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Canada’s Jourdain vs. Phillips announced as co-main at UFC Winnipeg

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The UFC Winnipeg card just got a little bit more Canadian flavour.

03

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland to headline UFC 328

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A blockbuster middleweight championship fight between reigning undisputed champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland will headline UFC 328.

Thursday, Mar 12

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Curtis aims to put on show against Orolbai: ‘I would love that’

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Chris Curtis joins Aaron Bronsteter to discuss his upcoming fight against Myktybek Orolbai, the likelihood this bout could end up as fight of the night, how important it is to put on a show in every fight, going through tough weight cuts,…

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Vallejos seeks star-turning win vs. Emmett in first UFC main event

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Rising featherweight contender Kevin Vallejos is off to a blistering start to his UFC career and set to face veteran knockout artist Josh Emmett in a UFC Fight Night main event this weekend.

Wednesday, Mar 11

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Early betting odds, one key question for each UFC Freedom 250 matchup

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The official lineup for the UFC’s much-ballyhooed White House event was recently revealed and the early betting odds are showing a handful of massive favourites. Mike Johnston breaks it all down.

Tuesday, Mar 10

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‘Biggest fight’: Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano hype up double-comeback bout

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Ronda Rousey says her bout with Gina Carano on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for this long-awaited showdown.

Monday, Mar 9

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‘No more games’: Jon Jones responds to Dana White on White House snub

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After not being included on the UFC’s upcoming “Freedom 250” card set to take place at the White House in June, MMA icon Jon Jones went to social media to air his grievances.

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Matchups to make after UFC 326: Time to pause BMF Title bouts for a while?

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Charles Oliveira proved too much for Max Holloway but the win didn’t resemble a typical BMF Title matchup. Here are matchups to consider following UFC 326.

Sunday, Mar 8

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Canada’s Zahabi reacts to being added to UFC White House card vs. O’Malley

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Quebec’s Aiemann Zahabi plans on representing his country with pride at the White House in June: “Canada lost to the U.S. in the finals of the Olympics. I gotta get one back for Canada.”

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‘A huge opportunity’: Zahabi thrilled to make UFC Freedom 250 card

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UFC bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi joins Jesse Fuchs on Sportsnet Central to discuss his excitement after finding out he’d be fighting Sean O’Malley at the White House on the UFC Freedom 250 card.

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Holloway does signature point down move in final seconds vs. Oliveira

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Watch as Max Holloway does his signature point down move with Charles Oliveira and connects with a few punches in the final seconds of his BMF championship fight at UFC 326.

Oliveira slams Holloway to ground for early takedown

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Watch as Charles Oliveira slams Max Holloway to the ground to tally an early takedown during the first round of their BMF championship fight at UFC 326.

Charles Oliveira dethrones Max Holloway for ‘BMF’ title at UFC 326

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LAS VEGAS — Charles Oliveira finally avenged a loss that has stuck with him mentally by unanimously outpointing Max Holloway on Saturday night to win the BMF title.

Why UFC White House card will be must-watch event

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Diana Belbita and Aaron Bronsteter give an early preview of the UFC Freedom 250 event set to be held at the White House and explain why the fights on the card will be something you don’t want to miss.

06

UFC 326 Prelims Highlights: Montes def. Turcios

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Alberto Montes secured a submission win with an anaconda choke in round 2 to claim a victory over Ricky Turcios in their featherweight bout at UFC 326.

UFC 326 Prelims Highlights: Johnson def. Brundage

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Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage via a split decision in their middleweight bout at UFC 326.

UFC 326 Prelims Highlights: Tumendemberel def. Durden

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Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden via unanimous decision to secure a win in their flyweight bout at UFC 326.

Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria among stars added to UFC White House card

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Two title fights are headed to the White House lawn this June as the UFC announced the lineup for the anticipated event.

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Garbrandt overcomes low blows in heated UFC 326 bout vs. Long

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One-time champion Cody Garbrandt overcame multiple low blows to earn his first win in more than two years on the UFC 326 prelims.

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Montes puts Turcios to sleep with anaconda choke submission

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Watch as Alberto Montes puts Ricky Turcios to sleep during the second round of their featherweight bout at UFC 326 by locking in an anaconda choke and earning a submission win.

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UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira official results

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UFC 326 is headlined by former featherweight champion Max Holloway and former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira competing for the organization’s infamous and symbolic “BMF” championship.

UFC 326 on Sportsnet: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 prelims

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UFC 326 is headlined by former featherweight champion Max Holloway and former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira competing for the organization’s infamous and symbolic “BMF” championship. Catch all the action on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+.

UFC 326 on Sportsnet: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2

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UFC 326 is headlined by former featherweight champion Max Holloway and former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira competing for the organization’s infamous and symbolic “BMF” championship. Catch all the action on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+.

Saturday, Mar 7

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‘I know what he brings to the table’: Rosas Jr. ahead of bout with Rob Font

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Diana Belbita speaks with Raul Rosas Jr. ahead of his bout with Rob Font at UFC 326, where the bantamweight says his confidence is sky-high and that his experience facing high-level fighters will help him against the veteran Font.

Holloway focused on Oliveira’s new style rather than past bout in 2015

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Aaron Bronsteter speaks with Max Holloway ahead of his UFC 326 matchup with Charles Oliveira, as Holloway says he’s focused on the present and views their second matchup as a completely new fight.

Borralho on De Ridder fight: I’m focusing on my prey, and I need to hunt’

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Middleweight fighter Caio Borralho speaks ahead of his bout against Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326 on Saturday.

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Celtics’ Tatum slams put-back dunk, drains three for first points of season

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Watch as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scores his first points of the season after coming back from injury on a put-back dunk, then drains a side-step three-pointer on the next possession.

Friday, Mar 6

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UFC 326 weigh-ins: BMF Title clash official but one bout cancelled

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All but one fighter successfully made weight Friday at the UFC 326 weigh-in but fight fans can rest easy since both headline competitors hit the mark without issue, rendering Saturday’s anticipated main event official.

UFC 326 Cage Locks: Which legend will emerge with BMF Title?

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UFC 326 is headlined by former featherweight champion Max Holloway and former lightweight champ Charles Oliveira competing for the organization’s symbolic “BMF” championship.

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Which version of de Ridder shows up? How to bet main card for UFC 326

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UFC betting guru Lou Finocchiaro joins VSiN By The Books to give his picks for all the main bouts on the main card of UFC 326.