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Conor McGregor fighting future after UFC 329 knee injury
McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus at UFC 329, but insiders say he has one more UFC fight left before pursuing massive paydays outside the promotion.
Luke Riley fires back at Joe Rogan over UFC 329 stoppage criticism
Riley defended the first-round finish of Kai Kamaka after Rogan and others questioned referee Kerry Hatley's standing stoppage at UFC 329.
Bruce Buffer faces Michael Buffer at World Cup final
The Buffer brothers shared announcing duties at the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, with UFC voice Bruce Buffer going head to head with his boxing legend half-brother Michael.
Conor Benn calls Ryan Garcia 'spoiled brat' after heated faceoff
Benn ripped Garcia after the pair nearly came to blows at their first press conference ahead of their Sept. 12 WBC lightweight title fight in Las Vegas.
Kamaru Usman says early eye shot compromised vision vs du Plessis
Former welterweight champion reveals a second-round punch to the eye left him seeing double during his unanimous decision loss at UFC Oklahoma City.
Dricus Du Plessis admits wrestling 'did suck' after UFC OKC win
Du Plessis owned his wrestling deficiencies after the Chimaev loss but showed defensive improvements in his five-round win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.
UFC Noche: Moreno, Grasso headline six-fight announce
Former champions Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso lead six matchups confirmed for UFC Noche on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Ariz.
Victor Ortiz wins bare knuckle debut at BKB 56 in Los Angeles
Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz swept the scorecards in his bare knuckle debut Saturday night at LA Live, headlining a card that featured three ex-boxing titlists.
Conor McGregor tears ACL and meniscus, targets summer 2027 return
McGregor revealed he tore his ACL and meniscus at UFC 329, the same injury that sidelined him in 2013. He says he can walk without crutches and expects to fight next summer.
Alexandre Pantoja ready for Joshua Van rematch after arm injury
Former UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja says he's fully healed from the arm injury that cost him his title in December and wants an immediate rematch with Joshua Van.
Dana White: Kamaru Usman 'still got it' despite UFC Oklahoma loss
UFC boss Dana White dismissed retirement talk for Kamaru Usman after his decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City, saying the former champ had a 'great fight.'
McGregor tore ACL at UFC 329, White says return talk premature
Conor McGregor suffered an ACL tear in his first-round loss at UFC 329, per Dana White, who dismissed speculation about the Irishman's next fight.
Paddy Pimblett's ESPN Ranking Is Overdue — And Still Too Low
Pimblett finally cracked ESPN's lightweight top 15 after his latest win, but the delay reflects how bias against his social-media persona has obscured a fundamentally sound UFC run.
Conor McGregor knee injury worse than expected: two tears
McGregor tore his ACL and suffered a second tear in his right knee at UFC 329, according to Dana White. Recovery timeline remains unclear for the 38-year-old.
Conor McGregor's Legacy Is Already Secure — And He Knows It
The Irishman's recent injury and recovery setbacks suggest a fighter who no longer needs to prove anything. McGregor's place in MMA history was cemented years ago, and his current approach reflects that reality.
Alberto Montes hospitalized after brutal UFC Oklahoma City KO loss
Alberto Montes was taken to a local hospital for precautionary scans after his technical knockout loss to Tommy McMillen at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday night.
Belal Muhammad beats Ben Askren by UD at RAF 11
Belal Muhammad defeated Ben Askren by UD at RAF 11. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ben Askren loses RAF 11 return against Belal Muhammad
Ben Askren dropped his wrestling return to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, falling 6-3 after leading early in his first match since a 2025 double lung transplant.
Covington outpoints Tsarukyan at RAF 11, Askren returns
Colby Covington edged Arman Tsarukyan 5-3 in the Real American Freestyle 11 main event Saturday in Milwaukee, while Ben Askren lost to Belal Muhammad in his first match since a double lung transplant.
Belal Muhammad attacks Colby Covington at RAF 11 presser
Belal Muhammad charged Colby Covington and kicked him during the RAF 11 post-fight presser after Covington called him a string of insults. RAF 12 is set.