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UFC Seattle Weigh-In Results and Video – Adesanya vs. Pyfer

UFC Seattle official weigh-ins concluded successfully ahead of Saturday’s fight card, with all athletes on the main and preliminary rosters making weight. Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces rising contender Joe Pyfer in the headliner, while ex-flyweight champion Alexa Grasso meets Maycee Barber in the co-main event. All fighters hit their contracted marks for this […]

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Dalton Rosta Eyes Redemption at PFL Pittsburgh After Tournament Final Loss

Dalton Rosta steps back into the cage at PFL Pittsburgh on March 28 after falling short in the 2025 Professional Fighters League middleweight tournament final. The American Top Team product faces former champion Impa Kasanganay in a high-stakes co-main event at the UMPC Events Center, fighting near his western Pennsylvania hometown with a direct path

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Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev Training History: Coach Reveals Competitive Dynamic

The upcoming UFC 328 middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev has generated significant attention, particularly regarding the fighters’ past training relationship. While public tension now defines their dynamic, Strickland’s coach offers a different perspective on how the two middleweights interacted during their time training together at Xtreme Couture. The Training Relationship Between

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Conor McGregor Reaffirms Summer UFC Return Plans Against Max Holloway

Conor McGregor has once again committed to a UFC return, posting training footage and declaring his comeback intent via social media. The former two-division champion (22-6) is reportedly targeting a summer bout against Max Holloway, though his history of unfulfilled return promises raises questions about whether this timeline will materialize. McGregor’s Latest Return Statement The

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Post Weigh-In Rehydration Protocol for Combat Athletes: Evidence-Based Recovery Strategies

The window between weigh-in and competition determines how much performance an athlete recovers after cutting weight. Most combat athletes face weigh-ins less than 24 hours before their match, with some having only 1 to 2 hours. The body cannot fully restore itself in that time, but proper rehydration protocols can recover enough function to prevent

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PFL Madrid Weigh-In Results: Van Steenis vs Edwards Official for Middleweight Title Defense

PFL Madrid officially moved forward after all main card fighters successfully completed weigh-ins at Palacio Vistalegre. Champion Costello van Steenis and challenger Fabian Edwards both hit 184.7 pounds for the middleweight title bout, while the co-main event featherweight pairing of AJ McKee and Adam Borics also made weight without issue. Main Event Title Fight Weigh-In

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Reading Your Opponent: How To Spot Subtle Tells And Patterns During A Fight

Becoming a great fighter in martial arts requires more than strength, speed, or endurance. You must also be smart. While most martial artists typically are not viewed as the most cerebral members of society, there are clear signs of how vital intelligence is to dominate at the highest levels of combat sports. Learning to read

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Evidence-Based MMA Training Methods with Ian Harris from Fight Science

Ian Harris brings over 40 years of martial arts experience and more than two decades of MMA coaching expertise to a critical discussion on fighter development. His insights address gaps in traditional training approaches, weight cutting protocols, conditioning strategies, and the prevalence of pseudoscience in combat sports. This conversation covers what separates effective MMA preparation

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Youssef Zalal Wants Alexander Volkanovski’s Attention Ahead of Aljamain Sterling Bout

Featherweight contender Youssef Zalal has expressed frustration with UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski for consistently overlooking him in media appearances. Zalal believes a decisive victory over former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night 274 will force Volkanovski to acknowledge his name in the title conversation. Zalal’s Frustration With Volkanovski’s Callouts Volkanovski has earned a

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Piera Rodriguez Calls Out Angela Hill Over Alleged Sparring Incident After UFC Vegas 114 Win

Piera Rodriguez secured a unanimous decision victory over Sam Hughes at UFC Vegas 114 and immediately set her sights on ranked competition. The Venezuelan strawweight made it clear she wants to settle an old score with Angela Hill stemming from a sparring session that allegedly turned hostile. Rodriguez Earns Third Consecutive Victory Rodriguez opened UFC

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