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Usman Nurmagomedov doubts Conor McGregor shows for Holloway fight
Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov says McGregor probably won't make it to his scheduled Max Holloway bout, though a win would benefit MMA.
Tom Nolan: I need to win the fight, not the gym
Tom Nolan says his training philosophy is simple: save the best for fight night. The UFC lightweight explained his approach to camp preparation.
Trump eyes permanent UFC Claw structure at White House
President Donald Trump suggested the UFC Claw erected for Freedom 250 Fan Fest could stay on the White House lawn indefinitely, invoking the Eiffel Tower's history.
Hearn tells Aspinall to refuse Pereira-Gane winner fight
Eddie Hearn says he won't let Tom Aspinall take a unification bout under current UFC contract terms, calling the compensation a fraction of event revenue.
LIVE: Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim. Cards refresh every round.
UFC names NinjaTrader as Official Futures Trading Partner
NinjaTrader becomes UFC's Official Futures Trading Partner and Presenting Partner of Dana White's Contender Series under a multiyear deal announced today.
Ilia Topuria Tops ESPN's Undefeated MMA Fighter Rankings
Ilia Topuria holds the No. 1 spot among unbeaten MMA fighters for the second straight year, ahead of Usman Nurmagomedov and Movsar Evloev in ESPN's latest rankings.
Mason Fowler beats Devhonte Johnson by SUB in round 1 at UFC BJJ 9
Mason Fowler defeated Devhonte Johnson by SUB, round 1 at UFC BJJ 9. Full result, reaction and what's next.
UFC and Paramount Expand Canada Deal Through 2032
Paramount+ will stream all UFC numbered event main cards in Canada starting in 2027 at no extra charge to subscribers under a six-year agreement announced Thursday.
Jordan Leavitt calls featherweight move a career turning point
Jordan Leavitt says his featherweight move is when he became a real professional athlete. The UFC fighter outlined his career mindset shift.
Arman Tsarukyan defends coach after Chimaev loss criticism
Tsarukyan pushed back on claims that strength coach Sam Calavitta overtrained Khamzat Chimaev before his UFC 327 loss, saying the final garage session lasted just 15-20 minutes.
Ilia Topuria fires back at Justin Gaethje's father ahead of June 14 fight
Topuria dismissed doubts from Gaethje's father on social media, referencing June 14 and his track record of silencing bigger, stronger opponents.
Islam Makhachev predicts Max Holloway beats Conor McGregor
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says McGregor's comeback is good for the sport but picks Holloway to win the fight.
Exodus Named UFC's First Official Payments Partner
Exodus Movement has secured a long-term deal as UFC's inaugural Official Payments Partner, with Octagon branding at U.S. events and integration at UFC Freedom 250.
Eddie Hearn calls on UFC to release Tom Aspinall, offers triple pay
Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn has publicly demanded UFC president Dana White release heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, promising at least triple his current earnings.
UFC Monthly Report May 2026: Haddon, Ardelean, Asakura Win Top Awards
Cody Haddon earned Breakout Performance for his bantamweight win over Aoriqileng at UFC Macau, while Alice Ardelean delivered the first capsule lock submission in UFC history.
Eddie Hearn calls on Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says he'll drop Conor Benn legal action if UFC releases heavyweight Tom Aspinall, promising triple his current pay.
Islam Makhachev FaceTimes fan battling cancer
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev connected with a cancer patient via video call in a moment shared widely on social media.
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane (Recap Pending)
Alex Pereira (13-3-0) faces Ciryl Gane (13-2-0 (1 NC)) on Monday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje (Recap Pending)
Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) faces Justin Gaethje (27-5-0) on Monday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.