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Hooker On Parnasse: 'Only One Dumb Enough' To Fight Him
Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse faced off in a Paris tunnel ahead of their UFC Paris main event Saturday night. Hooker told MMA Fighting the payday was double his Gaethje offer.
Cejudo On Nurmagomedov's Shocking Shanghai Loss
Henry Cejudo believes Umar Nurmagomedov wins nine out of 10 times against Song Yadong despite the Russian's second-round knockout loss at UFC Shanghai.
Tsarukyan Doubts UFC Books Topuria vs. Pimblett
Arman Tsarukyan says UFC will protect both Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett rather than book their long-awaited lightweight clash despite recent results lining up.
Feldman Confirms Perry's Value Decreased After Loss
BKFC president David Feldman said Mike Perry's knockout loss to Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena likely lowers the fighter's worth ahead of future negotiations.
Allen Faces Duncan In UFC Vegas 122 Main Event
Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan will headline UFC Vegas 122 on Oct. 10 at Meta Apex, with both middleweights riding win streaks.
Song Yadong Climbs Bantamweight Rankings After Upset KO
Song Yadong moved up the bantamweight rankings following a knockout victory that caught oddsmakers off guard, per ESPN's divisional assessment.
Nurmagomedov Drops In Meta Rankings After Song Knockout
Umar Nurmagomedov and Yan Xiaonan both fell in the latest Meta rankings after knockout losses at UFC Shanghai. Nurmagomedov was stopped by Yadong Song.
BBC Sport Drops Eubank Jr, Shields & Pimblett Episodes
BBC Sport's Born to Brawl documentary series features Chris Eubank Jr, Claressa Shields, Paddy Pimblett and a dozen other fighters telling their stories in their own words.
Shields Confirms Cameron Talks Moving Quickly
Claressa Shields and Chantelle Cameron have begun official negotiations for a middleweight clash, with promoter MVP in talks since Cameron's August 30 victory over Mikaela Mayer.
Taylor Reflects On Career Ahead Of Farewell Fight
Katie Taylor says she feels only gratitude as she prepares for her final fight at Croke Park this Saturday, facing Flora Pili in her hometown of Dublin.
Bukauskas On Sy Fight, Light Heavyweight Goals
Modestas Bukauskas previewed his UFC Paris bout against Oumar Sy on Just Scrap Radio, discussing his short-notice opponent switch and goals for the light heavyweight division.
SB Nation App Launches For MMA Fans
MMA Fighting and MMAmania both announced the launch of SB Nation's new mobile app for iOS and Android, offering streamlined community features and fewer ads.
Waldo Cortés-Acosta vs Curtis Blaydes: Preview & Betting Tips
Waldo Cortés-Acosta (17-3-0) faces Curtis Blaydes (19-6-0 (1 NC)) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Manon Fiorot vs Alexa Grasso: Preview & Betting Tips
Manon Fiorot (13-2-0) faces Alexa Grasso (17-5-1) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Usyk Targets Wilder For 2027 Fight
Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a March 2027 fight against Deontay Wilder in the United States, his advisor Serhii Lapin has confirmed.
Nurmagomedov Addresses Post-Fight Collision With Yadong
Usman Nurmagomedov has denied trying to strike Song Yadong during their post-fight collision at UFC Shanghai.
Justin Gaethje's Next Move
Justin Gaethje confirmed he won't fight again in 2026 as he continues recovering from hand injuries sustained across two fights already this year.
Caio Borralho Accepts Khamzat Chimaev's Callout
Caio Borralho has agreed to a fight with Khamzat Chimaev after the Russian took to social media calling out four middleweight contenders.
Weidman Recalls USADA Tracking Him Down On Golf Course
Former UFC champion Chris Weidman shared stories of USADA testers arriving mid-round at a golf course and catching him after surgery with an IV still in his arm.
Borralho Says Chimaev Doesn't Deserve Title Shot
Caio Borralho believes Khamzat Chimaev should not get a UFC middleweight title shot coming off a loss, backing Nassourdine Imavov for the next crack at Sean Strickland's belt.