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Paddy Pimblett collects $1,000 from Daniel Cormier after World Cup bet
Daniel Cormier paid Paddy Pimblett $1,000 in cash after the U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, settling a wager made ahead of the match.
Cody Garbrandt wants UFC help with post-fighting transition
Former bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt says UFC should do more to prepare fighters for life after competition ahead of his UFC 329 appearance.
Brandon Royval completes five years of youth volunteer work
UFC flyweight Brandon Royval has spent five years volunteering at a Denver nonprofit that serves troubled youth, even during fight camps.
Shavkat Rakhmonov returns to pad work after knee surgery
Undefeated welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov is back hitting pads after January surgery, with a return expected this fall per his recovery timeline.
TUF 34: Tina Black stops Bisping's final pick in brutal finish
Valesca Machado battered Natalia Alves in Round 2 of their quarterfinal bout, moving on to the semifinals as Daniel Cormier's top women's pick remains unbeaten on the show.
Molly McCann kept Katie Taylor family link quiet to avoid coat-tail claims
Molly McCann says she and Katie Taylor kept their family relation quiet for years. The UFC fighter didn't want to appear as if she was using the boxing champion's fame.
UFC Sacramento main event set: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues Aug. 22
Anthony Hernandez meets Gregory Rodrigues in a five-round middleweight headliner at the Golden 1 Center on Aug. 22, with Reinier de Ridder moving up to 205.
Gable Steveson Becomes Biggest Betting Favorite in UFC History
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson opened as a -2800 favorite ahead of his UFC 329 debut Saturday, breaking the promotion's all-time record for lopsided odds.
Sean Strickland apologizes to Dustin Poirier over arrest comments
Strickland walked back his criticism of Poirier's July 4 airport arrest after speaking directly with the retired UFC lightweight, saying he misjudged the situation.
UFC 330 poster unveiled for Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry
The UFC released the official poster for its Aug. 15 card in Philadelphia, where welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defends against Ian Garry.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes set for Noche UFC 4
Heavyweight contenders Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes will meet Sept. 19 at Noche UFC 4, multiple outlets report. Location remains TBD.
UFC Sacramento fight card set for Aug. 22 on Paramount+
Anthony Hernandez meets Gregory Rodrigues in the middleweight headliner at Golden 1 Center on Aug. 22, with prelims streaming at 5 p.m. ET.
Conor McGregor missing from UFC 329 Embedded episodes
McGregor has been absent from the first two UFC 329 Embedded episodes ahead of his July 11 return against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Mason open to lightweight unification: 'I'm definitely open to making it happen'
Abdullah Mason says he is open to a lightweight unification bout and ready to prove himself against the division's best, per Ring Magazine.
Fury-Joshua fight set for November after warm-up bouts in July
Tyson Fury faces Mariusz Wach on July 24 in Thailand, while Anthony Joshua meets Kristian Prenga the next day in Saudi Arabia. Both winners move to a November showdown.
UFC Signs Sports Diplomacy Deal with U.S. State Department
The UFC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of State to establish a sports diplomacy partnership that will send fighters abroad as ambassadors.
Kavanagh vs. Royval Odds and Prediction at UFC 329
Lone'er Kavanagh meets Brandon Royval at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. Royval opened as a -225 favourite despite two straight losses at flyweight.
MMA Mania opens mailbag ahead of UFC 329 and McGregor return
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag as UFC 329 approaches, with Conor McGregor's comeback anchoring the card.
Molly McCann explains why Katie Taylor family link stayed private
Molly McCann tells BBC Sport she kept her family connection to Katie Taylor quiet because the boxer doesn't speak much and she didn't want to ride coat-tails.
Abdullah Mason stays No. 4 in ESPN lightweight rankings
Mason retained his spot at No. 4 in ESPN's 135-pound rankings after a 12th-round TKO victory defended his title, per the outlet's latest divisional update.