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Makhachev Rejects Retirement Talk Ahead Of UFC 330
Islam Makhachev says he plans to fight for several more years and chase Jon Jones' title defense record. The welterweight champion faces Ian Machado Garry on Aug. 10.
Stamp Fairtex Returns After 3-Year Layoff At ONE 47
Former atomweight champion Stamp Fairtex will face Selina Flores in a Muay Thai bout on Sept. 5 after a knee injury sidelined her since 2023.
Itauma Fights Hrgovic For Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will compete for the vacant IBF heavyweight championship, ESPN reports, elevating their previously scheduled bout into a world title fight.
Errol Spence's Retirement Was Three Years Overdue
The Tszyu loss wasn't shocking—it was the final confirmation that Spence should have walked away after the Crawford beating. The car crash, the Ugas eye injury, and Crawford's clinic all told the same story.
Canelo Alvarez's Prime Is Over and His Next Fight Won't Change That
The Mexican superstar remains a draw, but his recent performances and careful matchmaking reveal a fighter protecting legacy rather than chasing greatness. Three fights left means three calculated exits.
The Bilal Fawaz Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before passport controversies and title runs, Bilal Fawaz survived a brutal slugfest that proved he belonged at domestic level. We revisit the night that shaped his career.
Three Fights Cris Cyborg Should Take Before Hanging Up the Gloves
With retirement looming after PFL Tampa, Cyborg has options to cement her legacy. Here are three matchups that would give the featherweight legend the send-off she deserves.
TKO Confirms UFC Freedom 250 Lost $30M At White House
TKO Group Holdings reported that UFC Freedom 250 at the White House resulted in a $30 million loss despite strong Q2 2026 revenue growth of 29%.
Swanson Offers To Test Hill After Jiu-Jitsu Boast
Retired UFC featherweight Cub Swanson responded to actor Jonah Hill's claim that he would "annihilate" anyone in a jiu-jitsu match, saying he'd test Hill's skills if they cross paths.
Bustamante Honored By MMA Legends At 8th-Degree Promotion
Former UFC middleweight champion Murilo Bustamante received his red-and-white coral belt at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro attended by Nogueira, Arona, and Ralph Gracie.
Danny Silva Hospitalized After Pulmonary Embolism
UFC featherweight Danny Silva survived multiple blood clots that caused a pulmonary embolism while training. Doctors told him 50% of people don't make it.
Velasquez On Life After Prison Release
Cain Velasquez has opened up about his time in custody and his new role mentoring fighters at American Kickboxing Academy after his February release.
Medic Tells Edwards Fight Is Next After 30-Second Belgrade KO
Uros Medic stopped Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade and immediately called out former welterweight champion Leon Edwards for his next fight.
Medic Eyes Edwards After UFC Belgrade Blitz
Uros Medic stopped Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade and immediately called out former champion Leon Edwards as his next opponent.
Overeem Pursuing Verhoeven Boxing Match
Alistair Overeem and Rico Verhoeven are in talks for a boxing match in Amsterdam, with kickboxing and MMA bouts potentially to follow.
Oliveira Backs Garry To Beat Makhachev At UFC 330
Charles Oliveira believes teammate Ian Machado Garry has a strong chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev when they clash for the welterweight title August 15 in Philadelphia.
Makhachev On Why Second Welterweight Camp Feels Different
Islam Makhachev says his body has adapted to 170 pounds ahead of his UFC 330 title defense against Ian Garry on Aug. 15, ditching the heavy lifting that marked his first camp.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Books Return After Seven Years
Former UFC featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov will face Youssef Zalal at ACBJJ 22 on Aug. 30 in Istanbul, his first competitive bout since 2019.
Silva Reveals Near-Fatal Blood Clots After Training
UFC featherweight Danny Silva spent three days hospitalized after doctors found a massive neck thrombosis and pulmonary embolism that nearly killed him.
Oliveira On Teammate Nascimento's Sudden Death
Charles Oliveira mourned the sudden passing of UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, calling him a brother after training together for years in Brazil.