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The Latest Breaking News from UFC Fight Night 249

UFC Fight Night 249 video: Nine stoppages to open the year?! See them all

After a three-week lull, the UFC was back to open up 2025 – and there were a ton of highlight-reel finishes.

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Chris Curtis’ head coach explains issue with ‘egomaniac’ referee Mark Smith: ‘We’re now fighting two people’

Eric Nicksick went off on referee Mark Smith for his handling of Chris Curtis' loss at UFC Fight Night 249.

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Christian Rodriguez not surprised at UFC Fight Night 249 upset of prospect Austin Bashi

Christian Rodriguez picked up the night's biggest upset and handed Austin Bashi the first loss of his career.

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Nurullo Aliev glad to be past lengthy injury layoff after UFC Fight Night 249 win

Nurullo Aliev, a betting favorite of more than 8-1, stayed unbeaten with his eighth decision in 10 wins.

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After UFC Fight Night 249, it’s ‘Fatima Kline shark’ … Doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo

Fatima Kline got her first UFC win and gave a warning to the strawweight division that it has a new fighter to watch.

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John McCarthy explains why Chris Curtis’ UFC Fight Night 249 stoppage loss was a mistake

John McCarthy says Chris Curtis has a right to be upset about his stoppage loss to Roman Kopylov at UFC Fight Night 249.

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Marco Tulio glad Ihor Potieria missed weight in ‘human chess’ match at UFC Fight Night 249

Marco Tulio's UFC debut included 20 percent of Potieria's purse after Potieria missed weight.

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Roman Kopylov explains why UFC Fight Night 249 win over Chris Curtis wasn’t controversial

Did you agree with this stoppage at UFC Fight Night 249?

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Mackenzie Dern after UFC Fight Night 249 win?

What does the future hold for UFC Vegas 101 main event winner Mackenzie Dern? We attempt to play matchmaker.

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Abdul Razak Alhassan releases statement after scary UFC Fight Night 249 knockout

When the UFC broadcast returned from commercial, Abdul Razak Alhassan still was unable to sit upright on the stool.

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Punahele Soriano says confidence coming back after 31-second KO at UFC Fight Night 249

Punahele Soriano picked up his second straight win and got his first finish in 18 months.

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Chris Curtis contemplates welterweight return after last-second TKO loss at UFC Fight Night 249

Chris Curtis said he's not hurting, at least physically, after his last-second TKO loss to Roman Kopylov.

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UFC Fight Night 249 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Santiago Ponzinibbio’s $16,000 leads

The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has now paid out more than $31 million to athletes since its deal began with Venum.

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Dana White shares gnarly images of UFC Fight Night 249 winner’s cut

Yuck! Check out these images UFC CEO Dana White posted of a fighter's cut after the promotion's first event of 2025.

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Mackenzie Dern explains why she’s in no rush for title – even after UFC Fight Night 249 win

In a world in which everyone is chomping at the bit for a UFC title opportunity, Mackenzie Dern is taking her time.

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4 first-time UFC winners’ highlight-reel prelim finishes passed over for bonuses

There was plenty of competition for post-fight bonus awards at UFC Fight Night 249 – no question about it.

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UFC Fight Night 249 results: Mackenzie Dern avenges Amanda Ribas loss with beautiful armbar submission

A thrilling first card on the UFC's 2025 calendar ended with a beautiful finish.

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UFC Fight Night 249 social media reactions: Mackenzie Dern avenges loss, submits Amanda Ribas

The MMA community reacted to Mackenzie Dern becoming the first to submit Amanda Ribas in their UFC Vegas 101 rematch.

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UFC Fight Night 249 video: Santiago Ponzinibbio TKOs Carlston Harris in wild comeback

Santiago Ponzinibbio looked like he was out cold in the first round before rallying to finish Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 101.

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UFC Fight Night 249 video: Cesar Almeida rallies for vicious KO of Abdul Razak Alhassan

Cesar Almeida set the early benchmark for best UFC knockout of 2025 with an insane comeback vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 101.

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UFC Fight Night 249 results: Controversy sparked when Roman Kopylov vs. Chris Curtis called off in final second

Was this UFC stoppage correct? Chris Curtis didn't agree with Mark Smith's stoppage of his fight vs. Roman Kopylov – with one second left.

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UFC Fight Night 249: Official scorecards from Las Vegas

Check out the official scorecards from all 14 bouts at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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UFC Fight Night 249 video: Puna Soriano flattens Uros Medic with brutal 31-second knockout

The UFC's first 2025 card is off to a violent start – but this finish might be the most brutal of the bunch.

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UFC Fight Night 249 video: Felipe Bunes’ relentless armbar taps Jose Johnson

The first submission finish under the UFC banner in 2025 was beautiful, and it came courtesy of Felipe Bunes at UFC Vegas 101.

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UFC Fight Night 249 video: Jacobe Smith KOs Preston Parsons in short-notice debut

Fortis MMA super prospect Jacobe Smith lived up to the hype with a 73-second knockout on short notice at UFC Vegas 101.

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