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Norma Dumont vs Ailin Perez booked for UFC Vegas 121
Norma Dumont faces Ailin Perez at UFC Fight Night 289 on Sept. 26 at the UFC Apex in a bout Perez has been targeting for more than two years.
PFL Austin weigh-in results: Eblen-Kasanganay set, Pinedo misses
Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay made weight for Saturday's interim middleweight title fight at PFL Austin. Jesus Pinedo came in .8 pounds heavy for his featherweight bout.
Irene Aldana removed from UFC roster after title run
Former bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana is off the UFC roster, MMA Fighting reports. The 38-year-old Mexican has not fought since September 2024.
SeokHyeon Ko drops 'Korean Tyson' tag for fresh identity
SeokHyeon Ko explains to the UFC why he dropped his 'Korean Tyson' nickname in favour of forging his own identity without another fighter's name attached.
Volkan Oezdemir suspended after EPO positive in UFC testing
Former UFC title challenger Volkan Oezdemir tested positive for EPO in February and March samples and will not be eligible to compete until June 2027.
LIVE: Dricus du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Dricus du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman. Cards refresh every round.
LIVE: Kamaru Usman vs Dricus du Plessis — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Kamaru Usman vs Dricus du Plessis at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman. Cards refresh every round.
UFC 329 pulls 15.9 million viewers on Paramount+
The Holloway-McGregor rematch drew 15.9 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America, falling just short of the UFC White House card's record.
Volkan Oezdemir announces 16-month suspension for EPO
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir revealed he tested positive for EPO in February and will serve a 16-month suspension.
Johnny Eblen: Impa Kasanganay has only puncher's chance at PFL Austin
Eblen believes Kasanganay can't win by decision or grappling in their interim middleweight title rematch Saturday night in Texas.
Ricci welcomes quick turnaround for Kline clash
Tabatha Ricci says she is excited to face Fatima Kline on a quick turnaround. The UFC strawweight confirmed her enthusiasm for the upcoming bout.
Vergil Ortiz Jr settles with Golden Boy, eyes Boots Ennis
Vergil Ortiz Jr has resolved his promotional dispute with Golden Boy and says the Jaron Ennis fight remains his target after Ennis won two belts last month.
Volkan Oezdemir suspended 16 months after EPO violation
UFC light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir disclosed a 16-month ban after testing positive for EPO in February, calling it the biggest mistake of his life.
Conor McGregor awaiting surgery, says UFC 329 win may have triggered relapse
McGregor told fans he avoided mind-altering substances after his 69-second knee injury at UFC 329, but suggested a different result could have restarted his addiction cycle.
Jon Jones dismisses Usyk boxing talk, remains in USADA pool
Jones told Ring Magazine he has no interest in boxing Oleksandr Usyk but has not officially retired from MMA and continues to submit to USADA testing.
Aljamain Sterling sympathizes with Conor McGregor injury
Sterling, who returned from career-threatening neck surgery to win the UFC bantamweight title, says McGregor can bounce back from his blown knee at UFC 329.
Conor McGregor dismisses injury rumors, calls for Holloway rematch
McGregor shut down theories he was compromised before UFC 329, saying his knee was healthy until the opening kick. He wants Holloway for his final contracted fight.
Conor McGregor UFC 329 injury sparks conspiracy theories
MMA Mania's latest mailbag tackles reader questions about whether Conor McGregor entered UFC 329 already compromised, with some fans calling his knee injury a cash grab.
Claressa Shields targeting Lauren Price bout while Salita eyes deal
Shields drops to 160 pounds to pursue Olympic champion Price, with promoter Dmitry Salita claiming a framework deal was nearly done months ago.
Noah Starowicz lands jumping switch kick KO in pro MMA debut
Amateur standout Noah Starowicz knocked out Jahrael Cromartie with a jumping switch kick at Ultimate Battlegrounds 29, executing the technique McGregor blew his knee attempting.