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Think you can figure out which UFC fighter we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation UFC in-5 daily trivia game, and we’re switching to a system of a new article each day for the game.

We tried using a single article for the game, updated with the latest game each day, but it was creating a bit of an unwieldy experience in the comments. So, we’ll have the current day’s game plus the previous three days in each new article. That way, you can catch up if you miss a day.

Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game!

What we need from you

1. Play the game
2. Share your result in the comments and on social media
3. Provide feedback (Google Form or in comments below)

Today’s UFC in-5 game

Friday’s UFC in-5 game

Thursday’s UFC in-5 game

Wednesday’s UFC in-5 game

The goal of the game is to guess the correct random UFC fighter player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED FIGHTERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. It will be a mix of well-known players and some “that guys” that we haven’t thought of in some time. The game will appear in slot #3 of the MMA Fighting layout each morning, with occasional movement later in the day.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media.

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After a wild UFC 308 event this past weekend, the UFC returns to the Great White North with some high-stakes mixed martial arts action, and in the main event, two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno looks to get back on track against surging contender Amir Albazi. Could Moreno punch his ticket to another championship opportunity with a win?

Ahead of UFC Edmonton, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and José Youngs preview Saturday’s card, the main event between Moreno and Albazi, where either guy can go with a win, and how disastrous a loss could be. Additionally, topics include the five-round flyweight co-main event between Erin Blanchfield and former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, Derrick Lewis returning against the hard-hitting Jhonata Diniz, other standout matchups, and much more.

Catch the UFC Edmonton preview show above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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Derrick Lewis has been forced to withdraw from his heavyweight bout again Jhonata Diniz this Saturday (Nov. 2, 2024) at UFC Edmonton live on ESPN+ from inside Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, per a UFC announcement late Friday night.

According to the statement, “Black Beast” was removed from his main card fight due to a “non weight-cut related” medical issue.

Lewis, who made headlines this week after launching an explicit rant about Daniel Cormier, successfully hit the scales on Friday morning to make his heavyweight clash with Diniz official. However, things turned odd when Lewis failed to appear during Friday night’s ceremonial weigh ins (watch HERE). UFC officials assured fight fans that Lewis’ bout with Diniz was still on, but that ended up being a lie.

Out of nowhere UFC officials announced that Lewis would no longer be fighting at UFC Edmonton. It’s unknown at this time what the promotion has planned for Diniz, who was taking a big step up in competition.

It’s a shame considering Lewis was looking to clean up his act and get back into the title hunt, but he’ll have to wait a little longer to prove he’s still a top threat. Lewis has had some back issues in the past and a few other injuries so it’s unknown at this time exactly what prompted the late-notice withdrawal.

Stick with Mania for ongoing updates and more UFC Edmonton coverage.

MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Edmonton fight card RIGHT HERE, starting with the ESPN+ preliminary card matchups which are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the remaining main card balance on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET.

To check out the latest and greatest UFC Edmonton news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive here. For the updated and finalized “Moreno vs. Albazi” fight card and ESPN+ lineup click here.

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Derrick Lewis is no longer competing at UFC Edmonton.

The heavyweight was forced out of his scheduled fight against Jhonata Diniz with the bout now scrapped from the card set to take place Saturday night at Rogers Place.

Lewis was forced out of the contest due to a non-weight cut related medical issue, per UFC officials.

While Lewis did step to the scale at the official weigh-ins Friday morning, he wasn’t at the ceremonial weigh-ins later on, which raised suspicions about his readiness for the fight. A few hours later, UFC officials confirmed that Lewis was pulled from the event and his fight with Diniz was cancelled.

It’s an unfortunate turn of events for Lewis, who was looking to build on a win over Rodrigo Nascimento back in May as he extended his record for most knockouts in UFC history with 15 overall.

Meanwhile, Diniz misses out on the chance to face an established veteran and former title challenger in Lewis after starting out his UFC career with two straight wins while amassing a perfect 8-0 record overall.

The UFC Edmonton card now moves forward with 13 total bouts. A flyweight bout between Canada’s Jasmine Jasudavicius and Ariane da Silva is expected to take the vacant spot on the main card.

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Stipe Miocic exudes confidence as he prepares for his highly anticipated showdown with Jon Jones. Heading into their UFC 309 heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden, Miocic feels secure in his abilities and isn’t showing any worry.

Jones is heavily favored to win, but Miocic, a former UFC heavyweight champion, is ready to prove his doubters wrong. Miocic has gone 3-2 in his last five fights, securing back-to-back heavyweight title victories over Daniel Cormier in 2019 and 2020. However, he lost his most recent fight via knockout to Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 in March 2021, which cost him the heavyweight title.

Expressing Confidence

In a recent appearance on BS w/ Jake Paul, Miocic discussed his mindset as the fight approaches. He’s maintained a quiet focus, emphasizing his dedication to his training and his desire to stay mentally prepared.

“I’m excited, honestly,” Miocic said. “It’s finally here. It was supposed to happen last year, but an injury took it away. Now, we’re three weeks out. I’m ready. I’ve been pumped. I keep quiet and stay focused on the task at hand, just worrying about my fight. That’s all I focus on.”

Miocic continued, “Jon Jones does a lot of things well, but I have great coaches and teammates who prepare me for whatever happens. I’m not going to wait to see what he’s going to do; I’m going to do what I want to do.”

Continue Reading Stipe Miocic Voices Confidence Ahead Of Jon Jones Fight at MMA News.

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