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UFC Oklahoma City: Start time, fight card, streaming info
UFC returns to Oklahoma City on July 18 with Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman headlining at Paycom Center. Main card starts 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Kamaru Usman targets Strickland or Makhachev with upset win
Former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman says he wants either Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev next if he beats Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Dricus du Plessis reflects on first loss in eight years
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis discusses his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his return against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday.
McGregor-Holloway 2 peaks at 8.3M concurrent viewers on Paramount+
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return against Max Holloway drew 8.3 million concurrent viewers and reached 15.9 million total across the U.S. and Latin America.
Tommy McMillen reveals two-year sciatic nerve injury before UFC debut
Tommy McMillen says he fought his UFC debut with a two-year sciatic nerve injury that left his foot numb during training and the Mgoyan bout at UFC Oklahoma City.
Amanda Serrano Defends Titles on TikTok in Historic MVP Bout
Jake Paul's MVP Promotions has booked Amanda Serrano to defend her featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur on TikTok on Aug. 21 in California.
Kamaru Usman targeting two-division UFC title at Oklahoma City
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he wants to join the 'champ-champ club' after moving up to middleweight for UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.
Ben Askren returns to wrestling at RAF 11 after near-death battle
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren competes at RAF 11 on Saturday, less than a year after a double lung transplant saved his life following severe pneumonia.
Helena Crevar open to grappling super fights with top MMA stars
The 19-year-old world No. 1 pound-for-pound grappler says she would welcome matches against any of the UFC's top female fighters, including Mackenzie Dern and Kayla Harrison.
UFC 329 on Paramount+ draws 15.9M viewers for McGregor return
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback pulled 15.9 million viewers on Paramount+, falling short of the White House card's 17 million but topping 200M hours watched this year.
McGregor demands UFC 329 betting refunds, sportsbooks refuse
Conor McGregor wants bettors refunded after his 69-second loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, but sportsbooks say he should pay up himself.
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury sparks retirement talk
McGregor's main event against Max Holloway ended early Saturday when he suffered an in-cage injury, prompting questions about whether the former champion will fight again.
Kamaru Usman size concerns emerge before UFC Oklahoma fight
Fans reacted to the physical disparity between former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and middleweight Dricus Du Plessis at Thursday's UFC Oklahoma staredown.
Terence Crawford wins Best Fighter ESPY over Justin Gaethje
Terence Crawford took home Best Fighter at the 2026 ESPYs over UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, who closed as a heavy favourite before the upset.
Two suspects in UFC White House terror plot plead not guilty
Two of eight men indicted for an alleged drone and sniper attack plan targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House have entered not guilty pleas.
Cody Garbrandt's Comeback Era Is Over Before It Started
The former bantamweight champion's latest knockout loss at UFC 329 confirms what the division already knew: Garbrandt's window has closed, and no amount of camp changes or bare-knuckle detours will reopen it.
Why Dustin Poirier's Boxing Base Redefined Lightweight Striking
Dustin Poirier didn't reinvent the wheel at 155 pounds—he brought crisp boxing fundamentals to a division dominated by kickers and grapplers. Here's how his standup blueprint shifted the lightweight game.
Ryan Garcia defends WBA title against Conor Benn in September
Garcia puts his WBA welterweight strap on the line against Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena during Mexican Independence Day weekend.
MMA Mania Open Thread: Summer Music and Combat Sports Talk
MMA Mania's daily open thread for July 16 features Napalm Death's Tiny Desk concert, sumo wrestling highlights, and fighter updates from Alex Perez.
UFC Fights We Want to See in the Second Half of 2026
Van vs. Kape, Topuria vs. Pimblett, and Nunes vs. Harrison headline the matchups ESPN identified as potential blockbusters for late 2026.