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Conor McGregor banks 'historical' payday for UFC 329 return
McGregor's manager says the Irish star earned 'multiples' more than any UFC or Zuffa Boxing fighter for his Saturday return against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Alex Pereira buys sister Aline house in Connecticut on his birthday
UFC heavyweight Alex Pereira gave his sister Aline, a Karate Combat champion, a house near their Connecticut training camp on his July 7 birthday, per sources.
Bella Mir expects DWCS appearance this summer amid busy schedule
Bella Mir told MMA Fighting that discussions for a Dana White's Contender Series spot are underway, with an appearance most likely happening this summer.
Conor McGregor tells arrested Dustin Poirier to take accountability
McGregor, now sober ahead of UFC 329, offered advice to his longtime rival following Poirier's Father's Day arrest for public intoxication in Georgia.
Israel Adesanya leaves City Kickboxing after 16 years
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has split from longtime gym City Kickboxing after 16 years, citing the need for focused, individual training.
Israel Adesanya splits with Eugene Bareman, City Kickboxing
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has parted ways with longtime coach Eugene Bareman and will no longer train at City Kickboxing after 16 years.
UFC Hall of Fame 2026 Class: Weidman, Gerbasi, Pereira Honored
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman headlines the UFC Hall of Fame 2026 induction class, joined by longtime writer Thomas Gerbasi and Forrest Griffin Award winner Alex Pereira.
Eight indicted in thwarted White House attack on UFC event
A federal grand jury indicted eight men Thursday for allegedly planning a drone and sniper attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in June.
Shakur Stevenson vows to beat all top fighters after Zuffa deal
Shakur Stevenson says he will beat all the top fighters in boxing after signing with Zuffa Boxing, and aims to become the number one pound-for-pound fighter.
PFL MENA 10 weigh-in results: tournaments ready in Riyadh
All fighters made weight for Friday's PFL MENA 10 card in Riyadh, with welterweight and featherweight tournaments beginning alongside Hattan Alsaif's pro debut.
Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso booked for Noche UFC in September
Fiorot meets former champ Grasso at the UFC's annual Mexican Independence Day event Sept. 12 in Glendale, Ariz., per multiple reports.
Kevin Holland pulls out of UFC Oklahoma City with injury
Holland's welterweight clash with unbeaten prospect Jacobe Smith is off one week before the July 18 card at Paycom Center.
UFC 329 press conference: McGregor, Holloway face off in Vegas
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway headline Thursday's UFC 329 presser ahead of their five-round main event Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Shakur Stevenson signs multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing
Four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson has joined Zuffa Boxing on a multi-fight deal, ESPN reports, in a major coup for the UFC-backed promotion.
Premier Boxing Champions signs streaming deal with DAZN
PBC has joined DAZN's roster of promotions, with Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu headlining the partnership on July 25. Pay-per-view cards remain on Prime Video.
Zuffa Boxing 9 fight card set for MSG on July 26
Edgar Berlanga meets Steven Butler in the Zuffa Boxing 9 main event July 26 at Madison Square Garden, with Richardson Hitchins and Otto Wallin also on the Paramount+ card.
Errol Spence credits Ronnie Shields for training overhaul
Errol Spence says training with Ronnie Shields has been 'night and day' from previous camps as the former welterweight champion eyes a comeback.
Merab Dvalishvili picks Conor McGregor over Max Holloway at UFC 329
Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is backing Conor McGregor to beat Max Holloway in their July 11 rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Robert Whittaker calls light heavyweight move 'life-changing' ahead of UFC 329
Former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker says his jump to 205 pounds has been life-changing, though he respects the power waiting at light heavyweight ahead of his debut Saturday.
Pimblett gives McGregor two rounds to beat Holloway
Paddy Pimblett says Conor McGregor must finish Max Holloway inside two rounds or risk being overwhelmed as the fight progresses.