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MMA Mania asks: Which fighters play the villain too well?
MMA Mania's daily open thread poses the question of which combat sports figures lean too hard into their heel roles, sparking debate among fans.
UFC Paris adds eight fights led by Michael Page vs. Ruziboev
UFC Paris gained eight bouts Tuesday including Michael Page against Nursulton Ruziboev at welterweight on September 5 at Accor Arena in France.
Abdullah Mason stays No. 4 at lightweight after 12th-round TKO
Mason retained his title with a dramatic late stoppage, keeping his No. 4 spot in ESPN's updated lightweight rankings.
Jose Legra, two-time WBC featherweight champion, dies at 83
Jose Legra, the Cuban legend who held the WBC featherweight title twice in the late '60s and early '70s, died today at 83 after a battle with dementia.
Jaron Ennis targets Fundora, Kelly over 'tailor-made' Ortiz
The newly crowned WBA/WBO junior middleweight champion wants unification fights with Sebastian Fundora and Josh Kelly rather than waiting for Vergil Ortiz.
Cody Garbrandt vows to continue after UFC 329 TKO loss to Yanez
Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt posted a defiant message on Instagram following his first-round stoppage by Adrian Yanez at UFC 329 on July 11.
Conor McGregor promises comeback in birthday video after UFC 329 injury
McGregor posted his first video since suffering a knee injury 69 seconds into his UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway, telling fans his career isn't finished.
Kai Asakura faces Qileng Aori at UFC Shanghai Aug. 29
Former Rizin champ Kai Asakura will meet Qileng Aori at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29 as he seeks his second straight bantamweight win after leaving flyweight behind.
Ruiz Returns September 4 Against Knyba
Andy Ruiz Jr. is back, and he already knows where he wants the next chapter to end.
Stevenson Claims He's Already Signed the Haney Deal
Shakur Stevenson says he has already signed, so the ball is in the Haney camp's court.
Adesanya Says Chandler Is the Only Fight For Conor
Israel Adesanya has a straightforward answer for what Conor McGregor should do next, assuming the knee heals and the will to return survives UFC 329.
Michael Chandler Opens as Favorite for McGregor's Final UFC Bout
After McGregor's injury-shortened UFC 329 loss, sportsbook lists Chandler at 2/1 to face him in his contract finale, followed by Holloway trilogy at 3/1.
Khabib Claims His Wrestling Is Better Now
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated in October 2020 at what most people assumed was the peak of his powers, but he corrected that assumption.
Jones Posts Selfie With White After UFC 329
Jon Jones and Dana White crossed paths for the first time since their public feud escalated earlier this year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC contract binds him for life
Retired lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed he remains under an exclusive UFC contract that would prevent him from competing elsewhere even decades from now.
Khabib: Usman Nurmagomedov wouldn't have made UFC at 21
Khabib Nurmagomedov credits PFL for building cousin Usman into the top free agent outside UFC, saying he wouldn't have reached the promotion at 21.
Cris Cyborg explains why Ronda Rousey superfight never happened
Cyborg says Rousey had every chance to accept the matchup during her UFC prime but chose not to, per Sherdog.
Cris Cyborg to start family after retirement fight at PFL Tampa
Cyborg will face Ketlen Vieira on Aug. 22 in her final MMA bout before pursuing motherhood. The 41-year-old champion also has one boxing match scheduled.
Dricus Du Plessis admits wrong camp for Khamzat Chimaev loss
Former UFC middleweight champion says he trained for scrambles, not the static crucifix control Chimaev used to dominate him for 22 minutes at UFC 319.
Joe Mazzulla trains at Xtreme Couture, mines MMA for NBA edge
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla visits MMA gyms on the road and studies Eric Nicksick's cornering style to sharpen his in-game communication with players.