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Conor McGregor · Las VegasConor McGregor Conor McGregor makes his long awaited return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the card is quickly filling up. On Wednesday, the UFC formally confirmed seven total fights for the event so far. McGregor fights for the first time in nearly three years after suffering a gruesome broken leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021. It’s been a long road back for the Irish superstar, but he…See the Story
UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler official with 7 fights booked so far
Rio De Janeiro · Rio De JaneiroCaio Borralho | Photo by Pedro Vilela/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images When Paulo Costa lost a unanimous decision to Robert Whittaker in the co-main event of UFC 298, fellow middleweight Caio Borralho couldn’t help but be baffled at how “Borrachinha” doesn’t seem to correct mistakes he’s made in multiple losses. Borralho told MMA Fighting’s Trocação Franca podcast that he likes Costa as an entertaining athlete, but advised him to go back to the drawi…See the Story
Caio Borralho questions why Paulo Costa can’t fix ‘basic’ mistake that led Robert Whittaker loss
Paris, France · ParisIn a week that included both a fight booking announcement and cancellation news in a two-day stretch, Cedric Doumbe is officially back on the schedule on Day 3. With Derek Anderson out, Doumbe (5-1) now faces former LFA champion Jaleel Willis (16-5) at Bellator Champions Series: Paris, the promotion announced Wednesday. The event takes place May 17 at Accor Arena in Paris. Willis, 32, has a 4-3 record in Bellator. A proud representative of Memph…See the Story
Cedric Doumbe gets new opponent for #BellatorParis
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UFC · ManchesterUFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards’ coach, Dave Lovell, expects Belal Muhammad to be next. Lovell confirmed that Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was offered Shavkat Rakhmonov, Khamzat Chimaev, and lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 300, but not Muhammad. Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) cemented himself as No. 1 contender last May when he defeated Gilbert Burns at UFC 288, but he’s yet to get his long-awaited rematch with Edwards. However…See the Story
Leon Edwards' coach expects Belal Muhammad next, says he 'was looking for a way out' in first fight
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InstagramLyoto Machida and Luke Rockhold | Photo by Jeff Gross/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Lyoto Machida is interested in facing Luke Rockhold under Karate Combat rules, if the pay is right. The former UFC light heavyweight champion responded to a callout from Rockhold, who knocked out Joe Schilling in the main event of Karate Combat 45 this past Saturday in Dubai. “‘The Dragon’ is already breathing fire,” Machida said on Instagram. “‘The Dragon’ is already bre…See the Story
Lyoto Machida ‘already breathing fire’ after Luke Rockhold callout, interested in Karate Combat rematch
MMAJustin Gaethje will take some extended time off after UFC 300. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) was knocked out by Max Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) in an iconic last-second finish less than two weeks ago in Las Vegas. The fighter in Gaethje is willing to compete again soon, but he knows it’s best to let his brain heal after being put out cold. “Metaphorically I could be ready tomorrow, but physically I think, again, I want to take care of myself,” G…See the Story
Justin Gaethje plans to limit physical training for 'six months at least' after UFC 300 knockout loss
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IslamPhoto by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev could see himself fighting Max Holloway at some point down the line, but not in the immediate future. The UFC lightweight champion is currently booked to headline UFC 302 on June 1 against Dustin Poirier. Holloway delivered a highlight-reel, buzzer-beater knockout of Justin Gaethje earlier this month at UFC 300 and certainly has a case to get a lightweight title opportunity, but Ma…See the Story