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White Admits Throwing Tough Guys At Hokit
Dana White says he deliberately matched Josh Hokit against tough opposition before the New Zealander earned his UFC 334 title shot against Ciryl Gane on Nov. 14.
TKO Eyes HBO, TNT For UFC Programming
TKO is working with Skydance to bring UFC content to HBO and TNT after the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger folded those networks into the same portfolio.
Ruotolo On Fighting Taxi Cab Drivers In MMA
Tye Ruotolo challenges Christian Lee for ONE Championship welterweight gold Friday in his third pro MMA fight, rejecting easy matchmaking on his way up.
McGregor Announces Bare-Knuckle Move After Final UFC Fight
Conor McGregor says he will transition to bare-knuckle fighting after his final UFC contract bout, telling fans in Berlin he has one fight left with the promotion.
Cortes-Acosta Predicts Knockout Of Walker At UFC Vegas 124
Waldo Cortes-Acosta believes Johnny Walker's chin won't hold up at heavyweight, promising a knockout finish in Saturday's UFC Vegas 124 headliner.
White Admits Making Hokit's Path Harder
Dana White says he matched Josh Hokit against tougher opponents than necessary after disliking the heavyweight's public comments. Hokit fights for the title Nov. 14.
UFC Revenue Tops $500M In Single Quarter
TKO's Q3 financial report shows UFC generated over $500 million in revenue during the three-month period, marking a significant milestone for the promotion.
Cataline Backs Hokit To Beat Gane At UFC 334
BKB 61 fighter Jackie Cataline predicts Josh Hokit will capture the UFC heavyweight title when he faces Ciryl Gane at Madison Square Garden on November 14th.
Zahabi Maintains GSP's Post-Fight Film Study Ritual
Aiemann Zahabi says he still reviews his mistakes with coach Firas immediately after every fight, continuing a tradition Georges St. Pierre started during his title reign.
Prates Reveals New UFC Deal Pays Over $1M Per Fight
Carlos Prates told Fighters Weekly his new eight-fight UFC contract guarantees more than $1 million per bout, though the welterweight contender isn't sure he'll fight out the term.
Christian Lee On Dominating Islam Makhachev
One Championship double champ Christian Lee says he would outwrestle and knock out UFC's Islam Makhachev in a cross-promotional fight.
Osmanli Books UFC Debut After TUF 34 DQ Loss
Mehemmedali Osmanli will fight Pavel Andrusca at UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5 despite losing the TUF 34 bantamweight final by disqualification in September.
Hiruta Signs With MVP After Ring Award
WBO super flyweight champion Mizuki Hiruta joined Most Valuable Promotions on Thursday, setting up a potential unification with IBF titlist Irma Garcia.
Rock On UFC Release After Fighting Injured At London
Shaqueme Rock says the UFC cut him despite taking a fight injured at UFC London in March. He debuts for PFL on Nov. 14.
Parsons Returns After Three-Year Hip Injury Layoff
Welterweight Jonny Parsons makes his comeback Saturday at UFC Vegas 124 after hip flexor damage left him sidelined since his 2023 debut knockout.
Parsons On Philippine Hero Who Fuels UFC Career
UFC fighter Jonny Parsons draws motivation from Lapu-Lapu, the Philippine warrior who defeated Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, carrying that story into every Octagon appearance.
Topuria Calls Out Pimblett After Gaethje Upset
Ilia Topuria is targeting a return against Paddy Pimblett in April, five months after losing his lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.
Stephen Thompson Announces Retirement After UFC 334
Stephen Thompson confirmed his UFC 334 bout at Madison Square Garden on the Gane-Hokit card will be his last fight, citing fatherhood as the reason for stepping away at 43.
TKO Reveals HBO Talks For UFC Broadcasts
TKO is in talks to expand UFC beyond Paramount+, with HBO and TNT among the platforms under consideration for live events and programming.
Ruotolo Predicts Early Submission Against Christian Lee
Tye Ruotolo says the pressure is on Christian Lee to avenge his brother when they meet for the ONE lightweight title on November 6.