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Gilbert Burns Routs Woodley In UFC's Return To Las Vegas

Jun 01, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gilbert Burns dominated former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley to win a unanimous decision in the mixed martial arts promotion's return to Las Vegas.

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In <em>Why We Fight</em>, Josh Rosenblatt writes of his quest to gain greater self-knowledge through MMA fighting.

In 'Why We Fight,' One Man Searches For Self-Knowledge Through Mixed Martial Arts

Jan 17, 2019
Josh Rosenblatt's personal meditation on fighting and selfhood is replete with engaging literary and historical excursions — giving the idea of fighting a dignity it might be harder to grant without.
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Could UFC Fighters Unionize?

Apr 26, 2018

One fighter alleges her contract was not renewed after she worked on unionization efforts.

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UFC President Confirms Discussing Possible MMA Fights With Mayweather

Dec 21, 2017

UFC President Dana White has discussed a potential mixed martial arts deal with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

During a world tour promoting his August match against UFC champion Conor McGregor, Mayweather hinted at the possibility.

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Trial In Las Vegas For Ex-Fighter War Machine Reset To February

Jul 06, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trial has been postponed until February for the former mixed martial arts fighter named War Machine on charges that he tried to kill his porn actress ex-girlfriend and her friend in Las Vegas.

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Sports: Juggernaut

Jun 27, 2016

With its 200th fight, the UFC finds itself smacked by issues and rumors of a sale — but it remains an unstoppable force.

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Lawler, Condit Join UFC Fighters Bashing Diaz Suspension

Oct 23, 2015

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler and top contender Carlos Condit have joined the chorus of mixed martial arts figures angered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission's five-year suspension of Nick Diaz.

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Ex-fighter War Machine Asking Nevada Judge To Postpone Trial

Sep 21, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former mixed martial artist who changed his name to War Machine is asking a Nevada judge to postpone his trial in an alleged attack on his porn actress ex-girlfriend and her friend in Las Vegas.

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Hitting it big

Aug 27, 2015

Far from the UFC limelight, hundreds of amateur mixed martial artists fight to go pro — or just straighten out their lives. Las Vegas has become their mecca.

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UFC "Disappointed" In Johnson After Gym Conflict With Woman

Aug 25, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The UFC will allow light heavyweight contender Anthony "Rumble" Johnson to fight next weekend at UFC 191 despite his behavior surrounding a recent conflict with a woman at a gym.

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Ryan Couture: Making a name for himself in the MMA World

Sep 20, 2011
Ryan Couture grew up watching fights. That's because his dad is Randy Couture, the UFC Hall of Famer - one of the fighters who put MMA on the map.
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