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UFC 230 may indeed include Gustafsson but his rumored opponent is baffling

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Ariel Helwani has broken some pretty substantial news. The ESPN reporter tweeted that despite the UFC 230 main event rumored to be Alexander Gustafsson vs Jon Jones 2 we aren’t going to get it. Instead he dropped a name no one saw coming. UFC seriously discussing booking Yoel Romero vs. Alexander Gustafsson at light heavyweight … Read more

Jon Jones is bulletproof with USADA

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Jon Jones will see your suspension and raise you no craps given. It appears that Jon Jones has a chance to headline UFC 230 in New York. Despite the USADA violations which stemmed from a test back around his UFC 214 fight with light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier it is a real possibility. … Read more

McCourt over in a flash, Conor regrets actions

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Conor McGregor’s appearance in a New York court room lasted 45 seconds to 2 minutes depending on who you listen to. Conor was there to answer for the UFC 223 bus attack and he is reportedly working on a plea deal with the district attorney to avoid jail time. Afterwards he told the media in attendance that he regretted his actions and that he was sorry. Check it out.

Bellator drops another bomb for New York event

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Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen will headline UFC 180 in June at Madison Square Garden. Matt Mitrione vs. Fedor Emelianenko will also be on the card. They were scheduled to clash at 172 in San Jose last month, but Matt was pulled due to medical reasons. If Sonnen vs. Silva is not allowed for some … Read more

McGregor Sets the Standards as UFC Champion

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Conor McGregor drove the crowds that had come to watch him fight on Saturday crazy as he put up a sterling and unrivaled performance. This self- confident Irishman entered the ring in style and made it pretty obvious that he had every intention to leave it a winner. He did not disappoint his fans when … Read more

Alvarez’s take on Conor McGregor, surprisingly not bad

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UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez gave his analysis to Flo Combat about Conor McGregor and it was surprisingly tame. Some MMA fans might consider accurate and some might even feel it is dead on. The bottom line is that Alvarez didn’t completely obliterate McGregor like he has done in the recent past and he does bring up some … Read more

UFC 205 gets blockbuster main event in McGregor vs. Alvarez

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It’s official. UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will face UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205. Alvarez’s 155-pound title will be on the line. The event will be held on Nov. 12, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The bout was rumored for at least a month leading up to the announcement … Read more

Governor Cuomo to sign MMA legislation today in New York

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We were sent New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s schedule for today. He’s in New York City where he will be signing mixed martial arts legislation making the ultimate sport of MMA official once and for all in The Empire State.  Thursday, April 14: Governor Cuomo is in New York City. 10:30 AM Governor Cuomo Signs … Read more

Bellator MMA targeting New York event soon

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No doubt the UFC was instrumental in helping bring MMA to New York, even though they kind of hindered it in a way too at times with their battle with the culinary union. But the UFC isn’t the only mixed martial arts promotion that will get to reap the benefits of the new legislature. This opens … Read more