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The UFC is currently discussing a welterweight bout between former WWE star CM Punk and Mike Jackson, targeted for June 9 when the promotion goes to Chicago for UFC 225, reports MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani. Discussions are still in preliminary stages … Continue reading →

Tyron Woodley and Nate Diaz appear headed for a head-to-head clash. Woodley, the UFC’s defending welterweight champion, has stated he believes Diaz will be his next opponent. Diaz apparently shares that belief. Speaking to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Diaz said he’s hoping to … Continue reading →

The leading candidate to face Tyron Woodley next doesn’t call the welterweight division home – so says the reigning champ, at least. Speaking with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto after regaining range of motion in his surgically repaired shoulder this week, Woodley said a … Continue reading →

Michael Bisping has yet another suitor for his long-discussed retirement fight. Former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida respectfully called the Brit out after edging Eryk Anders at UFC Fight Night 125 this past Saturday, and the 38-year-old said he was … Continue reading →

Jim Wallhead will have to wait a few months before he can vie for his first UFC victory. The British welterweight has accepted a nine-month suspension from the USADA after testing positive for anabolic agent ostarine and its metabolite in … Continue reading →

If the cabbage is what TJ Dillashaw’s after, Cody Garbrandt might be able to help. The pair of bantamweights were recently entertained as a potential last-minute main event for next month’s UFC 222 after featherweight champion Max Holloway withdrew from … Continue reading →

The UFC’s second quarter of 2018 is taking form. As announced during Saturday’s broadcast of UFC Fight Night 125, the promotion is headed to Rio de Janeiro’s Jeunesse Arena on May 12 for UFC 224 and Chicago’s United Center on … Continue reading →

Don’t expect TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt to run it back anytime soon. The rematch was reportedly targeted by the UFC immediately following Max Holloway’s injury-related withdrawal from his featherweight title defense against Frankie Edgar at next month’s UFC 222 in Las Vegas, but … Continue reading →

Conor McGregor is throwing his support behind former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey as she makes the move to professional wrestling. The Irishman was all smiles earlier this week when asked about Rousey signing with WWE. “I’m delighted for … Continue reading →

An injury to Max Holloway will prevent the featherweight champion from taking on Frankie Edgar for the belt on March 3 at UFC 222, sources told Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The UFC is reportedly expected to announce Holloway’s removal from the … Continue reading →