UFC exec Dave Shaw reacts to record breaking UFC on ESPN 64: 'We've planted our flag'

UFC exec Dave Shaw reacts to record-breaking UFC on ESPN 64: 'We've planted our flag'

MEXICO CITY – UFC on ESPN 64 was a record-breaking event for the promotion. The event headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg at Arena CDMX broke records for the UFC in Mexico as the ...

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Edgar Chairez dedicates UFC on ESPN 64 win to grandfather, aims for UFC 320 return

MEXICO CITY – Edgar Chairez created a moment at UFC on ESPN 64 that will live on his personal highlight reel forever. Chairez (12-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) couldn't hold in the emotions after submitting CJ ...

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John McCarthy weighs in on Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober stoppage at UFC on ESPN 64

John McCarthy thinks Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober at UFC on ESPN 64 was stopped too late. Torres (16-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) dropped Dober (27-15 MMA, 13-11 UFC) with a straight right, followed by a series ...

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Brandon Moreno explains how he used his experience to beat Steve Erceg at UFC on ESPN 64

MEXICO CITY – Brandon Moreno strengthened his case for a title shot at UFC on ESPN 64. Former flyweight champion Moreno (24-8-2 MMA, 12-4-2 UFC) picked up his second-straight win when he defeated ...

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VIDEO: 'Gutted' Kelvin Gastelum shares moment he found out about UFC on ESPN 64 fight cancellation

Kelvin Gastelum couldn't hide his disappointment when he knew he was no longer fighting at UFC on ESPN 64. Joe Pyfer(13-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was forced out just hours before Saturday's main card ...

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Ateba Gautier after UFC on ESPN 64 debut win: 'I'm the biggest puncher at middleweight'

MEXICO CITY – Ateba Gautier thinks he's about to do some serious damage to the middleweight division after his introductory octagon performance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 64. Gautier (7-1 MMA, 1-0 ...

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Loopy Godinez 'living the dream,' entered UFC on ESPN 64 with full confidence despite two-fight skid

MEXICO CITY – Loopy Godinez entered UFC on ESPN 64 with confidence that she would not only have the full support of the crowd, but also get her hand raised. On the prelims of the event at Arena ...

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'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez reveals weight cut-related hospitalization after UFC on ESPN 64 loss

Rolando Rodriguez didn't have an easy time making it to UFC on ESPN 64 in his home country of Mexico, and the fallout has been even worse. In the aftermath of his upset loss to Kevin Borjas (10-3 ...

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UFC on ESPN 65 pre-event facts: Brad Tavares can tie Michael Bisping's wins record

After multiple weeks on the road, the octagon returns to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 65.

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Josh Emmett reacts to being the betting underdog at UFC on ESPN 65: 'Bet the house'

LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett has no issues with being an underdog at UFC on ESPN 65. Emmett (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns against unbeaten rising featherweight contender Lerone Murphy (15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 ...

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UFC on ESPN 65's Gerald Meerschaert still has title ambitions, would settle with all-time submission record

LAS VEGAS – Gerald Meerschaert is still placing his goals at the highest echelon of the sport going into his 23rd octagon appearance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 65 Meerschaert (37-18 MMA, 12-10 UFC) ...

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Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jamahal Hill injury, cancellation of UFC Kansas City main event

Khalil Rountree Jr. was set to headliner the upcoming UFC event in Kansas City, Mo., but his former champion opponent suffered an injury. The fight was set to close the show at UFC on ESPN 66 at ...

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UFC on ESPN 65: Make your predictions for Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy

We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC on ESPN 65. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we'll use the ...

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The Thrill and Agony: UFC on ESPN 64 winner and loser social media reactions

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps

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Kevin Borjas wasn't concerned with 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez's weight miss at UFC Mexico

MEXICO CITY – Kevin Borjas met the media Saturday after his win over Ronaldo Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 64. Borjas (10-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) picked up his first UFC win and snapped a two-fight skid when he ...

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Dr. David Martinez gives out free medical advice to Saimon Oliveira after UFC Mexico TKO

MEXICO CITY – David Martinez met the media Saturday after his win over Saimon Oliveira at UFC on ESPN 64. Martinez (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who joined his sister Melissa in the UFC, also is a doctor ...

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Rafa Garcia ready to make UFC Mexico events a permanent part of his future

MEXICO CITY – Rafa Garcia met the media Saturday after his win over Vinc Pichel at UFC on ESPN 64. Garcia (17-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC) got above .500 in his UFC career with a unanimous decision win over ...

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UFC on ESPN 65 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michelle Waterson-Gomez returns as desk analyst

The UFC opens its April schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 65, which goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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Video: 'UFC on ESPN 65: Emmett vs. Murphy' media day live stream

LAS VEGAS – UFC on ESPN 65 takes place Saturday at UFC Apex with a card that airs entirely on ESPN and streams on

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UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action April 3-6

This week, the UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas. UFC on ESPN 65 takes place at the UFC Apex.

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Melquizael Costa shuts down Jamall Emmers' callout after UFC Mexico – mostly

MEXICO CITY – Melquizael Costa met the media Saturday after his win over Christian Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 64. Costa (23-7 MMA, 4-2 UFC) won for the third straight time when he outworked Christian ...

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Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Heili Alateng joins UFC on ESPN 66 lineup

A matchup between rising bantamweights has been added to UFC on ESPN 66. Da'Mon Blackshear(16-7-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC) takes on Alatengheili (17-9-2 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) April 26 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas ...

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UFC on ESPN 65: How to watch Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy, start time, Las Vegas fight card, odds, more

The UFC is back in its "Sin City" home base this week with UFC on ESPN 65 in Las Vegas. Here's how to watch UFC on ESPN 65 with a pair of featherweight scrappers at the top of the card. Broadcast ...

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UFC 316 first look: Can O'Malley avenge his loss to Dvalishvili?

Following the announcement of the UFC 316 headliners, experts react to the fights and provide early betting analysis.

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Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy prediction, pick: Will an undefeated record come to an end?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC on ESPN 65 main event between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy. Josh ...

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UFC on ESPN 64 winner MarQuel Mederos says 'f*ck it' and calls out lightweight veteran

MEXICO CITY – MarQuel Mederos wasn't totally thrilled with his performance, so a callout wasn't the first thing on his mind. But just as he was going to officially decline a namedrop once and for ...

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Ian Machado Garry reacts to short-notice Carlos Prates headliner with excitement

Ian Machado Garry relishes the opportunity to save UFC on ESPN 66. After the original headliner between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree was scrapped due to a Hill injury, the UFC needed a big ...

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UFC on ESPN 67 adds Gaston Bolanos vs. Quang Le to Des Moines lineup

The UFC's return to Des Moines, Iowa, has another fight. At UFC on ESPN 67 on May 3, Peru's Gaston Bolanos will battle Vietnam's Qaung Le in a three-round bantamweight bout at Wells Fargo Arena. ...

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Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ESPN 65 main event

Josh Emmett will look to halt the momentum of another rising contender at UFC on ESPN 65. Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy preview After back-to-back losses to Yair Rodriguez for the interim ...

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UFC on ESPN 65 headliner Josh Emmett plans 'rude awakening' for undefeated Lerone Murphy

LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett took some time to himself in order to be his best version in competition. Now well rested and refreshed, leading into UFC on ESPN 65, he intends to put a blemish on his ...

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Pat Sabatini jolted by UFC on ESPN 65 co-main event spot vs. Joanderson Brito

LAS VEGAS – When Pat Sabatini found out his matchup with Joanderson Brito would serve as the co-main event of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 65 card, he took it as positive enforcement that his career is ...

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Joanderson Brito doesn't want to leave anything to judges at UFC on ESPN 65 after William Gomis loss

LAS VEGAS – Joanderson Brito enters UFC on ESPN 65 with a sour taste in his mouth. Saturday, he'll compete for the first time since a controversial split decision loss to William Gomis in ...

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 1: Brandon Moreno climbs to No. 2

UFC on ESPN 64 took place this past Saturday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, producing a key move in the men's flyweight division. In the main event, former 125-pound champ Brandon Moreno finally ...

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UFC signs multimillion-dollar partnership deal with Meta

UFC signed a multimillion-dollar partnership deal Tuesday with Meta, Facebook's parent company, with the goal of restructuring its fan experience to include artificial intelligence (AI). UFC will ...

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Keeping Score: Spring sports kickoff, record-breaking runs

Apr. 2—Welcome back everybody to the Keeping Score podcast, presented by Corwin Motors. Our short break is up, and the spring sports season is back in somewhat full swing as baseball, softball ...

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Julian Erosa knows better than to count on a bonus at UFC 314

Julian Erosa's been in the UFC long enough to have a few things figured out. Very few people in UFC history have walked away with double bonuses, regardless of how they came, but he's one of them. ...

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Dana White teases new UFC rankings system as part of Meta partnership

The current UFC rankings system will soon be a thing of the past. As part of a Wednesday announcement on a broader partnership with tech giant Meta, UFC CEO Dana White teased that the wheels are in ...

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