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Lara Confirms Tszyu Title Shot On December 12
Erislandy Lara defends his WBA middleweight belt against former junior middleweight titleholder Tim Tszyu in Australia on Dec. 12, ESPN reports.
Gastelum Confirms UFC Contract Hinges On Next Fight
Kelvin Gastelum has one fight left on his UFC deal and believes the promotion will only renew if he wins, according to MMA Mania.
Dariush Reveals Coaching Focus Over Return Plans
Beneil Dariush told MMA Junkie he has no immediate plans to fight again as he transitions into a head coaching role, cornering UFC fighters including Uros Medic and Marvin Vettori.
Abdullaev's UFC Debut Set After White's 'Greatest Talent' Label
Akbar Abdullaev will reportedly face Mairon Santos at UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5th, months after Dana White called the lightweight prospect one of the greatest Contender Series finds ever.
UFC Crowns Malott, Magomedov For October Honors
Mike Malott earned Breakout Performance honors after stopping Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton, while Abus Magomedov won Submission of the Month at UFC 333.
Rosas Jr. Taps Covington In 43 Seconds
Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Colby Covington in just 43 seconds at a submission-only grappling event in Italy, forcing the welterweight to tap to a rear naked choke.
Benavidez Blasts Canelo Over Mbilli Performance
David Benavidez says Canelo Alvarez should have pursued a knockout against Christian Mbilli given the money he earns for each fight.
Ruotolo Predicts Early Finish Of Lee At One 177
Tye Ruotolo says his One Championship lightweight title shot against Christian Lee won't need all five rounds when they meet Nov. 6 in Bangkok.
RIZIN Releases Patchy Mix After 0-2 Run
Former Bellator champion Patchy Mix has been released by RIZIN after consecutive losses extended his skid to five straight defeats, per BJPenn.com.
Tom Nolan Ripped By Ray Longo After UFC Vegas 123
Ray Longo criticized Tom Nolan's post-fight comments after his controversial TKO win over Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123, saying the lightweight handled the situation badly.
Christian Lee Vows To Expose Ruotolo's MMA Inexperience
Christian Lee says Tye Ruotolo's two-fight MMA record leaves him untested ahead of their One Championship lightweight title clash in Bangkok on Nov. 6.
Guskov On Whittaker: 'Three Or Four Keys To Victory'
Bogdan Guskov says he's preparing multiple game plans to beat former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker when they meet Feb. 7 at UFC Sydney.
Dana White Netflix Documentary Set For Early 2027
Netflix is reportedly producing a documentary on UFC CEO Dana White directed by Gotham Chopra, with a premiere expected in Q1 2027.
Erosa Reveals Retirement Plans After UFC Vegas 123 Finish
Julian Erosa discussed his first-round TKO win over Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123 and what retirement holds for the former UFC featherweight.
Saint Denis Heads To Sydney As Underdog
Benoit Saint Denis will face Quillan Salkilld atop the UFC Sydney card Feb. 6 as the Australian rides a 13-fight win streak into his home showcase.
Cormier Calls For Miragliotta Penalty After Vegas Call
Daniel Cormier says referee Dan Miragliotta should be suspended after a controversial standup changed the outcome of the UFC Vegas 123 main event between Tom Nolan and Renato Moicano.
Paul Vows Retirement If He Loses To Doumbe
Jake Paul says he will retire from boxing if he loses to Cedric Doumbe on Dec. 24 in Dubai, raising the stakes for his Christmas Eve matchup with the PFL fighter.
WBO Orders Hernandez Vs Zerafa For Vacant Middleweight Title
The WBO has mandated Yoenli Hernandez to face Michael Zerafa for the vacant middleweight belt after Denzel Bentley was stripped for bypassing his mandatory.
Topuria Confirms Return After Gaethje Loss
Ilia Topuria is targeting an early-2027 return after losing to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House in June. The former champ posted images from Georgia, saying he is ready to go.
Lobov Accuses McGregor Of Targeting His Mother
Artem Lobov says Conor McGregor orchestrated an attack on his car and threats against his 60-year-old mother, MMA Fighting reports.