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How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the UFC
UFC president Dana White said Saturday on SportsCenter that the fights will go on. But where? And with whom? Here is what we know for now, and this file will be updated as the fluid situation continues to develop.
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UFC president Dana White said Saturday on SportsCenter that the fights will go on. But where? And with whom? Here is what we know for now, and this file will be updated as the fluid situation continues to develop.
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Resetting the UFC's heavyweight division: What's ahead for Daniel Cormier, title dark horses
What's the biggest question you have about this division?
Who's the strongest dark horse contender?
Other than Stipe vs. DC 3, what's the one fight you need to see that's not booked yet?
Who do you think this delay helps or hurt the most?
One bold prediction for the division.
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What's the biggest question you have about this division?
Who's the strongest dark horse contender?
Other than Stipe vs. DC 3, what's the one fight you need to see that's not booked yet?
Who do you think this delay helps or hurt the most?
One bold prediction for the division.
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Coronavirus: Conor McGregor urges vigilance, calls for lockdown amid COVID-19 pandemic
Irish UFC superstar Conor McGregor has continued his push for strict self-quarantine efforts in his home country as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to spread across the globe. After a few days of positive trends for Ireland in teorms of confirmed cases dropping, McGregor took to social media to encourage best practices for his countrymen and women to continue to slow the spread of the virus. "Quick reminder to stay vigilant with our quarantine efforts, team Ireland," McGregor posted on Instagram. "We have seen a drop over the last 3 days in numbers of infected. From 191 cases on Thursday, March 19th (Our heaviest day to date) to a slight decrease of 126 the following day, Friday March 20th. To now today, Saturday March 21th, a total number of 102 new cases." McGregor also recommended the Irish public resist the urge to go out during the "peak" of the weekend on Saturday, stating vigilance was needed. Ireland has issued some "lockdown" measures to be placed while attempting to slow the spread of coronavirus, but in recent days, experts have suggested the country is inching closer to being the latest to expand on more restrictive lockdown measures.
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Irish UFC superstar Conor McGregor has continued his push for strict self-quarantine efforts in his home country as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to spread across the globe. After a few days of positive trends for Ireland in teorms of confirmed cases dropping, McGregor took to social media to encourage best practices for his countrymen and women to continue to slow the spread of the virus. "Quick reminder to stay vigilant with our quarantine efforts, team Ireland," McGregor posted on Instagram. "We have seen a drop over the last 3 days in numbers of infected. From 191 cases on Thursday, March 19th (Our heaviest day to date) to a slight decrease of 126 the following day, Friday March 20th. To now today, Saturday March 21th, a total number of 102 new cases." McGregor also recommended the Irish public resist the urge to go out during the "peak" of the weekend on Saturday, stating vigilance was needed. Ireland has issued some "lockdown" measures to be placed while attempting to slow the spread of coronavirus, but in recent days, experts have suggested the country is inching closer to being the latest to expand on more restrictive lockdown measures.
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Dominick Reyes says UFC talked rematch with Jon Jones before pandemic
Reyes (12-1) suffered the first defeat of his career earlier this year, as he dropped a controversial decision to Jones in a 205-pound title bid in Februar.
Khabib Nurmagomedov eyes August date if upcoming Tony Ferguson fight called off
As of Thursday evening, Nurmagomedov (28-0) and Ferguson (25-3) are still tentatively scheduled to headline UFC 249 on April 18. At least, the UFC has not officially canceled the event, even though president Dana White has not revealed where it will take place, given the logistical challenges caused by COVID-19.
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Reyes (12-1) suffered the first defeat of his career earlier this year, as he dropped a controversial decision to Jones in a 205-pound title bid in Februar.
Khabib Nurmagomedov eyes August date if upcoming Tony Ferguson fight called off
As of Thursday evening, Nurmagomedov (28-0) and Ferguson (25-3) are still tentatively scheduled to headline UFC 249 on April 18. At least, the UFC has not officially canceled the event, even though president Dana White has not revealed where it will take place, given the logistical challenges caused by COVID-19.
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UFC 249 postponed: Now what for the fighters and the UFC?
Despite the UFC pulling out all the stops to try to make it happen, UFC 249 will no longer happen April 18. On Thursday, UFC president Dana White told ESPN's Brett Okamoto that the card is off and all UFC events are postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The main event was initially supposed to be Khabib Nurmagomedov defending his UFC lightweight title against Toney Ferguson in Brooklyn, but the coronavirus forced the event out of New York and Nurmagomedov got stuck in Russia due to travel restrictions.
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Despite the UFC pulling out all the stops to try to make it happen, UFC 249 will no longer happen April 18. On Thursday, UFC president Dana White told ESPN's Brett Okamoto that the card is off and all UFC events are postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The main event was initially supposed to be Khabib Nurmagomedov defending his UFC lightweight title against Toney Ferguson in Brooklyn, but the coronavirus forced the event out of New York and Nurmagomedov got stuck in Russia due to travel restrictions.
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UFC bantamweights: Who gets the next title shot? One bold prediction
While the lightweight and welterweight divisions might be considered the most competitive in the UFC right now, the bantamweight division is hardly lacking in intrigue or talent.
Ariel Helwani's MMA thoughts: How Nate Diaz could win without even fighting at UFC 249
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While the lightweight and welterweight divisions might be considered the most competitive in the UFC right now, the bantamweight division is hardly lacking in intrigue or talent.
Ariel Helwani's MMA thoughts: How Nate Diaz could win without even fighting at UFC 249
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Examining the UFC middleweights: From biggest questions to bold predictions
Lightweight Justin Gaethje vows to be ready for UFC 249
Gaethje (21-2) is scheduled to face Tony Ferguson (25-3) on May 9, at a location to be disclosed.
Lightweight Justin Gaethje vows to be ready for UFC 249
Gaethje (21-2) is scheduled to face Tony Ferguson (25-3) on May 9, at a location to be disclosed.
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Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone ready for UFC 249, moving past deflating Conor McGregor loss
Cerrone, 37, has suffered 14 losses during his 14-year career, but this one affected him a little differently. Cerrone is one of the most popular fighters in the sport, and he holds the record for the most wins in UFC history with 23.
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Cerrone, 37, has suffered 14 losses during his 14-year career, but this one affected him a little differently. Cerrone is one of the most popular fighters in the sport, and he holds the record for the most wins in UFC history with 23.
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Champion boxer Claressa Shields sizes up her MMA debut
Claressa Shields was supposed to fight on May 9, defending two of her championship belts and trying to win a vacant third against Marie-Eve Dicaire in Shields' hometown of Flint, Michigan. Instead, like the rest of the sports world during the coronavirus pandemlc, she's waiting to find out when she'll fight again. In an as-told-to story with Michael Rothstein, she shares what life has been like during this time.
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Claressa Shields was supposed to fight on May 9, defending two of her championship belts and trying to win a vacant third against Marie-Eve Dicaire in Shields' hometown of Flint, Michigan. Instead, like the rest of the sports world during the coronavirus pandemlc, she's waiting to find out when she'll fight again. In an as-told-to story with Michael Rothstein, she shares what life has been like during this time.
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The MMA fighters who defined the decade
There are fighters who found success in the Octagon, and there are fighters whose success transcended the Octagon.
The latter group featured superstars whose contributions weren't necessarily defined by their records. They didn't just excel in the sport, they changed it. Over the past decade, three such athletes stood out for how they impacted MMA. One was a pioneer, one may be the greatest fighter of all time and someone associated with a landmark policy change and the other simply is the biggest star in the sport's history.
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A reality check on Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou, and helping the UFC matchmakers
The first order of business likely will be filling up the cards on May 30 and June 6, although the locations are still to be determined.
Tyron Woodley to fight Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night on May 30
Burns (18-3) has won five in a row. The 33-year-old Brazilian has competed four times since Woodley last fought, with his most recent win -- a first-round TKO of Demian Maia coming in March.
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The first order of business likely will be filling up the cards on May 30 and June 6, although the locations are still to be determined.
Tyron Woodley to fight Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night on May 30
Burns (18-3) has won five in a row. The 33-year-old Brazilian has competed four times since Woodley last fought, with his most recent win -- a first-round TKO of Demian Maia coming in March.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says father in critical condition with coronavirus
Nurmagomedov (28-0) was scheduled to defend his 155-pound title against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18, but he was forced to withdraw from the bout because of travel restrictions out of Russia. He was replaced in the fight by Justin Gaethje, who went on to defeat Ferguson and claim an interim lightweight title.
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Nurmagomedov (28-0) was scheduled to defend his 155-pound title against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18, but he was forced to withdraw from the bout because of travel restrictions out of Russia. He was replaced in the fight by Justin Gaethje, who went on to defeat Ferguson and claim an interim lightweight title.
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Amanda Nunes vs. Felicia Spencer finalized as full UFC 250 card set
UFC president Dana White has announced the official lineup for a UFC 250 pay-per-view event on June 6 in Las Vegas. White revealed the 11-bout card on SportsCenter on Wednesday. The main event will feature two-weight champion Amanda Nunes, who will look to defend her 145-pound featherweight title against Felicia Spencer. UFC 250 will take place at the UFC's Apex facility, without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nunes (19-4) is widely considered the No. 1 pound-for-pound female on the planet, and arguably the greatest female fighter of all time. The native of Brazil won the 135-pound bantamweight title in 2016, and added the featherweight belt to her résumé in 2018. Spencer (8-1), a Canada native fighting out of Orlando, Florida, has never fought below the 145-pound weight limit -- and has, in fact, competed as high as 155 and 170 pounds. She is 2-1 in the UFC.
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UFC president Dana White has announced the official lineup for a UFC 250 pay-per-view event on June 6 in Las Vegas. White revealed the 11-bout card on SportsCenter on Wednesday. The main event will feature two-weight champion Amanda Nunes, who will look to defend her 145-pound featherweight title against Felicia Spencer. UFC 250 will take place at the UFC's Apex facility, without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nunes (19-4) is widely considered the No. 1 pound-for-pound female on the planet, and arguably the greatest female fighter of all time. The native of Brazil won the 135-pound bantamweight title in 2016, and added the featherweight belt to her résumé in 2018. Spencer (8-1), a Canada native fighting out of Orlando, Florida, has never fought below the 145-pound weight limit -- and has, in fact, competed as high as 155 and 170 pounds. She is 2-1 in the UFC.
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