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Matt Brown says Michael Chandler 'clearly not UFC level' at 2-6
Brown argued the 40-year-old's four-fight skid and 2-6 record prove he can no longer compete at the highest level after his knockout loss at UFC White House.
Umar Nurmagomedov calls Song Yadong 'punching bag' ahead of rumored matchup
Umar Nurmagomedov dismissed Song Yadong as a "punching bag" and said he's interested in the rumored bout after his July fight fell through.
Magomedov credits Askarov for twister finish at UFC Vegas
Undefeated featherweight Murtazali Magomedov revealed ex-UFC flyweight Askar Askarov taught him the twister that secured his promotional debut win Saturday.
Islam Makhachev: Usman Nurmagomedov faces pay cut in UFC move
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says teammate Usman Nurmagomedov would earn half his PFL purse if he signs with the UFC after his contract expires in July.
Vinicius Oliveira calls out Josh Emmett after featherweight debut
Vinicius Oliveira stopped Andre Fili in the second round at UFC Vegas 119 and immediately targeted a ranked opponent for his next fight.
Christian Rodriguez credits late coach Duke Roufus for UFC Vegas 119 finish
Christian Rodriguez honored his late coach Duke Roufus with a first-round head kick and guillotine finish of Hyder Amil at UFC Fight Night 279.
Navajo Stirling survives guillotine scare in UFC Vegas 119 win
Navajo Stirling fought through the tightest spot of his career Saturday, escaping Ion Cutelaba's standing guillotine before rallying for a second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 279.
Andre Fili disputes Herb Dean stoppage after UFC Vegas loss
Andre Fili complained to referee Herb Dean about alleged illegal strikes after losing to Vinicius Oliveira by second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 279.
Beatriz Mesquita explains Ailin Perez callout after armbar win
Mesquita wants to crack the Top 5 at bantamweight and bring the Brazil-Argentina rivalry to the Octagon after her first-round finish at UFC Vegas 119.
Dana White reveals new UFC ranking system launches Monday
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the promotion's overhauled ranking system will debut Monday, June 22, combining AI-driven data with human oversight to replace the current media-vote format.
Justin Gaethje shuts down Ilia Topuria rematch: 'I stopped him twice'
Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria doesn't deserve an immediate rematch after his corner stoppage win at UFC White House, claiming he stopped the featherweight champion twice in one night.
Ciryl Gane under fire: Is he the UFC's dirtiest fighter?
Gane's latest fouls against Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 have reignited debate over whether the French heavyweight has earned MMA's worst reputation for rule-breaking.
Zayas vs Boots headlines boxing schedule for June 24-27
Xander Zayas defends his super welterweight titles against Jaron Ennis on June 27 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, topping a busy weekend of fights.
UFC OKC bonuses, DDP-Usman booking highlight Sunday roundup
Shara Magomedov earned a bonus for his submission at UFC OKC, while Dricus Du Plessis lands Kamaru Usman next, MMA Mania reports.
Josh Hokit fires back at Daniel Cormier criticism
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit escalated his ongoing controversy with a profane response to Daniel Cormier after the Hall of Famer criticized his White House comments.
Kyoji Horiguchi apologizes after UFC Vegas 119 knockout loss
Horiguchi issued a public apology following his third-round stoppage to Manel Kape on Saturday, vowing to retrain and return despite the setback.
Rodriguez ready for any opponent after call-out challenge
Jesse Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he will fight anyone put in front of him as the light flyweight champion chases his next opponent.
Dana White reveals $150M roadblock for UFC Colosseum event
White says staging UFC fights at Rome's Colosseum would cost $150 million, money once tied to the scrapped Zuckerberg-Musk bout.
Bill Haney: Shakur Stevenson top target, Keyshawn Davis backup
Bill Haney says Shakur Stevenson remains the priority for Devin at 144 pounds, with Keyshawn Davis next if talks collapse. Davis is willing to fight at welterweight.
Oscar Collazo beats Neider Valdez by KO in round 2 on 20 June 2026
Oscar Collazo defeated Neider Valdez by KO, round 2 on 20 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.