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Topuria's Coach Confirms February Return Date
Ilia Topuria will be ready to fight starting in February 2027, eight months after his brutal loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, according to his physical trainer.
Grasso Returns To ESPN's Top-10 Pound-For-Pound List
Former UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso climbed back into ESPN's top-10 pound-for-pound rankings after her recent performance showcased the women's 125-pound division's elite status.
Steveson On Jones Returning After Aspinall Vacancy
Gable Steveson says Jon Jones could return to the UFC now that Tom Aspinall has vacated the heavyweight title due to injury. The Olympic gold medalist trains with Jones daily.
Moicano Fires Back At Ortega After Second UFC 331 Pullout
Renato Moicano unloaded on Brian Ortega after the former featherweight contender withdrew from their UFC 331 bout five days before fight night with a cut above his left eye.
Topuria's Coach Pushes Back On Dana White's Comeback Claims
Ilia Topuria's coach, Jesus Gallo, is disputing Dana White's recent suggestion that Topuria is ready to return to the Octagon following his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Yanez Draws Unfinished Prospect For UFC 334
Adrian Yanez will face surging bantamweight Juan Diaz at UFC 334 on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden, per Marcel Dorff. Diaz has never been stopped in 18 pro fights.
O'Malley Explains Confronting Heckling Fan
Sean O'Malley says he reached his limit with an intoxicated fan heckling Tommy McMillen during his walkout at Noche UFC 4.
Cavalcanti Erases DWCS Heartbreak With 98-Second TKO
Igor Cavalcanti earned a UFC contract after stopping Oscar Ravello in 98 seconds at DWCS Week 6, redemption after his 2024 shortfall on the Contender Series.
Police Officer Hernandez Earns UFC Deal After DWCS Finish
Dade County cop Luis Hernandez submitted Hugo Guillon at 1:01 of Round 2 on Dana White's Contender Series to secure a UFC contract and extend his record to 8-0.
Perea Earns UFC Contract With 45-Second Stoppage
Mayton Perea stopped Zevan Hunt in 45 seconds at Dana White's Contender Series Week 6, earning a UFC contract with an elbow barrage after surviving an early scramble.
Pantoja Says He's Done Selling Van Rematch
Alexandre Pantoja says he won't engage in trash talk ahead of his UFC 331 flyweight title defense against Joshua Van on Saturday, stating his focus is solely on the fight itself.
Coker Says Ki MMA Can Build Star In One Year
Scott Coker told MMA Junkie his new promotion Ki MMA can turn a prospect into a recognizable name in 12 months through its 32-fighter tournament format.
Van Predicts Third-Round Finish Of Pantoja At UFC 331
Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja each predict stoppage wins in their UFC 331 flyweight title rematch Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, with both fighters claiming to have identified exploitable weaknesses.
White On Contender Series Signee: 'Greatest Talent' Ever
Dana White called new UFC signee Akbar Abdullaev the greatest talent in Contender Series history after his 20-second knockout earned him a contract Tuesday night.
Tsarukyan Is Ruffy's 'Worst Stylistic Matchup,' Coach Says
Anderson Franca believes Arman Tsarukyan presents unique problems for Mauricio Ruffy ahead of their UFC 331 co-main event Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
Jones Piles On Aspinall After Heavyweight Title Exit
Jon Jones backed criticism of Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate the UFC heavyweight title, agreeing with fans who questioned the Brit's readiness for a Gane rematch.
Makhachev Fires Back At Jones After Legacy Claim
Islam Makhachev responded to Jon Jones' claim of UFC superiority by pointing to the former champion's history of rule violations and legal troubles.
Abdullaev Lands UFC Deal With 19-Second KO
Akbar Abdullaev stopped Ednilson Barros Santos in 19 seconds on Dana White's Contender Series, becoming the first Kyrgyz fighter to earn a UFC contract on the show.
White Hails 'Greatest Talent' In DWCS History After 19-Second KO
Dana White called Akbar Abdullaev possibly the best prospect ever on Contender Series after the Kyrgyz lightweight knocked out his opponent in 19 seconds at DWCS Week 6.
Abdullaev's 19-Second KO Earns Four DWCS Contracts
Akbar Abdullaev landed a jaw-dropping one-punch knockout in 19 seconds on Tuesday's Contender Series, earning a UFC contract alongside three others.