFC 286 on March 18. Nos. 3 and 6 at lightweight to meet. What a fight.
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Oh boy. Here we go. Five round main event, July 17. Max Holloway (
@BlessedMMA
vs. Yair Rodriguez (
@panteraufc
), per Dana White. The self proclaimed best boxer in MMA returns.
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It’ll be Champ vs. Champ at UFC 259 on March 6. Israel Adesanya (
@stylebender
) vs. Jan Blachowicz (
@JanBlachowicz
) for the 205 title, per Dana White. What happens in this one?
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Just rewatched Jones, Reyes Saturday. No distractions. Scored it 48-47 for
@DomReyes
. Not the worst “robbery” this sport has seen, and give Jones a ton of credit for closing the fight the way he did. He’s a great champ, obviously. But IMO, he got away with one. Reyes won that.
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Tony Ferguson (
@TonyFergusonXT
) will face Charles Oliveira (
@CharlesDoBronxs
) at UFC 256 on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas, per Dana White (
@danawhite
). Ferguson gets his wish to fight again before the end of 2020. Huge addition to that Dec. 12 event.
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Me. After 30 minutes of trying to put together anything from IKEA.
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TJ Dillashaw is back ... Dillashaw (
@TJDillashaw
) vs. the surging Cory Sandhagen (
@cors_life
) has been agreed to for the date of May 8. Five-round main event, per sources.
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Two of the nicest (and baddest) dudes in the sport have agreed to throw down at UFC 264 on July 10. Gilbert Burns (
@GilbertDurinho
) vs. Stephen Thompson (
@WonderboyMMA
) has been verbally agreed to, per Dana White (
@danawhite
).
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“We’re looking at Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards.” — Dana White
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DAN HOOKER (
@danthehangman
) is stepping in to face Islam Makhachev (
@MAKHACHEVMMA
) at UFC 267 in one month, per Dana White (
@danawhite
). Just fought at UFC 266, on a week he had to fly from New Zealand to Vegas two days before the fight. What a savage, this guy.
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I mean, if Khabib is out here asking for someone to impress him ........
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With UFC acknowledging Khabib Nurmagomedov is retired, Michael Chandler (
@MikeChandlerMMA
) and Charles Oliveira (
@CharlesDoBronxs
) will fight for the lightweight championship at UFC 262 on May 15. End of an era. Start of a new chapter at 155.
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Nathan Diaz calls out Street Jesus Jorge Masvidal and the world rejoices
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Man. Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement in October, and immediately we think of the names Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler as the most likely lightweight champs ... Charles Oliveira might beat them all, guys. This guy is legit.
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Breaking: Anderson Silva vs. Israel Adesanya headed to UFC 234 on Feb. 9 in Melbourne. Ohhhhh. My. Story coming to
@ESPN
.
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It’s the way the mascot looks back at him in shock for me lol.
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Big one at featherweight in the works … No. 5 Calvin Kattar (
@CalvinKattar
) vs. No. 6 Arnold Allen (
@Arnoldbfa
) will headline UFC Fight Night on Oct. 29, per Dana White. Should be official shortly. Action fight.
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Every finish on tonight's card received a bonus, per UFC officials.
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Super interesting matchup in the works for UFC 277 on July 30 … Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira is verbally agreed to, per sources. Has the look of an all action fight on the feet. No official location for this card yet.
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Breaking: The GOAT returns on Dec. 12. Amanda Nunes (
@Amanda_Leoa
) vs. Megan Anderson (
@MeganA_mma
) has been agreed to for UFC 256 in December, per sources.
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Breaking: It will be flyweight title night at UFC 255 on Nov. 21, per Dana White (
@danawhite
).
Deiveson Figuiredo (
@Daico_Deiveson
) vs. Cody Garbrandt (
@Cody_Nolove
) and Valentina Shevchenko (
@BulletValentina
) vs. Jennifer Maia (
@jennimaiaufc
). More soon on
@ESPN
.
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They wanted to see him fight Top 10. Here’s Top 10. UFC is finalizing Sean O’Malley vs. Pedro Munhoz for July 2, per sources.
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Main event, April 22.
No. 3 ranked Sergei Pavlovich vs. No. 4 ranked Curtis Blaydes. High stakes at heavyweight. Early predictions?
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UFC: Are there any bantamweights willing to fight Sean O’Malley?
UFC bantamweights:
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Colby Covington: The only thing I'm going to be worried about is if Tyron Woodley tries to rap in that Octagon.
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Dana White announces it will be McGregor, Chandler as TUF coaches, and they’ll fight at the end of the season, which begins in May.
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Just a former champ, fanboying over a current champ. You love to see it.
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BREAKING: Leon Edwards (
@Leon_edwardsmma
) vs Tyron Woodley (
@TWooodley
) is on as the headliner of UFC London, per Dana White. ELITE 170-pound matchup.
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Breaking: The UFC is close to finalizing Nick Diaz's return to the Octagon, per Dana White. The fight is Jorge Masvidal at UFC 235 on March 2 in Las Vegas. Diaz's first appearance in more than four years. Story coming soon to
@ESPN
.
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Breaking: Dana White confirms Cain Velasquez vs. Francis Ngannou will headline UFC Fight Night on Feb. 17 in Phoenix.
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Guys, breaking news: The UFC's next event has an official name. Per the organization, May 9th, at a location TBA, is officially ... UFC 249. Tell your friends.
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Breaking: Anthony Johnson (
@Anthony_Rumble
) will re-enter the UFC’s mandatory drug testing program this week in anticipation of a comeback, per his manager Ali Abdelaziz (
@AliAbdelaziz00
). Right now, the plan is to come back as a light heavyweight.
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Robs been doing this for about 5 straight minutes, motionless. I got chills.
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Exchange at UFC 235 last weekend, per Cowboy Cerrone.
Cowboy: Nate, when you fighting again?
Diaz: It's not me. UFC doing it.
Cowboy: Well, just so you know, I'll fight you.
Diaz: S---. We'll do it at 185. I'm done cutting weight.
Cowboy: Okay.
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UFC is in the process of finalizing a welterweight bout between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards at UFC 270 on Dec. 11, UFC Chief Business Hunter Campbell tells ESPN. Sneaking this one in before the end of the year. Gotta love it.
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UFC Post-Fight Show:
Colby: Let's do it right now.
Usman: Let's do it.
Colby: Let's go.
Usman: I'm ready right now.
Colby: Let's go then.
Usman: Let's do it tonight.
Colby: Bring it on then.
Usman: I'm standing right here.
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Dana White tells me he met with Israel Adesanya yesterday and his next fight will definitely be a move up in weight to challenge Jan Blachowicz at light heavyweight.
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Per Dana White (
@danawhite
), a location for Khabib Nurmagomedov (
@TeamKhabib
) vs Tony Ferguson (
@TonyFergusonXT
) is "99.9 percent done." Confirms Khabib is back in Russia. I also asked him if it will be a full undercard for UFC 249 or a shortened lineup, he said full lineup.
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Max Holloway is a freaking superstar and a baddddddd man. Holy cow.
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Breaking: Darren Till (
@darrentill2
) vs. Jack Hermansson (
@jackthejokermma
) will headline UFC Fight Night on Dec. 5, pending medical clearance on Till’s left knee (which is looking good). MW matchups are fire right now. Adesanya/Costa. Whittaker/Cannonier. Hermansson/Till.
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I got a feeling Brandon Moreno just became a lot of people's favorite fighter.
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Dana White said warrant is out for Conor McGregor’s arrest. His plane can’t leave New York.
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The Brazilian champ officially has his next assignment. Glover Teixeira (
@gloverteixeira
) vs. Jiri Prochazka (
@jiri_bjp
) is a go for UFC 274 on May 7. Tough first title defense, but Glover’s entire road to this title has been tough.
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The history of Khabib/Tony in one tweet: An injured rib, blood in lungs, Tiramisu, a cord cable, a global pandemic.
Breaking News: New York State is banning most gatherings of more than 500 people, including Broadway shows, to curb the spread of the coronavirus
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Wonderboy flew to a 25-year-old's backyard who was ranked lower than him, watched him miss weight, beat him (IMO), watched the decision go (unanimously) against him, and managed to smile as it happened. Man.
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Breaking: Darren Till is moving up. Till vs. Kelvin Gastelum at middleweight is a done deal for UFC 244 on Nov. 2 in NYC, per sources. What a fight.
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Man. If you’re an MMA fan of the last 5-10 years, this one probably hits hard. Congrats on a great career,
@AlexTheMauler
.
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Not competitive. Not even close. Israel Adesanya demolishes Paulo Costa. Just a completely other level. "I know you're mad" Adesanya tells the camera. That was a walk in the park.
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So, not only has Cowboy Cerrone accepted a fight against Tony Ferguson four weeks from now ... less than one week removed from a fight against Al Iaquinta ... I heard he inquired about making it five rounds. He feels like he's just warming up at five rounds. Mad. Man.
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UFC is paying Mike Rodriguez his win money, after a referee error likely cost him a win tonight against Ed Herman. Good on the company for that decision, Mike deserves that.
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