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Silva's First Title Defense: Shevchenko Or Blanchfield?
New UFC flyweight champion Natalia Silva will need to face Valentina Shevchenko to validate her standing, per ESPN's Brett Okamoto, while Erin Blanchfield remains a wild card for October.
UFC Vegas 122 Full Fight Card Revealed For Oct. 10
UFC Vegas 122 takes place Oct. 10 at the Apex in Las Vegas with Brendan Allen facing Christian Leroy Duncan in the middleweight main event on Paramount+.
Figueiredo Faces Uncertain Future After Third Straight Loss
Deiveson Figueiredo dropped his third consecutive fight at UFC 332, losing to Payton Talbott in 130 seconds. The 38-year-old former champion now faces a crossroads at bantamweight.
Dana White On Talbott's Dominant UFC 332 Performance
UFC president Dana White praised Payton Talbott's dominant finish of Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, calling the bantamweight prospect's performance "incredible" on CBS.
Dana White On Mom's Tell-All: 'She Was Looking To Buy A Bar'
UFC CEO Dana White says his mother's 2011 biography was an extortion attempt after she sent threatening emails demanding payment while he was abroad.
Rogan On Pavlovich's Threat To Pereira At UFC 335
UFC commentator Joe Rogan says Sergei Pavlovich represents a tough task for Alex Pereira at UFC 335 as Poatan chases heavyweight gold.
Ribovics Ready For Top After Green Stoppage
Esteban Ribovics says he's ready to prove he belongs at lightweight's elite level following his first-round finish of King Green at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City.
Nolan Explains Why McGee Deserved UFC 332 Mic
Eric Nolan said Court McGee's 16-year UFC run earned him the post-fight spotlight at UFC 332, where McGee announced his retirement after their welterweight bout.
Payton Talbott Says Sean O'Malley Fight Makes Sense
Payton Talbott sees a potential fight with Sean O'Malley as a natural next step
Dana White, Eddie Hearn Trade Barbs
Dana White and Eddie Hearn are still fighting over White's role in the December 11 Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight.
Shevchenko Warns Silva After UFC 332 Triumph
Valentina Shevchenko congratulated Natalia Silva on her UFC 332 title win but made clear she wants her flyweight belt back. Silva won a decision over Wang Cong in Salt Lake City.
Wint Calls Out Sharaf After UFC 332 Knockout
Anthony Wint stayed unbeaten with a 23-second finish at UFC 332 and immediately targeted Sean Sharaf, who knocked out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds last month.
Makhachev Enrolls In Master's Program In Dubai
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has enrolled in a master's degree program at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in Dubai while eyeing his next title defense.
Asplund Calls Out Walker With Famous GSP Line
Steven Asplund called out Johnny Walker after his UFC 332 knockout, mimicking Georges St. Pierre's iconic 2006 callout. He wants Walker at UFC 335 in December.
Valter Walker Explains Reaction To Brother's Knockout
Valter Walker says fatigue and the 1 a.m. hour in Russia explained his muted response to Johnny Walker's first-round finish at UFC 332.
King Green On Herb Dean Stoppage At UFC 332
Bobby Green told referee Herb Dean before UFC 332 to let him fight to the finish, even after being dropped three times by Esteban Ribovics in Salt Lake City.
Soldic Recovers From Two Knockdowns To Win UFC Debut
Roberto Soldic survived being dropped twice in the first round to beat Kalinn Williams by decision at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
Imavov Offers $500K, Tells UFC To Strip Strickland
Nassourdine Imavov posted a $500K challenge for a January rematch with Sean Strickland, calling on the UFC to strip the middleweight champion if he refuses.
Ribovics Reveals Real Target Of UFC 332 Trash Talk
Esteban Ribovics says his post-fight words after stopping Bobby Green at UFC 332 were aimed at boxer Arnold Barboza Jr., not his opponent.
Morales Calls Prates An Easy Fight For Makhachev
Michael Morales says Islam Makhachev wants Carlos Prates next because it's an easier matchup than facing him. The undefeated welterweight contender challenged both fighters in an Instagram post.