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Derrick Lewis welcomes any opponent, but there’s one face he doesn’t want to see in the cage with him: Referee Dan Miragliotta.

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DAMN! They Were Good celebrates the careers of the most exciting and influential fighters in MMA history, and on the second episode of 2023, the MMA Fighting crew remembers the best of Fedor Emelianenko as he prepares for the final fight of his legendary career.

For the final time in a legendary career that spans two decades, Fedor Emelianenko will make the walk to compete in an MMA fight.

Fedor Emelianenko | Esther Lin

With a historic event for Bellator MMA this Saturday, it is putting its best foot forward in the heads up battle with the UFC, which includes the final fight of Fedor Emelianenko’s legendary career, along with the sendoff “The Last Emperor” will receive.

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A recently booked bout between Ramiz Brahimaj and Carlston Harris won’t be happening after all.

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The PFL officially returns April 1 for a new season with the main and co-main events for the first three cards announced Thursday via a press release.

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Gilbert Burns hasn’t given up hope on a five-round fight against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287, though he concedes it probably won’t happen.

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Who is Fedor Emelianenko and why is he so revered?

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Aljamain Sterling says he is fighting Henry Cejudo next, it will just be later than anticipated.

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After taking a week off, the UFC is back and, for the first time in 2023, so is Bellator! UFC Vegas 68 takes place late on Saturday and is headlined by a heavyweight title between Derrick Lewis and Sergey Spivak. But before that, all-time great Fedor Emelianenko makes the final walk of his career, challenging Ryan Bader for the heavyweight title at Bellator 290. As always, the No Bets Barred boys are back... Читать дальше...

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It’s been a long, long time since Alexander Volkanovski has been a betting underdog.

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Matchroom Boxing exec Eddie Hearn may not get along with Jake Paul right now, but he’s picking “The Problem Child” over Tommy Fury.

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Ahead of the final mixed martial arts bout of his legendary career, Fedor Emelianenko has no regrets not competing inside the UFC’s octagon.