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Sunday, Dec 29

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‘I will always stand up for my guys’: Raptors’ Rajaković on ejection

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković speaks with media after practice about being ejected in the team’s latest loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Friday, Dec 27

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UFC Roundtable: Dream matchups, predictions for anticipated 2025 slate

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There’s no telling what might happen within the world of mixed martial arts in 2025 but that won’t stop the speculation surrounding how the various UFC divisions could unfold and which championship belts may change hands.

Thursday, Dec 26

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UFC Roundtable: Best fights, finishes, fighters, moments of 2024

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Reviewing our favourite UFC fights, knockouts, submissions and moments from 2024 and debate who was the Fighter of the Year.

Tuesday, Dec 24

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Several marquee, aging UFC divisions facing significant changes in 2025

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Next year could see some significant changes in the marquee lightweight and welterweight divisions. Spencer Kyte looks at the shifting UFC landscape heading into 2025.

Monday, Dec 23

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UFC unveils full card for Fight Night in Saudi Arabia

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The card is now set for UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov, set to take place Feb. 1, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Wednesday, Dec 18

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UFC unveils full lineup for first Fight Night card of 2025

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The UFC unveiled the full 14-bout card for the first Fight Night of 2025, headlined by a five-round women’s strawweight contest between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.

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Building the ultimate UFC fight card for 2024

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With the UFC’s 2024 events schedule now in the rear-view mirror, there were so many great fights and moments over the past year, why not assemble an entire fight card comprised of 14 of the most memorable matchups.

Tuesday, Dec 17

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Conor McGregor says he plans to fight Logan Paul in boxing ring

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Connor McGregor’s return to the fight game may come in the boxing ring.

Monday, Dec 16

01

Dana White teases Jones vs. Aspinall, other ‘big fights’ for UFC in 2025

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The UFC closed out its 2024 schedule with an exciting, finish-filled Fight Night card Saturday night, after which Dana White teased what fight fans can expect to see next year once the organization resumes action following a three-week…

Sunday, Dec 15

09

Buckley dominates Covington and wins by doctor’s stoppage

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Joaquin Buckley destroyed Colby Covingtons left eye and opened up a massive wound. The fight was stopped due to a doctor’s stoppage and led to Buckley’s fourth win in a row.

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Buckley closes 2024 with biggest win of career at UFC Fight Night

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Joaquin Buckley wrapped up an incredible year in the Octagon with the biggest win of his career, closing out the UFC’s 2024 slate with a third-round stoppage win over frequent title challenger Colby Covington.

41-year-old Swanson turns back clock, puts Quarantillo to sleep

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Watch as 41-year-old Cub Swanson turns back the clocks and connects a nasty right hand to knock out Billy Quarantillo in the third round.

07

Dustin Jacoby lands lethal right-hand blow to knockout Vitor Petrino

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Dustin Jacoby delivers a clean strike directly on the button of Vitor Petrino to knock him out cold and secure the third round victory on UFC Fight Night.

06

Johnson sleeps Azaitar with vicious right hook

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Watch as Michael ‘The Menace’ Johnson scores a gorgeous knockout at 38 years of age, catching Ottman Azaitar with a monster hook to score the victory in a big lightweight matchup.

05

Alvarez KO’s Klose with knee and barrage of punches

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Joel Alvarez gets his second knockout of his career as he knee’s Drakkar Klose in the head to finish him off.

04

Canadian flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth loses by decision on Fight Night card

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Canadian flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth, fighting for the second time in six weeks, lost a unanimous decision to Miranda (Fear The) Maverick on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.

02

UFC Fight Night on Sportsnet: Covington vs. Buckley

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The UFC’s 2024 schedule concludes Saturday with a Fight Night event headlined by two of the sport’s most talkative and talented welterweights, Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley. Catch all the action on Sportsnet 360.

UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley official results

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Longtime welterweight contender Colby Covington and red-hot rising star Joaquin Buckley are tasked with competing in the final main event assignment of 2024 in a five-rounder at a UFC Fight Night in Tampa, Fla.

Saturday, Dec 14

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Adesanya-Imavov, Magomedov-Page announced for UFC Saudi Arabia

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UFC announces Adesanya-Imavov, Magomedov-Page for UFC Saudi Arabia

Friday, Dec 13

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UFC Cage Locks: Buckley, Covington close out 2024 with important main event

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The UFC’s 2024 schedule concludes Saturday with a Fight Night event headlined by two of the most talkative and talented welterweights in mixed martial arts when Colby Covington returns to face the streaking Joaquin Buckley in a five-round…

01

UFC Roundup: Nate Diaz facing battery charge from summer nightclub incident

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Nate Diaz is no stranger to being involved in public melees in the state of Nevada and the former UFC superstar is facing a battery charge stemming from an alleged summer incident at a nightclub in Las Vegas.

Thursday, Dec 12

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Colby Covington entering UFC Fight Night main event with ‘chip on my shoulder’

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It has been 12 months since MMA fans last saw Colby Covington compete but the polarizing welterweight star is set for his return this weekend in a Fight Night main event against streaking Joaquin Buckley in the final UFC bout of 2024.

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Canadian flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth wastes little time getting back in the UFC cage

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Canadian flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth waited 11 months for her last UFC fight. This time it’s taken just six weeks to get back into the cage.

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Joaquin Buckley poised to make big statement

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There’s no denying Joaquin Buckley’s athleticism, his potential, his flare for the dramatic. But he hasn’t met the occasion the last two times it has materialized. Is this when he finally breaks through?

03

Colby Covington focused on bouncing back after chaotic title challenge

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Colby Covington joins Aaron Bronsteter ahead of his headline bout with Joaquin Buckley to discuss bouncing back after an obstacle-filled title fight against Leon Edwards and also touches on where he would want to fight in the future.

02

Horth wants to ‘keep the ball rolling’ in fight with Maverick

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Canadian Flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth joins Aaron Bronsteter to discuss her upcoming fight against Miranda Maverick, her quick turnaround from her last fight to this one, her performance in her last bout, and more.

01

Joaquin Buckley thinks Belal Muhammad can beat, submit Shavkat Rakhmonov

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Joaquin Buckley called Shavkat Rakhmonov’s recent UFC 310 win over Ian Machado Garry “boring” and said he thinks current champion Belal Muhammad can submit the undefeated Rakhmonov whenever they fight.

Wednesday, Dec 11

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How UFC’s Mike Malott looks to enter 2025 with lessons learned in 2024

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UFC Welterweight Mike Malott discusses his work with the Skilled Trades College and takes a look at how his 2024 campaign sets him for 2025, and looks back at UFC 310’s main event and what he expects to see from the last Fight Night of the…

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UFC featherweight, ex-Cage Warriors champ Jack Shore retires from MMA at age 29

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In a surprise move, UFC featherweight fighter Jack Shore has announced his retirement from professional mixed marital arts at age 29.

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Kape aims to return to flyweight contention with win over Silva

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Manel ‘Starboy’ Kape joins Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter to discuss his upcoming fight against Bruno Silva, aiming to close out 2024 with a victory and position himself for a shot at the flyweight title.