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Bogdan Guskov says nobody wanted Ankalaev fight on short notice
Bogdan Guskov accepted a main event bout against Magomed Ankalaev in 30 seconds after other light heavyweights turned down the UFC Abu Dhabi booking.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's gas tank traced to father's training
A childhood friend of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov says the late coach's daily 13.5-mile bike rides and five-mile runs may explain his son's legendary cardio.
Sedriques Dumas cut from UFC after 3-5 record, legal troubles
Sedriques Dumas is no longer on the UFC roster following a disappointing run that included felony charges and a two-fight skid.
Sean Strickland rates Yaroslav Amosov above Khamzat Chimaev
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says training partner Yaroslav Amosov has better grappling than Khamzat Chimaev after sparring rounds at ATT.
Du Plessis vows comeback after Chimaev loss: 'I'm not good with that'
Dricus du Plessis says he has moved past his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev and is focused on his return to the UFC middleweight division.
Dricus Du Plessis calls Strickland-Chimaev rematch 'senseless'
Du Plessis, who holds two wins over current champion Strickland, questioned the logic of running back a title fight between two fighters with zero defenses combined.
Alex Perez cleared for UFC Shanghai rematch after brutal groin injury
UFC flyweight Alex Perez avoided surgery after a low blow at UFC Macau left him with softball-sized swelling. He faces Sumudaerji again Aug. 30 in Shanghai.
Shakur Stevenson addresses Shannon Sharpe debate, Hearn leak
Stevenson told MMA Fighting his heated Nightcap podcast exchange with Sharpe got personal after the NFL legend called his boxing style boring.
Dillon Danis loses attorney again over unpaid bills in Agdal case
MMA fighter Dillon Danis must find new counsel after his lawyer withdrew citing unpaid invoices and lack of communication in the Nina Agdal defamation lawsuit.
Michael Bisping stars in Atlas King action thriller trailer
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping lands his first leading film role in Atlas King, an action thriller hitting digital platforms Aug. 21.
PFL Austin fight card: Eblen vs Kasanganay 2 start time on ESPN
Johnny Eblen meets Impa Kasanganay in the PFL Austin main event Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, headlining a nine-fight card from the Moody Center.
UFC Belgrade poster unveiled for Medic vs. Rodriguez on Aug. 1
UFC released the official poster for its Aug. 1 Belgrade card headlined by welterweights Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez on Paramount+.
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.
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 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.