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Quillan Salkilld vs. Mateusz Gamrot Headlines UFC Vegas 120
Unbeaten Australian knockout artist Quillan Salkilld gets his first UFC main event against former title challenger Mateusz Gamrot on Aug. 8 in Las Vegas.
Justin Gaethje Named MMA Fighting's 2026 Fighter of the Midyear
The 37-year-old lightweight champion earned the honor after his upset win over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House in June, his second interim title, and career revival.
Molly McCann reveals family tie to Katie Taylor
Molly McCann tells BBC Sport her family relationship with Katie Taylor was kept quiet because neither wanted the link to overshadow their separate careers.
PFL confirms 11-fight card for Washington D.C. on July 25
The promotion announced Thursday an 11-bout lineup for its D.C. event, headlined by a vacant welterweight title fight between undefeated Thad Jean and former champion Shamil Musaev.
Josh Emmett plans lightweight return after featherweight skid
The 41-year-old veteran targets a move back to 155 pounds after losing three straight at featherweight, with a fight planned for October or December.
Kamaru Usman says Dricus Du Plessis fight was mentioned, not offered
Usman told his podcast the UFC 327 opponent was 'mentioned, not really offered' and that July's announcement caught him off guard.
Jamahal Hill trolls heavyweight contenders in new video
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill mocked potential heavyweight opponents in a social media video as he prepares for his divisional debut later this year.
Conor McGregor return vs Max Holloway headlines UFC 329
McGregor faces Holloway in the UFC 329 main event as MMA Fighting looks back at the first half of 2026 with midyear grades and awards.
Ian Garry's UFC 330 callout risks 'very bad night' against Islam
Daniel Cormier warns Ian Garry's round-specific prediction for Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 is 'misguided' and could backfire badly.
UFC 2026 Half-Year Awards: Van-Taira Tops Fight Rankings
Joshua Van's UFC 328 title defense against Tatsuro Taira earned staff vote as best fight of 2026's first half, with Justin Gaethje landing twice in top five.
ADCC 2026 fight card: Full list of confirmed competitors
All 128 slots for the ADCC World Championships on Sept. 12-13 in Krakow, Poland, are now filled, with Kaynan Duarte vs. Yuri Simoes headlining.
Valter Walker says Shara Magomedov practiced hair-pulling at GOR MMA
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker claims former training partner Shara Magomedov repeatedly pulled his hair in sparring sessions at GOR MMA in Moscow.
Terence Crawford denies Conor McGregor's $200M fight claim
Boxing great Terence Crawford says Conor McGregor fabricated details about a $200 million crossover fight offer, calling the UFC star's account 'cap.'
MMA Mania opens Thursday open thread for July 2, 2026
MMA Mania posted its daily open thread for July 2, 2026, featuring TUF highlights, Johnny Walker's next target, and Diego Lopes eyeing lightweight.
Paddy Pimblett explains viral vomit clip, weight-cut mistakes
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett says a post-weigh-in hot chocolate and Ferrero Rocher binge caused his infamous 2016 in-cage vomit after an 8-kilo water cut at Cage Warriors.
Terence Crawford denies $200M McGregor MMA offer ever existed
Crawford says McGregor's claim of a $200M two-sport deal was 'cap,' but his 2024 comments told a different story about the proposed boxing-MMA crossover.
Abdullah Mason vs Albert Bell predictions: Lightweight title fight
Abdullah Mason defends his WBC lightweight title against Albert Bell on Saturday in Cleveland. Experts break down the short-notice matchup and predict the outcome.
Max Holloway vs Conor McGregor (Recap Pending)
Max Holloway (27-9-0) faces Conor McGregor (22-6-0) on Saturday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Boxing's future rests on grassroots gyms and hungry fighters
From Terence Crawford's Omaha gym to a Mexican prospect's Las Vegas camp, boxing survives not in Atlantic City's vacant lots but in the hands of fighters who refuse to let it die.
Bellew and Frampton pick Wardley-Dubois as 2026 fight of year so far
Tony Bellew and Carl Frampton hailed Fabio Wardley's heavyweight battle with Daniel Dubois in Manchester as the standout fight of 2026 so far on BBC Radio 5 Live.