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09 Apr Donald Cerrone vs. Leon Edwards official for UFC Fight Night 132 in Asia

It’s official: Donald Cerrone and Leon Edwards are set to headline the UFC’s return to Asia. MMAjunkie passed along news of Cerrone (33-10 MMA, 20-7 UFC) vs. Edwards (15-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) earlier this week, and UFC officials today made a formal announcement of the five-round welterweight fight. UFC Fight Night 132 takes place June 23, likely in Singapore at a venue to be determined. It’s expected to stream on UFC Fight Pass, though the full fight card and bout order haven’t been finalized.

13 Mar UFC star Leon Edwards learning from Conor McGregor and Aaron Chalmers on adding showbiz charm to fighting skills

UFC star Leon Edwards is learning from the best showmen in the game – near and far – as he tries to beat his way to a world title.

The Birmingham ace – like every fighter of his generation – is in awe of how Conor McGregor has transcended the fight game.

13 Mar Brit UFC ace Jimi Manuwa so confident of London KO he’s having kids ringside for Jan Blachowicz battle

UFC superstar Jimi Manuwa is so confident of KOing Jan Blachowicz on Saturday he’s having his kids sit ringside for the first time.

The South London MMA ace was wiped out in just 42 seconds of his last bout against Volkan Oezdemir - but he's sure enough for the weekend to have his four-strong brood make their debut.

13 Mar UFC veteran Rick Story signs with Professional Fighters League, enters into $1 million tournament

Rick Story is back. Just not in the UFC.

The welterweight veteran has signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League and will enter the revamped promotion’s $1 million tournament-like system, he announced to Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour.

The PFL “season” is scheduled to begin in June and will be a true-sport format with a regular season, playoffs and championship fights in different weight divisions that are slated to culminate at the end of the year. PFL was formerly known as World Series of Fighting.

01 Oct Michael Bisping reveals when and how he’ll stop GSP at UFC 217

Britain’s first UFC belt holder defends his 185lbs title against the former two-time UFC welterweight champion at UFC 217 on November 4.The much-maligned bout, which has caused outrage in the middleweight division, headlines UFC 217, which St-Pierre’s bout with Bisping will be his first since his controversial UFC 167 victory over Johny Hendricks, which saw him retain the 170lbs title.

22 Aug Check out some of the best fan-made promos for McGregor vs. Mayweather

Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather has been a first of its kind in terms of promotion. The first ever fight to contain an elite mixed martial artist vs. elite level boxer, as well as two of the biggest personalities in combat sports history, Saturday night’s main...

22 Aug Dominick Cruz explains how Conor McGregor can defeat Floyd Mayweather

If Conor McGregor and former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz share any characteristics, it is likely to do with the cerebral approach they both bring to the fight game. Cruz, likely the best 135-pound fighter in MMA history, employs an arsenal of movement and strikes from...