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Levan Chokheli destroys Leon Shahbazyan in 23 seconds at UFC Vegas 119
Georgian welterweight Levan Chokheli finished Leon Shahbazyan with an eight-punch flurry in his UFC debut Saturday night, forcing a stoppage at just 23 seconds.
Shane Collins beats Otari Tanzilovi by UD on 20 June 2026
Shane Collins defeated Otari Tanzilovi by UD on 20 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Paddy Pimblett picks Conor McGregor to KO Max Holloway at UFC 329
Pimblett backs McGregor to knock out Holloway in their July 11 welterweight rematch, citing the weight class as a decisive factor despite widespread doubts.
UFC White House fallout: Topuria bounce-back, Pereira meltdown
Ilia Topuria handled his loss with grace while Alex Pereira crashed out publicly after UFC White House, per MMA Fighting's latest mailbag.
UFC Freedom 250 slow-motion recap captures White House spectacle
The promotion released a slow-motion video recap of its historic White House card, featuring Justin Gaethje's upset win over Ilia Topuria and six knockout finishes.
Justin Gaethje rises to No. 1 lightweight after Topuria upset
Gaethje claims the top spot at 155 pounds following his UFC White House victory over Ilia Topuria, ending years of interim-title frustration.
Luana Santos unfazed by fears UFC could close bantamweight
Santos told MMA Fighting she sees opportunity rather than danger as the UFC bantamweight division faces an uncertain future heading into UFC Vegas 119.
Blachowicz-Guskov rematch booked for UFC Belgrade in August
Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will run back their December draw at UFC Fight Night 283 on Aug. 1 after an injury scrapped their May bout.
Jean Silva claims he's next for UFC featherweight title shot
Jean Silva says he will bypass Movsar Evloev for the next shot at Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight belt, per MMAJunkie.
Khabib Nurmagomedov picks Germany to win 2026 World Cup
Retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told Okko Sport he expects Germany to claim the trophy, with Netherlands and Spain rounding out the podium.
Alexei Pergande accuses Ian Garry of lying about filming
Undefeated PFL featherweight Alexei Pergande denied Ian Garry's claim that he filmed their sparring session without permission, calling the accusation untrue.
Merab Dvalishvili rips fans over fighter disrespect
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili posted a fiery message defending fighters after his close friend Ilia Topuria's title loss to Justin Gaethje.
Islam Makhachev says Ilia Topuria asked for $20 million
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev claims Ilia Topuria's team demanded $20 million for their White House event fight, causing negotiations to collapse.
UFC Vegas 119 headlines Saturday fight card
UFC Vegas 119 takes place Saturday with Mesquita fighting on the main card. The promotion also announced UFC Belgrade and Jake Paul's expanding MMA role.
Jake Woodley scores four-second knockout at LFA 235
Middleweight Jake Woodley starched David Wright with a flush overhand right four seconds into their LFA 235 co-main event Friday in Louisville.
Jake Paul, Ronda Rousey mock UFC White House viewing numbers
Paul and Rousey took shots at UFC after the White House event's viewership fell short of Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record, per ESPN.
Turki Alalshikh seeks boxing peace talks amid health concerns
Zuffa Boxing co-founder Turki Alalshikh says he wants to broker peace between Dana White, Eddie Hearn and other promoters before his memory fades.
Max Holloway Spars Jack Della Maddalena for UFC 329 McGregor Bout
Max Holloway has brought former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena into camp as a sparring partner ahead of his Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 329 on July 11.
Zabit Magomedsharipov books grappling match with Raul Rosas Jr.
Retired UFC prospect Zabit Magomedsharipov faces No. 13 ranked bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. in a 155-pound no-gi match on July 5 in Moscow.
UFC auctions red corner stool from Freedom 250 White House event
The stool Ilia Topuria quit on during his TKO loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 is now available for bidding through UFC Collectibles, currently at $2,800.