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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.
Conor Benn targets world title as sole focus
Conor Benn tells Sky Sports his sole focus is capturing a world title as the welterweight contender maps out his next move in the division.
Josh Kelly calls for Ennis and Zayas fights in push for top names
Josh Kelly says he wants fights with Jaron Ennis and Xander Zayas as he targets the biggest names available at welterweight and junior middleweight.
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 defends WBC welterweight title vs Connor Benn Sept. 12
Ryan Garcia will put his WBC welterweight belt on the line against Connor Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, ESPN reports.
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.
Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace IBF eliminator set for October 3
Ben Whittaker will face Conor Wallace in an IBF light heavyweight eliminator on October 3 in Birmingham, according to TalkSPORT.
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.
Gary Russell Jr: Devin Haney beats Tank Davis via movement
Russell Jr told Fight Hub TV that Haney's reluctance to trade punches would prove decisive against Davis's flat-footed power style in a prospective matchup.
Ben Askren returns to wrestling one year after double-lung transplant
Ben Askren faces Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 on Saturday, barely a year removed from a near-fatal medical crisis that required a double-lung transplant.
Loren Mack leaves PFL for BKB as Chief Marketing Officer
Former PFL senior VP Loren Mack joins BKB as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive VP of Strategy, per MMA Mania, as the bare knuckle promotion expands its leadership team.