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Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez and Gregory "Robocop" Rodrigues clash in a high-stakes middleweight headliner at UFC Fight Night 285. Known for his relentless pace and dominant grappling, Hernandez aims to re-assert himself in the top 10 following a streak-ending fight. Standing in his way is the knockout artist Rodrigues, who brings explosive power and a three-fight winning streak into this dynamic main event collision.

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Legendary combat sports icon Cristiane "Cris Cyborg" Justino puts her PFL featherweight championship on the line against high-level UFC veteran Ketlen Vieira in the headline event of PFL Tampa. Marking the final MMA bout of Cyborg's historic, multi-organization career, the reigning champion aims to cement her legendary legacy with a monumental 30th professional victory. However, Brazil's formidable contender Ketlen Vieira steps into the SmartCage determined to spoil the grand retirement send-off and capture the world title in a high-stakes clash of power and elite grappling.

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Tommy Gantt is from NC. In fact, he was the Assistant Wrestling Coach for NCSU. He is making his way through the UFC. Next bout on September 12th on Paramount+.

The UFC 330 co-main event features a rare, high-stakes matchup between two elite ground specialists as world-champion BJJ black belt Mackenzie Dern defends her strawweight title against UFC women’s submission record-holder Gillian Robertson. While Robertson brings superior wrestling entries and relentless positional control on a five-fight winning streak, Dern holds the edge in heavy standing strikes and opportunistic submission threats off her back. The key to victory will hinge on whether Robertson can safely pass guard and control top position without falling into one of Dern's game-changing submission traps.

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Heading into UFC 330, newly crowned two-division champion Islam Makhachev puts his historic 16-fight winning streak on the line as he defends his welterweight title for the first time. Across the Octagon, top contender Ian Machado Garry presents a distinct physical challenge, relying on a five-inch reach advantage, elusive footwork, and volume striking to control distance. The outcome hinges on whether Garry can repeatedly enforce his long-range striking to deny takedowns, or if Makhachev's heavy upper-body clinch work and dominant mat control will ultimately dictate the fight.

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Undisputed bantamweight champion Cherneka "Sugar Neekz" Johnson puts all four major belts on the line against undefeated former unified champion Dina Thorslund in Orlando, Florida. The long-awaited blockbuster showdown resolves unfinished business after Johnson acquired three of her titles following Thorslund's temporary departure from the sport in 2025. With Johnson eager to prove her dominance and the unbeaten Dane fighting to reclaim her throne, the bout serves as a definitive clash for 118-pound supremacy.

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