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Mendez: Makhachev Win At UFC 330 Proves GOAT Status
Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 will cement his case as the greatest fighter of all time.
Steveson Returns At UFC 331 Alongside Despaigne
Gable Steveson will make his second UFC walk on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, facing Sean Sharaf. Robelis Despaigne also returns to take on Tai Tuivasa.
MMA Mania Asks Fans What They Don't Skimp On
MMA Mania's daily open thread posed a simple question to fight fans: what's worth the money? The community weighed in on spending habits ahead of Wednesday's fights.
Rogan Defends Aspinall After UFC 321 Backlash
Joe Rogan called out fans who criticized Tom Aspinall for withdrawing from his UFC 321 title defense in October after suffering an eye poke from Ciryl Gane.
Chapman Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Sparring Collapse
British boxer Raven Chapman had emergency surgery for a brain bleed after collapsing following a sparring session in Denmark, according to ESPN.
Scott Coker Sets September Date For New Promotion Launch
Former Strikeforce boss Scott Coker will unveil his new MMA promotion on September 14, with four events planned for early 2027 across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Zepeda Moves Up Lightweight Rankings After WBC Title Win
William Zepeda climbed ESPN's lightweight rankings after capturing the WBC title with a dominant performance against Lamont Roach at 135 pounds.
Lesnar Shoots Down Paul Fight After WWE Retirement
Brock Lesnar says he's done with combat sports after retiring from WWE at SummerSlam, dismissing any potential Jake Paul boxing match despite recent callout.
Nicolson Pulls Out Of MVPW-06 With Injury
Featherweight champion Skye Nicolson has withdrawn from her scheduled Aug. 29 bout with Miyo Yoshida after suffering an injury, per ESPN.
Parker Cleared After Positive Test Suspension Lifted
Heavyweight Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after his provisional suspension for a positive drug test was lifted, ESPN reports.
Ennis Faces Three Defining Fights At Junior Middleweight
Jaron Ennis holds three paths to legacy at 154 pounds after unifying the WBA and WBO titles in June: Kelly for the IBF strap, Fundora for the WBC, or Ortiz for The Ring championship.
Dana White Spins TKO Earnings Despite $30M White House Loss
TKO revealed UFC's White House card lost $30 million, but executives touted new sponsors and stronger quarterly revenue to investors.
Opetaia Blasts Benavidez After Booking Mikaelian Title Fight
Jai Opetaia will defend his Ring cruiserweight title against Noel Mikaelian on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas, calling out David Benavidez for refusing the matchup.
Walker On Lewis: Why The UFC Heavyweight Is His Pick
Valter Walker told MMA Junkie he wants Derrick Lewis over Josh Hokit for his return in October or November, citing the knockout artist's bigger name.
UFC Signs That Prize Guy As Official Partner
The U.K. competition platform will be presenting partner for Zuffa Boxing's Dublin debut on August 8 and receive Octagon branding at selected UFC events.
Rodriguez Returns Against Silva In Noche UFC Main Event
Yair Rodriguez will headline Noche UFC 4 against Jean Silva on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, in his first fight back in over a year after defeating Patricio Pitbull.
How Michael Chandler's Next 12 Months Could Unfold
Michael Chandler sits at a crossroads after four consecutive losses. His path forward hinges on whether Conor McGregor's promised fight materializes, how the UFC values his drawing power, and whether he can still compete with elite lightweights.
Three Fights Navajo Stirling Should Take Next
Fresh off a knockout win over Jan Blachowicz in Belgrade, Navajo Stirling has cracked the top ten at 205 pounds. Here are three matchups that would cement his case for title contention.
Anthony Joshua's Cautious Revival Is Exactly What He Needs
Critics want fireworks, but Joshua's methodical rebuild after back-to-back Usyk losses shows the discipline that defines championship longevity. His patient path back deserves credit, not scorn.
Why Paddy Pimblett's Submission Game Defies Modern MMA Math
Pimblett's grappling metrics look pedestrian on paper—low takedown rate, modest control time—yet he keeps finding necks. The Liverpool lightweight's rear-naked choke success reveals a counterintuitive truth about finishing in the modern UFC.