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3 weeks ago | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
The UFC is hosting UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 this weekend, live from the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey, on June 7, 2025. Fight fans are eagerly anticipating this event. Several compelling matchups promise an action-packed night. Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili will look to defend his bantamweight title when he faces Sean “Sugar” O’Malley in a rematch that has been brewing since their first encounter.
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3 weeks ago | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
The MMA scene in Scotland has grown steadily over the past decade. This growth has been fuelled by the emergence of local talent, passionate coaches, and a committed community. At the same time, the number of dedicated gyms and training facilities has increased across the country. These spaces have helped athletes sharpen their skills and build strong competitive foundations. Across the UK, MMA has become one of the fastest-growing sports.
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4 weeks ago | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
The UFC is set to return to our screens this weekend after taking last weekend off. This is when the UFC returns to the UFC Apex this Saturday, May 31th, with UFC Vegas 107. This weekend’s card features a high-stakes women’s flyweight main event between Erin Blanchfiield and Maycee Barber. Both fighters are currently ranked in the top 5 of the division and this matchup will play a critical role in shaping the future of the flyweight division.
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1 month ago | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
If one of the UFC’s most promising rising stars can notch the biggest victory of his career this weekend, his attention will quickly shift to future showdowns with Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett. Topuria and Pimblett’s long-standing rivalry—already one of the most explosive in the sport—could soon take centre stage in the lightweight division, especially with Topuria preparing to permanently move up from featherweight.
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1 month ago | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
Tom Aspinall has repeatedly cautioned fans that his big announcement tonight would not involve any fight news. However, that has not stopped some fans on social media from expressing their disappointment. The UFC interim heavyweight champion has been locked in a drawn-out pursuit of a unification fight against the undisputed champion Jon Jones. Despite his efforts, the highly anticipated fight seems more distant than ever.
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Mar 29, 2025 | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
The UFC returns to Mexico this Saturday, March 29th 2025, with an action-packed event at Arena CDMX. This fight card features a range of seasoned veterans as well as rising stars, promising to be an exciting night for MMA enthusiasts. Headlining the event will be a flyweight fight between former champion Brandon Moreno and ex-title challenger Steve Erceg. Brandon Moreno ranked number 2 in the flyweight division, aims to regain title contention after a dominant win over Amir Albazi in November 2024.
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
Last night at UFC Vegas 103, four major knockouts took place, with the most electrifying delivered by an undefeated rising prospect. UFC Vegas 103 proved to be a mixed affair, featuring six decisions and four KO/TKOs. The stoppages came from Manel Kape, Cody Brundage, Sam Patterson and Mario Pinto. Of these four stoppages, the most impressive was undoubtedly Mario Pint. The British Portuguese fighter moved to 10-0 after sending a former NFL player straight to the shadow realm.
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
Henry Cejudo believes Gervonta Davis is fortunate to maintain his undefeated boxing record. The former two-division UFC champion watched from home as the WBA lightweight titleholder aimed to improve to 31-0 against Lamont Roach at Barclays Center in New York on Saturday night. ‘Tank’ took a knee in the ninth round, but referee Steve Willis didn’t count it as a knockdown. That decision proved crucial, as the fight ended in a majority draw.
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
Charles Johnson has responded to the end of his impressive four-fight winning streak. The flyweight contender kicked off UFC Vegas 103 in a closely contested battle against Ramazan Temirov. Although Johnson put on a strong performance in the third round, it wasn’t enough to sway the judges, who awarded Temirov the first two rounds, leading to a unanimous 29-28 decision in his favour.
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Mar 1, 2025 | 
combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie
In a thrilling middleweight showdown, Cody Brundage faced Julian Marquez at UFC Vegas 103. Both fighters entered the octagon with significant stakes, each hoping to build momentum in their careers. Cody Brundage, a talented but inconsistent fighter, looked to turn things around after a series of ups and downs in the UFC. Marquez, on the other hand, was looking to bounce back after some setbacks, hoping to prove he was still a top-tier contender in the division.
