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Natalia Silva: Valentina Shevchenko never fights but says ‘Keep the belt warm’

Natalia Silva: Valentina Shevchenko never fights but says ‘Keep the belt warm’

Natalia Silva is the new women’s flyweight champion, and she’s not going to let former 125 pound champ Valentina Shevchenko talk trash from the sidelines about it. In a perfect world, Silva and Shevchenko would have fought at UFC 332 for the undisputed title. But an injury to “Bullet” resulted in her being forced to […]
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UFC Flyweight Champion Natalia Silva Rejects Valentina Shevchenko's Title Claim, Citing Queue of Deserving Fighters

UFC Flyweight Champion Natalia Silva Rejects Valentina Shevchenko's Title Claim, Citing Queue of Deserving Fighters

UFC Flyweight Champion Natalia Silva Rejects Valentina Shevchenko's Title Claim, Citing Queue of Deserving Fighters
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UFC champ Natalia Silva's homecoming parade doesn't go quite as planned

UFC champ Natalia Silva's homecoming parade doesn't go quite as planned

What does it mean to be a UFC champion these days? To the residents of Natalia Silva's hometown in Brazil, apparently not much.
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Sean O’Malley’s coach says ‘Suga’ to skip Payton Talbott and wait for title shot

Sean O’Malley’s coach says ‘Suga’ to skip Payton Talbott and wait for title shot

Sean O’Malley’s coach wades into the discourse involving Payton Talbott.
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Marcus McGhee confused about his place in the UFC despite 6-1 record – ‘I don’t know what happened’

Marcus McGhee confused about his place in the UFC despite 6-1 record – ‘I don’t know what happened’

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Morning Report | Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov have heated run-in at the UFC P.I.

Morning Report | Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov have heated run-in at the UFC P.I.

Nassourdine Imavov tried to confront Sean Strickland at the UFC P.I. in Las Vegas
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Mania Mailbag: Is Payton Talbott All That?

Mania Mailbag: Is Payton Talbott All That?

You asked. We answered.
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Christian Leroy Duncan elated by first UFC main event vs. 'young veteran' Brendan Allen

Christian Leroy Duncan elated by first UFC main event vs. 'young veteran' Brendan Allen

Christian Leroy Duncan thinks the time couldn't be better for his first UFC headliner.
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Natalia Silva claps back at Valentina Shevchenko after winning UFC title, tells her to get in line

Natalia Silva claps back at Valentina Shevchenko after winning UFC title, tells her to get in line

Natalia Silva won the UFC title with a decision over Wang Cong
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Should Alex Pereira drop back down to Light Heavyweight? ‘That’s the sweet spot’

Should Alex Pereira drop back down to Light Heavyweight? ‘That’s the sweet spot’

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Report: UFC pressured Valentina Shevchenko to drop Flyweight belt because ‘they needed a title fight’

Report: UFC pressured Valentina Shevchenko to drop Flyweight belt because ‘they needed a title fight’

Valentina Shevchenko is undeniably one of the greatest female fighters of all time. “Bullet” won her first UFC title in December 2018 and defended gold less than a year ago. Between two separate title reigns, Shevchenko has defended her belt an outstanding nine times. Even late into her 30s, Shevchenko’s grasp on her title has […]
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Esteban Ribovics: King Green KO 'most satisfying' win of my career

Esteban Ribovics: King Green KO 'most satisfying' win of my career

Given all the trash talk leading up to UFC 332, Esteban Ribovics was more than happy to put the lights out on King Green.