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Ian Machado Garry compares Islam Makhachev fight to McGregor-Aldo
Garry sees parallels between his upcoming UFC 330 title shot against Islam Makhachev and Conor McGregor's 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015.
MMA Mania Monday Open Thread: Sequels, Sumo, and UFC OKC
MMA Mania's July 20 community thread covers sumo highlights, sequel debates, and UFC Oklahoma City fallout in one reader discussion hub.
Conor McGregor loses $100k on World Cup bet, praises Jesus
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor dropped $100,000 on a failed World Cup final prediction, then credited Christ for the outcome.
Shaidulloev vs. McKee set for September with two titles at stake
Razhabali Shaidulloev defends his RIZIN belt against AJ McKee on Sept. 10 in Osaka, with the vacant PFL featherweight title also on the line.
Ian Machado Garry rips Islam Makhachev's blanket strategy
Garry says getting held down for 25 minutes by Makhachev at UFC 330 would be his worst case scenario. The welterweight title challenger calls the style boring.
Shokichi Iwata beats Erik Badillo by TKO in round 11 at Masuda-Higa Tripleheader
Shokichi Iwata defeated Erik Badillo by TKO, round 11 at Masuda-Higa Tripleheader. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ennis-Ortiz Fight in Doubt After Unification Win, Hearn Says
Jaron Ennis now favors title unification bouts over Vergil Ortiz Jr. following his WBA/WBO win, with Eddie Hearn indicating the financial stakes have shifted dramatically.
Cody Garbrandt Should Retire—His Chin Is Gone for Good
After Adrian Yanez became the latest fighter to knock him out at UFC 329, the evidence is clear: Garbrandt's defensive liabilities and compromised durability make continuing in the bantamweight division a dangerous proposition.
How Dustin Poirier Weaponized the Calf Kick for Modern MMA
Dustin Poirier didn't invent the low kick, but his systematic deployment of the calf kick changed how lightweights attack the lead leg — and forced an entire division to adjust their stance work.
Why Sean Strickland's Jab-Heavy Style Keeps Beating Elite Fighters
Sean Strickland's high-volume jab and defensive footwork seem basic, yet they've neutralized world-class strikers. Here's the tactical logic behind his unlikely run at middleweight's summit.
UFC Noche 4 adds Moreno, Grasso in former champions' return
Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso headline six new bouts announced for UFC Noche 4 on Sept. 12 in Glendale, with both ex-champions hunting title shots.
UFC on Paramount+ mocks World Cup final with Namajunas-Esparza post
Paramount+ compared the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to the notoriously unattractive UFC 274 strawweight title rematch between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza.
Hannah Rapp, WBC title challenger, killed in Texas cycling crash
Hannah Rapp, 26, who challenged for the WBC women's featherweight belt in June, died Saturday after a motorist struck her bicycle on a Texas highway.
Christian Leroy Duncan Stops Cannonier, Eyes Top 10 at UFC Oklahoma City
Christian Leroy Duncan scored a unanimous decision over former title challenger Jared Cannonier at UFC Oklahoma City, extending his win streak to five and pushing for ranked matchups.
Austin Bashi reveals orbital, nose fractures after UFC OKC loss
Austin Bashi disclosed multiple facial fractures following his unanimous decision loss to Jose Delgado at UFC Oklahoma City, including damage to his orbital bone and nose.
Dricus Du Plessis reflects on UFC comeback after Usman win
Du Plessis earned a lopsided decision over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City, his first fight since losing the middleweight title 11 months ago.
Valter Walker: Bogdan Guskov destined for UFC title
Gor MMA's Valter Walker predicts teammate Bogdan Guskov will knock out Magomed Ankalaev in round two at UFC Abu Dhabi and become the gym's first UFC champion.
Islam Makhachev trolls Argentina fan after World Cup final loss
The UFC welterweight champion attended the Spain-Argentina World Cup final in the U.S. and ribbed a heartbroken supporter sitting beside him.
Sean Strickland ranks MMA top sport, rips soccer again
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland posted his ranking of sports by masculinity, placing MMA first and soccer near the bottom after recent World Cup drama.
Cain Velasquez backs Islam Makhachev to extend UFC win streak
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez believes Islam Makhachev will continue his dominant run ahead of the welterweight champion's title defense at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.