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UFC Oklahoma City adds Anderson vs Elliott on four days notice
Two undefeated featherweights will make their UFC debuts Saturday at Paycom Center after being added to the card on just four days' notice.
Junior dos Santos withdraws from Fabricio Werdum grappling match
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos has pulled out of his scheduled Aug. 8 grappling match with Fabricio Werdum in Brazil.
Michel Pereira cut from UFC roster after Shara Bullet loss
Pereira exits the promotion with a 10-6 octagon record after losing four of his past five fights, including a disputed decision to Magomedov in Baku.
Dana White's Contender Series moves to Paramount+ for season 10
The UFC talent show returns Aug. 11 on Paramount+ from the Apex in Las Vegas, marking its tenth season and a new broadcast home after years on ESPN+.
Andy Ruiz Jr. returns Sept. 4 against Damian Knyba in Newark
Former heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr. faces Damian Knyba on Sept. 4 at Prudential Center in his first fight under Matchroom Boxing.
Andy Ruiz vs Damian Knyba set for September 4 on DAZN, TNT
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr returns Sept. 4 against Damian Knyba at Prudential Center in Newark, headlining DAZN and TNT's 'The Fight' card.
Dricus Du Plessis rips Brendan Allen, calls Strickland-Khamzat rematch ridiculous
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis dismissed Brendan Allen's recent form and criticized a potential Strickland-Chimaev rematch ahead of his UFC Oklahoma City fight with Kamaru Usman.
Chael Sonnen uncomfortable with Ben Askren wrestling return at RAF 11
Sonnen says Askren's RAF 11 return after double lung transplant initially made him uneasy, but praised Belal Muhammad for taking the match.
UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov fight card, start time
Magomed Ankalaev meets Bogdan Guskov in the July 25 UFC Abu Dhabi main event at Etihad Arena, streaming live on Paramount+ starting at noon ET.
Colby Covington battles Arman Tsarukyan for RAF Crossover title
Covington fights Tsarukyan for Real American Freestyle's new Crossover Championship on July 18 in Milwaukee after his UFC release.
Sam Noakes faces Berinchyk on Itauma-Hrgovic undercard
Sam Noakes meets former WBO champion Denys Berinchyk on the Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic undercard in London on August 29.
Boxing Schedule: Upcoming Fights and Major Events This Week
A comprehensive look at the boxing schedule for the week ahead, including major bouts and televised cards across all weight divisions.
Paddy Pimblett cracks ESPN divisional rankings for first time
Paddy Pimblett has entered ESPN's divisional rankings for the first time following his recent performances inside the cage.
Agyarko relieved to land Kelly title fight after Adams scare
Caoimhin Agyarko says he feared being sidelined after an eliminator was cancelled before landing his British middleweight title fight against Josh Kelly.
Stevenson vows to beat top fighters and reach pound-for-pound summit
Shakur Stevenson says he will beat all top fighters and become pound-for-pound number one after signing with Zuffa Boxing, speaking to BBC Sport.
MMA Mania's July 14 Open Thread highlights worst CGI moments
MMA Mania's daily Open Thread for July 14, 2026 sparked discussion about terrible CGI in film and television, from the 1994 thriller Disclosure to modern releases.
Matt Brown on Conor McGregor knee injury: Fighter was nervous
Retired welterweight Matt Brown says McGregor's confidence had eroded before the devastating knee injury at UFC 329, per MMA Fighting.
The Sean Strickland Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before the title run and viral tirades, Strickland ground out a decision over Uriah Hall that signaled his evolution from wild brawler to controlled pressure fighter. The 2022 rematch deserves another look.
Conor McGregor's Return Is No Longer Worth the Wait
Three years of broken promises and social media chaos have eroded McGregor's mystique. The UFC has moved on, and so should we.
Sean O'Malley calls out Petr Yan over bantamweight holdup
O'Malley blasted the idle champ for stalling the 135-pound title picture seven months after winning the belt from Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.