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Irene Aldana retires from MMA at 38 after UFC title challenge
Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana has retired at 38, ending a career that saw her land the second-most significant strikes in division history.
Chase Hooper misses weight for first time at UFC Oklahoma City
Chase Hooper came in at 157.5 pounds for his lightweight bout against Mitch Ramirez, missing the mark for the first time in his 13-fight UFC career.
UFC Oklahoma City Betting Lock: McMillen vs Montes Finish Prop
MMA Mania's pick for UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday backs McMillen vs Montes to end inside the distance at -200, citing both fighters' finish rates.
Valter Walker: Sergei Pavlovich would 'run right through' Pereira
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker believes training partner Sergei Pavlovich would dominate Alex Pereira if the two heavyweights meet inside the Octagon.
Jake Hager wants Power Slap return after knockout loss
Former WWE and Bellator fighter Jake Hager says he's ready to compete again in Power Slap after getting knocked out by Amanpreet Singh earlier this month in Las Vegas.
Norma Dumont vs Ailin Perez booked for UFC Vegas 121
Norma Dumont faces Ailin Perez at UFC Fight Night 289 on Sept. 26 at the UFC Apex in a bout Perez has been targeting for more than two years.
PFL Austin weigh-in results: Eblen-Kasanganay set, Pinedo misses
Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay made weight for Saturday's interim middleweight title fight at PFL Austin. Jesus Pinedo came in .8 pounds heavy for his featherweight bout.
Irene Aldana removed from UFC roster after title run
Former bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana is off the UFC roster, MMA Fighting reports. The 38-year-old Mexican has not fought since September 2024.
SeokHyeon Ko drops 'Korean Tyson' tag for fresh identity
SeokHyeon Ko explains to the UFC why he dropped his 'Korean Tyson' nickname in favour of forging his own identity without another fighter's name attached.
Volkan Oezdemir suspended after EPO positive in UFC testing
Former UFC title challenger Volkan Oezdemir tested positive for EPO in February and March samples and will not be eligible to compete until June 2027.
LIVE: Dricus du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Dricus du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman. Cards refresh every round.
LIVE: Kamaru Usman vs Dricus du Plessis — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Kamaru Usman vs Dricus du Plessis at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman. Cards refresh every round.
UFC 329 pulls 15.9 million viewers on Paramount+
The Holloway-McGregor rematch drew 15.9 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America, falling just short of the UFC White House card's record.
Volkan Oezdemir announces 16-month suspension for EPO
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir revealed he tested positive for EPO in February and will serve a 16-month suspension.
Johnny Eblen: Impa Kasanganay has only puncher's chance at PFL Austin
Eblen believes Kasanganay can't win by decision or grappling in their interim middleweight title rematch Saturday night in Texas.
Ricci welcomes quick turnaround for Kline clash
Tabatha Ricci says she is excited to face Fatima Kline on a quick turnaround. The UFC strawweight confirmed her enthusiasm for the upcoming bout.
Volkan Oezdemir suspended 16 months after EPO violation
UFC light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir disclosed a 16-month ban after testing positive for EPO in February, calling it the biggest mistake of his life.
Conor McGregor awaiting surgery, says UFC 329 win may have triggered relapse
McGregor told fans he avoided mind-altering substances after his 69-second knee injury at UFC 329, but suggested a different result could have restarted his addiction cycle.
Jon Jones dismisses Usyk boxing talk, remains in USADA pool
Jones told Ring Magazine he has no interest in boxing Oleksandr Usyk but has not officially retired from MMA and continues to submit to USADA testing.
Aljamain Sterling sympathizes with Conor McGregor injury
Sterling, who returned from career-threatening neck surgery to win the UFC bantamweight title, says McGregor can bounce back from his blown knee at UFC 329.