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Jouban Says McGregor Won't Be Same After Knee Injury
MMA analyst Alan Jouban told MMA Junkie that Conor McGregor will never look the same after his knee injury at UFC 329, citing McGregor's age and declining fight IQ.
Medic On Rodriguez's Imprisonment Before UFC Belgrade
Uros Medic told MMA Fighting that Daniel Rodriguez's eight-month stint in a Mexican prison "puts a stain on all of our names" ahead of their UFC Belgrade main event Saturday.
Chimaev On Woodley Clash At RAF Moscow
Khamzat Chimaev will face Tyron Woodley in a wrestling match at Real American Freestyle's Sept. 5 Moscow card while awaiting his UFC title rematch.
Ditcheva On Retiring From MMA By Age 32
PFL flyweight Dakota Ditcheva says she wants to step away from fighting by her early 30s to start a family, per MMA Fighting. The 28-year-old faces Denise Kielholtz this weekend.
MMA Mania Asks Fans About Best Sports Films
MMA Mania's daily open thread posed a question to fight fans: which sports movie reigns supreme? The site's Tim Edwards suggested baseball films hold the crown.
PFL Merges With MVP Under Jake Paul Banner
The Professional Fighters League and Most Valuable Promotions have officially merged under the MVP banner, creating a global combat sports platform led by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian.
Jake Paul Takes Control Of PFL After MVP Merger
Paul and Nakisa Bidarian now run PFL following a merger with MVP. The combined company operates under the MVP banner, with Paul teasing an MMA debut.
King Green Schools Boxer At Broner's Gym
UFC lightweight King Green sparked controversy after dominating a professional boxer during a sparring session at Adrien Broner's Las Vegas warehouse gym.
Jones On Smith's Domestic Violence Arrest
Jon Jones reacted to Anthony Smith's felony arrest in Nebraska, telling fans he hopes his former opponent prays through the situation.
Cormier Denies Jones' Claim Their Beef Is Fake
Daniel Cormier rejected Jon Jones' recent assertion that their longtime rivalry is now manufactured for profit. The former champion said Jones is "crazy" for suggesting they had such a conversation.
MMA Mania Polls Fans On Sumo Coverage After Tournament
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards asked readers whether he should continue featuring sumo content now that the July tournament has concluded, highlighting yokozuna Hoshoryu in his latest post.
Ilia Topuria's Featherweight Reign Is Over Before It Ever Began
The Georgian's shocking lightweight loss to Justin Gaethje exposed fundamental flaws that make his return to 145 pounds untenable. Topuria's gamble didn't just fail — it ended his championship credibility.
Ben Askren's Post-Fight Career Is More Impressive Than His UFC Run
The former Olympian's resilience after double lung transplant surgery and continued presence in combat sports proves more remarkable than his brief, underwhelming stint inside the octagon ever was.
Navajo Stirling Reveals He Accepted Blachowicz Fight Off 'Massive Bender'
Undefeated prospect Navajo Stirling told Home Of Fight he accepted his UFC Belgrade bout against former champ Jan Blachowicz while celebrating in Japan.
Rousey On Possible Return For MVP MMA 2
Ronda Rousey has not ruled out fighting again for Most Valuable Promotions after submitting Gina Carano in May. The 39-year-old told Fight Culture the promotion will reconvene on future plans.
Jones Calls White An Asshole After UFC Split
Jon Jones described UFC CEO Dana White as an asshole following his heavyweight title vacation, though the former champion said White changed his life.
PFL New York Loses Powell Bout Days Before Event
Two fights were scratched from PFL New York this week, including Simeon Powell's scheduled light heavyweight clash with Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov on the main card.
UFC Signs Raul Rosas Jr.'s Brother
Jessie Rosas, older brother of UFC bantamweight contender Raul Rosas Jr., has signed with the promotion and will make his Octagon debut Aug. 8 against Miles Johns.
Rousey Blasts UFC Executive After MVP MMA Success
Ronda Rousey criticized UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell after her MVP MMA event drew 17 million viewers on Netflix in May.
Anthony Smith Arrested On Terroristic Threats Charge
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested Monday night in Nebraska on three felony charges, including domestic violence and terroristic threats.