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Tsarukyan Rips Topuria's Gaethje Glove Claim
Arman Tsarukyan dismissed Ilia Topuria's suggestion that Justin Gaethje used tampered gloves at UFC Freedom 250, telling the former champion to accept his loss.
Mokaev Reveals Why He Turned Down UFC Title Shot
Muhammad Mokaev says he rejected a UFC BJJ title fight against Mikey Musumeci because the promotion wouldn't tie it to a flyweight MMA return.
Van On Pantoja Ahead Of UFC 331 Rematch
Joshua Van says Alexandre Pantoja deserves to be slapped for recent comments, telling media "I'm his dad" ahead of their UFC 331 flyweight title fight Saturday in Los Angeles.
Donchenko On Makhachev's Record Streak Vs Silva's
Rising UFC welterweight Daniil Donchenko says Islam Makhachev's 18-fight UFC win streak doesn't match Anderson Silva's highlight-filled run despite tying the record.
Steveson Calls Out Sharaf After Assault Claim
Gable Steveson responded to UFC 331 opponent Sean Sharaf invoking a 2019 sexual assault allegation that resulted in no charges, calling the move cowardly during media day.
Haggerty On Akimoto Defense And Muay Thai Return
Jonathan Haggerty defends his ONE bantamweight kickboxing title against Hiroki Akimoto at ONE SAMURAI 4 on October 17, then eyes a return to Muay Thai gold.
Ray Lewis In Talks For Real American Freestyle Match
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is reportedly negotiating a wrestling match with Real American Freestyle, with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley working to finalize the deal.
Topuria Accuses Gaethje Of Glove Tampering At UFC Freedom 250
Former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria claims Justin Gaethje tampered with his gloves at UFC Freedom 250, where he suffered his first career defeat by TKO.
Topuria Cleared After UFC White House Loss, Blames Gaethje's Gloves
Ilia Topuria has passed medical tests three months after his UFC White House loss and suggested Justin Gaethje used tampered gloves in the June fight.
UFC Shares Silva-Wang Poster, Gets Blasted By Fans
The promotion rolled out its official UFC 332 poster featuring Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong as the main event, only to face harsh criticism from fans upset about the matchup.
Pereira Mocks Gane's Promotion To Heavyweight Champ
Alex Pereira posted laughing emojis at Ciryl Gane's promotion to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt due to eye injuries.
Jitmuangnon Eyes ONE Title Shot With Nabati Win
Thai bantamweight Nontachai Jitmuangnon targets a World Title shot with a fourth straight win over Kiamran Nabati at The Inner Circle 31 this Friday in Bangkok.
Jourdain On Vera's Skid: Still Elite At UFC 331
Charles Jourdain says dismissing Marlon Vera ahead of their UFC 331 bantamweight clash would be foolish despite the latter's four-fight slide.
Hearn Fires Back At White Over Fury-Joshua U.S. Push
Eddie Hearn rejected Dana White's attempts to move Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua to the U.S., saying Joshua refused extra money to keep the fight in the U.K.
Fedor Tells Couture He's Ready For Long-Delayed Superfight
Fedor Emelianenko says he's open to fighting Randy Couture under Ki MMA in 2027, nearly two decades after their original superfight collapsed in legal drama.
Fedor Emelianenko Confirms Still Open To Fight At 50
Fedor Emelianenko told MMA Junkie he remains open to fighting at 50 if the right offer comes along. The heavyweight legend turns 50 in September.
Van And Pantoja Face Off At UFC 331 Media Day
Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja spoke publicly ahead of their UFC 331 flyweight title rematch on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, with Pantoja saying Van never truly beat him.
Muhammad Threatens Power-Bomb Over Pin At RAF 13
Belal Muhammad says he may skip the pin and power-bomb Colby Covington when they meet for the RAF Crossover Championship in Miami this Friday.
Sterling Calls Out Silva For December Title Eliminator
Aljamain Sterling wants Jean Silva in December to determine the next featherweight title challenger after both fighters won their last two bouts.
Diaz Mocks Topuria After Gaethje Loss
Nate Diaz called Ilia Topuria a punching bag after the former champion's upset loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, telling MMA Junkie that Topuria got exposed in his first real fight.