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Carlos Prates enters flow state, stops Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth

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There was simply no stopping Carlos Prates at UFC Perth as the dangerous welterweight knockout artist entered a flow state and battered former champion Jack Della Maddalena.

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UFC Perth undercard: Salkilld stops Dariush, Tuivasa loses again

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Quillan Salkilld faced the biggest test of his mixed martial arts career Saturday in Australia and the rising UFC lightweight contender passed with flying colours.

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Friday, May 1

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UFC Cage Locks: Della Maddalena a slight home dog against Prates

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Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates will be fighting for key position in the UFC’s crowded welterweight division early Saturday in Perth, Australia.

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Should you lock in Della Maddalena to bounce back after title fight loss?

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VSiN By The Books contributor Lou Finocchiaro joins the show and discusses the welterweight main event at the UFC’s Fight Night in Perth between former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena and fifth-ranked welterweight Carlos…

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Manel Kape-Kyoji Horiguchi to headline UFC Vegas 119

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Manel Kape will look to get some revenge as the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.

Thursday, Apr 30

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Ranking title shot chances of top UFC welterweight contenders

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The UFC’s welterweight division is in the early stages of a new era and there’s a small handful of top contenders vying for the first shot at current champion Islam Makhachev.

Wednesday, Apr 29

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Carlos Prates aims to spoil Jack Della Maddalena’s UFC Perth homecoming

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There are major title implications for the welterweight division this weekend in Australia when former champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on knockout artist Carlos Prates in a UFC Fight Night main event. Sportsnet’s Mike Johnston sets it…

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NBA Game 5 Highlights: 76ers 113, Celtics 97

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Joel Embiid led the way with 33 points, Tyrese Maxey put together a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Quentin Grimes added 18 points off the bench as the Philadelphia 76ers kept their season alive with a 113-97 win over the Boston…

Monday, Apr 27

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Sunday, Apr 26

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Aljamain Sterling uses veteran savvy to beat Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night

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Aljamain Sterling relied on veteran savvy and creative grappling to win a UFC Fight Night main event and move closer to a title shot in a second weight class.

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Spann flattens Buchecha with vicious two-punch KO

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Watch as Ryan Spann catches Marcus Buchecha with a heavy jab-cross combo, scoring a knockout win in their heavyweight bout on UFC Fight Night.

Saturday, Apr 25

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UFC Fight Night on Sportsnet: Sterling vs. Zalal

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Featherweight contenders Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal headline a card at the Meta Apex. Watch UFC Fight Night action on Saturday, April 25 on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+ with coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.

Friday, Apr 24

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UFC Cage Locks: Ex-champ Sterling a slight underdog against Zalal

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Featherweight contenders Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal will look to make a statement this weekend in their five-round UFC Fight Night main event Saturday.

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Breaking down ‘flavourful’ Sterling-Zalal UFC Fight Night main event

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Betting analyst Lou Finocchiaro joins VSiN By The Books and discusses Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main card, giving his thoughts on the Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal main event bout.

Thursday, Apr 23

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Jan Blachowicz injured, out of UFC 328 rematch with Bogdan Guskov

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Jan Blachowicz underwent successful knee surgery, which means Bogdan Guskov needs a new opponent for UFC 328.

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Sterling, Zalal talk past training, ‘weird’ featherweight title picture

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When featherweights Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal step into the cage this weekend for their UFC Fight Night main event, it won’t be the first time they’ve felt the other’s skill on the mat.

Wednesday, Apr 22

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‘Here to change my life’: Zalal envisions big leap with win over Sterling

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UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal talks with Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter about his upcoming Fight Night main event bout against his former training partner and former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and what winning the bout would…

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‘Go out there and do my job’: Sterling eager for UFC Fight Night bout

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Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling speaks with Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter about his upcoming featherweight main event bout at UFC Fight Night on April 25 against Youssef Zalal and if a win gets him back into the title…

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Aljamain Sterling looks to snap Youssef Zalal’s streak at UFC Fight Night

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If former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling keeps winning in the featherweight division he could eventually attempt to reach career double-champ status. First, he has to win his main event this weekend.

Tuesday, Apr 21

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Full lineup for UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim revealed

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A middleweight matchup between Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan was among a batch of new bouts confirmed for a June 6 UFC Fight Night event.

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UFC returning to Azerbaijan for Fight Night event in Baku on June 27

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The UFC will hold a Fight Night event in Azerbaijan for the second consecutive June.

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Malott bumps Burns, Covington out of welterweight rankings after latest win

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First Mike Malott sent Gilbert Burns into retirement at UFC Winnipeg, then the Canadian star took his place in the welterweight contender rankings.

Sunday, Apr 19

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UFC Schedule: Upcoming cards, main events, host cities

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A look ahead to the UFC’s upcoming schedule with any announced main events and locations.

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UFC Winnipeg Takeaways: Burns goes out on shield, mixed results for Canadians

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Gilbert Burns retired, Mike Malott earned the biggest win of his career and Canadian fighters had mixed results as the UFC returned to Winnipeg for the first time since 2017.

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‘Felt like I was in control’: Malott on how he earned main event win vs. Burns

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Canada’s Mike Malott joins Aaron Bronsteter after an impressive TKO win over Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Winnipeg, to discuss how he was able to win the bout, what’s next for him as he climbs the rankings and touches on Burns…

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‘Overestimated myself’: Jourdain frustrated after decision win over Phillips

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Canada’s Charles Jourdain joins Aaron Bronsteter after his win over Kyler Phillips at UFC Winnipeg, to discuss how difficult his opponent was, and why he was frustrated with his effort despite earning the decision victory,

Mike Malott gets TKO win, sends Gilbert Burns into retirement at UFC Winnipeg

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Mike Malott earned the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career Saturday night in Winnipeg, getting a big TKO win and sending Gilbert Burns into retirement.

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Malott earns third round TKO victory over Burns in Winnipeg main event

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Watch as Canadian Mike Malott gets a third round TKO finish over Gilbert Burns in front of the crowd in Winnipeg at UFC Fight Night.