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Aldo urges McGregor to drop back to lightweight after knee surgery ends UFC 329 comeback
Jose Aldo has called on Conor McGregor to shed weight and return to 155 pounds, arguing the lightweight division is wide open following Ilia Topuria's move up and subsequent loss to Justin Gaethje. McGregor suffered a knee injury seconds into his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway in July.
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Prochazka targets redemption against unbeaten Stirling in UFC Qatar main event
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka headlines the promotion's November 21 card in Doha, Qatar, facing undefeated prospect Navajo Stirling. Ex-bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and a Hooker-Ortega lightweight clash are also confirmed for the nine-fight card.
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Matt Brown warns a fighter will die in the octagon after Barcelos' terrifying collapse
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown says Raoni Barcelos' medical emergency at UFC Fight Night — where the Brazilian collapsed at the end of his main event bout against Raul Rosas Jr. and was stretchered out — is a sign of what is eventually coming for the promotion.
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Covington puts RAF cruiserweight title on the line against unbeaten Chimaev in Abu Dhabi
Colby Covington will defend his RAF cruiserweight crossover title against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14 at Etihad Arena, promotional officials confirmed.
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Poirier accuses TUF 34 finalist Uulu of flopping to secure disqualification win
Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal have publicly accused Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu of exaggerating his reaction to an illegal knee at UFC Vegas 121, after Uulu claimed the TUF 34 bantamweight title via disqualification of Mehemmedali Osmanli.
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Evloev vows to finish Volkanovski and silence doubters at UFC 333
Unbeaten Russian contender Movsar Evloev says he is targeting his first UFC finish when he challenges Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title at UFC 333 on 24 October at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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Hernandez vows to end Curtis' UFC career — but only once the money is right
UFC debutant Luis Hernandez has dismissed Chris Curtis' callout as a clout chase, insisting he will fight the veteran only after building his own name — and promising to be the final nail in Curtis' UFC coffin when the time comes.
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Unbeaten UFC debutant Hernandez earns $100K bonus but his deputy sheriff salary still pays more
Luis Hernandez went 9-0 and submitted Sedriques Dumas in under a minute on two days' notice at UFC Vegas 121, banking a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus — yet the Miami-Dade deputy sheriff says law enforcement still pays better.
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Felder feared heart attack as Barcelos collapsed at UFC Vegas 121
Commentator Paul Felder has revealed he feared Raoni Barcelos had suffered a heart attack after the fighter went limp during the UFC Vegas 121 main event. Barcelos was stretchered out and hospitalised, though he has since confirmed he is doing well.
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Talbott installed as massive -575 favourite over former champion Figueiredo at UFC 332
Payton Talbott carries the heaviest odds on the UFC 332 card in Salt Lake City on 3 October, listed at -575 against ex-flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The main event crowns a new women's flyweight champion, with Natalia Silva favoured over Cong Wang after Valentina Shevchenko was ruled out through injury.
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Barcelos reassures fans he is 'really fine' after stretcher exit at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos has posted a public message to fans confirming he is doing well after being stretchered out of the Octagon following a fifth-round stoppage loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday.
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Curtis vows to 'fold him like a cheap suitcase' as UFC blocks Hernandez grudge match
Chris Curtis (32-13) has twice been denied a fight against unbeaten newcomer Luis Hernandez (9-0) by UFC matchmakers, who say Hernandez is not yet on his level — but Curtis insists he is willing to wait and promises retribution for a cage-side confrontation last year.
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Hokit accuses Aspinall of faking eye injury to escape UFC contract before title shot
Undefeated heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has publicly accused former UFC champion Tom Aspinall of fabricating his eye injury to exit his UFC contract, speculating that Aspinall is chasing a lucrative boxing deal instead.
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Walker taunts Hokit after UFC title contender skips him in heavyweight callout spree
Valter Walker has called out Josh Hokit on social media after the undefeated heavyweight left him off a list of targets that included Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall and Ilia Topuria. Walker claims Hokit deliberately avoided him because he could not survive a verbal exchange.
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Unbeaten Hernandez snatches $100k bonus on UFC debut and targets two-division run
Luis Hernandez earned a $100,000 performance bonus by submitting Sedriques Dumas in under a minute on two days' notice at UFC Vegas 121. The 9-0 newcomer now wants to compete at both middleweight and welterweight to build his name before chasing a title.
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Barcelos speaks from hospital bed after collapsing in fifth round at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos posted a video from his hospital bed two days after losing consciousness in the clinch during the UFC Vegas 121 main event, reassuring fans he is 'doing well' and vowing to return stronger.
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Silva and Wang Cong clash for vacant UFC flyweight title as Shevchenko sits out
Natalia Silva and Wang Cong headline UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday, fighting for the undisputed UFC flyweight championship vacated while Valentina Shevchenko remains sidelined.
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Cormier, Rogan and two former champions set to call UFC 332 in Salt Lake City
Jon Anik leads play-by-play at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday, joined by Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan on commentary, while Rashad Evans and Chris Weidman provide desk analysis as a new women's flyweight champion is crowned.
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Five fights confirmed for Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 8 after all fighters make weight
All ten fighters cleared the scales ahead of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 8 on September 29 at the UFC Apex. The card spans lightweight, heavyweight, featherweight, and women's strawweight.
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Strickland says pay is the only hurdle left before Imavov UFC middleweight title fight
Sean Strickland has revealed that contract negotiations over pay are the sole remaining obstacle before his UFC middleweight title defence against Nassourdine Imavov is made official, with the champion confirming talks are already under way.
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