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The South African
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Dricus du Plessis 'off to take care of business' in next UFC bout

9+ hour, 34+ min ago  (580+ words) Home " Sport " MMA " Dricus du Plessis "off to take care of business" in next UFC bout South Africa"s former UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, will make his long-awaited return to the octagon on Saturday, 18 July. South Africa"s…...

Sherdog
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Ian Garry sees Sean Strickland as blueprint for beating Islam Makhachev

12+ hour, 7+ min ago  (139+ words) Ian Garry is drawing inspiration from Sean Strickland ahead of his maiden title bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ian Garry sees Sean Strickland as blueprint for beating Islam Makhachev Ian Garry is looking to replicate Sean Strickland's success - Terence…...

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Kamaru Usman reveals why Islam Makhachev fight fell apart ahead of UFC OKC return

20+ hour, 16+ min ago  (444+ words) Home " MMA News " Kamaru Usman " Kamaru Usman reveals why Islam Makhachev fight fell apart ahead" Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shared his side to the story of why his targeted fight with Islam Makhachev never happened. Kamaru Usman will…...

NY FIGHTS
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Kamaru Usman Says Islam Makhachev Title Shot Was His First Choice Before Agreeing to Fight Dricus Du Plessis

14+ hour, 15+ min ago  (372+ words) Earlier this month, Du Plessis revealed that the matchup had been in the works for quite some time. According to the South African, he was originally scheduled to compete in April before an injury forced him out. He also claimed…...

Fighters Only
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Fighters Only: Kamaru Usman Reveals Why He Thinks He Lost Out on an Islam Makhachev Title Fight

23+ hour, 37+ min ago  (415+ words) Kamaru Usman believes discussions about a potential superfight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria ultimately cost him an opportunity to challenge for the UFC welterweight title. Instead, speculation surrounding a possible clash between Makhachev and Topuria at the UFC's planned…...

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Kamaru Usman caught off guard by UFC Oklahoma, claims Dricus Du Plessis fight was "mentioned" but "not offered"

22+ hour, 27+ min ago  (306+ words) Former UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, claims Kamaru Usman was hesitant to sign the contract for UFC Oklahoma on July 18 in Oklahoma City. But "The Nigerian Nightmare" insists "Stillknocks" was never officially offered and that last month's announcement caught…...

Bloody Elbow
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Kamaru Usman didn't know he was fighting Dricus du Plessis until it was announced four weeks out

23+ hour, 39+ min ago  (400+ words) Kamaru Usman explained how his fight with Dricus du Plessis came together. On July 18, Usman faces du Plessis in a five-round clash of former champions at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. This matchup has been talked about for several…...

Middle Easy
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Jon Jones Says Khamzat Chimaev Must Get Comfortable Fighting Off His Back After UFC 328 Loss, Says Ilia Topuria Admitted He 'Just Didn't Perform Well"

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (633+ words) Jon Jones Gives Khamzat Chimaev A Back-Game Blueprint And Says Ilia Topuria's Honest UFC Freedom 250 Reset Is Step One....

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Kamaru Usman reveals multiple factors that delayed Dricus du Plessis fight that will headline UFC Oklahoma City

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (501+ words) Kamaru Usman has addressed the debacle around his long-awaited fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City. Kamaru Usman was linked to a potential title fight against UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev earlier this year. That fight, the rumors…...

MMA Junkie
mmajunkie. usatoday. com > story > sports > pfl > 07/01/2026 > ufc-sean-strickland-predicts-unlikely-matchup-johnny-eblen > 90764751007

UFC champ Sean Strickland predicts unlikely future title matchup

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (153+ words) UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland believes a fight between him and Johnny Eblen is inevitable. Strickland (31-7 MMA, 18-7 UFC) upset Khamzat Chimaev to become a two-time 185-pound champion at UFC 328 in May. He continuously touts one of his main training partners…...