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Israel Adesanya: Arman Tsarukyan needs less streaming time
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan should cut back on social media content with streamers if he wants a title shot.
Alex Pereira calls out Jon Jones after GOAT diss: 'I don't understand'
Alex Pereira says Jon Jones' post-fight taunt surprised him after his UFC White House loss, telling fans he never provoked the former champion and has always shown respect.
Sean O'Malley got White House 'layup' as UFC feared Yan loss
Petr Yan says UFC protected Sean O'Malley with an easy White House opponent after 'No Mercy' gave his consent for the Aiemann Zahabi matchup instead.
Youssef Zalal wants Kevin Vallejos fight after trash talk
Youssef Zalal fired back at Kevin Vallejos after the Argentinian's recent comments, saying he wants to show him there are levels to the UFC featherweight division.
Volkanovski: Tsarukyan hurt title chances skipping UFC backup role
Alexander Volkanovski says Arman Tsarukyan damaged his lightweight title prospects by refusing to weigh in as backup at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
Bryan Battle vs. Dalton Rosta headlines PFL Charlotte Aug. 7
Bryan Battle will face Dalton Rosta in the PFL Charlotte main event on Aug. 7, with both middleweights looking to rebound from first-round losses at PFL Pittsburgh.
FBI arrests five over alleged drone attack plot at UFC White House
Five men face federal charges over an alleged conspiracy to deploy armed drones and snipers at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House grounds in June. The plot was thwarted when a suspect's parents tipped off police.
MMA Mania Open Thread Sparks WCW Nostalgia and Bulldog Love
MMA Mania's daily open thread on June 17 touched on Goldberg nostalgia, bulldogs, and band recommendations while linking injury updates and bonus debates.
UFC, Conor McGregor respond to banned drug report during recovery
McGregor and the UFC pushed back on a New York Times report claiming he used prohibited substances after his 2021 leg break injury at UFC 264.
Justin Gaethje cracks ESPN pound-for-pound top 10 after title win
Gaethje's lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria earned him a spot in ESPN's updated MMA pound-for-pound rankings, shaking up the top 10.
Herb Dean responds to Alex Pereira back-of-head complaints
Dean broke down the back-of-head rule after Pereira accused him of missing illegal strikes in the Gane stoppage at UFC White House, saying he focused on the nape of the neck.
UFC defends Conor McGregor on PED use, USADA split claims
The promotion called allegations linking McGregor's recovery protocol to its 2024 USADA split 'categorically false' after a New York Times exposé.
Conor McGregor says Terence Crawford rejected $200M boxing deal
McGregor claims the welterweight champion turned down a two-fight offer that would have been one of boxing's richest packages, per MMA Mania.
Raposo admits he wasn't ready for TUF 29 top pick
Mitch Raposo admits he was not ready when coaches made him the first pick on The Ultimate Fighter Season 29. The middleweight says it is time to prove himself.
Jamahal Hill moving to heavyweight, calls out Josh Hokit
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill announced his move to heavyweight on his podcast and wants Josh Hokit as his first opponent in the new division.
Gaethje's ground coach reveals UFC White House fight plan
Jorge Santiago told Sherdog that jabs were the key to neutralizing Ilia Topuria at the historic White House event, where Justin Gaethje ended the Georgian's undefeated run.
Conor McGregor reveals two-fight plan to finish UFC contract
McGregor says he has dates for his final two UFC bouts under his current deal, with the second scheduled for April 2027—a layoff he calls 'ridiculous.'
Pereira accuses Gane of illegal strikes at UFC Freedom 250
Alex Pereira said Ciryl Gane landed illegal blows to the back of his head at UFC Freedom 250 and criticized referee Herb Dean for failing to stop them.
Alex Pereira blasts Herb Dean over missed illegal shots at UFC Freedom 250
Alex Pereira accused Ciryl Gane of illegal strikes to the back of the head and criticized referee Herb Dean for missing the fouls during his second-round loss at UFC Freedom 250.
Conor McGregor eyes April 2027 for second UFC bout after July return
McGregor, set to end a five-year layoff in July, reportedly has a second fight locked in for April 2027, according to ESPN.