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Shavkat Rakhmonov admits UFC return is far from guaranteed

Shavkat Rakhmonov isn't ready to say that his Ultimate Fighting Championship career is over, but the unbeaten welterweight admits his return is far from guaranteed.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov admits UFC return is far from guaranteed

Tsarukyan vs. Gracie, Zabit vs. Chikadze join RAF Abu Dhabi card

Real American Freestyle continues to build its inaugural Abu Dhabi event, with five new matchups announced for the Nov. 14 card at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Colby Covington says Carlos Prates would be Islam Makhachev’s easiest fight

Colby Covington says Carlos Prates doesn’t stand a chance against Islam Makhachev.

Colby Covington: Carlos Prates 'easiest fight' of Islam Makhachev's career

Colby Covington believes UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is a bad matchup for Carlos Prates.

UFC 334 loses lightweight bout after both fighters suffer injuries

A fight scheduled for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming trip to New York City has fallen through after both fighters suffered injuries.

“Carlos Has Nothing for Him” – Colby Covington Dismisses Carlos Prates’ Chances Against Islam Makhachev

Colby Covington believes Carlos Prates will be the easiest fight of Islam Makhachev's illustrious UFC career.

Midnight Mania! Imavov Confronts Strickland At UFC PI

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Colby Covington saw ‘quitter mentality’ in Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC title loss: ‘It was so expected'

"I know I can break this guy," Covington said of Chimaev ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi. "He just doesn't have that cardio. He's a quitter. I just know I can hang on and get him tired."

Daniel Cormier commends Nassourdine Imavov for running up on Sean Strickland

Daniel Cormier liked what he saw from Nassourdine Imavov at the UFC PI.

Sean Strickland confronted by Nassourdine Imavov over unsigned UFC title fight

Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov had a heated altercation in Las Vegas.

Arman Tsarukyan faces a Gracie, Bella Mir draws dominant champ at RAF Abu Dhabi

Real American Freestyle’s (RAF’s) big Abu Dhabi debut is quickly becoming the most stacked card in the promotion’s short history with the addition of even more big MMA names. RAF Abu Dhabi goes down on Saturday, November 14th from Etihad Arena in the U.A.E. and featured a main event between cruiserweight crossover champion Colby Covington […]

Alex Pereira's coach says Sergei Pavlovich is better fit than Gane

Glover Teixeira believes Sergei Pavlovich is a more favorable matchup for Alex Pereira than Ciryl Gane.

Carlos Prates Gets Submitted by Islam Makhachev, Says MMA Star

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will take down Carlos Prates and submit him, says MMA star Colby Covington.Makhachev vs. Prates has been rumored as the next UFC welterweight title fight, though the promotion has not made it official yet.If this fight does happen as expected, then Covington thinks it will be an easy night at […] The post Carlos Prates Gets Submitted by Islam Makhachev, Says MMA Star appeared first on HEAVY.

‘They Couldn’t Stop Me’ – Rustam Yunusov Fires Warning Shots At Suriyanlek Ahead Of The Inner Circle 34

The Russian sensation eyes a contract-clinching knockout this coming Friday, October 9 in Bangkok, Thailand.

‘Cringe’ Sean Strickland reacts to Nassourdine Imavov’s UFC PI ambush

Sean Strickland wasn’t impressed by Nassourdine Imavov’s Performance Institute bit

Video: Nassourdine confronts Sean Strickland, restrained by security at UFC PI

Nassourdine Imavov wants his title shot and is willing to track down champion Sean Strickland at the gym if needed.

Arman Tsarukyan’s opponent revealed for RAF Abu Dhabi; Kennedy Blades vs. Bella Mir title match added

Arman Tsarukyan is set for RAF Abu Dhabi

Super Performance by Osleys Iglesias With TKO Win Over Oliver Zaren

Impressive win for the Cuban born super middleweight power puncher, while Iman Khataev delivers the knockout of the night.

Josh Hokit rips Alexander Volkov, teases move to light heavyweight

Josh Hokit believes Alexander Volkov will never get a chance to fight him.

Merab Dvalishvili Reveals the Mistake That Cost Him Against Petr Yan: Exclusive

In an exclusive with Heavy Sports, Merab Dvalishvili revealed his made against Petr Yan and how he corrected that ahead of UFC 333. The post Merab Dvalishvili Reveals the Mistake That Cost Him Against Petr Yan: Exclusive appeared first on HEAVY.

‘Hunt For The Finish’ – Mongkoldetlek And Dedduanglek Target Breakout Wins At ONE Friday Fights 174

Before they trade leather inside the “Mecca of Muay Thai,” here is how both warriors see the road ahead.

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