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Justin Gaethje: Max Holloway at UFC 300 wasn’t first choice, but ‘I kind of talked this into existence on accident’

Justin Gaethje had his eyes on a lightweight title shot, but believes his own words led to the BMF bout against Max Holloway at UFC 300.

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Max Holloway believes in Alexander Volkanovski heading into UFC 298 title fight vs. Ilia Topuria

"If I was a betting man, how do you bet against Volk?" Max Holloway said before UFC 298.

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Max Holloway: ‘A lot of doors are going to get opened’ after UFC 300 BMF title fight vs. Justin Gaethje

Former UFC champ Max Holloway is excited about the potential options that await after his BMF title fight vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.

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UFC 300 betting odds: Justin Gaethje favored to defend BMF title vs. Max Holloway

The BMF belt will be successfully defended for the first time at UFC 300, if oddsmakers are correct for Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway.

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Yair Rodriguez downplays Ilia Topuria’s resume: ‘Talked so much sh*t, they just give him the opportunity’

Yair Rodriguez thinks Ilia Topuria talked his way into a title opportunity.

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Daniel Cormier claims Khabib Nurmagomedov once turned down $40 million to make UFC comeback

Daniel Cormier doubts Khabib Nurmagomedov would entertain coming back for UFC 300.

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Alexander Volkanovski dismisses notion that UFC 298 is too soon to come back: ‘I just can’t see it’

Contrary to what others might think, Alexander Volkanovski says he's had plenty of time to prepare for UFC 298.

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UFC 300 adds Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway for BMF title, Dana White announces

UFC 300 adds all the violence as Justin Gaethje battles Max Holloway for the BMF title, Dana White announced Tuesday.

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Arman Tsarukyan’s coach ahead of UFC 300: Charles Oliveira more dangerous than Islam Makhachev

Arman Tsarukyan's coach sees Charles Oliveira as a massive threat at UFC 300.

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Benoit Saint-Denis reveals ‘surprise’ that Dustin Poirier accepted UFC 299 fight

Exclusive interview: The Frenchman, ranked 12th at lightweight, gets a shot at third-ranked Poirier in March

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Who will close out 2024 as UFC champions? Here are the odds by division

Find out who oddsmakers have listed as having the best chances to be UFC champions when the calendar reaches December 31, 2024.

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Charles Oliveira coach explains reason for risky Arman Tsarukyan fight at UFC 300

The former lightweight champion was due to rematch Islam Makhachev for the title, but he instead faces a tough test against a rising contender

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Video: Making sense of the UFC’s crowded lightweight title picture

Our "Spinning Back Clique" discusses where Israel Adesanya and Khamzat Chimaev fit into the UFC's middleweight title picture.

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PFL adds Khabib Nurmagomedov-trained Murad Ramazanov to roster

A Khabib Nurmagomedov-trained fighter is the latest addition to the PFL roster.

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UFC free fight: Johnny Walker taps Ion Cutelaba for first submission win in octagon

Watch Johnny Walker's first submission win in the UFC.

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Arman Tsarukyan eyes first-round KO of Charles Oliveira at UFC 300, wants Islam Makhachev title fight in June

Arman Tsarukyan plans to finish Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 to make an undeniable case for a title fight against Islam Makhachev.

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Chael Sonnen adamant Charles Oliveira ‘doesn’t want to fight Islam Makhachev’ after UFC 300 title eliminator

Chael Sonnen is surprised to see Charles Oliveira booked in a UFC title eliminator considering what it leads to: a rematch with Islam Makhachev.

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Islam Makhachev outlines 2024 plan after Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira revelations

It was announced this week that Oliveira will face Arman Tsarukyan in a No 1 contender’s bout, while Poirier will fight Benoit Saint-Denis

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Francis Ngannou unsure of MMA return, says ‘there’s a chance’ he does only boxing in 2024

By his own admission, Francis Ngannou's future in MMA has become even more uncertain after booking a boxing showdown with Anthony Joshua.

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Charles Oliveira listed as slight underdog for UFC 300 fight vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan is facing a tough test against former UFC champ Charles Oliveira – or maybe that should be phrased the other way around.

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Henry Cejudo critiques Sean Strickland, Alexander Volkanovski for opening up: ‘Keep some of that sh*t to yourself’

Henry Cejudo thinks Sean Strickland and Alexander Volkanovski shouldn't share their personal struggles.

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Francis Ngannou thinks he’ll knock out Anthony Joshua: ‘He’s easier to send down than Fury’

Francis Ngannou sees himself knocking out Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight boxing match in Saudi Arabia.

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UFC: Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira handed stern tests against rising contenders

Poirier will face Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299, before Oliveira fights Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300

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Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan No. 1 contender fight set for UFC 300

Former champion Charles Oliveira's path back to the lightweight title will have to go through a rising Armenian standout.

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Video: From Jones-Miocic to Edwards-Strickland, what’s the worst fight booking idea for 2024?

From ignoring interim titles to jumping weight classes, our "Spinning Back Clique" discuss the worst fight ideas to take place in 2024.

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