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Yuneisy Duben is about to get a UFC contract. On Tuesday evening, Duben faced Shannon Clark in the first women’s fight of season eight of Contender Series and she took the opportunity to deliver one of the best knockouts in the history of the show, flattening Clark in the very first round.

Watch Yuneisy Duben deliver incredible one-punch knockout on Contender Series

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UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira didn’t take long to respond to Dricus du Plessis’s...

Alex Pereira doubles down on middleweight return vs. Dricus du Plessis: “Bring your will”

Alex Pereira says he is prepared to move back down to middleweight "one more time" in an attempt to regain the title he lost. Brazil's Pereira moved up to light-heavyweight after defeat by long-time rival Israel Adesanya in 2023. Pereira, 37, quickly become a two-weight champion and will defend his...

Pereira calls out middleweight champion Du Plessis

Rising UFC bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison is ready to fight for a world championship at UFC 307 if the opportunity presents itself. Harrison will make her second UFC Octagon appearance against Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 next month. She returns to the cage after a dominant win over former UFC titleholder Holly Holm at UFC 300.

Kayla Harrison Vows to Take UFC 307 Fight on 30-Second Notice: ‘I’ll Put an Elbow Through Julianna Peña’s Skull’

Decorated MMA and Olympic champion Kayla Harrison has offered her opinion on the upcoming showdown between Larissa Pacheco and MMA legend Cris Cyborg. Kayla Harrison was a multi-time gold medalist in the Olympics and a multi-time PFL MMA world champion. After a loss to Brazil’s Larissa Pacheco, Harrison jumped over to the UFC. The US-born Olympian has since submitted former champion Holly Holm.

Kayla Harrison Believes Pacheco’s Power and Hunger Will Be Too Much for Aging Cris Cyborg

Inoue v Doheny - super-bantamweight world title fight. A game TJ Doheny asked a few questions of Inoue but, just as the champ was showing signs that he was solving the puzzles, the fight was over. Not a particularly satisfying end for Inoue you'd imagine but, if Bob Arum is...

Inoue v Doheny as it happened: Result and analysis from undisputed super-bantamweight boxing fight

Ilia Topuria is already one of if not the most underrated and disrespected champion in UFC history. The UFC has never seen a fighter quite like Ilia Topuria and I expect his reign as champion to last significantly longer than people expect. Some are even confident that he will be dethroned by Max Holloway at UFC 308, and I believe the exact opposite.

Ilia Topuria Will Become the Greatest UFC Fighter of All-Time

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A flyweight fight between Matt Schnell and Alessandro Costa has been scrapped from the upcoming UFC Vegas 97 card scheduled on Saturday from UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Schnell first announced the news via YouTube and later confirmed the fight cancellation to MMA Fighting. In the original video addressing the...

Alessandro Costa off of UFC Vegas 97, Matt Schnell now faces Cody Durden

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

UFC Vegas 97 features an exciting co-main event between former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade and the rising star Natalia Silva. Andrade, known for her relentless fighting style, is looking to carve out one last shot at the title following a turbulent phase in her career, while Silva aims to solidify her place among the title contenders after an impressive 11-fight winning streak. Their clash promises high-octane action as both fighters strive for victory – Andrade to reclaim her glory and Silva to establish herself in the championship conversation.

Jessica Andrade vs. Natalia Silva: UFC Vegas 97 Co-Main Event Preview

Dana White is fully on board with Alex Pereira going back down to middleweight. In October, Pereira defends his light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC 307, but “Poatan” already has his eyes set on another opponent: UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.

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Amid his own quest for a title charge at the welterweight limit, unbeaten divisional challenger, Shavkat Rakhmonov is unfazed by a potential future push to gold by former two-division champion, Conor McGregor — amid links to an end-of-year UFC 310 return clash. Rakhmonov, the current number three ranked welterweight...

‘I don’t see it’: Shavkat Rakhmonov unfazed by Conor McGregor’s potential welterweight push

Demetrious Johnson is all class. The ONE Championship star and former UFC flyweight champion recently competed as a black belt at the 2024 IBJJF World Masters Jiu Jitsu Championship in Las Vegas, and he shared footage of his grappling exploits on his YouTube channel. In his third match of the day, “Mighty Mouse” scored a decision win over Takuto Kako. Afterward, he went went out of his way to console his sullen opponent. Watch a clip of that interaction below. Demetrious Johnson consoles his opponent after beating him in a Jiu Jitsu tournament: "There's next year man. This is for...

Watch Demetrious Johnson’s classy gesture to opponent after BJJ competition win

This post may contain affiliate links. We earn a commission, with no extra cost to you, if you use those links to make a purchase. Dana White’s Contender Series continues Season 8 on Tuesday, September 3 with Week 4 aka DWCS 70. The fight card airs live on ESPN+ from Las Vegas, featuring five bouts with MMA prospects going head-to-head in hopes to earn a contract with the UFC.

Dana White’s Contender Series 2024 Week 4 results

Alex Pereira has doubled down on a return to middleweight as he sent a message to Dricus du Plessis. Of course, “Poatan” has to defend his light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree first at UFC 307 on Oct. 5, but if he is successful — or even if he isn’t — will Pereira make that huge weight cut one more time to fight du Plessis?

Reaction: Is Alex Pereira actually moving back to 185 for Dricus du Plessis after UFC 307?

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Alexa Grasso has developed a weird chemistry with longtime foe Valentina Shevchenko ahead of their upcoming fight.

Alexa Grasso Discusses 'Weird' Dynamic with Valentina Shevchenko Ahead of UFC 306

Undefeated UFC middleweight Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov is set for his Octagon return for the promotion’s...

Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov’s return set for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Watch Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny full fight video highlights from their main event showdown Sunday night, courtesy of multiple outlets. Inoue vs. Doheny took place Sept. 3 at the Ariake Arena in Toyko, Japan. Naoya Inoue (28-0) and TJ Doheny (26-5) squared off in the the main event clash for the undisputed bantamweight title. The fight aired live on ESPN+.

Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny full fight video highlights

Many opinions have been circulating regarding the outcome of Sean O’Malley versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, now former two division champion Henry Cejudo has shared his thoughts. UFC 306 will go down on September 14th from the Las Vegas Sphere. Not only will this be the UFC’s first...

Henry Cejudo’s Prediction For Sean O’Malley Vs Merab Dvalishvili At UFC 306

Oct 22, 2022; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Armen Petrosyan (red gloves) and A.J. Dobson (blue gloves) during UFC 280 at Etihad Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Kidwell-USA TODAY Sports. Shara Magomedov will face fellow middleweight Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 on Oct. 26 in Abu Dhabi, UFC officials announced Monday. Magomedov (14-0)...

Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan added to UFC 308 card

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Alex Pereira willing to cut ‘one more time’ to middleweight to face Dricus du Plessis; ‘DDP’ responds

Alex Pereira wants to be a simultaneous two-division UFC champion by taking down middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis. Pereira won the 185-pound title in November 2022...

Alex Pereira willing to cut ‘one more time’ to middleweight to face Dricus du Plessis; ‘DDP’ responds

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