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Kevin Iole
Combat columnist
Yahoo SportsWhy Charles Oliveira, the self-proclaimed 'Nicest MF,' really wants Conor McGregor bout
“In Brazil, people help each other and now I’m in a position to help.”
Yahoo SportsUFC Vegas 54: A reinvigorated Jan Blachowicz stops Aleksandar Rakic for critical win
He stopped Aleksandar Rakic in the third, but it’s a win that will live with an asterisk.
Yahoo SportsUFC Vegas 54: How a canceled bout could turn into biggest break of Amanda Ribas’ career
A lot of fighters wouldn’t have even thought of trying what she’s going to try.
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Sports psychologist helps ex-champion Jan Blachowicz 'find the joy again'
“Sparring was bad. Something was off. At the fight, I didn’t want to be there.”
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With massive chip on his shoulder, Brian Castaño vows to KO Jermell Charlo in rematch
“I want the respect that I’m warranted and that I should be given from him,” Castaño said.
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Despite weight miss, Charles Oliveira puts on staunch display of MMA mastery vs. Justin Gaethje
This guy who once lost four bouts in a six-fight span has morphed into a near-perfect fighter. He’s won 11 in a row, most of them spectacularly, and he’s only getting better.
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There's no shame in Canelo Alvarez losing to Dmitry Bivol
Alvarez should be commended, not criticized, for having the audacity to believe he was good enough to unify the 175-pound division the way he had so easily done with the super middleweight division.
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UFC 274: Charles Oliveira quickly submits Justin Gaethje in Round 1 after slugfest
Charles Oliveira made quick work of Justin Gaethje Saturday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, winning by submission at 3:22 of the first round.
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Dmitry Bivol upsets Canelo Alvarez to retain light heavyweight title
All three judges scored the bout 115-113 for Bivol.
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