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01 Jan Endeavor closes deal for 100 percent controlling interest over UFC ahead of planned IPO, Elon Musk joins board of directors

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<figure> <img alt="UFC 202 Weigh-ins" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/moZ3p9DG7X8Ns1W0pw7gjlTHCbA=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69057186/007_Ari_Emanuel.0.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> Endeavor has entered into an agreement to obtain 100 percent controlling interest over the UFC. The deal was revealed...

01 Jan UFC 260 prelims land in top-5 for Saturday cable ratings but still produce lowest average viewers for 2021

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<figure> <img alt="UFC 260: Menifield v Cherant" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bgfhnDEQgTpia6fPPO3mC2DUVrc=/0x0:3146x2097/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69057190/1309500491.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Alonzo Menifield | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC</figcaption> </figure> The <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1186/ufc-260">UFC 260</a> prelims from this past Saturday night helped the...

01 Jan UFC Vegas 24 poster released, featuring Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum

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<figure> <img alt="Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/odazkZ2_V9c_YNSY28dHNrB6JDM=/0x0:2440x1627/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69057512/018_Robert_Whittaker_x_Kelvin_Gastelum.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> The poster for <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1201/ufc-vegas-24-whittaker-vs-gastelum">UFC Vegas 24</a> is out ahead...

01 Jan Bellator 255’s full card to air for free across multiple platforms

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Nyfv8XGHwJTX1hatyKGb_mnkSZY=/0x0:3850x2567/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69057775/C07_6772.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Bellator</figcaption> </figure> MMA fans can watch <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1190/bellator-255">Bellator 255</a> in its entirety for free across a variety of platforms, including MMA Fighting. Showtime on Wednesday...

01 Jan T.J. Laramie out of May 1 UFC bout against Damon Jackson

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<figure> <img alt="Dana White’s Contender Series - Laramie v Swain" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/6-tB-aXru6duhXQXaeu5uyIs2yk=/0x0:3330x2220/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69057878/1265319736.0.jpg"> <figcaption>T.J. Laramie | Photo by Chris Unger/DWCS LLC/Zuffa LLC</figcaption> </figure> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2134/damon-jackson">Damon Jackson</a> needs a new opponent. On Wednesday,...

01 Jan Morning Report: Luke Rockhold blasts ‘tyrant’ Dana White: ‘It’s very mafioso tactics in negotiations’

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/6yhx2Eq9uQYJ7Ap0SK3RUjPSfjs=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69053226/014_Luke_Rockhold.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Luke Rockhold | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> This past weekend, <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3362/francis-ngannou">Francis Ngannou</a> knocked out <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/775/stipe-miocic">Stipe Miocic</a> to claim the UFC heavyweight championship....

01 Jan Francis Ngannou wants Jon Jones next but won’t hold up heavyweight division waiting for him, open to Derrick Lewis rematch

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<figure> <img alt="UFC 260: Miocic v Ngannou 2" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/AqYUNK8P3M8UIl6ex8QQWIEBu00=/0x44:3902x2645/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69053476/1231977618.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3362/francis-ngannou">Francis Ngannou</a> understands the frustration of not being able to...

01 Jan Jose Aldo calls for ‘big fight’ with Dominick Cruz, defends ‘legitimate champion’ Aljamain Sterling in DQ controversy

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/YqJOEC9tad_RbKRwxfwq5v_qzqc=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69053801/082_Jose_Aldo_x_Marlon_Moraes.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Jose Aldo (pictured) wants to face fellow WEC star Dominick Cruz next in the UFC | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/7/jose-aldo">Jose Aldo</a> is...

01 Jan Back injury forces Mayra Bueno Silva out of May 1 UFC fight with Poliana Botelho

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/FxIHCowVBGHrnF2RYb1vqjwqx5Q=/0x0:3762x2508/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69054045/Sheetara2.0.jpg"> <figcaption>A back injury will prevent Mayra Bueno Silva (pictured) from facing Poliana Botelho in May | Photo courtesy of UFC</figcaption> </figure> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3846/poliana-botelho">Poliana Botelho</a> needs...

01 Jan Conor McGregor proposes creation of ‘McGregor Belt’ ahead of potential Dustin Poirier trilogy bout

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/OQ0fmP4jQSfmhQ5rDS9l2YMRMZQ=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69054319/128_Conor_McGregor.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Conor McGregor | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1859/conor-mcgregor">Conor McGregor</a> wants his next fight to be for a prestigious title. His own. On Wednesday, McGregor...