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1 day ago

Alex Pereira on New Eight-Fight Deal: UFC "Took Really Good Care of Me"

Alex Pereira signed an eight-fight UFC contract he considers exceptionally favorable, allowing him to move to heavyweight and face Ciryl Gane for an interim title at Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026.

2 days ago

Alex Pereira reveals new 8-fight UFC contract: 'They took really good care of me'

Alex Pereira signed an eight-fight UFC contract and vacated the light heavyweight title to move up to heavyweight for a title fight against Ciryl Gane.

2 days ago

Heavyweight matchup added to PFL Chicago

Rodrigo Nascimento faces Slim Trabelsi in a heavyweight matchup at PFL Chicago, with both fighters ranked in the division's Top 10.

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4 days ago

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Vitor Petrino Bloodies Steven Asplund in Heavyweight War at UFC Vegas 114

5 days ago

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UFC Vegas 114: Vitor Petrino Reflects on "Wise Decision" to Move to Heavyweight

4 days ago

Vitor Petrino Bloodies Steven Asplund in Heavyweight War at UFC Vegas 114

Vitor Petrino defeated Steven Asplund in a competitive heavyweight bout at UFC Vegas 114, combining effective grappling with striking exchanges across two rounds.

5 days ago

UFC Vegas 114: Vitor Petrino Reflects on "Wise Decision" to Move to Heavyweight

Vitor Petrino commits to heavyweight division after successful transition from light heavyweight, citing improved physical condition and mental satisfaction with the weight class.

Eddie Hearn: UFC needs Tom Aspinall more than he needs them

Eddie Hearn believes Tom Aspinall has become more valuable to the UFC than the UFC is to him, citing low fighter purses and the organization's need for heavyweight stars.

UFC 321 takeaways: Heavyweight division still in ruins after Aspinall-Gane disaster

Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 ended in a no contest from an incidental eye poke, likely requiring immediate rescheduling and a rematch.

UFC 321: Alexander Volkov Halts Jailton Almeida's Progress In Stalling Match

Jailton Almeida finished Alexander Volkov at UFC 321 with a late takedown after a grind-heavy fight defined by repeated guard stalling and close scoring

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Ranking the 6 UFC championship fights still to come in 2025

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Heavy lift: Can Aspinall carry the UFC's heavyweight division with Jones retired?

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PFL Champ Ante Delija Finally Set for Octagon Debut at UFC Paris

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Dana White: "Nothing You Can Do" If Jon Jones Wants to Retire

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Jon Jones Takes Shot at Former Foes Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnen

UFC's Aspinall tired of waiting on 'retired' Jones

Tom Aspinall declares Jon Jones officially retired, expressing frustration at the lack of activity in the heavyweight division.

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Ranking the 6 UFC championship fights still to come in 2025

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Heavy lift: Can Aspinall carry the UFC's heavyweight division with Jones retired?

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PFL Champ Ante Delija Finally Set for Octagon Debut at UFC Paris

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Dana White: "Nothing You Can Do" If Jon Jones Wants to Retire

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Jon Jones Takes Shot at Former Foes Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnen

UFC's Aspinall tired of waiting on 'retired' Jones

Tom Aspinall declares Jon Jones officially retired, expressing frustration at the lack of activity in the heavyweight division.

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6 months ago

Josh Hokit Wins UFC Contract, Criticizes "Overweight Fat Guys" And Fighters Who Don't Speak English

gave that Russian guy six days notice. Is a Russian better than an American? That's how I look at it. So I'm ready to go five days notice. I'm ready to fight next week.

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7 months ago

UFC 318: Ryan Spann on First Heavyweight Win, Superman Movie

"I just show up, I'm the bullet. I just do whatever. I'm going to be ready whatever weight. They're too good for me not to trust them."

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