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01 Jan Conor McGregor opens as favorite in potential rematch with Dustin Poirier

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/XRUix-dlaizN8yQTbwW9xs_9WS0=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67644169/214_.0.jpg"> Conor McGregor | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting All signs point to <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1859/conor-mcgregor">Conor McGregor</a> and <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/233/dustin-poirier">Dustin Poirier</a> meeting in the octagon again and so far, the oddsmakers like McGregor’s chances to pick up another victory over “The Diamond.” Betting site...

01 Jan James Vick enters free agency after UFC contract not renewed

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/j8DAF2uk36hbbJ9CV9bQw3G7BO8=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67644422/017_James_Vick.0.jpg"> James Vick | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting UFC veteran <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1632/james-vick">James Vick</a> is now a free agent. The towering lightweight—who made a move up to 170 pounds in his most recent fight—did not receive a new deal from the UFC following...

01 Jan Patricky Pitbull still wanted to fight at Bellator 249 despite suffering from labyrinthitis

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<img alt="Patricky Freire" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/c4aTFRXnseTann4PX-9DKC1tXgk=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67644614/114_Patricky_Pitbull_Freire.0.0.jpg"> Brazilian lightweight Patricky Freire was removed from a fight with Jaleel Willis on Thursday. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/556/patricky-freire">Patricky Freire</a> is heartbroken. Health-wise, however, “Pitbull” is feeling “a bit better” after the <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/15/21518758/bellator-249-loses-co-headliner-after-patricky-pitbull-freire-suffers-from-labyrinthitis">cancellation of his Bellator...

01 Jan Adam Borics vs. Erick Sanchez, Jared Scoggins vs. Toby Misech added to Bellator 250

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/75Akrh2MrtBMhjkwbGlVdBDooug=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67644712/106_Adam_Borics.0.jpg"> Adam Borics | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Bellator MMA has added a pair of fights to their Oct. 29 event. Promotion officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that a 150-pound catchweight bout between <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4057/adam-borics">Adam Borics</a> and <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3137/erick-sanchez">Erick Sanchez</a> will take...

01 Jan Alex Morono vs. Rhys McKee added to UFC’s Nov. 14 event

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/EYmrvuyJY1aZ5T46kFfTGtPFobg=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67644824/112_ceremonial_Alex_Morono.0.jpg"> Esther Lin, MMA Fighting A welterweight bout has been added to the UFC’s November slate of fight cards. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3508/alex-morono">Alex Morono</a> will take on <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5374/rhys-mckee">Rhys McKee</a>...

01 Jan Claudio Silva criticizes MMA fans who only care about ‘alcoholic clowns who beat up old people in the streets’

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<img alt="MMA: UFC Newark- Silva vs Williams" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mb7I9tpdG7gpdQkFDfsDgigob2U=/474x1146:3639x3256/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67644969/usa_today_13146201.0.jpg"> Claudio Silva (pictured) wants a top-ranked opponent after his UFC Fight Island 6 fight with James Krause | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1577/claudio-henrique-da-silva">Claudio Silva</a> had several opponents lined up for his return to the...

01 Jan Video: UFC Fight Island 6 preview show

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/nMCc8_4rRFQ_YzEl833zYBkd4EI=/153x0:1773x1080/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67645336/Alex_Savas___UFC_FIght_Island_6_face_off_raw.mp4.00_06_15_06.Still001.0.jpg"> With <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1164/ufc-fight-island-6-ortega-vs-korean-zombie">UFC Fight Island 6</a> just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee break down the top storylines of Saturday’s event in Abu Dhabi, including the featherweight headliner between <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2838/brian-ortega">Brian Ortega</a> and The Korean...

01 Jan Jimmy Crute still sleeps in van outside gym: ‘I just hate paying bills and rent’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/EC4KgWgI1oDrUmg34W2WWZeyipE=/137x0:1757x1080/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67645601/Jimmy_Crute_YT.0.jpg"> ABU DHABI – UFC light heavyweight Jimmy Crute spoke to reporters about his upcoming fight against <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5351/modestas-bukauskas">Modestas Bukauskas</a> at <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1164/ufc-fight-island-6-ortega-vs-korean-zombie">UFC Fight Island 6</a>, and why he prefers a simpler life as a professional fighter. ...

01 Jan Bellator 249 results: Cris Cyborg batters, submits Arlene Blencowe in first title defense

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7VqeU8f7gwXfRJFln7qWtUJSa8I=/0x0:1650x1100/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67640638/A41I5270.0.jpg"> Usually, <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/593/cris-cyborg">Cris Cyborg</a> makes opponents submit to her fists. This time, she did it with a choke. Cyborg battered <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3275/arlene-blencowe">Arlene Blencowe</a> before securing a second-round submission to notch the first defense of her Bellator featherweight title and her first...

01 Jan Morning Report: Chael Sonnen: Khabib Nurmagomedov told me if Michael Chandler beats Islam Makhachev, he’ll be ‘the No. 1 contender’

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<img alt="Khabib Nurmagomedov" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/uXxBqVqS_KCBS69c4JufZZkVa_A=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67641497/057_Khabib_Nurmagomedov.0.0.jpg"> Khabib Nurmagomedov | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Next weekend, UFC lightweight champion <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1480/khabib-nurmagomedov">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a> will defend his title against <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1526/justin-gaethje">Justin Gaethje</a> at UFC 254 on Fight Island. But before “The Eagle” flies again, he’s doing his best...