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Makhachev Jokes His Taekwondo Black Belt Needs Checking
Islam Makhachev says the black belt he received from his coach is more of a gift than something earned. The UFC welterweight champ defends his title Aug. 15.
Dvalishvili Reveals Training Switch For Yan Trilogy
Merab Dvalishvili has hired a new wrestling coach ahead of a potential rubber match with Petr Yan, who outgrappled the Georgian to claim the UFC bantamweight title in December.
Hughes Calls Out PFL Drug Testing After Shabliy Ban
Paul Hughes says PFL's drug testing is inadequate after Alexandr Shabliy received a six-month EPO suspension. The Irish lightweight wants lifetime bans for performance-enhancing drug violations.
Allan Nascimento Dies At 34 After Heart Attack
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive Monday after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. He was 34 and went 4-2 inside the Octagon.
Oliveira Pays Tribute After Nascimento's Death
Charles Oliveira broke his silence on social media to mourn longtime teammate Allan Nascimento, who died of a heart attack at 34 in Brazil over the weekend.
McGregor Confirms Surgery For Torn ACL After UFC 329
Conor McGregor announced Monday he is undergoing surgery to repair the torn ACL and meniscus he suffered during his 69-second UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway.
De La Hoya Blasts Soft Generation After Davis Ducks Haney
Oscar De La Hoya criticized modern fighters as softer than his era after Keyshawn Davis turned down a career-high payday to challenge Devin Haney at welterweight.
Will Fleury Suffers Brutal Knockout Loss At Oktagon 92
Will Fleury lost his Oktagon light heavyweight title after Makhmud Muradov knocked him out 15 seconds into the second round at Oktagon 92 in Prague on July 31.
Makhachev Reveals Zuffa Boxing Offer From Alalshikh
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says Saudi sports minister Turki Alalshikh told him to name his terms for a Zuffa Boxing appearance after the two spoke at a recent event.
Makhachev Vows To Take More Risks Against Garry
Islam Makhachev says he'll take more risks to finish Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, calling the Irishman's ground game lacking.
Grigorian On Travel Habits Before ONE Title Run
Kickboxing veteran Marat Grigorian credits post-fight travel for keeping his mind sharp ahead of his tournament opener at The Inner Circle 25 this Friday in Bangkok.
UFC Reveals $30M Loss On White House Card
The UFC lost roughly $30 million staging its June event at the White House, though overall Q2 revenue still jumped 29% year over year, the promotion announced Monday.
Cowan Retires After 0-4 UFC Run
Hailey Cowan announced her retirement following a first-round TKO loss to Nina Milosevic at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1, ending an 0-4 stretch in the Octagon.
Colgan Reveals No Concussion After Nurmagomedov KO
Archie Colgan says doctors found no concussion after his knockout loss to Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL New York, where he suffered his first career defeat.
UFC Flyweight Allan Nascimento Dead At 34
UFC flyweight contender Allan Nascimento died at 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep Monday morning, the promotion confirmed.
Nico Carrillo Outlines Next 12 Months As Undisputed Champ
Nico Carrillo has been elevated to undisputed ONE featherweight Muay Thai champion after Tawanchai vacated the title. The Scotsman fights Zhou Jiaqiang in August before targeting title defenses in November and an MMA debut next spring.
Makhachev Teammate Steps In For Neal At UFC 330
Joel Alvarez will replace injured Geoff Neal against Chidi Njokuani on the UFC 330 undercard Aug. 15, joining new training partner Islam Makhachev on the card.
Franklin Reveals Cormier Chaos After TUF 34 Win
Xavier Franklin says Daniel Cormier and Team Russia nearly stormed the cage after his buzzer-beating knockout on The Ultimate Fighter 34 sparked a DQ controversy.
Overeem Set For Verhoeven Trilogy Under Mixed Rules
Former UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem is in talks to face Rico Verhoeven in a three-fight series spanning boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, per multiple reports.
Strickland On Chimaev: Rivalry 'Wasn't Real'
Sean Strickland's post-fight embrace with Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 328 killed any chance of a rematch, according to Daniel Cormier's analysis.