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Filip Hrgovic: 'Moses never reached the promised land'
Filip Hrgovic invoked biblical prophecy when asked about his Aug. 29 showdown with unbeaten heavyweight Moses Itauma, declaring his job is to stop the rising star's ascent.
Georges St-Pierre: Conor McGregor must embrace 'hell zone' for UFC 329
Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre says Conor McGregor needs to surrender control to his coaches and endure brutal training camps if he wants to succeed at UFC 329 on July 11.
Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness in Georgia
Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested Sunday in Georgia and released the same night, according to TMZ and MMA Fighting.
Alex Pereira teases retirement over Herb Dean controversy
Former two-division champion Alex Pereira said he's 'afraid' to return to the Octagon following back-of-the-head strikes absorbed during his loss to Ciryl Gane.
Ian Garry vows to beat Islam Makhachev in wrestling realm
Garry says he wants Makhachev to take him down at UFC 330 so he can prove he can beat the champion in grappling exchanges and end his win streak.
Carlos Prates back in training, teases 'UFC Champion' season
Carlos Prates returned to training Sunday after six weeks off, posting cryptic images that hint at a title shot following his knockout of Jack Della Maddalena.
Filip Hrgovic dismisses Moses Itauma hype ahead of clash
Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic says he remains unconvinced by Moses Itauma's rapid rise, breaking with the consensus view of the unbeaten prospect.
Shara Bullet surprised Strickland became UFC champion
Sharabutdin Magomedov told Red Corner MMA he's always surprised when fighters like Sean Strickland win titles, calling the champ's sparring imitation of his style "pale."
MMA Mania opens mailbag for UFC Vegas 119, Baku questions
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag ahead of UFC Vegas 119 and UFC Baku, with answers set to drop Friday.
Pedro Rizzo: Reach loss biggest problem for Pereira at heavyweight
Former UFC title challenger Pedro Rizzo says Alex Pereira's loss of reach advantage at heavyweight was the primary factor in his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.
Sharabutdin Magomedov slams Michel Pereira as 'hypocrite'
Middleweight contender Sharabutdin Magomedov called Michel Pereira a 'hypocrite' over his past support of Israel ahead of their UFC Baku clash Saturday.
Alexander Volkanovski open to Justin Gaethje lightweight bout
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says he would accept a lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje if offered, though he believes Arman Tsarukyan deserves the next shot.
Stevenson says Haney pushing fight due to weight advantage
Shakur Stevenson claims Devin Haney is eager to fight him because the 147-pound champion would enter the ring 20 pounds heavier, per The Daily Mail.
Jon Jones retirement one year later: UFC heavyweight morale check
A year after Jon Jones walked away, the UFC heavyweight division has endured eye pokes, surgeries, and false hope — but Alex Pereira's arrival offers a pulse.
Islam Makhachev's Dagestan phrase now used by PSG, Anthony Joshua
The UFC lightweight champion's 'send 2-3 years Dagestan' line has spread beyond MMA, with Novak Djokovic and Anthony Joshua both invoking it recently.
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Where the superfight stands
Fury and Joshua have circled each other for years. ESPN breaks down the current state of negotiations and what obstacles remain for the all-British heavyweight clash.
UFC Baku fight card: Fiziev vs. Torres date, start time
UFC heads to Azerbaijan on June 27 with Rafael Fiziev facing Manuel Torres in the lightweight main event. Prelims start at noon ET on Paramount+.
MMA Mania hosts Monday open thread for fight fans
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards posted the site's daily open thread for Monday, June 22, inviting readers to discuss off-topic matters alongside combat sports news.
Chris Eubank Jr targets return by year's end after health issues
Chris Eubank Jr says he's working to regain peak condition after health struggles derailed him in the Benn rematch and hopes to fight again by December.
Brad Pauls gutted after IBF international middleweight loss
Brad Pauls reacts to losing his IBF international middleweight title, telling BBC Sport he is devastated by the defeat that stalls his progress at 160lbs.