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Nurmagomedov Faces UFC Or PFL Choice After Free Agency
Usman Nurmagomedov ran through Archie Colgan in the first round at PFL New York, completing his contract and becoming MMA's hottest free agent.
Cruz Faces Bravo In September WBC Interim Showdown
Isaac Cruz will face Nestor Bravo on September 19th at San Diego's Pechanga Arena in a WBC interim title fight, with Jesus Ramos Jr taking on Meiirim Nursultanov in the co-main event.
Adesanya On Makhachev's Feinting Before UFC 330
Israel Adesanya praised Islam Makhachev's feinting game from the Della Maddalena fight, calling it some of the best he's seen in the UFC ahead of the champion's Aug. 15 defense.
Prates Warns Brady And Medic After Callouts
Carlos Prates told Sean Brady and Uros Medic to wait their turn, saying he'll pursue UFC gold first before dealing with challengers in his "Kingdom of Pain."
Jessie Rosas On Being Known As Raul's Brother
Jessie Rosas makes his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday and says comparisons to his younger brother Raul Rosas Jr. don't bother him for now.
Harrison's Manager Confirms 2026 Return
Kayla Harrison will compete later this year, her manager Ali Abdelaziz told MMA Junkie, though he advised the UFC bantamweight champion to take her time recovering.
Ruffy Tells Tsarukyan He's Hunting KO At UFC 331
Mauricio Ruffy says he's solely focused on knocking out Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on Sept. 19, dismissing any pressure despite the surprise booking.
Gaethje Wants 'Big, Big' Fight Next, Says Manager
Justin Gaethje's manager Ali Abdelaziz says the UFC lightweight champion wants a major fight for his 2027 return after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
Bidarian Blasts White's 'Irreverence' Toward Fighters
MVP MMA co-founder Nakisa Bidarian criticized UFC CEO Dana White's treatment of fighters and laid out his plan to challenge the promotion's market dominance.
Ruffy Says Tsarukyan Win Takes Him Straight To Title
Mauricio Ruffy believes beating Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19 puts him directly in line for a lightweight title shot.
Gaethje's Manager Reveals 2027 Return Timeline
Justin Gaethje won't fight again until 2027, manager Ali Abdelaziz told MMA Junkie, adding the lightweight champ will only return for a massive payday.
Harrison Targets Late 2026 Return For Nunes Fight
Kayla Harrison will return to action later this year, with manager Ali Abdelaziz confirming plans for the delayed Amanda Nunes super fight.
Oliveira Vows To Carry Nascimento's Legacy After Funeral
Charles Oliveira promised Allan Nascimento's spirit will live on at Chute Boxe after teammates gathered to mourn the UFC flyweight who died at 34.
Why Gervonta Davis Can't Cross Over to MMA Without Reinventing His Game
Tank Davis is one of boxing's biggest draws, but his explosive counter-punching style — built on precise timing and hand speed — would face fundamental challenges in the cage. We break down the tactical gaps between his world-class boxing and what MMA demands.
Three Fights Claressa Shields Should Take Next in MMA
The two-division boxing champion turned MMA contender needs signature wins at 155. Here are three fights that would define her mixed martial arts trajectory — ranked by timing, stakes, and style.
Oliveira Shoots Down Middleweight Move Speculation
Michael Oliveira told Sherdog he plans to remain at welterweight for the rest of his career despite speculation about his weight cut following his UFC debut.
Salkilld On Headlining UFC Vegas 120
Quillan Salkilld says his first UFC main event fulfills a vision he has held since turning pro. The Australian lightweight faces Mateusz Gamrot on Aug. 8.
Bryan Battle Headlines PFL Charlotte On ESPN
Bryan Battle meets Dalton Rosta in the Aug. 7 main event at Bojangles Coliseum. The former UFC fighter looks to bounce back from his PFL debut loss.
Battle Faces Rosta In PFL Charlotte Main Event
Bryan Battle meets Dalton Rosta in a middleweight clash on Aug. 7 at Bojangles Coliseum, headlining a 13-fight card that airs live on ESPN.
TKO Executives Welcome MVP-PFL Competition
TKO president Mark Shapiro says the UFC's ownership group isn't worried about Jake Paul's newly merged promotion, calling competition good for the sport.