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Leon Edwards positioned himself for a major welterweight opportunity on Saturday by dominating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on ESPN 4.

UFC on ESPN 4: Edwards Dominates, Harris and Hardy Score Quick KOs

Leon Edwards proved that he belongs in the discussion of the top welterweights in the world on Saturday, decisively beating former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN 4 in San Antonio. Edwards (18-3) won a unanimous decision over dos Anjos (29-12), with the […]

Leon Edwards (pictured) will look to fight his way into the welterweight title picture against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on ESPN 4. (Image: Steve Flynn/USA Today Sports)

UFC on ESPN 4: Dos Anjos, Edwards Fight for Welterweight Relevance

Perennial contender Rafael dos Anjos will take on rising English star Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC on ESPN 4, this Saturday night in San Antonio. Both dos Anjos and Edwards are currently ranked contenders in the UFC’s welterweight division, though they’ve gotten to that point via very […]

Jon Jones (left) will defend his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos at UFC 239 on Saturday. (Image: MMAFighting.com)

UFC 239: Jon Jones, Amanda Nunes Look to Defend Titles in Las Vegas

Two of the most prolific champions in mixed martial arts will put their titles on the line on Saturday, as both Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes will face serious challengers at UFC 239 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event features Jones taking on Thiago Santos for […]

Jose Aldo signed an eight-fight extension with the UFC, postponing his plans to retire later this year. (Image: Sergei Belski/USA Today Sports)

Jose Aldo Signs Eight-Fight Extension with UFC, Postponing Retirement Plans

Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has temporarily put off plans to retire from MMA, instead choosing to sign a long-term extension with the promotion. According to UFC president Dana White, Aldo agreed to an eight-fight contract with the company before his decision loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 237. […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) says he has little interest in a rematch with Conor McGregor (left). (Image: John Locher/AP)

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shoots Down Possibility of Conor McGregor Rematch

Khabib Nurmagomedov dismissed the idea of a rematch with Conor McGregor on Wednesday, saying that there were far more worthy opponents for him to face before considering another meeting with the Irish fighter. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, spoke to reporters in London on Wednesday while promoting his September fight […]

Valentina Shevchenko (left) lands a head kick that resulted in a knockout victory over Jessica Eye. (Image: Rey Del Rio/Getty)

Shevchenko, Golovkin Score Brutal Knockouts in Weekend Fights (Video)

A weekend of UFC and boxing action resulted in two devastating knockouts, with both Valentina Shevchenko and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin delivering emphatic wins against overmatched opponents. Shevchenko in particular scored what is a candidate for knockout of the year in UFC against flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye at UFC 238. […]

Henry Cejudo (left) is facing Marlon Moraes (right) for the vacant bantamweight championship at UFC 238 on Sunday. (Image: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa/Getty)

UFC 238: Cejudo Faces Moraes for Vacant Bantamweight Championship

Flyweight champion Henry Cejudo will take on Marlon Moraes for the vacant UFC bantamweight championship at UFC 238 on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. The bantamweight title was vacated by former champion TJ Dillashaw last month after he tested positive for EPO, which resulted in a two-year suspension. […]

Conor McGregor told Tony Robbins that he wants another shot at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. (Image: Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA Today Sports)

Conor McGregor Reignites Feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov in New Interview

Conor McGregor says that he is interested in a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov, one that would give him the chance to get revenge for his loss to the lightweight champion at UFC 229 last October. McGregor made those comments in an interview with self-help guru Tony Robbins, in which he […]