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Ilia Topuria coach targets December return after Gaethje loss
Ilia Topuria could fight again by December after his UFC Freedom 250 defeat to Justin Gaethje, trainer Jesus Gallo told SerEbro EnlosDeportes.
Jon Anik recalls Max Holloway's decade-old middleweight ambitions
UFC commentator Jon Anik says Max Holloway told him years ago he planned to fight at middleweight before retiring, adding intrigue to Holloway's welterweight debut at UFC 329.
Charles Oliveira rips Herb Dean over UFC Freedom 250 officiating
Oliveira joined Cejudo, Masvidal and Cruz in criticizing Dean's handling of illegal strikes in the Gane-Pereira co-main event, per MMA Fighting.
Josh Hokit identifies Tom Aspinall weakness ahead of title unification
Hokit says Aspinall's offensive approach becomes a liability against elite athletes, criticizing the UFC heavyweight champion's style after beating Lewis.
Johnny Eblen rips Costello van Steenis injury withdrawal
Eblen questions whether van Steenis is truly hurt ahead of their PFL Austin rematch, now faces Impa Kasanganay for interim belt July 18.
Conor McGregor toe injury footage shows Chandler fight collapse
New UFC footage reveals the training accident that broke McGregor's toe and scrapped his 2024 fight with Chandler just 16 days before the bout.
Dustin Poirier apologizes for airport arrest, hasn't watched video
Poirier says he still hasn't seen the viral body cam footage from his Father's Day arrest in Atlanta and wants to thank the officer who handled the situation.
Dustin Poirier links arrest to father's alcoholism, retirement struggles
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier said his father's alcoholism and difficulties adjusting to retired life played a role in his arrest last month.
Roy Jones Jr: Xander Zayas needs sports psychologist after Ennis loss
Jones says Zayas must work with a sports psychologist to rebuild his mental toughness after the Boots Ennis stoppage before he can return to world title level.
Dana White backs Alex Pereira complaints after Ciryl Gane loss
White said Pereira is not a whiner and must have legitimate reason to protest illegal shots in UFC White House defeat to Gane.
Carrington grades himself a C despite Palacios victory
Bruce Carrington graded his win over Palacios a C, telling Ring Magazine he could have used more combinations and angles despite securing the featherweight victory.
Joshua confident he'll beat Fury, whatever version shows up
Anthony Joshua says he can beat Tyson Fury regardless of form ahead of their July 25 warmup fights in Jeddah and Thailand, with a 2026 meeting likely.
Floyd Schofield Sr says Albert Bell robbed against Mason
Schofield Sr credited Bell's performance after Mason's title defense, claiming scorecards favored the champion despite Bell winning the fight.
Abdullah Mason ready for any challenger after title defense
Mason stopped his opponent in the 12th round over the weekend and says he's prepared for whatever comes next in the lightweight division.
King Green vs. Terrance McKinney: Odds and prediction | UFC 329
King Green meets Terrance McKinney at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11. The 39-year-old veteran enters as the underdog despite a three-fight win streak.
UFC 329 adds John Garza against Farid Basharat after late pullout
Regional standout John Garza steps in on six days' notice to face undefeated Farid Basharat at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11.
Russia claims top spot in ESPN MMA world power rankings
Russia overtook the United States as the most dominant MMA nation in ESPN's new power index, with Petr Yan and Islam Makhachev leading the charge.
Max Holloway on whether Conor McGregor would point down for slugfest
Holloway believes McGregor would meet him in the middle for a final-round brawl at UFC 329, but conditions apply. The rematch goes down Saturday in Las Vegas.
UFC 329: John Garza replaces injured Ethyn Ewing vs Farid Basharat
John Garza will make his UFC debut against undefeated Farid Basharat at UFC 329 after Ethyn Ewing withdrew with a training injury last week.
Dustin Poirier Opens Up on Airport Arrest, Avoids Bodycam Video
Dustin Poirier still refuses to watch bodycam footage from his Father's Day arrest at an Atlanta airport, citing concerns it would bring him down mentally.