Five championship matches. Several other matchups among the top 10. Some high-profile rematches. More than a dozen fights with former world champions. The UFC has a whole summer of fights lined up. After taking this next weekend off, the promotion makes a big impact on July 11 in Abu Dhabi …
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Dustin Poirier was the biggest UFC winner on ESPN 12, both figuratively and financially. After earning a grueling unanimous decision victory over Dan Hooker in the main event on Saturday, Poirier (26-6 MMA, 18-5 UFC) took home a revealed $ 300,000 purse. Add your “Night Fight” bonus, and Poirier pocketed …
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One of the UFC’s top middleweight prospects is looking a long time away from the Octagon. Brendan Allen suffered three broken bones in his face in a fight with Kyle Daukaus at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Allen manager Brian Butler tweeted on Sunday. UPDATE: @BrendanAllenMMA …
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The UFC on ESPN 12 wrapped up the promotion’s five-week stretch of events at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and the card provided some historic moments. Dustin Poirier (26-6 MMA, 18-5 UFC) joined his legend in the main event when he produced another classic for his resume in the …
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A high-stakes puncher hit Saturday with a deep bet in the UFC on the ESPN 12 card. According to sports business reporter Darren Rovell, an anonymous gambler made a bet of $ 37,000 to win $ 20,000 at 20-year-old UFC newcomer Kay Hansen to defeat former champion Invicta FC Jin …
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