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Dricus Du Plessis calls Strickland-Chimaev rematch 'senseless'
Du Plessis, who holds two wins over current champion Strickland, questioned the logic of running back a title fight between two fighters with zero defenses combined.
Alex Perez cleared for UFC Shanghai rematch after brutal groin injury
UFC flyweight Alex Perez avoided surgery after a low blow at UFC Macau left him with softball-sized swelling. He faces Sumudaerji again Aug. 30 in Shanghai.
Shakur Stevenson addresses Shannon Sharpe debate, Hearn leak
Stevenson told MMA Fighting his heated Nightcap podcast exchange with Sharpe got personal after the NFL legend called his boxing style boring.
Dillon Danis loses attorney again over unpaid bills in Agdal case
MMA fighter Dillon Danis must find new counsel after his lawyer withdrew citing unpaid invoices and lack of communication in the Nina Agdal defamation lawsuit.
Michael Bisping stars in Atlas King action thriller trailer
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping lands his first leading film role in Atlas King, an action thriller hitting digital platforms Aug. 21.
PFL Austin fight card: Eblen vs Kasanganay 2 start time on ESPN
Johnny Eblen meets Impa Kasanganay in the PFL Austin main event Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, headlining a nine-fight card from the Moody Center.
UFC Belgrade poster unveiled for Medic vs. Rodriguez on Aug. 1
UFC released the official poster for its Aug. 1 Belgrade card headlined by welterweights Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez on Paramount+.
Lucas Fernando lands UFC 330 debut against Rafael Tobias
LFA light heavyweight champion Lucas Fernando will make his UFC debut against Rafael Tobias at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, per MMA Fighting.
Justin Gaethje shuts down Paddy Pimblett rematch talk
Gaethje told Pat McAfee he has no interest in running back his January win over Pimblett, despite the Brit's lightning finish at UFC 329.
UFC Freedom 250 Fight Week Brings Youth Fitness Clinics to D.C.
Ryan Hall and Randy Brown led jiu-jitsu and boxing sessions for local youth during UFC Freedom 250 fight week, with Total Wireless and UFC donating $20,000 to Midtown Youth Academy.
UFC Freedom 250 Drives $100K in Veteran Donations via Polymarket
UFC teamed with Polymarket and Meta to deliver $100,000 across four military charities during UFC Freedom 250 fight week, including hospital visits and AI-powered glasses for blind vets.
Sedriques Dumas removed from UFC roster after sentencing
Sedriques Dumas is no longer on the UFC roster following his June sentencing in Florida on weapons and drug charges stemming from an April 2025 arrest.
Alex Pereira blames Herb Dean after Michel Pereira roster cut
UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira revived his criticism of referee Herb Dean following Michel Pereira's release, calling the sport 'tarnished' by officiating mistakes.
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn official for September 12 in Vegas
Ryan Garcia will face Conor Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White announced Wednesday. Garcia holds the WBC welterweight title.
Anthony Joshua says Topuria loss made him rethink career
Joshua told Combat Evolved that watching Ilia Topuria's upset defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House prompted him to refocus on his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury.
Ex-UFC champs tell McGregor to drop 'God's Plan' talk after 329 loss
TJ Dillashaw and Michael Bisping want Conor McGregor to return to his old persona after his first-round knee injury loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.
BKB Hires Loren Mack as CMO, EVP of Strategy
Bare Knuckle Boxing has brought aboard Loren Mack, a two-decade combat sports veteran with UFC, ONE Championship, and PFL stints, as chief marketing officer.
UFC Oklahoma City odds: Duncan favored over Cannonier
Christian Leroy Duncan opens as a 3-1 favorite over 42-year-old Jared Cannonier on the UFC OKC main card Saturday at Paycom Center.
Justin Gaethje favored for Best Fighter at 2026 ESPY Awards
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is the heavy favorite to win Best Fighter at tonight's ESPY Awards, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Alex Pereira rips Michel Pereira UFC release after Herb Dean controversy
Alex Pereira called Michel Pereira's UFC release unacceptable after Herb Dean's failure to penalize Shara Magomedov for fouls at UFC Baku cost Pereira the fight.