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Justin Gaethje returns to the Octagon this weekend in a hugely anticipated matchup against Donald Cerrone in the co-main event of the UFC’s return to Vancouver, and he has his eye on his preferred next steps, should he emerge the victor.
Ahead of UFC 242, Colby Covington predicted that his American Top Team teammate, Dustin Poirier, wouldn’t be able to handle the wrestling of Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Covington is quick to clarify that he didn’t mean to compliment the Dagestani champ in any way.
Nov. 2’s UFC 244 continues to take form as former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king Andrei Arlovski will take on Jairzinho Rozenstruik at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Rizin Fighting Federation is hosting a lightweight grand prix and the promotion announced eight participants on Wednesday. The tournament kicks off on Oct. 12 at Rizin FF 19.
The list of fighters who dislike Colby Covington continues to grow after the outspoken UFC welterweight contender criticized his American Top Team gym teammates Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier on a recent appearance on ESPN.
After former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier failed to dethrone 155-pound king Khabib Nurmagomedov on Saturday at UFC 242, he quickly turned his attention on his next bout seeking a rematch with former champion Conor McGregor.
Stephen Thompson and Vicente Luque have agreed to meet in an intriguing welterweight contest at UFC 244.
Longtime middleweight contender Ronaldo Souza will make the move to 205 pounds, where he will square off against Jan Blachowicz in the UFC Fight Night 164 main event.
Dustin Poirier seems ready to move on from his disheartening loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, and he already has a specific opponent in mind for his next Octagon appearance.
A bantamweight showdown between Leandro Higo and Shawn Bunch has been added to the Bellator 228 lineup.