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Video: Reaction to Alex Perez's KO win over Matheus Nicolau at UFC on ESPN 55

What does Alex Perez's first win since 2020 mean for his immediate future? Our "Spinning Back Clique" weighs in.

Steve Erceg was eating KFC when he received call to fight for title at UFC 301

Steve Erceg's title shot opportunity at UFC 301 was definitely unexpected – even for him.

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Jorge Masvidal reveals he made $5 million to save UFC 251 headliner vs. Kamaru Usman

Jorge Masvidal felt rewarded for stepping in on less than a week's notice to fight Kamaru Usman in 2020.

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Robert Whittaker hopes Jiri Prochazka steers clear of UFC middleweight move because 'then we're enemies'

Robert Whittaker explains why he won't be thrilled if Jiri Prochazka makes an eventual move down to the UFC middleweight division.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Tom Aspinall says UFC 304 start time 'just not fair' for U.K. fans

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Tom Aspinall feels for the U.K. fans that will have to pull an all-nighter to watch UFC 304.

Video: What's next for Mike Perry after KnuckleMania 4 KO win?

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Where does Mike Perry go next after his latest KO win? Our panel discusses on the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique."

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Jake Paul, Mike Tyson announce two-city press conference tour for Netflix boxing match

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The hype for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is building, and it will lead to two press conferences in May ahead of the summer showdown on Netflix.

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Daniel Cormier uses Dustin Poirier as example to argue Justin Gaethje one win from UFC title shot

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Daniel Cormier isn't ready to remove Justin Gaethje's name from the UFC lightweight title picture just yet.

UFC 301 'Embedded,' No. 2: Steve Erceg trains late at night – in a parking lot

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To acclimate to the time in Rio de Janeior, Steve Erceg gets in a late-night training session outside in the latest edition of UFC 301 "Embedded."

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NAC pushes back on proposed Igor Severino punishment for UFC bite, cites 'unbelievably dangerous' precedent

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The Nevada Athletic Commission did not think the Attorney General's Office proposed a suspension severe enough for Igor Severino.

NAC confirms two UFC 300 fighters' pay withheld, says Dana White offered to pay fine for cage leap

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UFC CEO Dana White apparently offered to front the bill for Diego Lopes so the two could chat outside the cage at UFC 300.

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Dana White trashes NBC News over reporting of Jon Jones incident with UFC drug testers

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Dana White didn't address Jon Jones' latest run-in with the law and instead used the incident to take a shot at the media.

Benoit Saint Denis vs. Marc Diakiese grappling match headlines ADXC 4 on May 18

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UFC standout Benoit Saint Denis will get to compete at home in a grappling match.

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Anthony Hernandez withdraws from UFC 302 due to hand injury

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Anthony Hernandez has been forced to pull out of UFC 302.

Alex Perez vs. Tagir Ulanbekov back on for UFC Fight Night on June 15

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It's safe to say UFC flyweight Alex Perez is making up for lost time.

Daniel Cormier: UFC champion Ilia Topuria's current approach 'not coming off great'

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Daniel Cormier is not a fan of Ilia Topuria's tone as UFC champ.

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UFC 301 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Paul Felder replaces Joe Rogan to join Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik in Brazil

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With Joe Rogan out for an international show, Paul Felder joins the commentary booth for UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio.

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Jimmy Smith slams Ronda Rousey for saying Joe Rogan, media turned on her: 'Don't give me this victim sh*t'

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Jimmy Smith did not mince when speaking about Ronda Rousey playing the victim card years after her two UFC losses.

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UFC on ESPN 55 winner David Onama apologizes for weight miss: 'My body gave up on me'

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David Onama says the commission stopped him from a last-second attempt to make weight at UFC on ESPN 55.

Chris Padilla 'lost hope many times' on long journey to UFC on ESPN 55

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Chris Padilla has been riding high for a minute now, and after this past Saturday he hopes the momentum keeps on going.

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Bogdan Guskov proud to be first Uzbekistan fighter to enter UFC rankings: 'This is my history'

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A couple of other fighters from Uzbekistan have been making noise in the UFC, but Bogdan Guskov is the first reach the promotion's rankings.

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Victor Henry quotes Kim Kardashian after UFC on ESPN 55 bounce back from groin-shot no contest

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Victor Henry recounts getting "punted in the pills" and drops an unexpected Kim Kardashian quote after UFC on ESPN 55.

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UFC 301 'Embedded,' No. 1: Jose Aldo gears up for comeback fight with final training sessions

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Get your first look at Jose Aldo ahead of his comeback fight in this first installment of UFC 301 "Embedded."

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Tatiana Suarez confident she could impose her will against Zhang Weili: 'My grappling is very, very good'

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Tatiana Suarez thinks she has what it takes to dethrone UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3458: UFC on ESPN 55 and KnuckleMania recaps, guests Tatiana Suarez and Burt Watson

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Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze."

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BKFC KnuckleMania 4 medical suspensions: Mike Perry faces 60 days off after 60-second bout

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BKFC KnuckleMania 4 brought the carnage Saturday in Los Angeles, the medical suspension report shows.

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Islam Makhachev says he has the key for an 'easy fight' vs. Dustin Poirier: 'It's worst style for this guy'

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If things go according to plan, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev expects to have his way vs. Dustin Poirier.

Francis Ngannou's 15-month-old son dies; ex-UFC champ expresses heartbreak on social media

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Francis Ngannou's coach, Eric Nicksick of Xtreme Couture, asked that fans "please keep Francis and his family in your heart."

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Ivana Petrovic felt Na Liang 'didn't want to be there anymore' ahead of UFC on ESPN 55 finish

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Ivana Petrovic[/autotag] wasn't thrilled with her UFC on ESPN 55 performance, despite getting a definitive finish of Na Liang.