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Kamaru Usman calls himself 'moneyweight' fighter before UFC return
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he'll compete at 170 or 185 pounds depending on the matchup ahead of his July 18 bout with Dricus Du Plessis.
Garcia Threatens To Sue Bill Haney
Ryan Garcia is threatening to sue Bill Haney.
Paul Says He Won't Fight Olympic Heavyweights Anymore
Jake Paul's jaw has healed and his ambitions have been adjusted accordingly.
Jones Advises McGregor After UFC 329 Injury
Jon Jones was cageside at UFC 329 when Conor McGregor's comeback ended in sixty-nine seconds.
Du Plessis says UFC OKC winner deserves Strickland title shot
Dricus du Plessis believes Saturday's winner at UFC Oklahoma City should fight Sean Strickland next for the middleweight belt, citing his two wins over the champion.
Demetrious Johnson explains why he retired from MMA
The former UFC and One Championship titleholder retired on his own terms in 2023 and says humility made the transition easier.
Jared Cannonier wants million-dollar UFC contracts after years on top
Cannonier believes his seven-plus years as a ranked middleweight warrant bigger purses than the promotion currently pays him.
Jon Jones willing to work with Dana White despite UFC tension
Jones told Ring Magazine he won't hold grudges against the UFC president despite their recent fallout over UFC Freedom 250 and his heavyweight title vacation.
First robot MMA fight in China ends by decapitation
China hosted its first robot MMA bout, which ended when one machine decapitated its opponent in a bizarre spectacle caught on video.
Jon Jones open to Usyk fight but only under MMA rules
Former UFC champion Jon Jones says he'd fight Oleksandr Usyk in the cage but won't box the heavyweight legend. Jones told Ring Magazine wrestling is key to his appeal.
Guskov responds to Walker training camp prank at Gor MMA
Bogdan Guskov addressed his teammate's latest stunt ahead of their UFC Abu Dhabi appearances on July 25, calling the Brazilian's antics inevitable.
Jon Jones picks Ciryl Gane over Tom Aspinall in rematch
Jones believes Gane's confidence after beating Pereira gives the Frenchman the edge in a title unification bout with Aspinall.
UFC Oklahoma City: Start time, fight card, streaming info
UFC returns to Oklahoma City on July 18 with Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman headlining at Paycom Center. Main card starts 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Pacheco links performance dip to unhappiness in training camp
Diego Pacheco told Ring Magazine that unhappiness in his training situation created a snowball effect on his performances in the ring.
Kamaru Usman targets Strickland or Makhachev with upset win
Former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman says he wants either Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev next if he beats Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Dricus du Plessis reflects on first loss in eight years
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis discusses his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his return against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday.
McGregor-Holloway 2 peaks at 8.3M concurrent viewers on Paramount+
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return against Max Holloway drew 8.3 million concurrent viewers and reached 15.9 million total across the U.S. and Latin America.
Tommy McMillen reveals two-year sciatic nerve injury before UFC debut
Tommy McMillen says he fought his UFC debut with a two-year sciatic nerve injury that left his foot numb during training and the Mgoyan bout at UFC Oklahoma City.
Amanda Serrano Defends Titles on TikTok in Historic MVP Bout
Jake Paul's MVP Promotions has booked Amanda Serrano to defend her featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur on TikTok on Aug. 21 in California.
Kamaru Usman targeting two-division UFC title at Oklahoma City
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he wants to join the 'champ-champ club' after moving up to middleweight for UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.