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Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria will never recover from Gaethje loss
Pimblett questions Topuria's mental toughness after his first career defeat, saying the Georgian has never faced adversity before.
Cris Cyborg farewell fight set for PFL Tampa on Aug. 22
Cris Cyborg will defend her PFL featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira on Aug. 22 in Tampa, ending a career that spanned five major promotions.
Gigi Canuto destroys Anita Karim in 25 seconds on TUF 34
Brazilian grappling ace Gigi Canuto stopped Pakistan's Anita Karim with a body kick and follow-up punches in 25 seconds during their TUF 34 quarterfinal bout.
Dana White: UFC won't host Pride Night, 'stay in my lane'
White told Tomi Lahren the promotion has gay fighters on its roster but won't stage themed events like baseball's controversial Pride Night celebrations.
Ian Machado Garry signs with Eddie Hearn ahead of UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry has joined Matchroom Talent Agency for commercial representation ahead of his welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev in August.
Dana White explains why UFC doesn't host Pride Nights
White told Fox News the UFC prefers not to participate in themed events beyond its annual Latin heritage celebration and recent White House show.
Jamahal Hill weight gain sparks fan concern over heavyweight move
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill posted a physique update that has fans questioning his heavyweight transition after three straight losses at 205 pounds.
Josh Hokit wants Herb Dean to referee potential Ciryl Gane fight
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit is calling for Herb Dean to officiate a potential bout with Ciryl Gane, despite Dean's recent controversial officiating at UFC White House.
Josh Hokit defends Michelle Obama remarks after UFC backlash
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit said his post-fight comment about former first lady Michelle Obama was meant as a compliment, per The Ariel Helwani Show.
Josh Hokit stands by controversial White House comments
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit told Yahoo! Sports he has no regrets about his remarks following UFC White House and will never backtrack on his statements.
Josh Hokit: Alex Pereira's success built on favorable matchups
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit says Alex Pereira's MMA success stems from stylistically favorable opponents and a lack of elite wrestlers on his resume.
Josh Hokit says armbar on Derrick Lewis was 'just for fun'
Hokit told Ariel Helwani he didn't want to submit Lewis at UFC White House, preferring to knock out the knockout artist instead.
Tom Aspinall mocks Ciryl Gane's fouls with helmet training video
Tom Aspinall posted a clip of himself training in a motorcycle helmet and groin guard ahead of his rematch with Ciryl Gane, referencing the Frenchman's history of illegal strikes.
Josh Hokit: Ilia Topuria's training room intensity cost him
Hokit believes Topuria goes too hard in sparring, leaving teammates scared to challenge him and his timing unprepared for Gaethje.
Sean Strickland rips Justin Gaethje manager Ali Abdelaziz
UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland targeted lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje's manager in a social media post, saying he'd never work with Ali Abdelaziz.
Gable Steveson moved to Prelims as UFC 329 opener scrapped
Ode Osbourne withdrew from the July 11 flyweight bout with Cody Durden, while Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson was bumped from the main card.
Dustin Poirier arrest draws fighter reactions after airport incident
Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at an Atlanta airport, with footage showing the retired UFC star in a heated confrontation with police.
UFC Baku main card odds: Magomedov, Sadykhov predictions
MMA Mania breaks down the June 27 fight card in Azerbaijan, where Shara Magomedov enters as a -340 favorite to extend his pace-heavy striking game against Michel Pereira.
Josh Hokit targets two more UFC fights, $4M payday in 2026
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit says he could fight twice more in 2026 and earn up to $4 million despite controversy from his White House victory speech.
Sean O'Malley: Ilia Topuria will bounce back after Gaethje loss
O'Malley believes Topuria will return stronger after his fourth-round stoppage defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House on June 14.