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Anthony Joshua cuts contact after Ilia Topuria upset loss
Joshua isolated himself after watching Topuria get stopped by Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, calling the fight business too serious for distractions.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says wrestling improved since UFC retirement
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims his grappling is far better now than when he retired as undefeated UFC lightweight champion in 2020.
Dustin Poirier names Khabib strongest opponent he ever faced
Poirier said Nurmagomedov felt like he weighed a thousand pounds when they fought at UFC 242 in 2019, per his recent podcast appearance.
Jan Blachowicz rips Jamahal Hill's physique ahead of heavyweight move
Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz criticized Jamahal Hill's conditioning as Hill prepares to compete at heavyweight following knee surgery.
Khabib: Ian Garry's size, style could trouble Islam Makhachev
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Ian Garry's height and elusive movement present a tough puzzle for Islam Makhachev ahead of their August title fight.
Lito Adiwang's rise to Philippine MMA stardom by the numbers
The ONE Championship standout has built one of Philippine MMA's most explosive résumés through unmatched finishing ability and relentless fan-friendly style.
UFC Oklahoma City adds undefeated featherweight bout to card
Damien Anderson and Ezra Elliott, both undefeated prospects with perfect stoppage records, will make their octagon debuts Saturday in Oklahoma City.
UFC cuts Sedriques Dumas after arrests, ankle monitor saga
The promotion parted ways with the middleweight who fought in an ankle monitor and racked up 15 arrests since 2014, per MMA Fighting.
Conor McGregor to host BKFC series on FOX Nation in 2027
McGregor will front a bare-knuckle tournament series called World's Baddest Man, premiering on FOX Nation next summer with fighters competing bracket-style.
Fatima Kline reveals new cornerman ahead of UFC Oklahoma City
Fatima Kline says she has connected with a new cornerman and team ahead of her UFC Oklahoma City bout, confirming the camp change in a UFC interview.
Dan Ige announces move to bantamweight after 21 UFC fights
Dan Ige will drop to 135 pounds after completing a successful test cut at the UFC Performance Institute, the 34-year-old featherweight announced on Instagram.
UFC Experience at Fanatics Fest NYC Features Gaethje, Pantoja
The UFC brings an interactive fan experience to Fanatics Fest NYC July 16–18, with fighter meet-and-greets, an Octagon photo op, and a striking challenge.
UFC Oklahoma City adds Anderson vs Elliott on four days notice
Two undefeated featherweights will make their UFC debuts Saturday at Paycom Center after being added to the card on just four days' notice.
Junior dos Santos withdraws from Fabricio Werdum grappling match
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos has pulled out of his scheduled Aug. 8 grappling match with Fabricio Werdum in Brazil.
Michel Pereira cut from UFC roster after Shara Bullet loss
Pereira exits the promotion with a 10-6 octagon record after losing four of his past five fights, including a disputed decision to Magomedov in Baku.
Dana White's Contender Series moves to Paramount+ for season 10
The UFC talent show returns Aug. 11 on Paramount+ from the Apex in Las Vegas, marking its tenth season and a new broadcast home after years on ESPN+.
Andy Ruiz Jr. returns Sept. 4 against Damian Knyba in Newark
Former heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr. faces Damian Knyba on Sept. 4 at Prudential Center in his first fight under Matchroom Boxing.
Andy Ruiz vs Damian Knyba set for September 4 on DAZN, TNT
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr returns Sept. 4 against Damian Knyba at Prudential Center in Newark, headlining DAZN and TNT's 'The Fight' card.
Dricus Du Plessis rips Brendan Allen, calls Strickland-Khamzat rematch ridiculous
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis dismissed Brendan Allen's recent form and criticized a potential Strickland-Chimaev rematch ahead of his UFC Oklahoma City fight with Kamaru Usman.
Chael Sonnen uncomfortable with Ben Askren wrestling return at RAF 11
Sonnen says Askren's RAF 11 return after double lung transplant initially made him uneasy, but praised Belal Muhammad for taking the match.