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MMA Fighting Share this story MMA Fighting The Great Divide is a recurring feature here at MMA Fighting in which two of our staff debate a topic in the world of MMA – news, a fight, a crazy thing somebody did, a crazy thing somebody didn’t do, or some moral dilemma threatening the very foundation of the sport — and try to figure out a resolution. We’d love for you to join in the discussion in the comments below. This past Saturday, we at last got the answer to the long-a...

UFC 257 predictions, preview, and analysis Share this story We’ve certainly come a long way since Conor McGregor’s Octagon debut way back in April 2013. At the time, “Notorious” was a simply a “Prelims” card prospect with some international buzz, who parlayed two consecutive victories (one of which came over future hall-of-famer Max Holloway) to earn his very first main event. Watch UFC 257 On ESPN+ Here! UFC continues its live events schedule from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on J...

In the co-main event of UFC 257, Dan Hooker is set to welcome, Michael Chandler to the UFC in a really intriguing bout. Heading into the fight, Hooker is a -135 favorite while the former Bellator lightweight champion is a +105 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The slight majority of pros believe Dan Hooker gets it done by using his reach advantage to piece up Chandler. BJPENN.com Fighter Picks Dan Hooker vs. Micha...

PhotoCred: BloodyElbow Michael Chandler isn’t the first high-profile Bellator champion to make the crossover into the UFC and he surely will not be the last. Among the most notable acquisitions in UFC history, the first that comes to mind will probably be the likes of Eddie Alvarez and Ben Askren — both men that have connections to Chandler. However, each’s level of success varies greatly. In the entire history of Bellator and UFC fighters crossing over and holding titles, Alvarez has bee...

Dana White Set To Resume Comeback Talks With Khabib Nurmagomedov GETTY Jan 22, 2021 UFC president Dana White seems determined to get Khabib Nurmagomedov to return to the octagon, but also has stated that if the current UFC lightweight champion opts not to make a comeback, he certainly will not hold up the Lightweight division. Speaking with Jim Rome on CBS Sports, the UFC President revealed that the duo are set for another meeting, this time in Las Vegas, following the UFC 257 PPV on Saturday,...

Conor McGregor has great reaction to gift from Dustin Poirier during weigh-in for rematch The lightweights were going through the motions of the ceremonial weigh-in ahead of their clash this weekend when the Irishman, 32, was surprised with the gift. Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the i...

Home/UFC/Connor McGregor, Dustin Poirier set for UFC 257 FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, file photo, Conor McGregor stands on a scale during the weigh-in event for his fight against Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 mixed martial arts at Madison Square Garden in New York. UFC President Dana White says he’s unsure how long Connor McGregor can keep his lightweight title without defending it. White told The Associated Press, “that’s what we have to figure out,” in a telephone interview, Thur...

Conor McGregor’s scary body transformation Conor McGregor is in prime condition ahead of his blockbuster UFC return, showing off a ripped rig as he weighed in for Sunday’s fight. Sport by James Matthey 23rd Jan 2021 8:46 AM Conor McGregor is looking fighting fit and ready to rumble as he showed off a ripped physique ahead of his blockbuster return to the Octagon this weekend. The Irishman will take on Dustin Poiri...

Jan 22, 2021 Editors note: If you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a commission. Make no mistake: this Saturday’s UFC 257 card is all about the return of Conor McGregor. McGregor meets Dustin Poirier in a fight that will decide the top contender for a lightweight championship belt that seems destined to be vacated. With reigning champ Khabib Nurmagomedov unlikely to return to the cage for a bout against either McGregor or Poirier, the winner of the 257 main event shoul...

Fort Worth Weekly McGregor: “I like Dustin. I think he’s a good fighter. He’s even a great fighter, but great is still levels below me.” Courtesy Facebook For only the second time in UFC history — with the first being in 2014 — Dustin Poirier is stepping into the octagon with Conor McGregor, UFC Featherweight and Lightweight champion. Early preliminaries for UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi start at 5:15pm Saturday, so you can make a whole night of it. Last time, McGregor...