UFC returning to Denver on July 13 at Ball Arena
The UFC is returning to the Mile High City. UFC boss Dana White announced the return of mixed martial arts’ big show to Denver for the first time since 2018. …
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Curtis Blaydes embraced his stutter and transformed his fighting
Not too long ago, Curtis Blaydes feared the consequences of winning. Blaydes, the UFC’s fourth-ranked heavyweight contender, has been a rising mixed martial arts star for some time. But with …
Max Holloway’s last-second KO of Justin Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300
LAS VEGAS — Alex Pereira left no doubt he was the true light heavyweight champion in the main event, knocking out Jamahal Hill 3:14 of the first round Saturday night. …
How he went from homeless to MMA’s big show
Long before MarQuel Mederos earned his shot in the UFC, he was finding his way on the streets. Mederos was homeless for a time in his native Texas, sneaking into …
Jamal Murray and Alexander Volkanovski’s unlikely friendship
BOSTON — Alexander Volkanovski spends his afternoons these days traveling back in time. Eighteen hours, to be precise. “It’s usually lunch time here,” in Australia, between workout sessions, he says. …
Brandon Royval burned with desire to beat the odds before becoming UFC champ
The kid from Denver hopped on his bike and rode, chasing a dream his heart knew was real but he could not see. All Brandon Royval knew for certain: If …