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Amanda Nunes will defend her featherweight title against Felicia Spencer on June 6 at UFC 250. (Image: Steve Marcus/Getty)

UFC Notebook: UFC 251 Postponed, Nunes vs. Spencer Moving to June 6

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Amanda Nunes will defend her UFC women’s featherweight title against challenger Felicia Spencer on June 6, though it remains unknown where that fight will take place. Nunes vs. Spencer was originally part of the UFC 249 card in Florida this Saturday, but the champion asked for a delay to give […]

The Association of Ringside Physicians backed off its recommendation to postpone all combat sports, but still wants organizers to take all necessary precautions. (Image: AP)

Ringside Physicians Say Combat Sports Can Resume with Proper Precautions

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The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) now says that combat sports can resume safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided that organizers take all necessarily precautions to ensure the safety of everyone involved. That’s a reversal from the organization’s previous stance, which was that all combat sports events should be postponed […]

Amanda Nunes says she will not fight Felicia Spencer on the May 9 UFC card, citing a lack of time to prepare for the bout. (Image: Sean M. Haffey/Getty)

Amanda Nunes Backs Out of May 9 UFC Card, Says June Date Possible

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Amanda Nunes says she doesn’t want to fight without a full training camp, ending hopes that she might defend her featherweight title against Felicia Spencer as part of a loaded UFC card on May 9. Nunes revealed her intentions on Monday in an interview with CBS Sports, with other media […]

Dana White announced Thursday that UFC 249 would not happen on April 18 after he was told to “stand down” by Disney and ESPN executives. (Image: Josh Hedges/Zuffa/Getty)

Dana White: UFC 249 Canceled on April 18 After Calls from ESPN, Disney

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UFC president Dana White said Thursday that UFC 249 will not go forward on April 18, despite his best efforts to make the event happen. White made the announcement to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, saying that the UFC’s broadcast partners took the decision out of his hands. UFC Told to ‘Stand […]

Albuquerque police arrested Jon Jones on Thursday morning, charging him with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and other charges. (Image: AP)

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones Arrested, Charged with Aggravated DWI

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Police officers arrested UFC legend Jon Jones in New Mexico early Thursday morning on charges of aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, Jones tested “at or above twice the legal limit” on a breathalyzer test after his […]

The UFC wants Khabib Nurmagomedov (pictured) to defend his lightweight title against Tony Ferguson on April 18, but it’s unclear where that might happen. (Image: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa/Getty)

UFC Cancels Next Three Shows, Can Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Be Saved?

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The UFC plans for lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight Tony Ferguson on April 18. But with the promotion canceling its next three events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s reasonable to question whether that title fight will go forward. UFC president Dana White says he’s unwilling to […]

Online gambling sites stand to gain as brick-and-mortar casinos close during the coronavirus pandemic. (Image: Amy Rosenberg/Philadelphia Inquirer)

Will the Coronavirus Shutdown be a Boon for US Online Gambling?

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With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down nearly all large events in the United States – and authorities increasingly asking people to avoid holding even smaller gatherings – much of our day-to-day entertainment and social activity will likely be moving to the internet for the time being. Along with virtual happy […]

Charles Oliveira (left) submitted Kevin Lee (right) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 170 on Saturday. (Image: Buda Mendes/UFC/Getty)

UFC Notebook: Can Shows Go On During Coronavirus Pandemic?

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The UFC put on one of the only major sporting events in the world this weekend as UFC Fight Night 170 went forward in Brasilia, Brazil, albeit without fans in the arena. Now, UFC president Dana White says he plans to continue holding shows, though it’s unclear whether this will […]

Kevin Lee (left) and Charles Oliveira (right) will headline UFC Fight Night 170, one of the few high profile sporting events proceeding during the coronavirus epidemic. (Image: @danawhite/Twitter)

UFC Fight Night 170: Lee Takes on Oliveira in Brazil, No Fans Allowed

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The UFC is forging ahead with its card in Brazil this Saturday despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. UFC Fight Night 170 will take place as scheduled in Brasilia, but without an audience. The card features a main event between lightweight contenders Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira, both of whom […]

Zhang Weili (right) outpointed Joanna Jedrzejczyk (left) to defend her strawweight title in what is being hailed as one of the greatest women’s MMA fights of all time. (Image: AFP)

UFC Notebook: Zhang Thrills, Adesanya Does Just Enough to Win in Title Defenses

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In what could be an early fight-of-the-year candidate, Zhang Weili outlasted Joanna Jedrzejczyk on Saturday to defend her women’s strawweight title at UFC 248 in Las Vegas. The bout ended in a split decision, with Zhang (21-1) winning 48-47, 48-47, 47-48. Zhang Earns Praise from Jedrejczyk Many close decisions result […]