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Joshua Van On Joe Rogan's 'Accident' Narrative
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van said Joe Rogan's pre-fight comments questioning his first win over Alexandre Pantoja were 'kind of f----- up' ahead of UFC 331.
Novenyi Jr. Battles Haig At Contender Series Week 7
Former Bellator middleweight Norbert Novenyi Jr. headlines UFC Contender Series Season 10, Episode 7 tonight at 7 p.m. ET on Paramount+, facing Theo Haig in a contract-earning opportunity.
Nurmagomedov Vows No More Wrestling After Song KO
Umar Nurmagomedov plans to abandon wrestling entirely after his knockout loss to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai, his manager Ali Abdelaziz revealed.
Prates' Teammate Degli Fights For UFC Deal Tonight
Marcos Degli, Carlos Prates' Vale Tudo Top Team stablemate, puts his 12-fight win streak on the line at Dana White's Contender Series on Sept. 22 in Las Vegas.
Nurmagomedov Mocks Jones After Steveson's Shocking Loss
Usman Nurmagomedov took a shot at Jon Jones following Gable Steveson's first-round knockout loss at UFC 331, referencing Jones' viral reaction in Shanghai.
Tsarukyan Fires Back At Pimblett After UFC 331 KO
Arman Tsarukyan rejected Paddy Pimblett's critique of his UFC 331 knockout, claiming Mauricio Ruffy wouldn't have beaten him in any round.
Steveson Loss Tops BetOnline's All-Time UFC Upsets
Gable Steveson's loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 closed as the biggest betting upset in BetOnline history at -2500, topping Rousey-Holm and GSP-Serra.
Cormier Responds To Hypocrisy Claims After Steveson Criticism
Daniel Cormier addressed fans calling him a hypocrite for criticizing Gable Steveson's UFC 331 cage exit after footage surfaced of Cormier doing the same thing at UFC 214.
Van Reveals Shoulder Tear Nearly Scrapped UFC 331 Defense
Joshua Van tore his shoulder five weeks out from his UFC 331 title defense against Alexandre Pantoja, limiting his sparring and forcing him to train through pain.
Nadaka Shares Hall Of Fame Night With Takeru At ONE Title Defense
ONE atomweight champion Nadaka Yoshinari defends his Muay Thai title October 17 on the same Tokyo card where kickboxing legend Takeru Segawa enters the promotion's Hall of Fame.
Brown Tells Steveson To Drop Jones As Coach
Retired UFC fighter Matt Brown says Gable Steveson needs better coaching than Jon Jones can provide after the Olympic gold medalist's shocking 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331.
Ferguson Faces Replacement Four Days Before Misfits Title Fight
Tony Ferguson will defend his Misfits Boxing middleweight title against former Olympic wrestler Mahmoud Sebie on Saturday after original opponent Kenzo Biyong withdrew with travel issues.
Dvalishvili Reveals Key Error From Yan Title Loss
Merab Dvalishvili says he fought Petr Yan's fight in their UFC 323 rematch and plans to return to his wrestling-heavy style when they meet again at UFC 333 on Oct. 24.
John Martin Steps Down As PFL-MVP CEO
John Martin resigned as PFL-MVP CEO effective Tuesday, endorsing Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian as his replacement after a year at the helm.
Hominick On Tompkins' Legacy 15 Years After Death
Former UFC title challenger Mark Hominick says coach Shawn Tompkins' charisma drew everyone in before his 2011 death at 37. The Canadian pioneer's teachings still guide Hominick's gym today.
Tsarukyan Confirms Lightweight Contender Status
Arman Tsarukyan's ascent in the UFC lightweight division reflects a string of elite wins that position him for a title shot.
Strickland Shows Injuries After Motorcycle Crash Without Helmet
UFC champion Sean Strickland posted video of scrapes on his head and shoulder after a 60mph motorcycle crash while riding without a helmet. His passenger lost consciousness.
Gaethje Opens As Underdog Against Tsarukyan
Justin Gaethje is a +350 underdog against Arman Tsarukyan for the expected lightweight title fight, according to BetOnline odds released after UFC 331.
Strickland Reveals High-Speed Crash Injuries
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he suffered head and shoulder injuries in a rollover crash at 60 mph, posting from the scene on Instagram.
Bisping On Hokit's UFC 334 Challenge Against Gane
Michael Bisping says Josh Hokit faces a real struggle against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 in Madison Square Garden, though the undefeated heavyweight's recent form makes him hard to dismiss.