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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The UFC 316 card, already stacked with championship intrigue, has added a must-watch welterweight clash between two of the division’s most dangerous finishers. Uroš Medić and Khaos Williams are set to meet on June 7 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, in a matchup that promises fireworks and could steal the show from the main card headliners. Khaos Williams will fight Uroš Medić at #UFC316 on June 7th. (first rep.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The UFC has officially added a compelling featherweight showdown to its July 12 card in Nashville, Tennessee, as perennial contender Calvin Kattar faces surging finisher Steve Garcia. The bout, scheduled for three rounds, will take place at the Bridgestone Arena and is expected to be a pivotal moment for both athletes. Calvin Kattar will fight Steve Garcia at #UFCNashville on July 12th. (first rep.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
After an impressive 15-year tenure, Brad Tavares has been officially removed from the UFC roster, marking the end of one of the longest and most consistent runs in the promotion’s middleweight division. The 37-year-old Hawaiian exits the UFC with a promotional record of 16-10, tying him with Hall of Famer Michael Bisping for the most wins in UFC middleweight history. Brad Tavares is no longer on the UFC roster after 15 years and 31 fights.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo entered UFC Des Moines with high expectations as he faced Cory Sandhagen in a pivotal bantamweight main event. But after a second-round TKO loss due to a knee injury, Figueiredo has come forward to reveal the significant health issues that hampered his preparation and performance leading up to the fight. In an interview following the event, Figueiredo disclosed that his training camp was far from ideal.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
After Bo Nickal suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career at UFC Des Moines, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling offered a candid assessment of Nickal’s future in the sport. Nickal, a highly touted wrestling prospect, was stopped in the second round by Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event, marking a significant setback for the undefeated middleweight contender.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
Boxing’s long-simmering dream matchup is now official: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight crown against Terence “Bud” Crawford on September 12 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The announcement, made in the ring after Canelo’s unanimous decision win over William Scull, has electrified the sport, with promoters and fans alike dubbing it the “Fight of the Century”.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
Deiveson Figueiredo’s quest to reestablish himself as a bantamweight contender hit a major roadblock at UFC Iowa this past weekend. Facing Cory Sandhagen in the main event at Wells Fargo Arena, the former two-time flyweight champion suffered a second-round TKO loss after a freak knee injury forced him to signal the end of the bout. The fight began with Sandhagen immediately taking control, shutting down Figueiredo’s leg lock attempts and peppering him with ground-and-pound.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
Cory Sandhagen returned to the UFC spotlight in emphatic fashion, scoring a second-round TKO victory over former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event at UFC Des Moines. The 33-year-old bantamweight contender showcased his technical prowess and composure throughout the bout, dominating Figueiredo from the opening bell. Sandhagen controlled the first round with sharp striking and intelligent grappling, landing 31 significant strikes to Figueiredo’s two.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The UFC heads to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with a stacked fight card highlighted by a middleweight title fight between the champion Belal Muhammad, who is looking to defend his title for the first time, against surging contender Jack Della Maddalena. Find everything you need to know about UFC 315, including the date, time, fight card, and more.
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1 month ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The UFC has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Angela Lee’s Fight Story, a mental health nonprofit, marking a significant step toward addressing the often-overlooked psychological struggles faced by fighters. This collaboration aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health in mixed martial arts and provide tangible support for athletes at all levels.
