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Awful Announcing7d
Handicapping where UFC will land in its next media rights deal
The exclusive negotiating window between UFC and ESPN officially expired on Tuesday. As has long been the expectation from both sides, it did so without a deal. As it prepares to hit the open ...
Awful Announcing7d
UFC, ESPN reportedly ‘motivated’ to continue partnership
Despite ESPN’s exclusive negotiating window with UFC ending on Tuesday night, the two sides may want to stay together after all. According to a report by John Ourand in Puck, UFC and ESPN are ...
Athlon Sports4d
UFC Fans Furious Over Team Khabib Snubbing Worthy Contender
Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria have taken very different paths to UFC stardom, yet both have captured the attention of fans worldwide. Pimblett, the charismatic Scouser, built his name on trash ...
MARCA5d
The UFC updates the pound-for-pound rankings: Volkanovski climbs two positions
UFC. Cristiano Ronaldo praises Volkanovski: "The champion is back..." UFC. Makhachev praises Volkanovski: "A true champion in sport and in life" In fact, 'Volk' is the only winner of the week in ...
Yahoo! Sports5d
Joe Rogan Explains Rare Clause in His UFC Contract Tied to Dana White
It's an incredibly unique clause in a contract, but one that Rogan seems to be openly on board with after crediting White for bringing him into the mix. White has been the president of the UFC ...
Sports Illustrated5d
Joe Rogan says UFC canceled GOAT deal after Dana White faced security threats
UFC was forced to give up on an all-time-great fighter after dangerous negotiations, claims commentator-podcaster Joe Rogan. These days, the premier organization in mixed martial arts isn't known ...
Bloody Elbow5d
Ilia Topuria calls for UFC rule change to eradicate what Joe Rogan’s calls the ‘worst aspect’ of MMA
Ilia Topuria has an idea that would help the UFC stop fighters from cutting huge amounts of weight. The former featherweight champion recently relinquished his belt and announced a move up to the ...
Bloody Elbow4d
Ilia Topuria explains why he wasn’t very impressed with Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 314 win over Michael Chandler
Paddy Pimblett put on a flawless performance this past Saturday at UFC 314, but not everyone was hugely impressed with his win. Michael Chandler fared to be Paddy Pimblett‘s toughest test so far ...
Sports Illustrated7d
UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski Q&A: Title Redemption, Lessons from Pain and Fighting Father Time
The 36-year-old UFC featherweight champion opens up about reclaiming his belt, fighting through doubt, inspiring fans, and crafting the perfect cheesesteak. A bloody Volkanovski reclaims the UFC ...
Athlon Sports7d
UFC Legend Snaps Drake's Betting Curse With Title Win at UFC 314
The UFC’s newly-crowned two-time featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski silenced doubters and shattered superstitions at UFC 314 this past weekend, reclaiming the featherweight belt in a ...
Talksport7d
‘The storyline is there’ – Former UFC champion calls for Paddy Pimblett vs Ilia Topuria to grant Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wishes
The former two-division UFC champion said Pimblett and Topuria's long-term hatred for one another could be settled in the Octagon to set up a future title shot with lightweight king Islam Makhachev.