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California Commission Denies Nkuta Appeal Over Moraes Choke
The California State Athletic Commission rejected Phumi Nkuta's bid to overturn his loss to Adriano Moraes after a choke held past the final horn at MVP's Rousey vs. Carano event.
Haney Says He Paid for His Own VADA Testing
Devin Haney's dispute with Ryan Garcia has now pulled in the WBC, and Haney spent Monday clarifying who his actual target is.
White Reveals UFC Fighter Care Program
Dana White was asked about Dustin Poirier at the UFC 329 post-fight press conference. His answer was brief and pointed in a specific direction.
Real American Freestyle launches MMA crossover championship
Real American Freestyle debuts a crossover championship for combat sports athletes, with Arman Tsarukyan facing Colby Covington in the inaugural cruiserweight bout July 18.
IBA Says Bivol's Side Is Blocking Beterbiev Trilogy
One of boxing's most anticipated trilogy fights remains unmade, and the IBA is now publicly expressing frustration about why.
Poirier on McGregor After UFC 329
Dustin Poirier watched Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return and came away with questions that go beyond the knee injury.
Whittaker Reveals Retirement Plan
Robert Whittaker came to UFC 329 as a middleweight moving up two weight classes off back-to-back losses.
Machine Gun Kelly attacks McGregor after UFC 329 knee injury
The musician refused to apologize for mocking Conor McGregor's 69-second injury loss at UFC 329, referencing their 2021 VMA altercation.
Paulo Costa rips UFC over short-notice Ankalaev offer
Paulo Costa declined to replace Khalil Rountree against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, citing short notice and no financial incentive for the five-round bout.
PFL champ Usman Nurmagomedov mimicking Ian Garry for Makhachev
Islam Makhachev's coach says PFL lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov is the perfect training partner to replicate Ian Garry's style ahead of UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Benoit St Denis issues statement after Paddy Pimblett knockout
Benoit St Denis apologized to fans and vowed a rematch after Paddy Pimblett submitted him in 52 seconds at UFC 329, ending his four-fight finish streak.
Islam Makhachev would accept Max Holloway fight, says coach
Javier Mendez says his lightweight champion would not turn down a move-up bout with Holloway after the Hawaiian's UFC 329 win over Conor McGregor.
Agyarko reveals title-shot uncertainty after Adams collapse
Caoimhin Agyarko thought he might be left on the sidelines after his world title eliminator was cancelled, but now faces Josh Kelly for a belt.
Paddy Pimblett sees himself replacing Conor McGregor after UFC 329
Pimblett called himself "the new boy in town" after McGregor's 69-second injury loss to Max Holloway, then expressed sympathy for the former champion's failed comeback.
Terrance McKinney disputes UFC 329 stoppage: 'Two seconds left'
McKinney says referee Kerry Hatley should have let his fight with King Green continue into Round 2 despite the liver shot that dropped him with seconds remaining.
Dustin Poirier would end retirement for Conor McGregor IV at 170
Poirier told the UFC's Deep Waters podcast he would return at welterweight to settle the score with McGregor after their three previous meetings at lighter weights.
Agyarko feared being sidelined before Kelly title shot came through
Caoimhin Agyarko says he was heartbroken when the Adams fight was cancelled and feared being sidelined before his world title shot against Josh Kelly.
Shakur Stevenson targets Devin Haney at 144 pounds for Zuffa debut
Stevenson told Inside The Ring that facing WBO welterweight champion Haney at a 144-pound catch weight is his top priority after Haney called him out on social media.
Trevor Peek vs. Kurtis Campbell set for UFC Paris card
Trevor Peek will face Kurtis Campbell in a featherweight bout at UFC Paris on Sept. 5, adding a second confirmed matchup to the Accor Arena card.
Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor after UFC 329 disaster
Chandler says McGregor did not fake his 69-second UFC 329 injury, calling conspiracy theories off base despite his own history of being left waiting by the Irishman.