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Brandon Royval says UFC trying to push him out at UFC 329
Royval believes the promotion is trying to drop him from the flyweight top five by matching him with surging contender Lone'er Kavanagh in Las Vegas this weekend.
Conor McGregor dismisses Justin Gaethje callout ahead of UFC 329
McGregor shut down Gaethje's fight request at UFC 329 media day, reminding the lightweight champ of his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
UFC 329 media day live stream schedule with McGregor, Holloway
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway headline UFC 329 media day Wednesday ahead of their rematch Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Paddy Pimblett rips Arman Tsarukyan's RAF schedule
Pimblett dismissed Tsarukyan as a lightweight contender ahead of UFC 329, saying the Armenian needs to fight in the octagon instead of wrestling events.
Yan Xiaonan meets Denise Gomes in UFC Shanghai co-main event
Former strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan faces top contender Denise Gomes at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29, per MMA Fighting.
Robert Whittaker says light heavyweight move extends career
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says his move to 205 pounds has revitalized his career ahead of his light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov at UFC 329.
Conor McGregor ditches lightweight, commits to welterweight
Conor McGregor is done with the UFC lightweight division, with coach John Kavanagh confirming the former champ will stick at welterweight going forward.
Conor McGregor trashes Khabib, claims he fought 'off the yacht'
McGregor dismissed Nurmagomedov's undefeated record ahead of his UFC 329 return, saying he was partying heavily and worth $200 million when they fought in 2018.
Pimblett: Gaethje showing puts me in lightweight elite
Paddy Pimblett says Justin Gaethje's recent performance has confirmed the Liverpool lightweight belongs in the division's top tier at UFC level.
Conor McGregor coach rules out lightweight return, eyes 2026 bout
John Kavanagh says McGregor will remain at 170 pounds and hopes for a fight before year's end, though UFC 329 opponent Max Holloway comes first.
UFC 329 odds: Holloway opens as favorite over McGregor
Max Holloway has opened as the betting favorite over Conor McGregor for their July 11 rematch at T-Mobile Arena, with oddsmakers citing the Irishman's five-year layoff.
Conor McGregor's UFC legacy runs deeper than title reigns
McGregor held UFC gold for less than a year combined, but six data points reveal why the Irishman reshaped MMA more than fighters who reigned longer.
Paddy Pimblett promises Benoit Saint Denis annihilation at UFC 329
Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett vows to finish Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329, citing his unbeaten record against southpaws and previous stoppages of three French opponents.
Conor McGregor eyes quick turnaround after UFC 329: 'Getting busy'
McGregor told ESPN he wants to fight multiple times in 2026 after his July 11 return against Max Holloway at UFC 329, despite his current two-fight contract.
Max Holloway explains why winning isn't enough at UFC 329
Holloway says he'll put on a show for fans in his July 11 rematch with Conor McGregor at T-Mobile Arena, targeting bigger fights at 155 or 170 pounds.
UFC 329: Aldo's coach makes sole bet on McGregor-Holloway 2
Andre Pederneiras refuses to pick a winner for the July 11 rematch but guarantees one thing: the fight stays standing. McGregor starts hot, Holloway finishes strong.
Conor McGregor claims featherweight GOAT status ahead of UFC 329
McGregor told ESPN he belongs atop the 145-pound all-time list despite never defending the belt. He faces Max Holloway at welterweight Saturday in Las Vegas.
Tracy Cortez targets dominant UFC 329 finish over Cong Wang
Cortez says she's abandoning her cautious approach for UFC 329 and plans to make a statement against Wang in what could be a career-defining performance.
UFC Sacramento card announced with Hernandez-Rodrigues headliner
The UFC returns to California's Golden 1 Center on Aug. 22 with Anthony Hernandez facing Gregory Rodrigues in the middleweight main event.
Strickland Apologises To Poirier After Controversial Comments
Sean Strickland mocked Dustin Poirier's depression admission, but has now issued an apology.