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The Ultimate Fighter 32, Episode 5: Ramaska, Usmonov brawl an instant TUF classic

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“This was one of the best fights I’ve seen in years on The Ultimate Fighter.” That is how UFC president Dana White described the featherweight matchup between Zygimantas Ramaska of Lithuania and Tajikistan’s Bekhzod Usmonov on the fifth…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Jiri Prochazka after UFC 303: ‘I need to evolve to the next level or not fight again’

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Jiri Prochazka said in the days leading up to UFC 303 that he had rewatched his first fight with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira many times and despite the result, a second-round loss at UFC 295, Prochazka said he would “not change…

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Alex Pereira already back in gym after calculated UFC 303 head kick knockout

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If anyone deserves a vacation following UFC 303 it’s Alex Pereira, yet “Poatan” was back in the gym training and sparring less than 48 hours after his highlight-reel knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka.

06

WNBA Highlights: Sun 83, Mercury 72

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Alyssa Thomas had a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double and Brionna Jones had 18 points to lead the Connecticut Sun past the Phoenix Mercury 83-72.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Playing Prognosticator: Many options for Alex Pereira following UFC 303 knockout

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Alex Pereira closed out International Fight Week with a highlight knockout of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 to add to his growing legend. So what’s next for the Brazilian champion and the other winners from UFC 303?

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UFC 303 post-fight bonuses: Payton Talbott’s 19-second knockout pays off

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Bantamweight Payton Talbott and middleweight Joe Pyfer both made quick work of their opponents to earn two of the six performance bonuses handed out at UFC 303.

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Pereira knocks down Prochazka with mighty left at end of first round

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Watch as UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira knocks down Jiri Prochazka with a vicious left hand as the horn goes to end the first round of the main event.

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Roman Dolidze calls out Khamzat Chimaev after victory at UFC 303

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Roman Dolidze joined Aiemann Zahabi after his unanimous decision victory at UFC 303 about him moving up a division, the power he carries at 205 pounds, and wanting to fight Khamzat Chimaev next.

How Macy Chiasson used her time off to earn a TKO victory at UFC 303

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Macy Chiasson joined Aaron Bronsteter after her second round TKO victory at UFC 303 and discussed the elbow that led to a doctor’s stoppage, how her nutrition has changed, and when she would like to get back in the octagon.

‘I come here to finish fights’: Joe Pyfer on his UFC 303 knockout win

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Joe Pyfer joined Aiemann Zahabi after his first round knockout victory at UFC 303 to discuss the respect he has for his opponent, being patient in the octagon, and who he wants to fight next.

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Chiasson splits open Bueno Silva’s eyebrow with damaging elbow

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Watch as Macy Chiasson takes Mayra Bueno Silva down and gets mount before splitting open her eyebrow with a vicious elbow that would eventually result in a doctors stoppage.

Michelle Waterson-Gomez announces retirement from MMA after UFC 303 loss

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Michelle Waterson-Gomez announced the end of her 17-year mixed martial arts career at UFC 303 on Saturday.

Canadian Gillian Robertson ‘content’ with impressive decision victory

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Canadian UFC fighter Gillian Robertson spoke with Aiemann Zahabi after her dominant unanimous decision victory at UFC 303 about how she felt, continuing to look for submissions and more.

Shinsuke Nakamura details how he got to corner Rei Tsuruya

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WWE superstar Shinsuke Nakamura joins Aaron Bronsteter to talk about his relationship with Rei Tsuruya, including the experience to corner at the UFC 303, plus his wrestling career going forward.

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How Payton Talbott’s hobbies help him in the Octagon

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Aaron Bronsteter is joined with Payton Talbott to chat about balancing his hobbies and training, how he used them to make him a better fighter, and if he anticipated the fight to be over quickly.

Brian Ortega withdraws from UFC 303; Dan Ige steps in vs. Diego Lopes

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What would 2024’s International Fight Week be without additional last-minute drama and more massive changes to the UFC 303 main card Brian Ortega was replaced by Dan Ige mere hours before his scheduled co-main event with Diego Lopes after…

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Joe Pyfer collects first round KO with dominant UFC 303 performance

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Watch as UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer stuns Marc-Andre Barriault with an overhand right then finishes him with a flurry of punches to earn a first round knockout at UFC 303.

UFC 303 PPV on Sportsnet+: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2

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Light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira makes a quick return to the octagon for a long-awaited rematch against former top dog Jiri Prochazka. Catch all the action on Sportsnet+.

Dan Ige announced as last minute replacement for UFC 303 co-main event

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Watch as Jon Anik announces that Brian Ortega would have to withdraw from the UFC 303 co-main event due to illness and Dan Ige will be a last minute replacement to fight Diego Lopes.

Tracy Cortez to fight Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver, replacing Maycee Barber

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Another headline bout will see a significant change as Maycee Barber is reportedly out for her flyweight contest against Rose Namajunas, with Tracy Cortez targeted to replace her, according to mixed martial arts news outlet MMA Fighting.

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Jean Silva gets second round KO with powerful uppercut at UFC 303

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Watch as UFC featherweight Jean Silva gets a walk-off KO victory over Canadian Charles Jourdain with a powerful right uppercut at UFC 303.

Payton Talbott earns vicious TKO victory in 20 seconds at UFC 303

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Watch as UFC bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott drops Yanis Ghemmouri a straight right then finishes with a ground and pound to get the TKO victory in just 20 seconds at UFC 303.

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UFC 303 Prelims on Sportsnet: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2

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Light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira makes a quick return to the octagon for a long-awaited rematch against former top dog Jiri Prochazka. Catch all the action, starting with the prelims, on Sportsnet+.

Saturday, Jun 29

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UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka complete results

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UFC 303 is finally here and what was originally slated to be Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is now a light-heavyweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka and a co-main event with rising star Diego Lopes and…

Why Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 make UFC 303 must-watch

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Aaron Bronsteter and Aiemann Zahabi explain why the rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka is a must-watch main event for the light heavyweight belt on top of a stacked fight card at UFC 303.

Friday, Jun 28

UFC 303 Cage Locks: Can Alex Pereira repeat history against Jiri Prochazka?

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UFC 303 is finally here and what was once Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is now a light-heavyweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka plus a short-notice co-main event with the always entertaining Bran…

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Full UFC 303 weigh-in show | Exclusive fighter interviews and analysis

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Watch Sportsnet’s full UFC 303 Weigh-in show with hosts Aaron Bronsteter and Aiemann Zahabi, featuring many exclusive interviews with fighters and analysis, along with all the weigh-ins for his huge event.

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‘I’m going to win’: Prochazka confident ahead of Pereira fight

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The UFC light heavyweight division’s No. 1 contender Jiri Prochazka joins Aaron Bronsteter and Aiemann Zahabi to discuss his weigh-in process ahead of his title fight against Alex Pereira and explains why he’s confident he can pick up the…

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Pereira and Prochazka make weight for UFC 303 main event

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Watch as light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and the No. 1 contender Jiri Prochazka both make weight for their main event title fight at UFC 303.

UFC 303 weigh-ins results: Ortega vs. Lopes changed to lightweight bout

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Sticking with the theme of the month, Friday’s UFC 303 weigh-ins had some drama and last-minute changes after one fighter had trouble making his contracted weight.