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Rogan Wishes Coker Well In MMA Return
Joe Rogan has reacted to Scott Coker's return to the MMA promotion business with genuine goodwill and genuine scepticism in equal measure, wishing the former Bellator boss well.

Hearn Vows To Block Aspinall from Fighting On Current UFC Contract
Eddie Hearn has drawn the clearest line yet between his management of Tom Aspinall and the UFC's expectations for the heavyweight champion's return.

Pereira Could Become UFC GOAT
Dana White has made a bold declaration about what a victory for Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 would mean for the sport's all-time rankings.

Usman Nurmagomedov doubts Conor McGregor shows for Holloway fight
Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov says McGregor probably won't make it to his scheduled Max Holloway bout, though a win would benefit MMA.

Trump eyes permanent UFC Claw structure at White House
President Donald Trump suggested the UFC Claw erected for Freedom 250 Fan Fest could stay on the White House lawn indefinitely, invoking the Eiffel Tower's history.

Hearn tells Aspinall to refuse Pereira-Gane winner fight
Eddie Hearn says he won't let Tom Aspinall take a unification bout under current UFC contract terms, calling the compensation a fraction of event revenue.
UFC names NinjaTrader as Official Futures Trading Partner
NinjaTrader becomes UFC's Official Futures Trading Partner and Presenting Partner of Dana White's Contender Series under a multiyear deal announced today.
Ilia Topuria Tops ESPN's Undefeated MMA Fighter Rankings
Ilia Topuria holds the No. 1 spot among unbeaten MMA fighters for the second straight year, ahead of Usman Nurmagomedov and Movsar Evloev in ESPN's latest rankings.

UFC Numbered Events Coming To Paramount+ in Canada
Canadian UFC fans will no longer pay individually for numbered events from 2027 as Paramount+ will become the exclusive home of all UFC numbered event main cards in Canada under a six-year agreement.

Hokit Addresses His Critics
Josh Hokit has set aside the Incredible Hok persona to give a candid account of how he views the polarising reception he has received since arriving in the UFC.

Chandler Insists The McGregor Fight Will Happen
Michael Chandler has reacted to Conor McGregor's return, insisting the fight will happen eventually, even if the UFC is not the one to deliver it.

TKO Reports Record Revenues
TKO Group Holdings has announced a second consecutive quarterly dividend of $150 million.

UFC and Paramount Expand Canada Deal Through 2032
Paramount+ will stream all UFC numbered event main cards in Canada starting in 2027 at no extra charge to subscribers under a six-year agreement announced Thursday.

Former MMA Fighter Restrains Passenger Attempting to Open Emergency Door
Former MMA fighter Josh Longood potentially saved dozens of lives on May 31 when he physically restrained a passenger attempting to open an emergency door on a Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago.

Arman Tsarukyan defends coach after Chimaev loss criticism
Tsarukyan pushed back on claims that strength coach Sam Calavitta overtrained Khamzat Chimaev before his UFC 327 loss, saying the final garage session lasted just 15-20 minutes.

Alex Pereira Heads To the Big Screen With Horror Thriller 'Onslaught'
Alex Pereira is expanding his portfolio beyond the Octagon. A24 has released the trailer for 'Onslaught', an action horror thriller starring the UFC star as a character known as The Butcher, with the film set for release on September 4.

Guida Backs Steveson For Rapid UFC Rise
Clay Guida has offered a strong endorsement of Gable Steveson ahead of his UFC debut at UFC 329 on July 11.

Trump Suggests White House Octagon Could Become Permanent
Donald Trump has floated the idea that the octagon and stage structure being constructed on the White House South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250 might never come down.

Scott Coker's New MMA Promotion Takes Shape
Scott Coker's upcoming MMA promotion is building its leadership structure, announcing six executive hires.

GSP Reveals Three Conditions That Killed Anderson Silva Fight
Georges St-Pierre has finally explained why the fight many consider the greatest matchup never made in UFC history never happened — and the answer is simpler than the years of speculation suggested.