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PFL and Rizin to crown unified featherweight champion at Super Rizin 5
A.J. McKee will challenge Rajabali Shaidullaev for both the PFL and Rizin featherweight championships Sept. 10 at Kyosera Dome Osaka in the first cross-promotional unification bout in MMA.
Chase Hooper says UFC Oklahoma City loss meant getting a job
Hooper told his wife he'd find work outside the cage if he lost three straight. His sub win over Ramirez kept him on the roster.
UFC Vegas 120 poster revealed for Gamrot vs. Salkilld on Aug. 8
The promotion unveiled its promotional art for the lightweight clash between Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Aug. 8.
Lorenzo Hunt survives early knockdown, becomes BKFC three-division champion
Lorenzo Hunt knocked out Walter Pugliesi in Round 4 at BKFC 91 in Naples to claim the Ironweight title, making him the first fighter to hold three belts in promotional history.
Tommy McMillen breaks Nate Diaz record, declares himself third Diaz brother
McMillen landed 252 significant strikes in three rounds at UFC Oklahoma City, eclipsing Nate Diaz's UFC record and claiming a spot in the family.
Dustin Poirier calls for Michael Chandler to retire after four straight losses
Poirier questioned Chandler's plans to continue fighting at 40 after a fourth consecutive loss, suggesting the former Bellator champion should hang up the gloves.
Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga fight card, DAZN start time
Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on DAZN PPV July 25 in Jeddah. The heavyweight tuneup precedes a planned Fury showdown later this year.
Ben Askren calls out Colby Covington over RAF 11 press conference
Ben Askren criticized Colby Covington's comments about Belal Muhammad and his wife at the RAF 11 press conference, calling them gross and terrible.
Paddy Pimblett buys Ilia Topuria's UFC White House stool for $13,700
Pimblett spent nearly $14,000 on the stool Topuria used at UFC White House, calling it a collector's item after his rival's stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje.
Jay Alderete chokes out ex-UFC fighter in foul-filled Fury FC bout
Undefeated 19-year-old Jay Alderete finished Cameron Smotherman with a D'arce choke at Fury FC 121, but multiple low blows marred the bantamweight scrap in Houston.
PFL and RIZIN announce dual-promotion featherweight title fight
RIZIN champion Razhabali Shaidulloev will face former Bellator champion AJ McKee for both the RIZIN and vacant PFL featherweight titles at SUPER RIZIN 5 on Sept. 10 in Osaka.
Dana White says UFC 'second worst' after World Cup final botches
UFC president Dana White conceded his promotion is only the second-worst at celebrity camera work after the FIFA World Cup final broadcast stumbled through multiple errors.
Sean O'Malley willing to wait for Petr Yan title rematch
Former bantamweight champion says he'll wait for Yan to settle trilogy with Dvalishvili before pursuing what he calls the biggest fight in division history.
MMA Mania Mailbag: Submit questions for Friday answers
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag. Topics include Usman's future after UFC OKC and Ankalaev's title hopes ahead of Abu Dhabi.
McGregor injury extends nine-year decline from UFC peak
Conor McGregor's latest injury against Max Holloway marks another setback in a near-decade slide from his 2015-16 championship reign.
Ian Machado Garry compares Islam Makhachev fight to McGregor-Aldo
Garry sees parallels between his upcoming UFC 330 title shot against Islam Makhachev and Conor McGregor's 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015.
MMA Mania Monday Open Thread: Sequels, Sumo, and UFC OKC
MMA Mania's July 20 community thread covers sumo highlights, sequel debates, and UFC Oklahoma City fallout in one reader discussion hub.
Conor McGregor loses $100k on World Cup bet, praises Jesus
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor dropped $100,000 on a failed World Cup final prediction, then credited Christ for the outcome.
Shaidulloev vs. McKee set for September with two titles at stake
Razhabali Shaidulloev defends his RIZIN belt against AJ McKee on Sept. 10 in Osaka, with the vacant PFL featherweight title also on the line.
Ian Machado Garry rips Islam Makhachev's blanket strategy
Garry says getting held down for 25 minutes by Makhachev at UFC 330 would be his worst case scenario. The welterweight title challenger calls the style boring.