Posted by thesportsjunky on March 24, 2019 · Leave a Comment
The UFC has always been the place where only the best are able to compete but there are exceptions if that fighter can bring excitement on a consistent basis and the perfect example was in another main event in a new weight class.
Posted by thesportsjunky on March 21, 2019 · 1 Comment
After rising to the to but falling short of the exciting fights that were promised, Stephen Thompson is looking to take advantage of the new life in the welterweight division.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on May 28, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Pressure is a constant in sports but in MMA it can be at a different level especially for a fighter who has claimed to be the best in the world and who was given a big stage in front of his hometown.
Posted by thesportsjunky on May 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment
A young rising star looks and sounds very familiar to the biggest name in MMA and UFC Fight Night 130 in front of his hometown crowd is his chance to show that he is much more than just talk.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on March 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
With a division between entertainment and good fights the UFC finally found the balance at UFC 209 even if the fight card was somewhat incomplete.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on March 2, 2017 · Leave a Comment
The UFC’s year finally gets going with a big card and two divisions that will get some clarity after 2016 ended with more questions than answers.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on November 13, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The UFC had another chance at a massive card and this time they got it right as their first time in New York City was full of great fights and full of history that only added to the status of Madison Square Garden.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on November 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment
After years of fighting to get the sport legalised the UFC is ready to host their first fight in New York City and they have pulled out all of the stops for their first trip to Madison Square Garden.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on June 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The UFC travelled to Ottawa for the first time ever and in the main event was the face of Canadian MMA hoping to get a big win and earn a brand new contract with the UFC.
Posted by thesportsjunky on June 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Two young UFC stars look to continue their runs towards a title as they face off in Ottawa in what could be a fight of the year candidate.
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