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Conor McGregor dismisses injury rumors, calls for Holloway rematch
McGregor shut down theories he was compromised before UFC 329, saying his knee was healthy until the opening kick. He wants Holloway for his final contracted fight.
Conor McGregor UFC 329 injury sparks conspiracy theories
MMA Mania's latest mailbag tackles reader questions about whether Conor McGregor entered UFC 329 already compromised, with some fans calling his knee injury a cash grab.
Noah Starowicz lands jumping switch kick KO in pro MMA debut
Amateur standout Noah Starowicz knocked out Jahrael Cromartie with a jumping switch kick at Ultimate Battlegrounds 29, executing the technique McGregor blew his knee attempting.
Navajo Stirling replaces Guskov, faces Jan Blachowicz at UFC Belgrade
Undefeated City Kickboxing prospect Navajo Stirling will fight former champion Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event of UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1.
Chase Hooper says he's 'moving into middle-aged in MMA years'
Chase Hooper says he is 'moving into middle-aged in MMA years' despite being under 30, reflecting on his career longevity ahead of UFC Oklahoma City.
Cannonier blames Italian meal for poor UFC performance
Jared Cannonier says he will never eat Italian food before a UFC fight again after a difficult experience inside the octagon left him rethinking his preparation.
MMA Mania Friday Open Thread: Celebrity deaths and sumo chaos
MMA Mania's July 17 open thread asks which celebrity death hit readers hardest, while highlighting a wild sumo bout from Japan's summer tournament.
Jon Jones challenges Usyk to cage fight, won't box
Jon Jones says he'll fight Oleksandr Usyk only under MMA rules, rejecting a potential boxing match promoted by Turki Alalshikh after Usyk's title vacations.
Jared Cannonier calls out UFC fighter pay ahead of Oklahoma City
Cannonier, fighting Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, said he believes fighters deserve million-dollar contracts at his level.
Three Fights Robert Whittaker Should Take Next After UFC 329
Fresh off his TKO of Nikita Krylov at UFC 329, Robert Whittaker faces a crucial crossroads. Here are three matchups that would position the former champion for another title run.
How Nikita Krylov's Next 12 Months Could Unfold After UFC 329
After suffering a broken jaw against Robert Whittaker at UFC 329, Nikita Krylov faces a critical recovery period. Three scenarios chart his path back through the light heavyweight ranks.
Jon Jones confirms UFC drug testing pool status amid retirement questions
Jones told Ring Magazine he remains in the UFC testing pool and gets tested regularly, keeping the door open for a potential return despite stalled negotiations.
Jared Cannonier embraces UFC middleweight gatekeeper role
Cannonier says facing rising contenders like Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Oklahoma City gives him a chance to restart his title pursuit despite recent losses.
PFL Austin card reshuffled after dual injury withdrawals
Sergio Pettis and Levy Saul Marroquin are out of Saturday's PFL Austin card, forcing the promotion to rebook two matchups ahead of the Moody Center event.
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.
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.