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Velasquez Recalls When Islam Makhachev Hit Him With Shots
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez remembers the sparring sessions at AKA when he first realized Islam Makhachev possessed elite skills across all areas of the game.
Buatsi-Hutchinson 2 Headlines Week Of Title Fights
Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet again for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title Nov 7 in Manchester, one of several world title bouts this week.
UFC Fighter's Brother Scores Brutal LFA Knockout
Alberth Bahamondes, 18, flatlined Joey Hart in the first round of his LFA debut, continuing his family's combat sports legacy with a devastating overhand right.
Paul Vows To Dance With Canelo After Mbilli Win
Jake Paul says he still sees a path to beating Canelo Alvarez after the Mexican star reclaimed his WBC super middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli.
McGregor Trashes Canelo's Numbers After Mbilli Fight
Conor McGregor claimed he outdoes Canelo Alvarez in sales after the boxer's unanimous decision win over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh this past Saturday.
McGregor Says Final Fight Will Outdraw Canelo
Conor McGregor claims his next UFC appearance will be his last and predicts it will generate bigger numbers than any Canelo Alvarez event in history.
McGregor Promises To Sell Final UFC Fight
Conor McGregor says he'll outdo his own pay-per-view records when he returns for his final contracted UFC bout in 2027, claiming he beats every fighter in sales.
Danis Pulls Out On Covington, Rosas Jr. Steps In
Dillon Danis withdrew from a grappling match against Colby Covington at Hype Fighting in Rome on Tuesday, his third pullout in under a year. Raul Rosas Jr. accepted the fight on three days notice.
Moicano Refuses To Blame Miragliotta After UFC Vegas 123 Loss
Renato Moicano declined to criticize referee Dan Miragliotta after a disputed stand-up decision cost him the UFC Vegas 123 headliner against Tom Nolan.
Jake Paul Calls Out Canelo After Crawford, Bivol Silence
Paul pushed for a Canelo fight after Crawford and Bivol ignored the Mexican's rematch offers following his decision win over Mbilli on Saturday.
Canelo Reclaims WBC Super Middleweight Title
Canelo Alvarez won back the WBC super middleweight strap with a unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli, while Jaime Munguia and Giovani Espinoza kept their belts.
Canelo On Crawford And Bivol After Mbilli Win
Canelo Alvarez dominated Christian Mbilli but must now choose between a Crawford superfight, a Bivol rematch, or facing David Benavidez at 168 pounds.
MMA Mania Opens Sunday Thread After UFC Halloween
MMA Mania launched its Sunday open thread following UFC Halloween, asking fans how they spent the holiday and whether they plan to extend the spooky season.
Smith Fails To Finish Brown At UFC Halloween
Jacobe Smith stayed unbeaten at UFC Halloween but went the distance for the first time in five UFC fights, leaving fans wanting more after a lopsided decision over Randy Brown.
Nolan Stops Moicano In Third-Round Upset At UFC Halloween
Tom Nolan knocked out Renato Moicano in the third round at UFC Vegas 123, securing his sixth straight win and earning a Top 10 ranking at lightweight.
Canelo Alvarez Outclasses Mbilli To Claim WBC Title
Canelo Alvarez captured the WBC super middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, weathering early pressure to dominate the championship rounds.
Moicano On Tsarukyan's Title Shot Vs Volkanovski Bout
Renato Moicano told MMA Fighting that Arman Tsarukyan is the next lightweight champion, but admitted he'd rather watch Alexander Volkanovski fight Justin Gaethje instead.
How Michael Venom Page's Next 12 Months Could Unfold
After his UFC exit, Michael Venom Page faces three distinct paths forward in 2027. Each scenario hinges on promotional leverage, opponent availability, and whether the flashy striker can rebuild momentum outside Dana White's octagon.
How Manny Pacquiao's Next 12 Months Could Unfold
At 47, Pacquiao faces a crossroads between legacy bouts, credible tests, and showbiz spectacles. Three scenarios map his path through 2027, each shaped by promoter leverage and declining speed.
Why Alexander Volkanovski's Two-Division Push Changes UFC Politics
Volkanovski's willingness to vacate the featherweight belt for a lightweight shot represents a rare fighter-led power play in the UFC's championship structure — and it could reshape how the promotion handles dual-division ambitions.