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Ali Abdelaziz swung at Eric Nicksick backstage at UFC Apex
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz took a swing at Xtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick backstage following Saturday's UFC event at the Apex, per multiple reports.
Sean O'Malley calls Petr Yan rematch biggest bantamweight fight
O'Malley argues his 2022 win over Yan makes their rematch bigger than the champion's planned trilogy with Merab Dvalishvili.
Jon Jones offers support to Dustin Poirier after arrest
Jones, who has faced similar incidents, told Poirier to keep his head up after footage showed the retired lightweight's drunken airport arrest.
Sonnen Says He Will Run For President
Chael Sonnen is running for President after announcing his 2028 presidential campaign, revealing he is already in the early stages of assembling his cabinet.
Aspinall Confirms He's Back In Training For Gane Rematch
Tom Aspinall is back in training — and the timeline he has just dropped points to a fight in late September or early October.
McGregor Admits He Got Lost After Conquering The Sport
Conor McGregor has said something this week that the version of himself from ten years ago would never have allowed.
Jones Reaches Out To Poirier After Arrest
Jon Jones reached out to Dustin Poirier this week — and the message carried the weight of someone who knows what the other side of the spotlight looks like.
Sean Strickland eyes December return for third fight of 2026
Strickland told fans on social media he's targeting a December cage return despite recovering from a shoulder injury sustained at UFC 328.
Chael Sonnen launches 2028 presidential campaign
Former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen has announced a 2028 presidential run and is now accepting cabinet member applications.
Xander Zayas and Boots Ennis face off in Brooklyn staredown
Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis squared off Thursday ahead of their junior middleweight title unification fight Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues headlines UFC Sacramento
Anthony Hernandez faces Gregory Rodrigues in a middleweight headliner Aug. 22 at Golden 1 Center, UFC's first Sacramento card since 2019.
Manuel Torres wants to be feared like Mike Tyson ahead of UFC Baku
Torres headlines UFC Baku against Rafael Fiziev on June 27 and says finishing fights is how you become the best in the world.
Tom Aspinall Back to Full Training, Targeting Ciryl Gane Rematch
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has returned to full training eight months after his eye injury against Ciryl Gane and says negotiations are underway for the rematch.
Chuck Liddell says Tito Ortiz was 'terrified' of him in UFC
Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz revisit their storied UFC rivalry two decades after their first fight at UFC 47, with Dana White claiming Ortiz feared facing Liddell.
Rafael Fiziev surprised by UFC Baku main event slot after loss
Rafael Fiziev headlines UFC Baku on June 27 against Manuel Torres, admitting he was shocked to get the main event after his last stoppage loss.
Michael Morales preparing as replacement for UFC 330 title fight
Welterweight contender Michael Morales will make weight for UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, positioning himself as a replacement should Islam Makhachev or Ian Garry fall out.
Jefferson Nascimento calls Chase Hooper 'easy money' ahead of UFC Baku debut
The unbeaten Brazilian lightweight makes his UFC debut at welterweight on June 27 and has his sights set on a future bout with Hooper.
Justin Gaethje cracks ESPN pound-for-pound top 10 after title win
Gaethje's lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria earned him a spot in ESPN's updated MMA pound-for-pound rankings, reshuffling the top 10.
Justin Gaethje nominated for Best Fighter at 2026 ESPY awards
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje earned a Best Fighter nomination at the 2026 ESPYs following his stoppage win over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
PFL pushes MENA event to July 10 in Riyadh venue switch
The Professional Fighters League moved its Saudi Arabia card from June 19 in Jeddah to July 10 at Boulevard Studios in Riyadh, keeping Hattan Alsaif and Malik Basahel on the bill.