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White Signs Heavyweight After Calling Fight 'Horrible'
Dana White signed Senegalese heavyweight Adama Diop to a UFC contract despite calling his Contender Series win one of the worst fights he'd ever seen on the show.
Pico Advises Steveson After UFC 331 Knockout
Aaron Pico told Gable Steveson to take time away and have tough conversations after the Olympic wrestler's shocking knockout loss at UFC 331.
Bisping Predicts Gaethje's Next UFC Opponent
Michael Bisping expects Justin Gaethje to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan by year's end, with Paddy Pimblett facing Ilia Topuria instead.
Dana White Wins $1 Million On Single Baccarat Hand
UFC CEO Dana White won $1 million on a single baccarat wager at Park MGM in Las Vegas, with social media streamer SteveWillDoIt and fighter Tommy McMillen present for the high-stakes session.
Topuria Returns To Gym After Gaethje Loss
Ilia Topuria posted training footage on Instagram weeks after medical clearance from his fourth-round stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Dana White Confirms Involvement In Las Vegas NBA Bid
The UFC CEO said he remains tied to an ownership group pursuing a Las Vegas NBA franchise valued at up to $13 billion. Three finalists are under review.
Vettori Returns To Kings MMA After 4-Fight Skid
Marvin Vettori has left American Top Team and rejoined his California roots with Beneil Dariush as head coach ahead of UFC 332 on Oct. 3.
Aldo Backs McGregor For UFC Lightweight Title Run
Jose Aldo says Conor McGregor can reclaim UFC gold at 155 pounds with one big win, calling the lightweight division wide open after recent shake-ups.
White Rips Diop's Performance Before Awarding UFC Deal
Dana White called Adama Diop's DWCS win one of the worst fights he'd seen on the show, then gave him a contract anyway with a warning about UFC heavyweights.
White Blames UK Resistance To Boxing Role
Dana White says British boxing figures are pushing back against his involvement in promoting Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua on Dec. 11.
Dana White On Barcelos' Hospital Status After UFC Vegas 121
UFC CEO Dana White says Raoni Barcelos is conscious and walking while awaiting test results after losing consciousness in the fifth round against Raul Rosas Jr.
Wint Says NFL Experience Shields Him From UFC Spotlight
Former Jets linebacker Anthony Wint says training camp stars and NFL celebrity prepared him for the UFC's pressure ahead of his Oct. 3 fight at UFC 332.
Mayhem Miller Shoots Down Sonnen DSOTC Episode
Jason Miller dismissed the premise of Chael Sonnen's Darkside of the Cage feature, questioning what hardship the former title challenger actually faced in his career.
White On Fury-Joshua Delay: 'Total Ego Thing'
UFC boss says the heavyweight superfight is settled despite Eddie Hearn's resistance. He won't attend Wednesday's London presser due to Contender Series.
Musumeci Targeting UFC Flyweight Title After MMA Switch
Mikey Musumeci revealed plans to compete in MMA and pursue the UFC flyweight championship after defeating Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11 on Sept. 24.
Nolan Says He's Disappointing Fellow Marines
Eric Nolan wants to earn his first UFC victory for his fellow Marines at UFC 332 on Saturday, saying he's let them down through his first two Octagon losses.
Gheirati Returns From Surgery To Face Nakrob At ONE 48
Parham Gheirati returns from a year-long injury layoff to face Nakrob Fairtex in Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 48 in Bangkok on Friday, October 2.
McGhee Says UFC Pushed Him Back After Yan Loss
Marcus McGhee believes the UFC has been holding him back since his unanimous decision loss to Petr Yan last year, questioning why higher-ranked opponents remain unavailable.
Pimblett Teammate Staines Scores Vicious Slam KO
George Staines knocked out Loai Abushaar with a brutal slam at UFC Contender Series Week 8, improving to 11-0 and earning his UFC contract.
Staines Delivers First Slam Knockout In DWCS History
George Staines knocked out Loai Abushaar with a body-lock slam at DWCS Season 10, Week 8, marking the first such finish in Contender Series history.