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Strange UFC curse hangs over Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira’s title decider

After the pair clash over the vacant 155lb belt, a new reign will begin – but how will it ultimately end?

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

That’s nuts! Anthony Pettis reveals crazy detail about ‘Showtime’ kick vs. Benson Henderson

You're not going to believe this about Anthony Pettis' legendary "Showtime" kick.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2025

Global Fight League’s inaugural back-to-back events official for May 24-25 in L.A.

The Global Fight League on Monday announced its first two events, paving the way for a two-day bonanza of fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2025

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Renan Barao vs. Urijah Faber, Anthony Pettis vs. Benson Henderson trilogies land atop GFL’s L.A. cards

Combat sports autograph hounds might have reason to be excited about the GFL's events in Los Angeles.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 27, 2025

10 years ago, Rafael dos Anjos blew up the brief ‘Showtime Era’ at UFC 185

In 2015, Anthony Pettis was riding high and had been for years. Rafael dos Anjos tore it down in 25 minutes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2025

Hundreds on Global Fight League’s list of eligible male fighters ahead of inaugural draft

The upstart Global Fight League's list of current male fighter signings is a who's-who of former standouts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2025

UFC lightweight title history: Jens Pulver, Islam Makhachev, Khabib, Conor and more

Ahead of UFC 302, take a look at a chronological history of the UFC lightweight belt.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2024

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Mario Bautista says UFC callout of Rob Font part of three-step plan: ‘Top 15, top 10, and top five’

Mario Bautista will likely break into the UFC bantamweight rankings and he already wants top-10 opponent Rob Font.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2024

UFC veterans in MMA action Dec. 21-24

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023

Anthony Pettis doesn’t want to fight ‘no-name guys,’ intrigued by potential PFL bout vs. Cedric Doumbe

With a world of options at his fingertips, former UFC champ Anthony Pettis only wants to fight against opponents that get him excited.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2023

Karate Combat 43 results: Anthony Pettis scores third victory vs. Benson Henderson in close decision

It took a sudden victory round, but Anthony Pettis secured another combat sports win over Benson Henderson at Karate Combat 43.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2023

Karate Combat 43: Anthony Pettis vs. Benson Henderson live stream

Watch two former UFC champions Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson fight at Karate Combat – live and free.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2023

UFC veterans in MMA and karate action Dec. 14-17

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2023

Anthony Pettis excited to ‘jump off’ Karate Combat pit vs. Benson Henderson

Anthony Pettis will try and recreate his infamous "Showtime Kick" when he makes his Karate Combat debut.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2023

Ex-UFC champs Benson Henderson, Anthony Pettis set to headline Karate Combat 43

Benson Henderson, Anthony Pettis set to meet a third time, but under Karate Combat rules.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023

MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for March: Alexa Grasso shocks Valentina Shevchenko

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submission from March 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2023

Bellator 293 video: Mackenzie Stiller upsets Maria Henderson with one-way traffic

All eyes entered the Bellator 293 preliminary card opener on Maria Henderson, but they were on Mackenzie Stiller when the dust settled.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023

Now focused on MMA, Maria Henderson not pressured by husband Benson’s legacy: ‘We’re two different people’

Maria Henderson appreciates the fact that her husband is now focused on helping HER achieve her dreams in Bellator.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Bellator 292 salaries: Five get six-figure paydays, including Benson Henderson in retirement fight

Check out the full list of fighter salaries from this past Friday's Bellator 292 event in San Jose, Calif.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2023

Video: Where does the newly retired Benson Henderson rank all-time among lightweights?

Benson Henderson brought his storied MMA career to a close at Bellator 292 when he retired from MMA following his title-fight loss.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Video: Does Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov have potential to be world’s No. 1 lightweight?

Usman Nurmagomedov showed more slivers of greatness as he moved to 17-0 with a first defense of his lightweight title at Bellator 292.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2023

Spinning Back Clique: Merab Dvalishvili’s Statement, Bellator 292 Recap, UFC 286 Preview (noon ET)

Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique" live stream covering the biggest topics from MMA, including a lookahead to UFC 286 this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2023

Bellator 292 post-event facts: Michael Page takes sole possession of company knockout record

Check out the numbers to come out of Bellator 292, where Michael "Venom" Page broke a longstanding tie for most KO/TKO wins in history.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 11, 2023

Bellator 292 Results: Umar Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy Advance

The reigning lightweight champion scored a first-round submission win over Benson Henderson in the night’s main event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2023

Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t care who comes next in Bellator grand prix

Usman Nurmagomedov's resume continued its expansion with a monumental win over former UFC and WEC champ Benson Henderson at Bellator 292.

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