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UFC’s Valentina Shevchenko is the 2025 Female Fighter of the Year

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (241+ words) Last year when I did my fighter of the year articles, the female fighter of the year came from the PFL and not the UFC. Last year, I gave that distinction to Dakota Ditcheva who really became a star in…...

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UFC’s Islam Makhachev is the 2025 Male Fighter of the Year

5+ hour, 43+ min ago  (386+ words) Every year I look back at the year that was an I pick who I think was the fighter of the year. Last year, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria took home that honor. At the time, Topuria was the featherweight…...

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UFC Fights to Make in 2026

6+ hour, 3+ min ago  (936+ words) The UFC is entering a new era with Paramount starting in 2026 where fans will no longer have to pay for singular PPVs and instead will enjoy all fights including numbered cards for a monthly subscription. It's a massive year for…...

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UFC Vegas 112 Preview and Prediction: Yaroslav Amosov - Neil Magny

UFC Vegas 112 Preview and Prediction: Yaroslav Amosov - Neil Magny2+ week, 4+ day ago  (396+ words) Tomorrow night on the final UFC card on ESPN, we are going to see the debut of a former Bellator champion. Former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov (28-1) finally makes his octagon debut and he takes on the perfect litmus test…...

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PFL Lyon Preview and Prediction: Cris Cyborg - Sara Collins

PFL Lyon Preview and Prediction: Cris Cyborg - Sara Collins2+ week, 4+ day ago  (350+ words) The PFL heads to Lyon, France tomorrow and there's two title fights that'll close things out for the promotion in 2025. In the co-main event, the women's featherweight title is up for grabs as Cris Cyborg (28-2) takes on Sara Collins (6-0). Last…...

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After heartbreaking injury at UFC 323, what's next for Alexandre Pantoja?

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (477+ words) This past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 323, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (30-6) was looking to defend his title for the fifth time as he took on top young contender Joshua Van (16-2). Van was on…...

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UFC 323 Results: Joshua Van wins the flyweight title after Alexandre Pantoja arm injury

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (208+ words) In the co-main event of UFC 323 we are going to see a really fun matchup for the flyweight title. Champion and P4P great Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) will be looking for his fifth successful title defense as he takes on top young contender…...

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UFC 323 Preview and Prediction: Henry Cejudo - Payton Talbott

UFC 323 Preview and Prediction: Henry Cejudo - Payton Talbott3+ week, 4+ day ago  (342+ words) On the main card of UFC 323, we are going to see the retirement fight of one of the most decorated combat sports athletes of all time. Former Olympic Gold Medalist and two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-5) will take on top prospect…...

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UFC 323 Preview and Prediction: Brandon Moreno - Tatsuro Taira

UFC 323 Preview and Prediction: Brandon Moreno - Tatsuro Taira3+ week, 4+ day ago  (325+ words) In the featured bout of UFC 323, we are going to see a potential title eliminator in the flyweight division. Former champion Brandon Moreno (23-8-2) will look to inch closer to another crack at the title as he takes on Japan's Tatsuro…...

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UFC's First Paramount Cards Favor Entertainment Over Merit

UFC's First Paramount Cards Favor Entertainment Over Merit4+ week, 1+ day ago  (930+ words) Last week, the UFC announced it's first two Paramount cards which will go down on January 24th and January 31st. The promotion is coming out swinging with two straight numbered cards which will collectively feature three title fights. UFC 324 is the first…...