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Dana White On Smith's Arrest After Wife Altercation
UFC boss Dana White said Smith's domestic assault arrest was unexpected but stressed 'it can happen to anybody' when asked about the former light heavyweight contender's charges.
UFC Raids MVP Roster After Netflix Deal
UFC signed Robelis Despaigne and Salahdine Parnasse after their MVP appearances, a move analysts say targets Jake Paul's momentum on Netflix.
Jake Paul Targets 2027 For MMA Debut
Jake Paul told ESPN he plans to compete in MMA next year after his Most Valuable Promotions merged with PFL, though he admitted he has never trained MMA a single day.
Colgan On Nurmagomedov's July 31 Test
Archie Colgan faces undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov for the PFL lightweight title Friday in New York, believing his wrestling background will finally test the champion.
Medic Rips Garry Over Women Comments
Uros Medic fired back at Ian Machado Garry's recent claim that the world would be better if run by women, calling it nonsense ahead of UFC 330.
Hardy Questions Ditcheva's Overwhelming Odds At PFL New York
Dan Hardy thinks Dakota Ditcheva's massive favorite status overlooks Denise Kielholtz's clinch game ahead of tonight's PFL New York main event.
Costa Should Be Next Over Ankalaev, Says Analyst
MMA analyst Kenny Florian says Paulo Costa deserves the UFC light heavyweight title shot ahead of Magomed Ankalaev after Costa's two-fight win streak at 205 pounds.
Ditcheva Rejects 'Diva' Label After Carmouche Complaints
Dakota Ditcheva denied picking opponents and rejected Liz Carmouche's complaints that she's the 'diva of the division' ahead of Friday's PFL return.
St-Pierre Reveals Which Fight Gave Him The Most Anxiety
Georges St-Pierre says his first bout with Matt Hughes generated the worst pre-fight anxiety of his career, and he believes that mental block cost him the loss.
Doctor Questions McGregor's ACL Tear Timeline
Dr. Brian Sutterer says Conor McGregor's knee rehab videos show range of motion and strength inconsistent with a full ACL rupture three weeks after UFC 329.
Dana White Stumped On UFC Belgrade Card Question
White couldn't name a single fight he's excited for on this weekend's UFC Belgrade card when asked at Thursday's press conference, drawing swift criticism online.
Justin Gaethje Deserves the Lightweight Title Shot More Than Anyone
Despite recent setbacks, Gaethje's body of work at 155 pounds makes him the most deserving contender for the UFC lightweight title. His resume and fighting style eclipse the claims of younger challengers waiting in the wings.
Weidman Jokes Hill Looks 'Pregnant' At Heavyweight
Chris Weidman and Dustin Poirier roasted Jamahal Hill's heavyweight physique on Deep Waters, with Weidman saying the former light heavyweight champ "looks pregnant."
Pereira Appeals Magomedov Loss Over Hair-Pulling
Michel Pereira is pushing to overturn his UFC Baku defeat to Shara Magomedov, claiming three unpunished hair pulls altered the outcome of his career.
Nurmagomedov's Title Defense Set At PFL New York
Usman Nurmagomedov and Archie Colgan both hit 154.8 pounds at Thursday's official weigh-in, setting up Friday's PFL lightweight title fight on ESPN.
Strickland Tells Chimaev To Learn Weight Cutting After Shoulder Update
Sean Strickland said his shoulder is recovering well and mocked Khamzat Chimaev's weight cut ahead of a potential rematch at 185 pounds.
Nurmagomedov On Colgan's Wrestling: 'He's Not Going To Win'
Usman Nurmagomedov says Archie Colgan can try to wrestle him Friday at PFL, but the Dagestani lightweight champion is confident his grappling will hold up.
Stirling On Adesanya Leaving City Kickboxing
Navajo Stirling said he was happy for Israel Adesanya after the former champion left City Kickboxing ahead of UFC Belgrade. The gym added Robert Whittaker to its roster.
Cruz And Rosen Introduce Boxing Revival Act To Senate
Senators Ted Cruz and Jacky Rosen introduced the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act to the Senate on Thursday with new provisions aimed at allowing UFC-style promotion in boxing.
Khabib On Colgan Being Usman's Toughest Test
Khabib Nurmagomedov says undefeated challenger Archie Colgan poses the biggest threat yet to cousin Usman's PFL lightweight title at Friday's card in New York.