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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.