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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+.
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.
UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov fight card, start time
Magomed Ankalaev meets Bogdan Guskov in the July 25 UFC Abu Dhabi main event at Etihad Arena, streaming live on Paramount+ starting at noon ET.
Colby Covington battles Arman Tsarukyan for RAF Crossover title
Covington fights Tsarukyan for Real American Freestyle's new Crossover Championship on July 18 in Milwaukee after his UFC release.
Paddy Pimblett cracks ESPN divisional rankings for first time
Paddy Pimblett has entered ESPN's divisional rankings for the first time following his recent performances inside the cage.
MMA Mania's July 14 Open Thread highlights worst CGI moments
MMA Mania's daily Open Thread for July 14, 2026 sparked discussion about terrible CGI in film and television, from the 1994 thriller Disclosure to modern releases.
Matt Brown on Conor McGregor knee injury: Fighter was nervous
Retired welterweight Matt Brown says McGregor's confidence had eroded before the devastating knee injury at UFC 329, per MMA Fighting.
The Sean Strickland Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before the title run and viral tirades, Strickland ground out a decision over Uriah Hall that signaled his evolution from wild brawler to controlled pressure fighter. The 2022 rematch deserves another look.
Conor McGregor's Return Is No Longer Worth the Wait
Three years of broken promises and social media chaos have eroded McGregor's mystique. The UFC has moved on, and so should we.
Sean O'Malley calls out Petr Yan over bantamweight holdup
O'Malley blasted the idle champ for stalling the 135-pound title picture seven months after winning the belt from Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.
Robert Whittaker rips UFC 329 commentary for weight talk
Robert Whittaker fired back at UFC 329 commentators who questioned his physique during his light heavyweight debut win over Nikita Krylov.
Dominick Cruz says Conor McGregor fighting to escape lifestyle
Cruz believes McGregor's UFC 329 return was about more than money — the former champ needed an escape from the life his wealth created.
Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa set for UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Flyweight Charles Johnson will face Jose Ochoa at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, joining a card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry.
Johnny Fisher Leaves Matchroom for Dana White's Zuffa Boxing
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher has signed with Zuffa Boxing and will headline the promotion's Sept. 26 London card after leaving Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable.
California Commission Denies Nkuta Appeal Over Moraes Choke
The California State Athletic Commission rejected Phumi Nkuta's bid to overturn his loss to Adriano Moraes after a choke held past the final horn at MVP's Rousey vs. Carano event.
Real American Freestyle launches MMA crossover championship
Real American Freestyle debuts a crossover championship for combat sports athletes, with Arman Tsarukyan facing Colby Covington in the inaugural cruiserweight bout July 18.
Machine Gun Kelly attacks McGregor after UFC 329 knee injury
The musician refused to apologize for mocking Conor McGregor's 69-second injury loss at UFC 329, referencing their 2021 VMA altercation.
Paulo Costa rips UFC over short-notice Ankalaev offer
Paulo Costa declined to replace Khalil Rountree against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, citing short notice and no financial incentive for the five-round bout.
PFL champ Usman Nurmagomedov mimicking Ian Garry for Makhachev
Islam Makhachev's coach says PFL lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov is the perfect training partner to replicate Ian Garry's style ahead of UFC 330 on Aug. 15.