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Dana White on Floyd Mayweather money troubles: Zuffa option open
UFC president Dana White addressed Floyd Mayweather's financial issues after the boxer's Greece exhibition was cancelled by court injunction, leaving the door open for a Zuffa deal.
Dana White declines Saudi peace summit for boxing promoters
UFC president Dana White said he has no interest in Turki Alalshikh's proposed peace summit to resolve feuds between boxing promoters. 'I'm good,' White told reporters Sunday.
UFC 329 promo: McGregor vows to 'son' Holloway again
Conor McGregor promised to dominate Max Holloway again at UFC 329 on July 11, saying 'I'm going through Max' in the promotion's new promo for the T-Mobile Arena rematch.
Ariane Lipski retires from MMA after PFL San Diego loss
Former KSW flyweight champion Ariane Lipski announced her retirement following a first-round submission loss to Jena Bishop at PFL San Diego on Saturday.
Why Paramount's $7.7B UFC Deal Was Both Overpay and Necessity
Paramount paid twice what rivals offered for UFC rights, but the Ellisons' strategy goes beyond viewership numbers to access Ari Emanuel's power network.
UFC Baku results: Matches to make for Fiziev, Magomedov wins
Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres with a spinning heel kick at UFC Baku on June 27. Dan Hooker could be next for the returning lightweight contender.
Shara Magomedov calls Sean Strickland 'domestic champion'
Shara Magomedov dismissed middleweight champ Sean Strickland as a 'domestic champion' who refuses to fight outside America, calling his preparation style a 'pale imitation.'
UFC Baku Rookies Get Mixed Marks in Debut Report Card
Four Octagon newcomers went 2-2 at UFC Baku, but none of them delivered memorable performances. Farman Hasanov set a takedown record while gassing badly.
Mansur Abdul-Malik headlines four additions to UFC 330 card
Rising middleweight Mansur Abdul-Malik will face Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Aug. 15, the UFC announced Friday alongside three other undercard fights.
UFC 329 bout order confirmed for Conor McGregor return
The UFC has confirmed the full fight card for UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, where Conor McGregor faces Max Holloway in his first appearance since 2021.
GiGi Canuto makes it rain in octagon after winning $500 Cormier bet
The Ultimate Fighter 34 strawberry struck body-kick gold in under 30 seconds and celebrated by showering the cage with cash — a UFC first, producers told her.
Rafael Fiziev rips UFC's Meta AI rankings as 'elephant sh*t'
Lightweight Rafael Fiziev called the UFC's new Meta AI ranking system 'elephant sh*t' after his knockout win over Manuel Torres at UFC Baku on Saturday.
Shara Bullet explains UFC Baku comeback over Michel Pereira
Shara Magomedov survived an early knockdown Saturday in Baku to beat Michel Pereira by decision after weathering a first-round storm.
Dustin Poirier reportedly struggling with retirement life
Former lightweight title challenger Dustin Poirier is said to be having difficulty adjusting to life after fighting, MMA Fighting reports.
PFL San Diego Salaries: Headliner Isbulaev Earns Just $10,000
Salamat Isbulaev took home $10,000 for his main event loss to A.J. McKee at PFL San Diego, while McKee earned $100,000, per commission figures released Saturday.
Alex Pereira seminar controversy: organizer blames miscommunication
Joyagear took full responsibility after fans accused Pereira of refusing photos and cutting short a London seminar. The former champion acted on information provided to him, the statement said.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vows faster finish after 8-second KO
UFC Baku's Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, who stopped Julius Walker in eight seconds and earned a $100,000 bonus, says his next fight will be even quicker.
Ikram Aliskerov wants big name opponent for UFC Abu Dhabi
Ikram Aliskerov called for a high-profile opponent at the UFC's October Abu Dhabi card after defeating Brunno Ferreira at UFC Baku.
Jon Jones picks Islam Makhachev over Ian Garry at UFC 330
Jon Jones believes Islam Makhachev's wrestling will carry him past Ian Garry when the welterweight title is on the line at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
A.J. McKee dominates Isbulaev, Carmouche submits Araujo at PFL
A.J. McKee handed Salamat Isbulaev his first career loss via unanimous decision while Liz Carmouche submitted Viviane Araujo in the co-main event Saturday night in California.