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In his 154lb debut this past weekend, Terence Crawford barely got past his opponent. Max Holloway will have a chance to regain his Featherweight title when he faces Ilia Topuria in October. Conor McGregor teased a December Octagon return. Dana White reveals why he feels the Judge denying the UFC Ant-trust lawsuit settlement was personal. Today in the FIGHT SPORTS Daily News.

Crawford Barely Escapes, UFC Fight Updates, Dana Responds To Judge Denying Settlement

Ahead of his return at UFC Abu Dhabi tonight, surging bantamweight contender, Cory Sandhagen has plans to apologize to both opponent, Umar Nurmagomedov, as well as his coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov – claiming he will need to after he beats the Russian definitively in the Middle East. Sandhagen, the streaking...

Cory Sandhagen ready to apologize to Umar and Khabib Nurmagomedov

Marlon Vera has now found himself on a rough patch as of late, and it continued at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, where he dropped a decision to former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Figueiredo was able to outwork “Chito” with a solid pacing and using his...

Marlon Vera Releases First Statement On UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Loss: ‘Today I Failed Myself’

This past Saturday, Tony Ferguson (25-11) faced Michael Chiesa (17-7) in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Many fans waited to see Ferguson end his losing streak. But it didn’t happen. Chiesa defeated Ferguson by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:44 in round...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Sends Message To Tony Ferguson After 8th Consecutive UFC Loss

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This Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Marcin Tybura vs. Serghei Spivac card has reportedly lost its co-main event.

UFC Fight Night News: Tybura vs. Spivac Card Reportedly Loses Co-Main Event

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was back in the Arabian Gulf this afternoon (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) with UFC Abu Dhabi on ABC. The mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which took place inside Etihad Arena — a.k.a. “Fight Island” — in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, streamed LIVE on ABC and ESPN+. The main event was a Bantamweight title eliminator with Cory Sandhagen meeting the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. The co-main did not feature Nick Diaz because of “travel issues.” His bout with Vicente Luque was scrapped, but in its place we had Shara Magomedov fighting Michal Oleksiejczuk.

UFC Abu Dhabi full results and highlights | Sandhagen vs. Umar

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

A new contender has emerged in the stacked bantamweight division, and he’s not pulling any punches. Umar Nurmagomedov, fresh off his impressive victory over Cory Sandhagen, has thrown down the gauntlet to the division’s elite, namely Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. And boy, does he sound confident!

Umar Nurmagomedov Not Intimidated By Top Bantamweights Sean O’Malley And Merab Dvalishvili- “I Am Coming For You”

The UFC's pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi is beginning to come together, with fights such as Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway, Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev, a rematch between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov, and the return of a light heavyweight contender.

UFC News: Dana White Announces 4 Massive UFC 308 Fights

Muhammad Mokaev’s future has been in question ever since his very public release from the mixed martial arts leader after UFC 304. And now, it seems the best potential alternate option for him has its door closed. According to Drake Riggs of MMA Mania, ONE Championship and Mokaev have...

After PFL President Dismisses Pursuing ‘Pain In The Ass’ Muhammad Mokaev, ONE Reportedly Told He’s Re-Signing With UFC

Last night (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for UFC Abu Dhabi. A rare non-PPV card inside Etihad, the show was still stacked with more talent and bigger names than the usual free event. The afternoon showtime was a nice change of pace as well — why couldn’t we do that last week for the English fans and fighters again? — which all in all made for a standout event. It was almost enough to overlook the latest ritual sacrifice of Tony Ferguson!

UFC Abu Dhabi results: Sooo ... About last night | Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley paid close attention as a key matchup in his division went down in Abu Dhabi this past weekend. In what was widely branded a title eliminator, top-five contender Cory Sandhagen and undefeated up-and-comer Umar Nurmagomedov collided in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event.

VIDEO: UFC Champ Sean O’Malley Reacts To ‘Close Fight’ Between Umar Nurmagomedov & Cory Sandhagen

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The featherweight championship will be on the line at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. After much anticipation, Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) finally has a date for his first title defense, which will come against fan favorite and BMF titleholder Max Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) on the Oct. 26 card at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway title fight headlines UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

The MMA leader staged its latest UFC Fight Night event on Saturday, and MMA News has you covered with all the action. In the main attraction, undefeated bantamweight up-and-comer Umar Nurmagomedov extended his perfect record en route to a potential first shot at UFC gold. Unsuccessful in his attempt to stall the Russian’s rise was Cory Sandhagen, who fell on the wrong side of three lopsided scorecards.

UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Umar Nurmagomedov Outlasts Cory Sandhagen

We have seen some great knockouts in the combat sports world this year now that we’re more than halfway through 2024. But while many will look at the Max Holloway last-second throwdown KO of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 as their favorite, kickboxer Taimu Hisai gave that nomination a run for its money.

VIDEO: Muay Thai Fighter Nails Rolling Thunder Kick For Potential Knockout Of The Year Highlight

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Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Umar Nurmagomedov was surprised by multiple aspects of his opponent’s game in a unanimous decision win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ABC 7.

Umar Nurmagomedov Details Victory Over Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ABC 7

MAIN CARD (ABC, ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET) #2 Cory Sandhagen (136 lbs.) vs. #10 Umar Nurmagomedov (135 lbs.) Shara Magomedov (186 lbs.) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (185 lbs.) #6 Deiveson Figueiredo (135 lbs.) vs. #4 Marlon Vera (136 lbs.) Michael Chiesa (170 lbs.) vs. Tony Ferguson (170 lbs.) #7 Mackenzie Dern...

411’s UFC on ABC 7 Report: Nurmagomedov Wins

UFC Abu Dhabi featured a thrilling night of fights on August 3, 2024, highlighting a Bantamweight main event where Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision, making his record an impressive 18-0 and 6-0 in the UFC. The co-main saw Shara Magomedov maintain his unbeaten streak, defeating Michał Oleksiejczuk. Michael Chiesa also made headlines by choking out Tony Ferguson, marking Ferguson's eighth consecutive loss. The event set the stage for potential title shots and matchups that could change the rankings.

Exciting UFC Matches Ahead After Abu Dhabi Event

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Umar Nurmagomedov ‘Not Happy’ With Performance Against Cory Sandhagen At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi: ‘I Thought I Would Maul Him’

UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov seemingly wasn’t expecting so much resistance from Cory Sandhagen in their clash this past weekend. The pair of elite 135lbers headlined...

Umar Nurmagomedov ‘Not Happy’ With Performance Against Cory Sandhagen At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi: ‘I Thought I Would Maul Him’

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