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With Tony Ferguson injured, UFC Champ Rafael dos Anjos calls for UFC 200 rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov

April 6, 2016

Khabib Nurmagomedov has been out of action for two years due to injury, and the lightweight division is in a very different state than it was when he was last in the cage. The current […]

Eddie Alvarez post suggests he’s facing Lightweight Champ Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 200

March 18, 2016

The UFC hasn’t made any clear moves regarding Rafael dos Anjos’ next title defense, but one possible challenger seems to hint that he’s getting that fight. In a post to Twitter, Eddie Alvarez suggested via […]

ROUNDTABLE: With Eddie Alvarez beating Anthony Pettis, how will UFC’s Lightweight Title picture play out?

January 21, 2016

How is the Lightweight Title picture going to play out now that Eddie Alvarez edged past Anthony Pettis? Give your scenarios for if RDA beats McGregor, and if the reverse happens. MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR […]

Eddie Alvarez would “love, love, love a shot at the title” after UFC Fight Night 81 win over Anthony Pettis

January 18, 2016

“That fight in particular, I went back [after the third round], I assumed I won the fight. So to see a split, that was a little shocking for me… He’s so talented that it’s tough […]

Justin Gaethje vs. Brian Foster Lightweight Title bout reportedly set for WSOF 29 on March 12

January 11, 2016

A World Series of Fighting Lightweight Title fight between Justin Gaethje and Brian Foster is coming to WSOF 29 this March, according to a report from MMAFighting.com. Gaethje, 27, is a perfect 15-0 in his […]

UFC Fight Night 81’s Anthony Pettis, Eddie Alvarez welcome Conor McGregor’s move up to lightweight

January 9, 2016

Next week’s lightweight feature co-main event at UFC Fight Night 81 could have had title implications, but with Conor McGregor expected to jump up to face Rafael dos Anjos in March, Anthony Pettis and Eddie […]

White says McGregor will be able hold and defend two UFC titles if he wants to fight for Lightweight Championship

January 7, 2016

The UFC seems to be in the mood to oblige their champions. In addition to confirming that Holly Holm will get a fight before Ronda Rousey returns, UFC President Dana White said on Wednesday’s UFC […]

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