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Author: Jay Durden

Jay is a news reporter for Grapplers Graveyard who trains both MMA and BJJ.

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UFC and Paramount+ Announce $7.7 Billion Streaming Deal

The UFC announced yesterday (August 11, 2025) a historic $7.7 billion, seven-year exclusive broadcasting deal with Paramount+, starting in January 2026. This is a huge change that will impact the future of combat sports. This deal not only moves the UFC away from its long-standing pay-per-view (PPV) model, but it also makes Paramount+ the only […]

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UFC 317 Predictions: Makhachev, Volkanovski, and How to Watch

Islam Makhachev Predicts The Main Event as a 50-50 Fight Islam Makhachev, the former UFC lightweight champion, has shared his thoughts on what is expected to be one of the year’s most anticipated bouts: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira for the unclaimed lightweight title, as UFC 317 draws near. Makhachev continues to closely monitor his

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UFC 316 Results: Recap of the Main Card and Performances

On June 7, 2025, UFC 316 unfolded at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event brought major shifts in the bantamweight and women’s divisions. Not only did it feature career-defining performances, but it also delivered decisive outcomes across the board. This pivotal event set a strong tone for the UFC’s second-half 2025 schedule.

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UFC 316 Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 Full Fight Recap

On June 7, 2025, Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley squared off for the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 316, one of the year’s most anticipated title rematches, at the Prudential Center in Newark. Dvalishvili had won their first fight by a torturous decision. The plot of this rematch was whether “Suga” Sean O’Malley’s skillful striking

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