Matthew Wells

1 week ago | mmajunkie.com | Farah Hannoun |Mike Bohn |Matthew Wells

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1 week ago | mmajunkie.com | Matthew Wells |Nolan King

Five fighters, including one half of the main event of UFC 314, have been suspended indefinitely due to potential injuries. In the headliner of the event at Kaseya Center in Miami, Alexander Volkanovski claimed the vacant featherweight title by defeating Diego Lopes by unanimous decision. Volkanovski (27-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) emerged with the gold and a 45-day suspension.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matthew Wells |Mike Bohn

Global Fight League has canceled its first pair of scheduled events. GFL was set to officially launch its inaugural fight events on May 24 and May 25 at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster confirmed with MMA Junkie the events have been canceled. Details surrounding the cancellation were not given. AdvertisementCombat sports journalist Ariel Helwani initially reported the news.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matthew Wells |Ken Hathaway

LAS VEGAS – Undefeated featherweight contender Lerone Murphy will be keeping a close eye on what goes down between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in the UFC 314 main event. Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) placed his name closer to the division's top by defeating Josh Emmett in the UFC on ESPN 65 main event at the UFC Apex. It was a solid unanimous decision win that he described as "masterful." For Murphy, it's all about getting closer to a title shot.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matthew Wells |Ken Hathaway

LAS VEGAS – Pat Sabatini couldn't be happier with his performance in the UFC on ESPN 65 co-main event against Joanderson Brito. Sabatini (20-5 MMA, 7-2 UFC) was an underdog according to the oddsmakers, but he certainly proved them wrong as he dominated Brito (17-5-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC) for 15 minutes. He even earned a 10-8 score from one of the official judges in the final round.