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Dvalishvili Ready For Yan Trilogy
UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is set to co-headline UFC 333 later this year against two-time rival Merab Dvalishvili, with the pair running back one of the biggest rivalries in bantamweight history.
Masvidal Says UFC Return "Close"
Jorge Masvidal, 41, says talks for his UFC comeback are progressing, with Leon Edwards emerging as his preferred target.
Cejudo Finally Beats Dvalishvili
Henry Cejudo picked up his first win over Merab Dvalishvili, pinning him in just 36 seconds in the Real American Freestyle main event in Cleveland.
Barboza Tells Promoters Leave Him Alone After UFC Retirement
Edson Barboza, who hung up his gloves after UFC 330, said he has no interest in comeback offers and wants managers and promoters to stop reaching out.
Shara Magomedov Signs For Grappling Match With Gracie
UFC middleweight Sharabutdin Magomedov will face former Bellator welterweight Neiman Gracie in a grappling contest at Real American Freestyle in Moscow on Sept. 5.
Barboza On UFC 331's Ruffy: 'Improved Version Of Me'
Edson Barboza says Mauricio Ruffy has become an improved version of himself ahead of the Brazilian's UFC 331 co-main event against Arman Tsarukyan on Sept. 19.
Covington Tears Into Garry After UFC 330 Loss
Colby Covington mocked Ian Garry's title defeat and dismissed Bo Nickal's wrestling credentials after the middleweight's loss at RAF 12.
Burroughs Calls Out GSP For Wrestling Match
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs wants a freestyle wrestling match against Georges St-Pierre at RAF 14 in Las Vegas on Oct. 3.
Wint Reveals Moment NFL Dream Shifted To MMA
Former NFL prospect Anthony Wint says early grappling success at MMA Masters convinced him fighting was his future after COVID canceled his 2020 CFL season.
Costa On UFC Being Lost Without White
Paulo Costa says the UFC is making mistakes without Dana White more involved in matchmaking. The Brazilian has one fight left on his current deal.
Dvalishvili Explains Slap After Backstage Grab
Merab Dvalishvili says Umar Nurmagomedov's friend grabbed him by the neck before their RAF Georgia brawl in July, defending his decision to slap back.
Rodrigues Denies Cheating After Hernandez Accuses Him Of Glove Grab
Gregory Rodrigues rejected Anthony Hernandez's accusations of illegal glove grabs at UFC Sacramento, though he admitted to possibly grabbing gloves unintentionally during their fight.
Makhachev On Volkanovski's Peak Ahead Of UFC 333
Islam Makhachev says Alexander Volkanovski is no longer at his best ahead of the featherweight champion's Oct. 24 title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
Zepeda Doubts Mason Would Last 12 Rounds With Him
WBC lightweight champion William Zepeda questioned whether WBO titleholder Abdullah Mason could survive a full 12-round unification fight, citing his pressure style and body attack.
Makhachev Fires Back At Dvalishvili Over Flag Controversy
Islam Makhachev responded to Merab Dvalishvili's criticism over the Russian flag being raised at UFC 330, backing Petr Yan to silence the Georgian in their October trilogy bout.
McGregor Predicts Danis Submits Perry In Under Two Minutes
Conor McGregor expects teammate Dillon Danis to submit Mike Perry in under two minutes at Saturday's Duel Arena 1 card in Florida.
Anane Returns At ONE Friday Fights 170
Yonis Anane meets Ricardo Sanchez in a strawweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Friday Fights 170 on September 11 in Bangkok after back-to-back losses halted his momentum.
Barbosa Packs On 25 Pounds After Weigh-In At UFC Sacramento
Marcio Barbosa ballooned from 145.5 pounds Friday to 171 pounds fight night at UFC Sacramento, giving him a massive 17.8-pound edge over Ryan Kuse.
Perry vs. Danis Headlines Duel Arena 1 In Orlando
Mike Perry faces Dillon Danis in the main event of Duel Arena 1 on Aug. 29 at Orlando's Kia Center, with former UFC fighters Jimi Manuwa and Alex Nicholson also on the card.
Burroughs On Why He Let MMA Dreams Die
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs told Ariel Helwani he passed on MMA because the lifestyle clashed with his faith and family priorities.