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Michael Chandler picks Paddy Pimblett over Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329
Michael Chandler believes Paddy Pimblett will upset Benoit St. Denis in their July 11 lightweight clash at T-Mobile Arena, citing Pimblett's underrated skill set.
PFL CEO won't rush Usman Nurmagomedov contract talks
Professional Fighters League chief John Martin says the promotion will wait until after Nurmagomedov's July 31 title defense before opening negotiations.
RAF's Georgio Poullas arrested after alleged assault at sister's party
RAF wrestler Georgio Poullas faces aggravated battery charges after allegedly slamming a man through a glass table at a June 6 party in Delray Beach, Florida.
Dricus du Plessis says Kamaru Usman fight signed, blasts delay
Du Plessis claims he signed his UFC Oklahoma City bout agreement weeks ago, accusing Usman of stalling on his end. The former champ hinted fear is the reason.
Vitor Shaolin: Refs can cut fighter careers from 10 years to 2
Former champion turned UFC referee Vitor Shaolin defends his stoppage of the Van-Taira title fight, saying bad officiating can destroy a career through accumulated brain trauma.
Travis Pastrana to backflip dirt bike over White House lawn at UFC event
Nitro Circus star Travis Pastrana will launch his motorcycle over the South Lawn during UFC White House on June 13, skipping a rally championship event to make it happen.
UFC White House media day brings Freedom 250 stars to D.C.
UFC Freedom 250 fighters including Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, and Jon Jones addressed media Wednesday morning ahead of the historic White House event.
Ciryl Gane accepts blame for Aspinall eye poke at UFC 320
Gane admits he mistimed a kick before poking Aspinall in both eyes, ending their heavyweight title fight as a no contest last October.
Bo Nickal pushes back on critics ahead of UFC White House bout
Bo Nickal defends his UFC trajectory ahead of his June 14 White House card fight, saying fans discount his wrestling pedigree dating back to age five.
Kyle Daukaus admits he 'hated' UFC after release before resurgence
Kyle Daukaus stopped watching UFC events for months after his 2024 release but rebuilt his career through four straight CFFC wins to earn a second chance.
UFC Freedom 250 Preview: Open Thread June 10, 2026
MMA Mania highlights upcoming UFC Freedom 250 bouts and rankings shifts as Gabriel Bonfim climbs to No. 5 in his division following recent win.
Dricus du Plessis claims Kamaru Usman stalling UFC contract
Du Plessis says he signed weeks ago for the rumored UFC Oklahoma City headliner while Usman has yet to finalize the deal, per an Instagram post from the ex-champion.
Alexander Volkanovski targets August or September return
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is eyeing an August or September return, with undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev the likely opponent.
Ciryl Gane embraces fight game ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Gane heads into his fifth UFC title fight with a new understanding of MMA's promotional stakes, per ESPN's report on the heavyweight contender's evolving mindset.
Josh Hokit yells at Alex Pereira in hotel confrontation
Hokit confronted Pereira in a hotel elevator ahead of UFC White House, calling the heavyweight contender a coward as tensions escalate before Sunday's card.
U.S. Government: UFC Freedom 250 Violates No Federal Laws
Federal attorneys defend Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 event, arguing Interior Dept. and National Park Service broke no laws by approving it on federal land.
Eddie Alvarez doubts Conor McGregor UFC 329 comeback
Former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez says McGregor's five-year layoff is too long to return against an active Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
Matt Brown dismisses Dana White's Pereira GOAT claim over Jones
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown called Dana White's claim that Alex Pereira could surpass Jon Jones as GOAT 'promoter talk' ahead of UFC White House.
Steve Garcia warns of heat concerns for UFC White House fight
Garcia recalls his pro debut outdoors in Albuquerque where the canvas became so hot that ice had to be dumped on the mat between bouts to prevent fighters burning their feet.
Islam Makhachev picks Ilia Topuria over Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250
Makhachev expects the White House main event to end early, with age favoring the undefeated Georgian over the veteran American contender.