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How Dustin Poirier's Next 12 Months Could Unfold
Poirier stands at a crossroads after his recent arrest and sponsor fallout. Three scenarios map his path through 2025 — from a title eliminator run to a legacy-defining sendoff fight.
Why Cody Garbrandt's Hands-Down Style Became His Undoing
Garbrandt's hands-low boxing built his legend against Dominick Cruz. Now, after five knockout losses in seven fights, the same stance that made him champion has accelerated his decline.
Three Fights Jon Jones Should Take Next
The heavyweight champion's next move will define his legacy. Here are three opponents who would cement Jones as the division's undisputed king — or expose the cracks in his resume.
Jean Maintains Top-Three Status After PFL Title Win
Thad Jean says critics who dismiss his top-three welterweight ranking are casuals who don't understand MMA. The undefeated PFL champ stopped Rodriguez at PFL Washington.
UFC Fighters Face Death Threats, Lineker Returns
Dan Hooker reportedly received death threats following his recent bout, while John Lineker continues his run outside the UFC. Armen Petrosyan books UFC 331.
Covington Defends RAF Title Against Muhammad In September
Colby Covington will defend his Real American Freestyle cruiserweight crossover championship against Belal Muhammad on Sept. 19 in Miami, per Sherdog.
Aliff Sor Dechapan Calls Out Prajanchai After Sam-A KO
Malaysia's first ONE champion stopped Sam-A in round five and immediately turned his focus to a unification bout with Prajanchai PongSuphan PK.
Blachowicz Faces Unbeaten Stirling After Guskov Switch
Jan Blachowicz will meet 10-0 Navajo Stirling in the UFC Belgrade co-main event Aug. 1 after original opponent Bogdan Guskov took a title eliminator on short notice.
Ryan Garcia Blasts Wrestler With Guitar On WWE Raw
WBC welterweight champ Ryan Garcia smashed a guitar over Joe Hendry's head on Monday Night Raw, setting up a Judgment Day beatdown ahead of his September 12 Zuffa Boxing debut.
Jake Paul Teams With Eddie Hearn On Women's Boxing Deal
Paul's Most Valuable Promotions joined forces with Matchroom Boxing in a strategic alliance aimed at growing women's boxing. WBC champion Skye Nicolson signed as the first fighter under the new deal.
Benouaich On Growing Up Fighting Brothers Before TUF 34
TUF 34 strawweight Delphine Benouaich credits childhood scraps with three brothers for preparing her for a UFC contract run. 'I began when I was born,' she told MMA Fighting.
Jean Tells Fans PFL Fighters Match UFC Level
PFL welterweight champion Thad Jean believes he ranks among the UFC's top three at 170 pounds and says only casual fans dismiss fighters outside the octagon.
Mendez On Zaynukov As 'Total MMA Package'
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez says undefeated UFC prospect Magomed Zaynukov gives Islam Makhachev tough rounds in sparring and has evolved beyond his Muay Thai roots.
Strickland Warns Young Fighters On UFC Pay Reality
Sean Strickland told the Shawn Ryan Show that entry-level UFC contracts leave fighters struggling financially, calling the promotion's pay structure predatory.
Morales On Standby For Makhachev-Garry At UFC 330
Undefeated welterweight Michael Morales will serve as backup for the Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry title fight at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
Strickland Blasts Bud Light After Poirier Sponsorship Cut
Sean Strickland criticized Bud Light for dropping Dustin Poirier's sponsorship after the lightweight's airport arrest, saying the company should have offered help instead.
Nurmagomedov Defends Lightweight Title At PFL New York
Unbeaten champion Usman Nurmagomedov defends his lightweight title against Archie Colgan in an 11-fight card at UBS Arena on July 31.
Jones On Pereira Fight: Size Would Decide Outcome
Jon Jones says he would have submitted Alex Pereira in their scrapped heavyweight clash, citing size and grappling as the difference. The former two-division champ also weighed a wrestling match against Daniel Cormier.
Makhachev Bested ADCC Champion 22 Pounds Heavier
Islam Makhachev lost by just 2-3 points in a grappling session against a heavier ADCC champion at the UFC Performance Institute, per his coach ahead of UFC 330.
Tsarukyan Takes Grappling Match Against Fitness Influencer
Arman Tsarukyan faces Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in a submission-only grappling match in Yerevan on Aug. 1, his first action since submitting Hooker last November.