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Asaf Chopurov KOs Reece McLaren in 63 seconds at UAE Warriors 72
Bantamweight prospect Asaf Chopurov stopped former ONE Championship title challenger Reece McLaren in 63 seconds with an overhand counter at UAE Warriors 72 in Abu Dhabi.
Ismael Bonfim collapsed on scale, overhauled diet for UFC return
Bonfim weighed in 5 pounds heavy in November after cramping on the scale. Now he's capped his walk-around weight and sworn off weekend barbecues ahead of Saturday's Abu Dhabi bout.
UFC Vegas 120 adds Darren Elkins retirement bout, four more fights
Darren Elkins will make his 31st octagon walk against Yadier del Valle on Aug. 8 at UFC Vegas 120, calling it his 'last dance' in a retirement fight.
ADCC 2026 loses double champ Fornarino to UFC BJJ tournament
Adele Fornarino pulled from ADCC 2026 after booking UFC BJJ flyweight tournament. Fugitive Izaak Michell also removed from September lineup.
Dustin Poirier says UFC reached out immediately after arrest
Poirier says Hunter Campbell called one day after his June airport arrest to offer support. The former lightweight champ is 28 days sober.
Paddy Pimblett cracks top 10 at lightweight after UFC 329 finish
Pimblett jumped from No. 12 to No. 7 in MMA Fighting's global rankings after submitting Benoit Saint Denis in 52 seconds at UFC 329.
Rose Namajunas weighs family plans before UFC return
The former strawweight champion says she needs to rediscover her motivation after three straight title-eliminator losses at flyweight.
Mateusz Gamrot signs new UFC deal ahead of Salkilld fight
Polish lightweight Mateusz Gamrot locked in a multi-fight extension with the UFC two weeks before headlining against Quillan Salkilld on Aug. 8.
Tyson Fury Weighs 265 Pounds, Gives Up Size Edge to Wach
Tyson Fury weighed 265 pounds at Friday's weigh-in, 26 pounds lighter than Mariusz Wach ahead of their Pattaya fight on July 24.
Alexander Poppeck makes UFC debut against Jovan Leka in Belgrade
German light heavyweight Alexander Poppeck will move up to heavyweight for his UFC debut Aug. 1 against Serbia's Jovan Leka at Belgrade Arena.
Ismael Bonfim recalls 22-pound weight cut disaster before UFC loss
Bonfim entered fight week 22 pounds over the lightweight limit and suffered neck cramps before missing weight by five pounds against Chris Padilla last November.
Justin Gaethje rejects Ilia Topuria rematch, says Tsarukyan next
Justin Gaethje told RMC Sport Combat that Ilia Topuria must earn his way back to a lightweight title shot after their UFC Freedom 250 encounter ended via corner stoppage.
PFL Washington DC: Start time, card, how to watch on ESPN
PFL Washington DC airs Saturday, July 25 on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET with a replacement welterweight title fight headlining after Shamil Musaev withdrew.
How to watch LFA 237: Start time, stream info and full card
LFA 237 airs live Friday from La Crosse, Wisconsin on VICETV at 9 p.m. ET with Carlos Tardio facing Macksom Lee in the main event.
Kamaru Usman fought Dricus du Plessis with torn pec at UFC OKC
Usman's co-host Henry Cejudo revealed the former welterweight champion entered his UFC Oklahoma City loss with a torn pec, complicating his wrestling game against du Plessis.
PFL DC title fight reshuffled after Musaev weight cut issue
Shamil Musaev has withdrawn from Saturday's PFL DC main event due to weight cut complications. Ernesto Rodriguez steps in on two days' notice to face Thad Jean for the vacant welterweight title.
Hannah Rapp killed cycling in Texas weeks after title shot
Boxer Hannah Rapp died July 18 when a driver struck her while cycling in Navasota, Texas. Charles Medina faces manslaughter and aggravated assault charges.
Darren Elkins returns at UFC Vegas 120 against Yadier del Valle
Veteran featherweight Darren Elkins faces Cuban prospect Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120 on Aug. 8 after a 16-month layoff.
Thad Jean loses opponent, faces new foe for PFL title Saturday
Shamil Musaev is out of Saturday's PFL Washington D.C. main event. Ernesto Rodriguez steps in to face unbeaten Thad Jean for the welterweight title.
Dark Side of the Cage Season 2 trailer drops with Sonnen, Ortiz
VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage returns Sept. 1 with seven episodes covering Chael Sonnen, Tito Ortiz, the McGregor-Khabib feud, and the Phil Baroni case.