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Examining the fallout from UFC Stockholm and various other points of intrigue from the weekend in MMA.

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After an early start in Stockholm, Sweden, E. Spencer Kyte examines the ramifications of the results from the Ericsson Globe, where the top tier of the light heavyweight division was in full focus.

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Alexander Gustafsson is an exceptional fighter — a three-time title challenger and fixture in the Top 5 of the UFC light heavyweight division — but rising to prominence at the same time as Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier has kept him from claiming gold. E. Spencer Kyte examines how his star-crossed career could have been different.

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A perfect 3-0 in the UFC and riding an 11-fight winning streak, Aleksandar Rakic is starting to make some noise in the light heavyweight division. E. Spencer Kyte shines a spotlight on the surging upstart in advance of his bout with Jimi Manuwa this weekend in Stockholm.

Chris Wade determined to defend home turf in PFL Season 2

Chris Wade discusses his takeaways from Season 1, his more aggressive approach in the cage and what it means to fight at home on Long Island in advance of his season debut against Nate Andrews at Nassau Coliseum.

Lance Palmer says Professional Fighters League most fun he's ever had in MMA

Last season’s featherweight champion discusses his move to New Jersey, his love for the PFL format and his plans heading into his Season 2 debut on Thursday.

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In this week's Monday morning mixtape of MMA goodness, E. Spencer Kyte talks about the emerging stars from UFC Rochester, the upcoming UFC pay-per-view in Chicago and KSW continuing to do great things overseas.

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Nine finishes highlighted Saturday’s inaugural appearance at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, including four on the main card, capped by Rafael dos Anjos’ fourth-round finish of Kevin Lee in the main event.

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Following a flyweight run that produced as many struggles as triumphs, Sijara Eubanks has relocated to bantamweight, where a rematch with Aspen Ladd and a potential express ride to title contention await.

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Originally scheduled to face Neil Magny, the surging Brazilian finisher will instead welcome Derrick Krantz to the UFC in a high-risk, low-reward pairing this weekend in Western New York.

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The former lightweight champion has entered the Octagon on a two-fight losing streak twice before and believes he’ll rebound just the same as he squares off with Kevin Lee in the main event of Saturday’s debut at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y.

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Brazilian lightweight Davi Ramos seeks his fourth consecutive victory inside the Octagon when he takes on Austin Hubbard this weekend at UFC Rochester. E. Spencer Kyte shines a light on the world-class grappler as he looks to make some headway in the loaded 155-pound weight division.

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Signed by the UFC as a 19-year-old and thrust into the spotlight, the 23-year-old Texan departed the promotion on a three-fight winning streak. As he readies for his ONE Championship debut, E. Spencer Kyte wonders how it will all play out.

Smorgasbord of MMA goodness

Between the Season Two debut of the PFL on Thursday and Saturday's tandem UFC and Bellator MMA events, the last several days were a veritable smorgasbord of MMA goodness. E. Spencer Kyte reflects on the weekend that was in the latest edition of The Remix.

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A night that wasn’t expected to be anything special turned into one of the most memorable events so far this year, capped by a slam knockout and a new champion being crowned.

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Rose Namajunas puts her women's strawweight title on the line against Jessica Andrade in the main event of UFC 237.

Why Chandler vs. 'Pitbull' is the biggest fight in Bellator MMA history

In advance of Bellator 221, E. Spencer Kyte lays out why the lightweight championship main event between Michael Chandler and Patricio "Pitbull" Freire is the biggest fight in the company's history and what's at stake in addition to the lightweight title.

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Two of the top rising stars on the Bellator MMA roster, Michael "Venom" Page and A.J. McKee face the toughest tests of their careers this weekend at Bellator 221. In addition to being in major matchups for the tandem contenders, these contests also serve as a potential referendum on how the promotion builds up fighters.

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Another Bellator MMA standout prospect from the collegiate wrestling ranks returns to action this weekend at Bellator 221, as middleweight newcomer Romero Cotton looks to go 4-0 to start his career inside the cage.

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Sporting News caught up with the UFC's "Incredible Shrinking Man" Jared Cannonier in advance of his co-main event assignment against Anderson Silva this weekend at UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The emerging middleweight discusses his transition to the 185-pound ranks, his potential in the division and his plans for defeating "The Spider" on Saturday night.

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As Anderson Silva readies to return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 237, E. Spencer Kyte channels his inner record store clerk and dissects the difficulties of a legendary fighter continuing to compete when his best days are behind him and the impact it has on his place in the pantheon of all-time greats.

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The former Strikeforce and Invicta FC champion speaks with Sporting News about moving to the lightweight division and looking to prove she's the best female fighter on the planet prior to her PFL debut and the start of Season Two on Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.

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Casting the spotlight on emerging middleweight Jared Cannonier, who squares off with MMA icon Anderson Silva in the co-main event of UFC 237 this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Coming off a blistering effort at UFC 232 and brandishing a 16-fight winning streak, Australian contender Alexander Volkanovski looks to secure a title shot by toppling long-time champion Jose Aldo in front of his hometown fans in Rio de Janeiro this weekend at UFC 237.

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Following a successful first season and armed with an ESPN broadcast deal, can the Professional Fighters League take a major step forward in its second season?

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This week in The Remix, E. Spencer Kyte addresses Donald Cerrone's dominant performance in Ottawa, the craziness that was Bellator Birmingham, and Invicta FC's one-night tournament to crown a new strawweight champion.

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Donald Cerrone outworked Al Iaquinta over 25 minutes to earn his second win of the year in the main event from Ottawa. SN recaps all the main card action and breaks down what the results could mean for the winners and losers.

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Lightweight contender Al Iaquinta spoke with Sporting News about his current form, his place in the title picture and his fight with Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone this weekend in the main event of UFC Ottawa.

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Once again fighting in the lightweight division, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone discusses his return to the 155-pound ranks, his pursuit of the lightweight title and his matchup with Al Iaquinta this weekend in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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With Invicta FC set to deliver a one-night, eight-women tournament to crown its new strawweight champion, E. Spencer Kyte breaks down the field and explains why you should check out the first Phoenix Rising event this Friday night.

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With a UFC heavyweight title rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic in the works, E. Spencer Kyte dissects the pros and cons of the pairing and the bigger picture issue that needs addressing now that things in the big boy ranks are finally getting back on track.

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Both Rory MacDonald and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane retained their respective titles Saturday night at Bellator 220 in San Jose, California, but both had to work extremely hard in order to keep their belts. E. Spencer Kyte breaks down all the main card action from the SAP Center and analyzes what it means moving forward.

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E. Spencer Kyte takes a tour through the weekend that was in MMA with some additional thoughts on Rory MacDonald, Jack Hermansson's breakout win and the latest comeback of Tito Ortiz, plus he hands out his weekly awards.

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After Rory MacDonald's honest comments about his performance and drive following his bout with Jon Fitch on Saturday, E. Spencer Kyte reflects on the career arc of the Canadian welterweight standout, how this all could play out and how fans should react if MacDonald opts to walk away.

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Breaking down the impact of Saturday's UFC main card action in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., punctuated by a massive showing by Jack Hermansson in his first main event assignment in the Octagon.

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Bellator MMA flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been a force inside the cage, but she's also having a tremendous impact in her community as well. E. Spencer Kyte caught up with "The Iliminator" to discuss her projects outside of the cage and her title defense against Vera Arteaga this weekend at Bellator 220.

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Surging bantamweight prospect Cory Sandhagen looks for his fourth straight UFC victory this weekend when he takes on perennial contender John Lineker. The 27-year-old spoke with Sporting News about the keys to his quick start and his philosophy on fighting in advance of this weekend's event in South Florida.

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Undefeated former Invicta FC strawweight champion Virna Jandiroba makes her UFC debut this weekend against former titleholder Carla Esparza in a bout that should provide an immediate indication of where the Brazilian grappler fits in the 115-pound weight class.

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Lightweight contender Benson Henderson discusses his desire to stay active, his 'fight'em all' mentality and what he wants to do in his matchup against Adam Piccolotti this weekend at Bellator 220.

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In advance of Bellator 220 on Saturday night, E. Spencer Kyte introduces fans to prospect Gaston Bolanos, who has earned three straight stoppage victories as he looks to make his way toward contention in the stacked Bellator MMA featherweight division.

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In this week's edition of The Remix, E. Spencer Kyte wonders whether Rizin bantamweight champ Kyoji Horiguchi is the best fighter competing outside of the UFC at the moment before heaping praise onto some unsung talents and the broadcast trio from Saturday's UFC event in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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E. Spencer Kyte recaps the main card action from Saturday's UFC debut in Saint Petersburg, Russia, breaking down what victories mean for Alistair Overeem, Islam Makhachev and the rest of the main card winners.

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Heading into Saturday's UFC debut in Saint Petersburg, Russia, we shine a spotlight on light heavyweight prospect Michal Oleksiejczuk, who looks for his second straight victory after scoring a devastating first-round stoppage win over Gian Villante last time out.

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E. Spencer Kyte looks back at the weekend that was in MMA, including a special night of action at UFC 236 in Atlanta, an incredible knockout at ONE Championship: Roots of Honor and much more.

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Looking back on the key takeaways and talking points from an outstanding night of action at UFC 236 in Atlanta, where Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya claimed interim titles in tandem instant classics.

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With two interim titles on the line, UFC 236 delivered Israel Adesanya and Dustin Poirier took home the interim middleweight and lightweight titles in a pair of phenomenal fights.

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This Sporting News column explains why the UFC needs to act swiftly when it comes to interim titles.

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James Nakashima is building a distinct MMA fighting legacy for himself, including his current run in ONE Championship.

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Turning the spotlight on a gritty welterweight with the heart and toughness to enjoy a long career as a tough out in one of the deepest divisions in the sport.

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The featherweight kingpin discusses the most difficult year of his professional life, a dominant performance and running it back with Dustin Poirier this weekend in Atlanta.

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The surging lightweight contender speaks to Sporting News about his long road to challenging for the interim lightweight title and the key adjustments he's made along the way.

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The middleweight standout talks about his rapid rise and pursuit of championship gold in advance of his showdown with Kelvin Gastelum this weekend in Atlanta.

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The middleweight contender talks about the importance of April 13, his long wait to compete and why he believes he will defeat Israel Adesanya and claim the interim middleweight title this weekend in Atlanta.

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The irascible lightweight talks with Sporting News about his place in the divisional hierarchy and his fight with Donald Cerrone next month in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Coming off an incredible weekend of fights and extended stretch of excellence in the cage, E. Spencer Kyte wonders if there has ever been a better time to be a fight fan?

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Analyzing what the meanings behind victories by Justin Gaethje, Michelle Waterson, Josh Emmett, Jack Hermansson and others at UFC Philadelphia.

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After stints with Bellator MMA and the UFC, Eddie Alvarez brings his all-action fighting style to ONE Championship, making his debut with the promotion this weekend.

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The UFC summer slate of fights definitely stole thunder from ONE Championship's massive card this weekend.

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Angela Lee, the unbeaten atomweight champion, talks moving up to challenge for the strawweight title and serving as the co-main event on this weekend's massive fight card in Tokyo, Japan.

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In advance of his ONE Championship debut, Demetrious Johnson discusses his UFC departure and the changes that excite him as he begins the final chapter of his fighting career.

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Daniel Straus makes his highly-anticipated return and comeback from a serious motorcycle accident when he competes in Bellator 219 on Friday night.

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Jack Hermansson is an interesting fighter to watch this weekend and moving forward in the middleweight division.

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Shawn Bunch is one to watch at Bellator 219 on Friday night and beyond.

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If this really is the end for Conor McGregor, here's a look at the pros and cons for "The Notorious" one, the UFC and his former colleagues who continue to compete inside the Octagon.

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Examining some of the outstanding moments and impressive performances from the weekend that was in MMA.

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What comes next for Anthony Pettis after 'Showtime' channelled Superman to stop Stephen Thompson?

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The Bellator women's featherweight champion spoke with Sporting News about her 2019 debut and her readiness to be a cornerstone figure for the promotion going forward.

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Shining the spotlight on a Bellator MMA newcomer in a division where two quality wins can put you in title contention.

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In the wake of TJ Dillashaw relinquishing the bantamweight title, E. Spencer Kyte examines what the future may hold for the former champion, flyweight titleholder Henry Cejudo and their respective divisions.

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Poised to start the next chapter of his career at welterweight, Anthony "Showtime" Pettis opens up about his struggles and the changes he's made as he readies to face Stephen Thompson.

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Highlighting the potential of featherweight sophomore Bobby Moffett in advance of his bout with Bryce Mitchell this weekend in Nashville.

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Five months after the flyweight obituaries were written, the division remains in a state of limbo.

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Pairing Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis was a stroke of genius by the UFC and the perfect fight for both men Saturday.

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Looking back on the some of the biggest stories and talking points from the weekend that was in MMA.

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After an entertaining night of fights in London, E. Spencer Kyte sorts through the results to forecast what comes next for the main card winners.

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Highlighting the efforts and upside of British featherweight Arnold Allen in advance of his return to action this weekend in London.

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Surging welterweight Leon Edwards isn't flashy, but he's won six straight fights and should no longer be toiling in anonymity.

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Elizeu dos Santos and Junior dos Santos pulled off a clean sweep of Curtis Millender and Derrick Lewis, respectively, at UFC Wichita on Saturday night.

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Breaking down the main card action from Saturday's UFC debut in Wichita, Kansas and forecasting what each victory means for the triumphant fighters.

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With a crucial heavyweight clash set to headline Saturday's fight card in Wichita, E. Spencer Kyte examines the state of the division.

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Turning the spotlight on surging Brazilian welterweight Elizeu dos Santos, who carries a six-fight winning streak into Saturday's fight card in Wichita, Kansas.

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It was an unbelievable week of MMA.

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Running back the biggest takeaways and talking points from UFC 235 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

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On the eve of his return to the cage, we outline how Jon Jones can put an end to the debate over who is the greatest fighter of all time.

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Unexpected title challenger Anthony Smith opens up about fighting in bowling alleys and strip clubs to his recent resurgence and opportunity to dethrone arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time in Jon Jones for the light heavyweight at UFC 235.

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The self-proclaimed "CM Punk Guy" discusses taking the next step in his career and dominating "The Nightmare" on Saturday night at UFC 235.

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Pedro Munhoz is the B-Side of the UFC 235 PPV opener, but the Brazilian has the potential to start the main card off with a bang.

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Prior to his light heavyweight title defense at UFC 235, Jon Jones speaks to Sporting News about regaining the title, dominating Alexander Gustafsson and being the most dominant champion of all time.

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Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley talks with Sporting News about his win over Darren Till, his fight with Kamaru Usman and his mission to be viewed as the greatest welterweight of all time.

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E. Spencer Kyte looks back on some of the biggest stories and talking points from the weekend that was in mixed martial arts.

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Examining the impact of the victories at UFC Prague for Thiago Santos and the rest of the main card competitors.

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With Max Holloway slated to face Dustin Poirier for the interim lightweight title at UFC 236 on April 13, E. Spencer Kyte addresses the issues generated via the bombshell fight announcement.

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Reacting to the news that Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum will square off for the interim middleweight title at UFC 236.

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After suffering the first loss of his career last time out, James Gallagher returns on Saturday facing a must-win fight in his first main event for Bellator MMA.

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UFC's light heavyweight division is heating up with a resurgence of talent.

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Shining the spotlight on flyweight contender Liz Carmouche in advance of her main card pairing with Lucie Pudilova this weekend in Prague.

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Casting a spotlight on unbeaten featherweight upstart Olga Rubin, who looks for her sixth straight win this weekend at Bellator 217 in Dublin, Ireland.

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In the wake of the French-Canadian superstar announcing his retirement, our resident Canadian wonders if GSP has really fought for the last time.

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With the light heavyweight division stepping into the spotlight over the next several weeks, Sporting News's E. Spencer Kyte explains why the division is poised for a comeback.

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Looking back at the biggest stories and discussion points from the weekend that was in MMA.

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Tracing the biggest discussion points from the UFC's historic debut on ESPN Sunday night in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Looking back at some of the key talking points and takeaways from Bellator MMA's twin bill in Uncasville, Connecticut over the weekend.

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British welterweights Paul Daley and Michael 'Venom' Page explain the genesis of their feud and whether their fight on Saturday night will resolve things.

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Former heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez discusses his time away and why this weekend's pairing with Francis Ngannou in Phoenix was the right time to make his return.

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Spotlighting surging welterweight Vicente Luque as he looks for his fourth straight stoppage win this weekend on ESPN.

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Examining the legacy of heavyweight legend Mirko Cro Cop in advance of his Bellator MMA debut on Saturday.

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There's not enough attention being paid to the return of undefeated former Bellator heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov this weekend.

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With the former heavyweight champion set to return, E. Spencer Kyte examines what the division might have looked like had Velasquez remained active.

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Turning the spotlight on unbeaten welterweight prospect Logan Storley in advance of his return to the cage at Bellator 215 on Friday.

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Addressing some of the key stories and top performances from the weekend that was inside the cage.

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Covering the key talking points and takeaways from Saturday's UFC pay-per-view event in Melbourne, Australia.

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Israel Adesanya defeated his idol at UFC 234 when he upended Anderson Silva by unanimous decision.

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UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker discusses his preference to focus on developing his skills rather than the trappings of stardom in advance of his UFC 234 title defense against Kelvin Gastelum.

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Middleweight title challenger Kelvin Gastelum discusses his long, winding road to fighting for championship gold this weekend at UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia.

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Shining a little light on a potential rising star in the flyweight division, Montana De La Rosa, in advance of her return to action this weekend at UFC 234.

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Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker doesn't get a lot of attention, but the 28-year-old titleholder is a force to be reckoned with inside the Octagon.

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Unbeaten in five professional starts, Fabian Edwards is a young, talented, up-and-coming middleweight to watch this weekend as Bellator MMA touches down in Newcastle.

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Reflecting on the major stories and best performances from inside the cage over the weekend.

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Offering instant analysis and insights in the wake of Saturday's UFC event in Fortaleza, Brazil that saw Jose Aldo and Marlon Moraes come up big with knockout victories.

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Where does the former featherweight champion stand in the collection of greats to compete in the sport? Sporting News tries to figure it out ahead of his return to the cage this weekend.

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Brazilian contender Raphael Assuncao discusses his rematch with Marlon Moraes and the congestion at the top of the bantamweight division.

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Shining a spotlight on former Invicta FC champ Livia Renata Souza in advance of her sophomore appearance in the UFC Octagon this weekend in Fortaleza, Brazil.

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The 135-pound weight class is flush with talent and poised for a breakout year, but the muddled championship picture could derail its potential.

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Looking back on the biggest stories highlighting some of the best fights, finishes and prospects from the weekend that was in MMA.

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Running back the key takeaways and talking points from Bellator MMA's 2019 debut on Saturday night at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

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Ryan Bader became the first fighter to hold world titles in two weight classes simultaneously when he stopped Fedor Emelianenko in the first round of the Bellator heavyweight grand prix.

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Flush with prospects and foundational pieces, 2019 could be the year Bellator MMA closes the gap on the UFC.

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Aaron Pico isn't satisfied striving to be the best fighter in Bellator — he wants to be the best MMA fighter in the world.

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Ryan Bader has gone 4-0 since joining Bellator MMA. He speaks with Sporting News about facing arguably his toughest challenge yet — Fedor Emelianenko in the final of Bellator's World Heavyweight Grand Prix on Saturday night.

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Ricky Bandejas faces Juan Archuleta in bantamweight action at Bellator 214 on Saturday night. Here's why he's a fighter to keep an eye on then and beyond.

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From the problems that Henry Cejudo's blasting of T.J. Dillashaw creates for two divisions to Gregor Gillespie and a prospect to watch, it was an incredible weekend for MMA. The Remix breaks it all down.

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From Henry Cejudo's destruction of T.J. Dillashaw to Greg Hardy's disqualification, Gregor Gillespie's impressive outing and more, UFC Brooklyn was a memorable card.

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Cory Sandhagen, who will face Mario Bautista at UFC Brooklyn on Saturday night, is definitely a fighter to watch this year.

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Other fighters have held world titles in two different weight classes, but T.J. Dillashaw is looking to be the first who moved down in weight to capture his second. He explains how his road to this point is the reason why he'll be an all-time great.

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Sure, the immediate aftermath of a fighter holding two titles looks great. But this Sporting News column analyzes why having a "Double Champ" isn't exactly a good thing.

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This Sporting News column lays out the benefits of the UFC keeping its flyweight division long after Saturday night's event in Brooklyn.

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Sporting News picks the 2019 UFC breakthrough candidates in each division.

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Sporting News predicts who will be standing as UFC champions by the end of 2019.

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This Sporting News column explores how the UFC had other breakout stars in 2018 in addition to Israel Adesanya, who garnered the most spotlight.

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From surveying the current light heavyweight landscape ruled by Jon Jones to taking a closer look at what it means to be "Double Champ," The Remix discusses everything for the week that was in MMA.

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From Jon Jones' dominance and a possible third fight with Daniel Cormier, to Amanda Nunes' shocking finish of Cris Cyborg, SN reflects on the 10 things we learned from UFC 232.

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Alexander Volkanovski will face Chad Mendes at UFC 232 on Saturday night in Inglewood, California. Despite being an undefeated featherweight, Volkanovski has managed to stay under the radar. Perhaps not for long, though.

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Jon Jones tells Sporting News ahead of his fight with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232 on Saturday night that he needs to make a statement to prove he's still the best that MMA has to offer.

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This Sporting News column explores how Jon Jones, like Barry Bonds, is an undeniable talent whose legacy has been tarnished by scandal.

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The back-to-back Bellator events in Hawaii were a hit, while the UFC on Fox had its last card and Edson Barboza shined in the MMA week that was.

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At 6-0, Ed Ruth has used superior wrestling skills to excel thus far in Bellator MMA. The prospect to watch will face fellow unbeaten upstart, Neiman Gracie, at Bellator 213 on Saturday night, live on DAZN.

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Who ranks No. 1 on the Bellator Top 25?

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Dan Hooker looks to set himself up for a huge 2019 with a win over Edson Barboza on Saturday at the final UFC on FOX event.

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Reigning lightweight champion Brent Primus has been waiting for his moment to face rival Michael Chandler in a rematch of their June 2017 fight. He speaks with Sporting News about finally getting that chance Friday night at Bellator 212, live on DAZN.

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Upstart Tywan Claxton is one to watch when he faces Kaeo Meyer at Bellator 212 in Hawaii on Friday night, live on DAZN.

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Max Holloway may headline the featherweight division, but there are plenty of other names that you should be keeping an eye on within the ranks as well.

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The Remix looks back at the week in MMA, with Max Holloway's masterful win over Brian Ortega, Valentina Shevchenko's victory against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, why Jack Shore is a prospect to watch and more.

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After enduring a false start, the Brian Ortega-Max Holloway featherweight title bout at UFC 231 on Saturday night is finally upon us.

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Aleksandar Rakic is rapidly ascending the ranks in the 205-pound weight class.

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Kamaru Usman and Joseph Benavidez each pulled off impressive victories in the week that was in MMA. All that and more in the latest installment of The Remix.

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Juan Archuleta looks to keep his winning streak going Friday night, when he faces Jeremy Spoon at the Winstar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma at Bellator 210.

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Joseph Benavidez faces Alex Perez at the TUF 28 Finale on Friday, looking to set up a bigger fight against Henry Cejudo and TJ Dillashaw.

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Bellator 211 will feature a rising star from SBG Ireland, the very gym responsible for putting Conor McGregor on the map.

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It's rare that a fighter in the main event manages to fly under the radar, but that's exactly what we have with Kamaru Usman heading into his fight with Rafael dos Anjos.

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With the 28th season of "The Ultimate Fighter" wrapping up, we rank the top 28 fighters who have passed through the 'TUF' competition and graduated to the UFC.

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Francis Ngannou making quick work of Curtis Blaydes at UFC Beijing was just one of the storylines to emerge from MMA over the past week.

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Song Yadong will face Vince Morales at UFC Fight Night 141 in Beijing, China on Saturday.

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Since joining the Denver-based Elevation Fight Team, Curtis Blaydes is 6-0. He'll face Francis Ngannou at UFC 141 in Beijing on Saturday.

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The UFC could learn something from its handling of Francis Ngannou, who is in danger of losing his third straight fight when he faces Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night 141 on Saturday.

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The Remix looks back at the week of MMA action, which saw Santiago Ponzinibbio knocking Neil Magny out in spectacular fashion at UFC Buenos Aires and Patricio Freire defeating Emmanuel Sanchez by unanimous decision at Bellator 209. Also, the column pinpoints Mizuki as a prospect to watch.

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UFC Buenos Aires touts a main event pitting Neil Magny vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio, and although the fight is flying under the radar, it doesn't mean that it won't be an action-packed crowd-pleaser. SN explores how unsexy contenders come about and why fight fans should give bouts like this a chance.

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Ian Heinisch has a chance to make a splash in the middleweight division Saturday, when he faces Cezar Ferreira at UFC Buenos Aires.

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He's already one of the greatest fighters in Bellator MMA history, but where does Pitbull rank among the current crop of featherweights?

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Phil Davis may be the 'A' side but Vadim Nemkov is certainly the one to watch as the two clash at Bellator 209 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Yair Rodriguez punctuated an incredible week for mixed martial arts with an elbow out of nowhere to knock Chan Sung Jung out.

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November may not have a pay per view of champion fight on deck, but the UFC is showcasing 17 up-and-coming fighters who are all 27 years of age or younger. Here's the run down on every single one of them.

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Maycee Barber is challenging herself to become the youngest fighter in UFC history to grab gold. And she has the potential to do it.

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Here's everything you need to know about the 20-year-old undefeated kickboxer.

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What a week it was in MMA, with Daniel Cormier making his submission of Derrick Lewis look easy and middleweights at UFC 230 shining bright. Here's a look at the week that was in MMA and a prospect to watch moving forward.

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Chris Weidman can propel himself to a possible middleweight title shot if he can defeat Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza at UFC 230 on Saturday night.

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It seems as though if Daniel Cormier defeats Derrick Lewis at UFC 230, people will say it's what he was supposed to do, but don't downplay what he has done in the Octagon.

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UFC 230's Israel Adesanya has all the makings of the UFC's breakout star. But he has to overcome his toughest test to date in Derek Brunson.

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People questioned why the fighter known as "Sarge" was considered for the main event of UFC 230. After this weekend, there should be no more questions about Sijara Eubanks.

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"The Remix" looks back at not only the biggest stories of the last seven days, but also some of the ones that aren't getting enough attention, with some weekly awards and a prospect to watch going forward added for good measure.

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For this week's Under the Radar, Sporting News takes a look at UFC Fight Night 138's Te'Jovan Edwards and why he's one to watch this weekend.

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It's not a three-man show between Jones, Cormier and Gustafsson anymore.

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Fans of combat sports are less interested in there being a great fight unless there is a fair bit of controversy and drama attached to it.

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From Conor McGregor attacking a bus to sanctioned pit fighting, we look at the biggest debacles in the history of mixed martial arts.

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Prior to every event, Under the Radar will cast the spotlight on an up-and-coming talent who shows the potential for growth in their division and isn’t getting enough attention as they head into battle.

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Instead of promoting negativity, creating "super fights" and interim titles, the UFC needs to go back to what it used to do best: promoting and making great fights, without the shenanigans.

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Tony Ferguson faces Anthony Pettis at UFC 229 on Saturday night.

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Prior to every event, Under the Radar will cast the spotlight on an up-and-coming talent who shows the potential for growth in their division and isn’t getting enough attention as they head into battle.

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Rory MacDonald discusses his upcoming showdown with Gegard Mousasi and how he has gone from experimentation to finding what works at just the right time in his career.

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With a win over Arlene Blencowe, Amber Leibrock could be back in contention in the featherweight division.

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The featherweight will face Leandro Higo on Saturday night.

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The undefeated A.J. McKee will face John Macapá at Bellator 205 on Friday.

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After generating her buzz in Invicta FC, Livia Renata Souza makes her highly-anticipated UFC debut in Sao Paulo, Brazil against Alex Chambers this weekend.

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Featherweight Adam Borics has been climbing the ranks at Bellator MMA rather rapidly. He'll face a serious test during Bellator 205 on Friday, when he enters the cage with Josenaldo Silva.

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The UFC flyweight champion had a tougher road to get to UFC 228 than given credit for. Plus, she's a pioneer as the first Native American champion in UFC history.

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'Under the Radar' takes a closer look at rising prospect Tatiana Suarez, who is arguably the best prospect in the entire UFC.

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The void left by Ronda Rousey has yet to be filled in women's MMA. Could that all change with Valentina Shevchenko if she leaves UFC 228 with gold wrapped around her waist?

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Will Cub Swanson, Frankie Edgar ward off "end of the road" talks? Who walks out of A.C., Lee or Barboza?

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A card that delivered on its anticipation produced several interesting talking points, including the prospect of a big rematch and the rise of a dangerous middleweight prospect.