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Dustin Poirier seeks to apologize to officer after airport arrest
Poirier has asked his lawyer to obtain contact details for the officer he threatened during a July incident at Atlanta's airport, saying he wants to praise the officer's professionalism.
Sean Strickland rips Dustin Poirier over depression remarks
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland dismissed Dustin Poirier's comments about depression following the lightweight's recent arrest for alleged public intoxication.
Raul Rosas Jr. submits Khasan Magomedsharipov for ACBJJ title
Raul Rosas Jr. choked out Khasan Magomedsharipov in under eight minutes at ACBJJ 21 in Moscow after original opponent Zabit withdrew with an injury.
RAF Georgia card announced: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo
Former UFC bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo faces Merab Dvalishvili at RAF Georgia on July 11 in Tbilisi, the promotion announced Monday.
Demian Maia eyes GSP, Diaz brothers for grappling matches
Demian Maia told MMA Fighting he would consider grappling matches against Georges St-Pierre or the Diaz brothers, and remains open to one final UFC fight.
RAF Georgia: Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo rematch headlines card
Merab Dvalishvili faces Henry Cejudo in a wrestling rematch Saturday in Georgia after beating him at UFC 298 in February 2024.
Anna Melisano steps in to save UFC Oklahoma City bout
Michael Bisping's top TUF 34 pick replaces injured Veronica Hardy against Dione Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.
Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain set for UFC 331 in September
Marlon Vera will face Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Inglewood, with the Canadian riding a three-fight bantamweight streak.
Damian Pinas gets Wendy's combo meal ahead of UFC 329 debut
Suriname's Damian Pinas becomes the first UFC fighter with a Wendy's combo meal. The Baby Yaga combo drops ahead of his UFC 329 bout against Cesar Almeida.
Paddy Pimblett eyes Conor McGregor at MSG if both win at UFC 329
Pimblett told reporters he wants McGregor at welterweight in Madison Square Garden before year's end if they both win on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Dricus du Plessis: Kamaru Usman refused to sign UFC Oklahoma City contract
Former middleweight champion says the UFC had to convince Usman to accept the July 18 matchup after weeks of delays.
Olympic Gold Medalists Who Won UFC Titles: Cejudo, Rousey
Henry Cejudo and Ronda Rousey both captured Olympic gold before becoming UFC champions. A look at the fighters who competed on sport's biggest stage.
McGregor's trainer: Irish star in best shape ever before UFC 329
Conor McGregor's coach Julian Dalby says the former champion has never looked better heading into his July 11 comeback fight against Max Holloway at welterweight.
Raul Rosas Jr. wins ACBJJ grappling title in Moscow upset
UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Khasan Magomedsharipov to claim the inaugural ACBJJ All-Stars championship in Moscow on Saturday.
Ilia Topuria coach targets December return after Gaethje loss
Ilia Topuria could fight again by December after his UFC Freedom 250 defeat to Justin Gaethje, trainer Jesus Gallo told SerEbro EnlosDeportes.
Jon Anik recalls Max Holloway's decade-old middleweight ambitions
UFC commentator Jon Anik says Max Holloway told him years ago he planned to fight at middleweight before retiring, adding intrigue to Holloway's welterweight debut at UFC 329.
Charles Oliveira rips Herb Dean over UFC Freedom 250 officiating
Oliveira joined Cejudo, Masvidal and Cruz in criticizing Dean's handling of illegal strikes in the Gane-Pereira co-main event, per MMA Fighting.
Josh Hokit identifies Tom Aspinall weakness ahead of title unification
Hokit says Aspinall's offensive approach becomes a liability against elite athletes, criticizing the UFC heavyweight champion's style after beating Lewis.
Johnny Eblen rips Costello van Steenis injury withdrawal
Eblen questions whether van Steenis is truly hurt ahead of their PFL Austin rematch, now faces Impa Kasanganay for interim belt July 18.
Conor McGregor toe injury footage shows Chandler fight collapse
New UFC footage reveals the training accident that broke McGregor's toe and scrapped his 2024 fight with Chandler just 16 days before the bout.