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Makhachev Enforces Team Haircut Rule On Teammates
Islam Makhachev gave two training partners mandatory close-crop haircuts ahead of UFC 330, continuing a tradition set by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Jones On Cormier's Hatred: Made Me Too Much Money
Jon Jones suggested his longtime rival Daniel Cormier exaggerates their feud for cameras. The former two-division champion said the beef was too profitable to ignore.
Jones Apologises To Hamilton After Hunting Dispute
Jon Jones says Lewis Hamilton blocked him on social media after the UFC champion hunted wild pigs from a helicopter with Army Rangers.
Franklin Scores Brutal KO On TUF 34
Xavier Franklin dropped Micaias Urena with a right hook as the opening round expired, setting up a TUF 34 semifinal spot and moving one win from a UFC contract.
Baatarkhuu Backs Himself Against Undefeated Alyshov
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu defends his ONE bantamweight title Friday against Elbek Alyshov, who submitted two fighters the champion previously faced.
Anthony Smith Arrested On Three Felony Charges
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested Monday in Nebraska on three felony charges including domestic violence causing serious bodily injury.
Malott Headlines UFC Edmonton Against Buckley
Mike Malott will face Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Edmonton main event on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place, with the No. 12 Canadian looking to crack the welterweight top 10.
Jones Reveals Hamilton Called Him Coward Over Pig Hunt
Jon Jones says Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton attacked him in DMs and called him a coward after Jones posted footage of a 2021 helicopter pig hunt with Army Rangers.
Perry Confirms Pay Cut For Danis Fight
Mike Perry told Ariel Helwani he accepted less money to face Dillon Danis at Duel Arena 1 on July 28, viewing the undefeated grappler as a necessary stepping stone.
Erceg Maintains He'll Return After Abu Dhabi KO
Steve Erceg posted on Instagram that he's doing fine after Ramazan Temirov knocked him out in the first round at UFC Abu Dhabi and said he plans to fight again.
Weidman On Garry's Chances Against Makhachev
UFC Hall of Famer Chris Weidman predicts Ian Machado Garry will struggle with Islam Makhachev's wrestling at UFC 330, saying the Irishman will panic about takedowns.
Ditcheva Announces Celebration Before PFL New York
Dakota Ditcheva plans a Sophie Cunningham-inspired finger point after her Friday night fight against Denise Kielholtz, echoing Ilia Topuria's ill-fated premature celebration.
McGregor Blames Dry Ice For UFC 329 Injury
Conor McGregor claimed wet canvas from dry ice caused his UFC 329 leg injury, calling for the fight to be ruled a no contest. He vowed to return in 2027.
Jones Maintains Innocence On Steroid Tests
Jon Jones insists expensive UFC scientists proved he never used steroids, claiming tainted supplements caused multiple positive drug tests throughout his career.
Jones Denies Steroid Claims After Retirement
Jon Jones rejected accusations he used steroids during his career, pointing to tainted supplement findings that cleared his name in prior UFC drug tests.
Jones Respects Cormier After DC Admits Feud Is Good Business
Jon Jones says Daniel Cormier told him the rivalry is too lucrative to end, even though DC doesn't actually hate him. The two met as coaches on ALF Global.
Tsarukyan Faces Indian Influencer In Armenia Grappling Match
Arman Tsarukyan meets fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in submission-only grappling August 1 in Yerevan, weeks after his loss to Colby Covington under the RAF banner.
Jones Says Pereira Fight Would've Been One-Sided
Jon Jones believes his wrestling and physical strength would have dominated Alex Pereira, saying a submission finish would have come quickly if the two had fought.
Jones On Pereira Submission And Beating Cormier
Jon Jones says he would submit Alex Pereira quickly in MMA and believes he could beat Daniel Cormier in a wrestling match despite the challenge.
Strickland Blasts UFC Matchmaker Sean Shelby Over Pay
Sean Strickland told the Shawn Ryan Show that UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby benches fighters who refuse short-notice fights and called the promotion's compensation predatory.