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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.
Romero Plans To Fight Until 52 Ahead Of Till Clash
Yoel Romero says he intends to fight until age 52 unless his creator tells him otherwise, ahead of his BKFC 94 clash with Darren Till on Sept. 20 in Manchester.
Sanders And Bannon Unite On AI Regulation Risks
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon joined forces to discuss artificial intelligence threats, as major AI stakeholders push for stronger guard rails on the technology.
Arman Height Questioned After Ruffy Staredown
Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy's UFC 331 staredown has fans questioning the promotion's official height listings after the fighters appeared closer in size than expected.
Shooto's Legacy: How Vale Tudo Losses Built Modern MMA
Vale Tudo Japan losses in the mid-'90s taught Shooto fighters the brutal lesson that reshaped Japanese MMA — positional grappling matters more than submissions alone.
Van Eyes Dominant Title Run After UFC 331
Joshua Van could become one of the UFC's foundational fighters if he beats Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on Saturday. The 24-year-old champion has improved rapidly since their first meeting.
Figueiredo Defends UFC 332 Card From Critics
Deiveson Figueiredo responds to backlash over the UFC 332 lineup ahead of his Oct. 3 bout with Payton Talbott in Salt Lake City.
Pitbull Faces Choi In Crucial UFC 331 Test
Patricio Pitbull meets Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday, with the 39-year-old Brazilian facing a surging opponent who has won three straight by knockout.
Topuria's Coach Confirms February Return Date
Ilia Topuria will be ready to fight starting in February 2027, eight months after his brutal loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, according to his physical trainer.
Grasso Returns To ESPN's Top-10 Pound-For-Pound List
Former UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso climbed back into ESPN's top-10 pound-for-pound rankings after her recent performance showcased the women's 125-pound division's elite status.
Steveson On Jones Returning After Aspinall Vacancy
Gable Steveson says Jon Jones could return to the UFC now that Tom Aspinall has vacated the heavyweight title due to injury. The Olympic gold medalist trains with Jones daily.
Moicano Fires Back At Ortega After Second UFC 331 Pullout
Renato Moicano unloaded on Brian Ortega after the former featherweight contender withdrew from their UFC 331 bout five days before fight night with a cut above his left eye.
Luis Hernandez beats Hugo Guillon by SUB at Dana White's Contender Series, Season 10, Week 6
Luis Hernandez defeated Hugo Guillon by SUB at Dana White's Contender Series, Season 10, Week 6. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Yanez Draws Unfinished Prospect For UFC 334
Adrian Yanez will face surging bantamweight Juan Diaz at UFC 334 on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden, per Marcel Dorff. Diaz has never been stopped in 18 pro fights.
Cavalcanti Erases DWCS Heartbreak With 98-Second TKO
Igor Cavalcanti earned a UFC contract after stopping Oscar Ravello in 98 seconds at DWCS Week 6, redemption after his 2024 shortfall on the Contender Series.
Police Officer Hernandez Earns UFC Deal After DWCS Finish
Dade County cop Luis Hernandez submitted Hugo Guillon at 1:01 of Round 2 on Dana White's Contender Series to secure a UFC contract and extend his record to 8-0.
Perea Earns UFC Contract With 45-Second Stoppage
Mayton Perea stopped Zevan Hunt in 45 seconds at Dana White's Contender Series Week 6, earning a UFC contract with an elbow barrage after surviving an early scramble.