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Max Holloway buys custom Dodge Charger ahead of UFC 329
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway splurged on a custom Dodge Charger one week before his UFC 329 rematch with Conor McGregor.
Farid Basharat competing at UFC 329 on final contract fight
Basharat holds the longest active win streak at bantamweight but faces an uncertain future after his July 11 bout at UFC 329, the final fight on his current deal.
Max Holloway predicts McGregor win, eyes trilogy at Allegiant
Max Holloway expects to beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11, then run it back for a trilogy at Allegiant Stadium before year's end.
Justin Gaethje Fighter of the Year frontrunner heading into 2026 second half
Gaethje leads Fighter of the Year through mid-2026 after two upsets and a White House headliner, with Sean Strickland his closest challenger.
Joey Chestnut wins 18th Nathan's Hot Dog title with 66 wieners
Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut captured his 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4, downing 66 hot dogs in extreme heat.
Michael Chandler teases welterweight move after hitting 200 pounds
Chandler, who weighed 200 pounds in a recent social media post, hinted at leaving lightweight after four straight losses at 155 pounds.
TUF 34 cast member nearly lost in mountains during training run
A Team Bisping strawweight wandered off trail during an Adrenaline Mountain outing, prompting a search before she was located and returned safely.
UFC Fantasy Draft Season 5: 72 Fighters Set for Second Half 2026
MMA Fighting's staff drafted 72 UFC fighters across 11 weight classes for their Season 5 fantasy league, with Alexander K. Lee defending his title after dominating Season 4.
Murtazali Magomedov lands 2026's nastiest UFC submission
Magomedov's Scottish twister against Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Vegas 119 earned MMA Fighting's Submission of the Midyear honors for the first half of 2026.
Manu Kape Cracks UFC Flyweight Top Five After Comeback Win
Manu Kape moved into the top five at 125 pounds following his comeback knockout at UFC 327, positioning himself for a title eliminator next.
Benoit Saint-Denis staph infection watch starts again at UFC 329
Fight fans have spotted what they believe is another staph infection on Benoit Saint-Denis ahead of UFC 329, marking at least the third time the lightweight has faced such scrutiny.
Jordan Burroughs to Face UFC's Sean Brady at RAF 12 in August
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs meets UFC welterweight Sean Brady in a catchweight wrestling match at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland.
Austin Trout knocked out after Apollo Creed BKFC walkout
Former WBA boxing champion Austin Trout was brutally stopped in round two at BKFC Liberty Brawl after entering to a Rocky IV-themed Apollo Creed tribute.
Joey Chestnut 96% favorite for Nathan's Hot Dog Contest win
Oddsmakers give competitive eater Joey Chestnut a 96% chance of winning his 18th Nathan's title on July 4, per Action Network. Only 8% odds he breaks his own record.
LeBron James MMA jokes flood social media after Lakers exit
Multiple MMA promotions jokingly announced LeBron James signings after the 41-year-old NBA star became a free agent following his Lakers departure.
ADCC 2026 roster drops three champs, keeps wanted suspect
Three reigning ADCC champions are off the September card in Poland, but a competitor wanted on sexual assault charges remains listed, sparking calls for a boycott.
Aline Pereira defends Karate Combat title vs. ex-Bellator champ
Aline Pereira, sister of UFC star Alex Pereira, defends her Karate Combat flyweight belt against former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez on July 24 in Miami.
Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze set for UFC Sacramento
Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze will meet at light heavyweight in August at UFC Sacramento, with both fighters looking to snap two-fight skids.
Jon Jones backs Conor McGregor UFC 329 return: 'I'm proud of him'
Jon Jones says he admires Conor McGregor's decision to return at UFC 329 next Saturday despite financial security, calling the Irish star 'a fighter in his heart.'
Santiago Ponzinibbio faces Sam Patterson at UFC Abu Dhabi
Santiago Ponzinibbio meets British finisher Sam Patterson at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 25 in Abu Dhabi, per the promotion's announcement Friday.