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UFC Abu Dhabi Rookie Report: Saidov Earns Top Mark in Debut
Muhammad Saidov earned the top grade among six UFC Abu Dhabi debutants after stopping veteran Dustin Jacoby in Round 2, while Magomed Zaynukov impressed with sharp elbows.
Ankalaev, Joshua, Tszyu: Matches to Make After UFC Abu Dhabi
Magomed Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. MMAmania.com lays out his next fight and three other matchups from the weekend.
Amado Vargas KOs James Springer after illegal kick at BKB 57
Amado Vargas knocked out James Springer cold after absorbing an illegal kick through the ropes during their bare knuckle bout at The O2 in London on Saturday night.
Magomed Ankalaev calls out Paulo Costa for October standup war
Magomed Ankalaev wants Paulo Costa next in Abu Dhabi this October, promising a standup fight if the middleweight standout accepts the challenge.
UFC July 2026 Awards: McMillen, Pimblett, Harris Claim Honors
Tommy McMillen earned Breakout Performance honors for his third-round TKO, while Paddy Pimblett's D'arce choke against Benoit Saint Denis claimed Submission of the Month.
Magomed Zaynukov tells Ilia Topuria he has no chance in Makhachkala
Zaynukov says Topuria's team hasn't seen the type of life fighters from Khabib's camp live in Makhachkala after his UFC Abu Dhabi debut win.
Carlos Ulberg reacts to Ankalaev UFC Abu Dhabi win
Light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg watched Magomed Ankalaev's fifth-round finish cageside in Abu Dhabi and says he saw what he needed to see.
Steve Garcia reflects on White House loss, son's tears
UFC featherweight Steve Garcia opened up about his knockout loss to Diego Lopes at the White House card and the conversation with his young son that followed.
Bogdan Guskov vows rematch after UFC Abu Dhabi stoppage loss
Guskov posted a defiant message after his fifth-round stoppage to Ankalaev on Saturday, telling fans he will return for another shot.
Anthony Joshua survives first-round scare, vows stronger start
Former heavyweight champion dropped twice by Kristian Prenga in opening round before second-round stoppage sets up Tyson Fury clash.
MMA Mania opens Sunday thread as Nagoya sumo wraps
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards highlighted drama in the Nagoya basho finals while opening Sunday's off-topic discussion thread for fight fans.
Anthony Joshua weighs 251 pounds ahead of Prenga tune-up
Anthony Joshua tipped the scales at 251 pounds for his July 25 return against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, with a Tyson Fury clash reportedly on the horizon.
Valter Walker Banks $100K Bonus For Fifth Submission At UFC Abu Dhabi
Heavyweight Valter Walker earned a Performance of the Night award for his first-round calf slicer over Thomas Petersen, extending his submission streak to five.
Mike Davis rips UFC matchmakers after grappling-heavy loss
Davis posted an expletive-filled Instagram video after Nurullo Aliev controlled him for three rounds at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, questioning the promotion's matchmaking.
MMA Mania hosts Saturday open thread on guilty-pleasure films
MMA Mania kicked off its July 25 open thread asking readers to share terrible movies they love, alongside sumo highlights and weekend fight talk.
Abdul Hussein submits Cody Gibson in UFC Abu Dhabi debut
Abdul Hussein stopped Cody Gibson with a third-round arm-triangle choke in his Octagon debut at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday at Etihad Arena.
Axel Sola submits Ismael Bonfim with D'Arce choke at UFC Abu Dhabi
Axel Sola returned to the win column with a first-round D'Arce choke finish of Ismael Bonfim on Saturday at UFC Abu Dhabi inside Etihad Arena.
Salahdine Parnasse faces Dan Hooker in UFC Paris main event
Former KSW champion Salahdine Parnasse will make his UFC debut against Dan Hooker in the UFC Paris main event on September 5 at Accor Arena.
Polish fighter lights joint in cage after DWN 10 knockout
Bartlomiej Skowyra celebrated his second-round finish at DWN 10 by lighting what appeared to be a joint on the cage, MMA Fighting reports.
Four fighters hospitalized after UFC Abu Dhabi card
Santiago Ponzinibbio, Ismael Bonfim, Tyrell Fortune and Damian Rzepecki were transported for precautionary CT scans following Saturday's event in the UAE.