Author: Mike Sloan
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Alistair Overeem Focused on One More Title Shot Before ‘Closing of My Career’
It was a shaky start for Alistair Overeem, but the veteran heavyweight got the job done in the main event of UFC on ESPN 8 Saturday night in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Dan Ige Ready to Receive Proper Recognition After Win Over Edson Barboza
Dan Ige has been on a roll for the last two years, and he continued his ascent up the featherweight ladder on Saturday with a win over Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN 8, his sixth in a row within the Las Vegas-based promotion.
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UFC on ESPN 8 Bonuses: Yadong, Vera, Baeza and Casey All Pocket $50K
The Ultimate Fighting Championship was in full swing Saturday night down in Jacksonville, Florida, for UFC on ESPN 8 and four fighters on the marquee earned $50,000 in bonus money.
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UFC 249 Bonuses: Gaethje Earns Two; Ferguson & Ngannou Each Notch One
The Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, may have been completely devoid of fans on Saturday but it didn’t prevent of fighters from kicking ass and taking names at UFC 249.
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Charles Oliveira Reveals Shoulder Injury Nearly Forced Exit from UFC Brasilia
For the past two-plus years, Charles Oliveira has quietly been one of the hottest fighters in all of MMA. That continued on Saturday.
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Gilbert Burns: ‘It Hurt Me’ to Have to Land Extra Punches on Demian Maia
Gilbert Burns has 18 wins thus far in his pro MMA career, but none were as significant as the one he pulled off on Saturday.
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Brandon Moreno ‘Would Love’ Next UFC Fight to Be Flyweight Title Shot
Brandon Moreno seems to have gotten into a rhythm lately as he’s been on a hot streak of performances that have shown his grit, determination and skill. Saturday was no different.
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Neil Magny ‘Right Back in the Mix’ After UFC 248 Win, Has Sights Set on Michael Chiesa
It had been a long time since the MMA world had seen Neil Magny fight inside the Octagon and even longer since it seen him win.
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Sean O’Malley: ‘I Think I’m the Best MMA Striker Out There’
To say it’s a been a difficult and frustrating two years for Sean O’Malley would be a massive understatement.
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Israel Adesanya Says Yoel Romero’s UFC 248 Game Plan Was ‘Stupid’
Even Muhammad Ali had stinker or two, as did Micky Ward. Every great fighter is allowed to have an off night, and Saturday was clearly an off night for the wildly popular Israel Adesanya.