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Cain Velasquez recalls the grueling training that prepared him to dominate Brock Lesnar at UFC 121. His wrestling, conditioning, and mental fortitude played a crucial role in his legendary title-winning performance.

Johnny Eblen is growing increasingly frustrated over his lack of a scheduled fight in the PFL. Despite being one of the promotion’s top middleweights, he remains absent from the newly announced PFL World Tournament, where names like Fabian Edwards and Impa Kasanganay will compete. The delay has left Eblen eager to return.

Former Strikeforce champ Josh Thomson blasts PFL leadership, questioning their knowledge of MMA and ability to compete with the UFC. He shares doubts about Donn Davis and hopes the promotion can improve.

Ali Taleb is set to make his biggest career move yet as he enters the PFL World Tournament to face Zebenzui Ruiz. The Swedish-based fighter recently captured the MENA bantamweight title and now steps up to compete against the world's best. With only one career loss, Taleb is confident his preparation will pay off.

Cris Cyborg is planning her next PFL fight, naming Leah McCourt as a possible opponent while dismissing a rematch with Larissa Pacheco. The former UFC champion remains a dominant force in MMA.

Bo Nickal is taking a major step up in competition as he faces former Reinier de Ridder in a three-round middleweight bout at UFC Des Moines. With both fighters bringing elite grappling skills, this matchup could determine the next big contender in the UFC's 185-pound division.

Veteran lightweight Jeremy Stephens returns to the UFC to face Mason Jones on May 3. After competing in the PFL and BKFC, Stephens is back, while Jones gets another shot after a dominant Cage Warriors run.

Jamahal Hill is ready for war as he prepares to face Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC Kansas City. Despite Rountree’s rise, Hill believes his skillset will be too much to handle. Read more on his mindset ahead of fight night.

After a dominant win over Rafael Fiziev, Justin Gaethje has emerged as a top contender for the UFC lightweight title. But with Ilia Topuria moving up in weight, could he get the shot instead?

Michael Chandler has no interest in renewing his rivalry with Patricio Freire in the UFC. Ahead of UFC 314, Chandler says he respects Freire’s journey and is focused on his own goals in the lightweight division.