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UFC finisher Damian Pinas: ‘They were counting me out’

Damian Pinas believes his rapid rise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally changed how opponents and fans view him.
UFC finisher Damian Pinas: ‘They were counting me out’

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UFC finisher Damian Pinas: ‘They were counting me out’

Hall of Famer believes Alex Pereira's 'championship mindset' helps him prevail at UFC 335

Will the pressure on Alex Pereira bring out the best of him at UFC 335?

Analyst wonders if UFC 335 could be 'the end of Alex Pereira'

Does Alex Pereira's future hinge on how he performs at UFC 335?

Kai Kamaka hopes UFC Vegas 122 erases bitterness of last stoppage loss

Kai Kamaka III didn't agree with the stoppage in his last UFC bout, and he's hoping to make up for it at UFC Fight Night 290.

Natalia Silva tells Valentina Shevchenko to 'get in line' for UFC belt

Natalia Silva has addressed Cong Wang’s eye-poke claim, Dana White’s assessment of their title fight and Valentina Shevchenko’s warning to her.

Former champion picks Alex Pereira to beat Sergei Pavlovich

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman weighed in on the UFC 335 co-main event.

Christian Leroy Duncan thinks he can get a title shot with a win at UFC Vegas 122

Is Christian Leroy Duncan looking past Brendan Allen?

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

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

No Bets Barred: Can Brendan Allen or Christian Leroy Duncan make a splash at UFC Vegas 122?

Brendan Allen takes on Christian Leroy Duncan in the main event of UFC Vegas 122

Mikey Musumeci drops UFC BJJ title to ‘prioritize’ MMA, ends serious jiu-jitsu career

Mikey Musumeci ending his “serious” jiujitsu career also highlights UFC BJJ’s failures to deliver serious match ups.

Christian Leroy Duncan elated by first UFC main event vs. 'young veteran' Brendan Allen

Christian Leroy Duncan thinks the time couldn't be better for his first UFC headliner.

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.

Former UFC champion vows to never fight again when he retires: ‘I never want to be that guy’

Israel Adesanya won’t come back after he’s done fighting

PFL Africa's Rivaldo Pereira targets KO of unbeaten David Samuel

Rivaldo Pereira embraces the pressure of representing Guinea-Bissau in professional MMA.

MMA Legend Warns Alex Pereira May Call It a Career After UFC 335

Alex Pereira’s heavyweight experiment is entering dangerous territory. The former light heavyweight and middleweight champion will remain at 265 pounds for his next assignment, taking on knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich in a five-round co-main event at UFC 335 on December 12. The bout could have major implications for the heavyweight title picture. Ciryl Gane is …

Disgruntled Sean Strickland shares 'quiet part out loud that nobody says' about UFC

Sean Strickland is not happy with the UFC – and released a video Thursday blaming the promotion for ruining legacies.

Famed coach worries about Alex Pereira handling heavyweight power

Did the Ciryl Gane fight expose Alex Pereira's inability to take punches from heavyweight?

Anything but Fighting: Marcus McGhee loves skateboarding and Star Wars

SALT LAKE — UFC bantamweight contender Marcus McGhee joins José Youngs on Anything But Fighting to open up about his family’s love for Star Wars and his undying love for skateboarding. McGhee (12-2) last earned a first-round TKO win over Anthony Romero at UFC 332 earlier this month. This performance marked his second straight win […]

T.J. Dillashaw says Sean O'Malley great for Payton Talbott but likes other fight

T.J. Dillashaw wants a step up in competition for Payton Talbott after UFC 332 – but not necessarily against Sean O'Malley.

Sean Strickland blames UFC for ruining legacies: ‘They don’t pay you enough to walk away’

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on UFC

UFC Vegas 122's Andre Fili explains what sets him apart from other aging veterans

36-year-old Andre Fili thinks he's found the secret sauce to adding career longevity ahead of UFC Vegas 122.

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