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Jose Aldo explains UFC 301 comeback and MMA future after Jonathan Martinez fight

Ahead of UFC 301, Jose Aldo discusses his comeback, the rumored Dominick Cruz fight, and what the future holds for him.

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Top prospect Losene Keita explains turning down multiple offers from UFC, PFL: ‘I know my worth’

Losene Keita had multiple offers on the table from the UFC and PFL but he explains why he ultimately decided to re-up with Oktagon MMA instead.

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Devin Haney releases statement on Ryan Garcia’s positive drug tests: ‘People die in this sport’

Devin Haney responds to Ryan Garcia failing a pair of VADA drug tests in relation to their fight on April 20, which Garcia won by majority decison.

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Oscar De La Hoya ‘definitely going to sue’ Canelo Alvarez for defamation after explosive claims

Oscar De La Hoya says he plans to sue Canelo Alvarez for defamation following their heated exchange at a press conference ahead of Alvarez vs. Munguia.

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Morning Report: Dustin Poirier admits title win could be perfect ending to career: ‘This is the last chapter’

Dustin Poirier is channeling his inner Cody Rhodes ahead of UFC 302 next month.

UFC 302 poster released featuring Makhachev vs. Poirier, Strickland vs. Costa

Check out the new poster for UFC 302, which is headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier for the lightweight title.

Ronda Rousey writing script for her own Netflix biopic, no longer expected to star in film

Ronda Rousey has two autobiographies to her name and now she’ll become a screenwriter to adapt those books for her own biopic in the works at Netflix

UFC 301 Embedded, episode 4: Jose Aldo, Alexandre Pantoja hang with soccer legend

Follow José Aldo, Alexandre Pantoja, Steve Erceg, Caio Borralho, and more on the fourth episode of UFC 301 Embedded.

Watch Merab Dvalishvili dig grave for Sean O’Malley, issue UFC 306 challenge

Merab Dvalishvili wants bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley at Sphere in Las Vegas for UFC 306 on Sept. 14.

Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze set for UFC 304 in Manchester

A pivotal featherweight tilt between Arnold Allen and Giga Chikadze is set for UFC 304 in Manchester, England.

Cedric Doumbe doesn’t want Marc Goddard refereeing his fights again: ‘I don’t like the guy’

Cedric Doumbe says he will request with PFL and Bellator officials that Marc Goddard doesn’t oversee his fights any longer after the disastrous outcome in his most recent outing.

Michael Page trains with ‘beast’ Khamzat Chimaev

Former Bellator star Michael Page and UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev went a few rounds together.

Between the Links: Ryan Garcia, Jose Aldo’s return at UFC 301, Mike Perry shines again, Paul vs. Tyson sanctioned

Topics include UFC 301, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg, Jose Aldo’s return, Mike Perry’s big win at KnuckleMania 4, Conor McGregor becoming part owner of BKFC, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson sanctioned as a pro bout, and more.

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This Is CineMMA, ‘Mais Forte que o Mundo’: Is this even a Jose Aldo movie?

On the fourth episode of This is CineMMA, the MMA Fighting movie review crew get emotional with Mais Forte que o Mundo, the 2016 José Aldo biopic detailing the origins of one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Anthony Smith won’t be anyone’s stepping stone in UFC: ‘We’re going to f*cking put that to bed now’

Anthony Smith explains why he accepted a callout from the undefeated Vitor Petrino for UFC 301.

Morning Report: Justin Gaethje: Rematch with Max Holloway would be ‘dream fight’

Justin Gaethje hopes for one more dance with Max Holloway at some point.

Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned substance in Devin Haney fight, Garcia responds

Ryan Garcia’s saga with Devin Haney is not over.

No Bets Barred: Will Jose Aldo and Alexandre Pantoja give Brazil something to cheer about at UFC 301?

UFC 301 goes down Saturday in Rio de Janeiro with Alexandre Pantoja and Jose Aldo looking to give the Brazilian fans something to celebrate.

UFC 301 fight card: Pantoja vs. Erceg

The UFC 301 fight card features 14 fights, including the main event between UFC champion Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg.

Alex Pereira takes down Daniel Cormier in UFC 301 hallway tussle

Alex Pereira and Daniel Cormier have impromptu wrestling match which Pereira actually wins during UFC media event.

UFC 301 Embedded, episode 3: ‘I could fight right now’

Follow Steve Erceg, Caio Borralho, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Michel Pereira, Alexandre Pantoja, and more on the third episode of UFC 301 Embedded.

Stephen A. Smith ‘disgusted’ at Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson being sanctioned as pro bout

Stephen A. Smith gives his thoughts on July’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight getting officially sanctioned as a pro boxing match.

Canelo Alvarez erupts on ‘f*cking asshole’ Oscar De La Hoya, duo separated in profane presser exchange

Canelo Alvarez and his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya needed to be separated at Wednesday’s Alvarez vs. Munguia press conference.

Watch: Sean Strickland brandishes handgun after kids play ding-dong ditch at his house

Some local kids picked the wrong house to play ding-dong ditch after former UFC champion Sean Strickland brandished a handgun after he heard a noise outside his home late at night.

Alexander Volkanovski believes Max Holloway can make Ilia Topuria fight ‘look easy’

Alexander Volkanovski picks Max Holloway to beat Ilia Topuria and likes his own chances to win a rematch with the UFC featherweight champion.

UFC 301 media day faceoffs: Jose Aldo, Jonathan Martinez separated after heated staredown

UFC 301 media day had a pair of heated faceoffs Wednesday afternoon.

Max Holloway ethers Ilia Topuria in latest back-and-forth: ‘Enough already … b*tching motherf*cker’

Max Holloway dropped the mic in his latest exchange with Ilia Topuria as he blasted the UFC featherweight champion for making constant demands to book a fight against him.

Steve Erceg expects ‘bottles to be thrown at me’ following win over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301

Steve Erceg is looking forward to getting the "authentic Brazilian experience" at UFC 301 this Saturday in Rio de Janeiro.

Matt Brown rips boxing promoters refusing to follow UFC’s lead: ‘They’re still stuck in the 1990s’

Matt Brown laments how the sport of boxing fails to embrace social media and other marketing strategies employed by the UFC, which has continued to run circles around the competition when it comes to engagement and building stars.

UFC 301 roundtable: Is Alexandre Pantoja ripe for an upset?

Can Alexandre Pantoja stop Steve Erceg’s shocking run to a world championship at UFC 301?

Morning Report: Ilia Topuria has ‘no doubt’ he’ll be ‘highest-paid athlete in the world’ in 2025

Ilia Topuria has all the confidence in the world.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight card

The Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight card features all of Saturday’s fights from Las Vegas.

UFC 301 Embedded, episode 2: ‘Let’s see who is going to get the belt first’

Follow Alexandre Pantoja, Steve Erceg, Jonathan Martinez, Jose Aldo, Michel Pereira, Cai Borralho, and more on the second episode of UFC 301 Embedded.

Watch stock car racing champ take UFC 301 prospect for 120 mph ride

Before facing Myktybek Orolbai at UFC 301, Elves Brener goes for a ride with Stock Car champ Felipe Fraga.

Daniel Cormier gives advice to Ilia Topuria after ‘not coming off great’ in booking first title defense

Daniel Cormier wants to send some wisdom to UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

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