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* * *Heavyweight contender Curtis "Razor" Blaydes knows that he's a wrestler first and foremost. He's a well-rounded fighter with knockout power in his hands as he showed on Saturday when he finished former champion Junior dos Santos in the UFC on ESPN+ 24 main event.But despite having

* * *See the highlights and recap from Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg from Saturday's event in Inglewood, Calif.* * *TRENDING > Cris Cyborg wins Bellator debut in devastating fashion becoming a four-promotion champion* * *One of the most feared fighters on the planet, Cris Cyborg began her Bellator

Cyborg knocked out Gina Carano to claim the Strikeforce featherweight title. On Saturday, 10 years, five months and 11 days later, she remains on top.

In her Bellator debut, the Brazilian veteran Cris Cyborg impressed with a measured approach and became the first to win titles in Bellator, UFC, Invicta FC and Strikeforce.

Though she only had one fight in 2019, Bellator featherweight champion Julia Budd is nonetheless pleased with how her year turned out.One of the main reasons why last year was so big for Budd is not only did she defend her title, but a dream match-up she had been wanting finally came to fruition.“Last

* * *Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has been chasing similar success at welterweight since moving up to the 170-pound division nearly three years ago. Thus far, he's been unable to reach the championship heights that he achieved at 155 pounds.Having lost three of his last four fights

* * *Junior dos Santos is one of the most storied – and likable – heavyweights in UFC history. It has been several years since he last held the title of UFC heavyweight champion, but at 35 years of age, he's not ready to give up on a return to glory.Fighting rising star Curtis Blaydes in the UFC

Mike Alexander gives his thoughts on three mid-range priced fights for UFC Fight Night in Raleigh!

Curtis Blaydes and Junior dos Santos continue the hunt for the heavyweight title following Friday's UFC on ESPN+ 24 official weigh-in from Raleigh, NC.A former champion, dos Santos is trying mightily to get back into the thick of title talks, while Blaydes is still searching for his first shot at

* * *Curtis Blaydes is preparing to step into the biggest fight of his career when he faces former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC on ESPN+ 24 on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.Blaydes and dos Santos top the UFC Raleigh fight card with Blaydes sitting at No. 3 in the UFC heavyweight rankings