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MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Is Joshua Van destined to claim the No. 1 spot?

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Is Joshua Van destined to claim the No. 1 spot?

Joshua Van could be a future pound-for-pound king.
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Manel Kape replaces Alexandre Pantoja at No. 1 in UFC 331 rankings update

Manel Kape replaces Alexandre Pantoja at No. 1 in UFC 331 rankings update

The UFC Meta Rankings have been updated following the UFC 331 event last weekend in Los Angeles and it’s more bad news for Alexandre Pantoja. Not only did the former flyweight champion lose his five-round title fight against Joshua Van, “The Cannibal” also coughed up his No. 1 ranking to longtime nemesis Manel Kape. Kape […]
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Morning Report | Usman Nurmagomedov reacts to Gable Steveson’s knockout loss, says he’s ‘not a fighter’ yet

Morning Report | Usman Nurmagomedov reacts to Gable Steveson’s knockout loss, says he’s ‘not a fighter’ yet

Usman Nurmagomedov reacts to Gable Steveson’s KO loss at UFC 331
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Morning Report: Israel Adesanya warns Ilia Topuria ‘not to take’ Justin Gaethje rematch

Morning Report: Israel Adesanya warns Ilia Topuria ‘not to take’ Justin Gaethje rematch

Israel Adesanya thinks Ilia Topuria facing Justin Gaethje again is a bad idea
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UFC 331 medical suspensions: Alonzo Menifield's mangled thumb leads to 6-month term

UFC 331 medical suspensions: Alonzo Menifield's mangled thumb leads to 6-month term

Alonzo Menifield was among five fighters who received 180-day terms after suffering injuries at UFC 331.
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MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 22: Joshua Van climbs pound-for-pound list

MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 22: Joshua Van climbs pound-for-pound list

Check out the latest MMA Junkie rankings update coming out of UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
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Arman Tsarukyan: 'Scared' Justin Gaethje trying to avoid defend UFC title against me

Arman Tsarukyan: 'Scared' Justin Gaethje trying to avoid defend UFC title against me

Arman Tsarukyan thinks Justin Gaethje is purposely trying to avoid defending the UFC lightweight title against him.
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Joe Rogan backs Arman Tsarukyan title shot after UFC 331: 'No ifs, ands or buts'

Joe Rogan backs Arman Tsarukyan title shot after UFC 331: 'No ifs, ands or buts'

Joe Rogan says there's zero reason not to give Arman Tsarukyan a title shot after his UFC 331 knockout win.
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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 331 win?

Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 331 win?

Is a title shot in store for Arman Tsarukyan after a UFC 331 win vs. Mauricio Ruffy? We attempt to play matchmaker.
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Arman Tsarukyan rips Justin Gaethje after winning UFC 331 title eliminator: ‘He’s trying to avoid me’

Arman Tsarukyan rips Justin Gaethje after winning UFC 331 title eliminator: ‘He’s trying to avoid me’

Arman Tsarukyan re-cemented his position as the rightful No. 1 contender at lightweight with a crushing first round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331. A lot of people saw “Batman” beating Ruffy, but not the way he did it: with two massive elbows that sent his Brazilian opponent crashing to the canvas unconscious (highlights […]
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UFC 331 post-event facts: 'Chito' Vera sets unique knockdown record

UFC 331 post-event facts: 'Chito' Vera sets unique knockdown record

UFC 331 was one for the history booked, and the post-fight numbers prove that claim in multiple ways.
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Video shows Arman Tsarukyan drilling elbows that KO’d Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331

Video shows Arman Tsarukyan drilling elbows that KO’d Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331

Arman Tsarukyan’s amazing double elbow knockout win over Mauricio Ruffy wasn’t just a fluke — footage from his training camp leading up to the UFC 331 fight shows “Batman” hard at work drilling the move. Tsarukyan was a big favorite coming into his fight against Ruffy, but most expected the wrestling powerhouse to take the […]