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Jones Takes Blame For Steveson's Quick Octagon Exit
Jon Jones said he made the call to send Gable Steveson backstage immediately after the heavyweight's 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331, drawing criticism from fans who expected the fighter to stay.
Superbon On Who Takes ONE SAMURAI 4 Semifinals
ONE featherweight kickboxing champion Superbon says Marat Grigorian takes his semifinal at ONE SAMURAI 4 on October 17, while Japan's Noiri holds a home-turf edge in the other matchup.
Menifield Faces 6-Month Suspension After UFC 331 Thumb Injury
Alonzo Menifield received a 180-day medical suspension from the California commission following a gruesome thumb fracture sustained at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
Pimblett Scorches Topuria Over Gaethje Glove Claims
Paddy Pimblett called Ilia Topuria a sore loser after the former champion accused Justin Gaethje of glove tampering at UFC Freedom 250.
Panpayak Puts Unbeaten Kickboxing Mark On Line
Seven-time Muay Thai world champion Panpayak Jitmuangnon defends his perfect ONE Championship kickboxing record against Lamnamoonlek Torfunfarm at The Inner Circle 32 on Friday.
Pitbull Calls Out Silva After UFC 331 Win
Patricio Pitbull stopped Doo Ho Choi in the first round at UFC 331 and immediately called out Jean Silva, saying the Brazilian is "all bark, but no bite."
Costa Leaks UFC Contract Details, Ankalaev Offers Exit Fight
Paulo Costa posted his remaining contract terms on social media, asking for a three-round fight at light heavyweight. Magomed Ankalaev responded with an offer.
Cormier On Kape's Knockout Power Against Van
Daniel Cormier says Manel Kape poses a unique threat to Joshua Van's flyweight title reign due to his knockout power, calling him a credible challenger after Van's UFC 331 win.
Covington On Steveson's Ties With Jones
Colby Covington says Gable Steveson should drop Jon Jones from his corner after the 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331, calling Jones "bad energy."
Tsarukyan On Topuria Grudge Fight After Title Win
Arman Tsarukyan says Ilia Topuria needs four to five more months to heal from his orbital injury before any potential fight between them happens in 2027.
Tsarukyan On Drilling Elbows That KO'd Ruffy
Arman Tsarukyan drilled the same elbow sequence in camp that knocked out Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331. Footage shows the lightweight contender rehearsing the finish.
Rogan Says Tsarukyan Deserves Lightweight Title Shot
Joe Rogan called for Arman Tsarukyan to receive the next UFC lightweight title shot after his knockout victory over Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
Costa Reveals One Fight Left On UFC Deal
Paulo Costa says he has one bout remaining on his current UFC contract and is asking the promotion for a three-round light heavyweight fight against any available opponent.
MMA Mania Opens Mailbag After UFC 331 Chaos
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards is seeking reader questions following UFC 331, with priority given to queries about Van-Pantoja 2, Tsarukyan, and Gable Steveson's future.
Chimaev Headlines RAF Abu Dhabi In Five-Year Deal
Khamzat Chimaev will headline Real American Freestyle's Nov. 14 Abu Dhabi debut, part of a five-year partnership with the emirate featuring UFC stars and wrestling icons.
UFC Vegas 121 Card Revealed With Rosas Jr. Main Event
Raul Rosas Jr. headlines UFC Vegas 121 against Raoni Barcelos on Sept. 26 at the APEX, with the Paramount+ card featuring 11 bouts across two tiers.
Pantoja On Rocky Quote After Crushing Van Loss
Alexandre Pantoja suffered his second straight title loss to Joshua Van at UFC 331, falling by unanimous decision after gassing in the later rounds.
MMA Mania Opens Floor On Favorite Villains
MMA Mania launched a Monday open thread asking readers to name the best villains in combat sports history who outshone the heroes they faced.
YouTuber Knocked Down By Robot In First Human Vs. Machine Fight
Frankie LaPenna took on a six-foot T-800 robot at a private Austin event Sept. 18, with the machine landing a front kick that dropped the human opponent.
Strickland Reveals Boxing Plans After UFC Title Run
Sean Strickland told fans he wants to box under the Zuffa banner after his UFC middleweight title reign, preferring the promotion over other options.